The band Fear My Thoughts was founded in 1996. Originating from the same ar… Read Full Bio ↴The band Fear My Thoughts was founded in 1996. Originating from the same area that brought forth Destruction, Celtic Frost Evereve and other well known bands their aim in creating extreme music appeared just normal. After their first self produced Demo and Record SAPERE AUDE Fear My Thoughts started changing their style from more old school based influences towards a more experimental approach to music.

Being very determined and yet not limited to any border the musical pulp combined everything from straight hardcore riffs to very technical metal. Still there was always room for acoustic parts and sweet melodies.
The next two albums 23 and VITRIOL were released on Let it burn records. The releases of these two albums were accompanied by two tours through Europe.

The release of the split album with FEAR IS THE PATH TO THE DARK SIDE marked a change in the musical orientation. It was now more than obvious that the journey would go back to the metal roots all members have. From record to record the music grew straighter and more technical. Still the influences are drawn from all different bands though meanwhile the music is much more focused and determined. Although Fear my thoughts style is strongly influenced by thrash and death metal its still cant be reduced to just these two styles. Whether its Patrick`s or Markus guitars that give a special note to the sound or the solid but yet very technical drumming of Norman its not easy to put it into a certain and fitting category. The voice of singer Mathias has changed throughout the time from shrieking screams to a mix between growls, black metal alike screams and singing.

With their Lifeforce debut album THE GREAT COLLAPSE the band was sure to get international recognition and gained a lot of positive feedback. The latest release HELL SWEET HELL finally brought another boost in their career. With very good rankings in ROCKHARD, METALHAMMER, LEGACY and other important magazines even more people got aware of the bands well developed skills. Fear my thoughts meanwhile now perfectly how to combine real, authentic aggression and sweet melodies to a very special mix that knows how to fascinate.

With more than 300 shows played all over Europe Fear my thoughts have furthermore gained a lot of experience and a very solid fan base that is meanwhile located all over the world. Not only their music but their very independent and odd way to answer interviews makes Fear my thoughts a very special and unique act that is going to very far.

Fear My Thoughts disbanded in February 2010 after a farewell show in Lörrach, Germany.

Hollow Inside
Fear My Thoughts Lyrics

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So burned out and so hollow
Emptiness is all that I feel
So easy to point out the others' mistakes
And so dishonest with myself

Doubts are all that is left in me
They're growing steadily
Everything is moving

But I seem to be stuck forever
The illusion to be happy just collapesed again
And all the mechanisms I've created fail

I am smiling but inside I cry
I am laughing but inside I burst with rage

I wonder why I do the same mistake
Over and over again
Almost sure I'll do it

I could change everything surrounding me
To build another reality
Too weak to change my desire
Too smart to fall for my own lies

And so I keep consuming
Trying desperately to fill myself

Overall Meaning

with something real

In the song "Hollow Inside" by Fear My Thoughts, the singer is confessing to feeling burned out, empty, and hollow. They are unable to be honest with themselves and easily point out the mistakes of others while ignoring their own. The singer is left with doubts that are only growing stronger, and they feel stuck while everything around them is moving forward. The facade of happiness that the singer has created for themselves has collapsed, and they are left with feelings of emptiness and a desire for something real. The singer is unable to change their desire and keeps consuming and trying to fill themselves with something that is lacking.

The lyrics of "Hollow Inside" describe the feelings of emptiness and dissatisfaction that many people experience in their lives. It is a common theme in many songs and can be related to feelings of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. The use of contrasting emotions, such as smiling while crying and laughing while bursting with rage, adds depth to the lyrics and portrays the singer's inner turmoil. The repeated lines "I wonder why I do the same mistake, over and over again, almost sure I'll do it" suggest a feeling of hopelessness and despair that many people can relate to.

Line by Line Meaning

So burned out and so hollow
I am exhausted and empty

Emptiness is all that I feel
I feel nothing inside

So easy to point out the others' mistakes
I criticize others easily

And so dishonest with myself
Yet I am not truthful to myself

Doubts are all that is left in me
My mind is filled with doubts

They're growing steadily
And they keep increasing

Everything is moving
Everything else is progressing

But I seem to be stuck forever
But I feel like I'm not going anywhere

The illusion to be happy just collapsed again
I realize my idea of happiness was false

And all the mechanisms I've created fail
My coping mechanisms are no longer working

I am smiling but inside I cry
I pretend to be happy but I am really sad