Metalcore band from Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Representatives of the band offered this statement:
"This is an exciting time to bring in a well trained and experienced new vocalist, Jamie has brought so many new ideas to the table which will see the album reach new levels and excite all of our fans plus many more new ones to come! The band feel more like a unit than ever before and moral is high which is only rubbing off on the album, we really look forward to hitting the road with Jamie and unleashing this complete beast of a new album to our fans."
With the line-up now full, it brings the much-anticipated debut album to a point of near completion and is scheduled for a late summer release, along with an international tour.
Blending a mix of technical structures and hardcore vocals bring you a thought of how does this work so well. Renowned by worldwide fans and youtube channels covered with guitar covers, HOAC have a passion and drive that shines through in their live show getting the crowd involved and leaving a room of chanting fans at any show. Recently welcoming the addition of new drummer noddy, ex fell silent and enter shikari 2011 will see a new album unleashed worldwide amongst numerous tours supported by strong press campaigns, this is the year of Heart of a Coward rest assured!
“Around A Girl In 80 Days” ... captures the most brutal and the beautiful sounds that Heart Of A Coward have to offer, be it the intricate tapped solos, aching harmonies or the guttering riffs this song seems to be the best display for the band’s formula.” – AmpJam Music Ezine
HOAC And Surfaces Tour "Not bad for a mob from the concrete jungle of Milton Keynes! Seriously, they were brilliant" - Avangelist Photography
Kaan Tasan - Vocals (Since 2018)
Tim Beazley - Guitar/Vocals
Carl Ayers - Guitar
Chris Mansbridge - Drums
Vishal Khetia - Bass
Jamie Graham - Vocals (Until 2017)
(Management & Booking - The Legacy Agency)
2007
Hollow
Heart of a Coward Lyrics
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Your life decided since the day you were born
All along you felt the dark presence
So hard to believe your conscience was torn
And with each passing moment
It's becoming even harder to breathe
You remain on the path you have chosen
Force it down
Swallow your pride, embrace the sadness
Force it down
The architect of your own fucking madness
The world is ash and dust (Burn, burn)
We are so hollow and when tomorrow comes
Our dreams will die with us (Burn, burn)
We are so hollow, hollow
Yeah
With dead eyes you lie to friends and to family
You wore the badge of your decline, too blind to see
The way you spread your fucking sickness over everyone you meet
We built foundations on friendship
Now we are nothing but strangers
Your degradation is just sickening to behold
A product of your failures
The world is ash and dust (Burn, burn)
We are so hollow and when tomorrow comes
Our dreams will die with us (Burn, burn)
We are so hollow
A shallow life, riddled with holes
Whoring yourself as you bare your soul
Head in your hands, questioning why
Why no one cares when you lose control
Fuck
Hollow
You remain on the path you have chosen
As an oxygen thief
Force it down
(Burn, burn) We are so hollow
(Burn, burn) Hollow
The lyrics of the song “Hollow” by Heart of a Coward describe the life of a person who has fallen into a dark abyss of his own doing. The singer's life was pre-decided and he is trying to navigate through it while feeling a dark presence around. The lyrics capture the struggle of a person torn between their conscience and the path they have chosen. With each moment, the character finds it harder to breathe, reflecting the heavy burden that he carries.
The character is aware of his wrongdoings, but he cannot accept them. He is forced to swallow his pride, embrace his sadness, and accept the architect of his own madness. He is a thief of oxygen, gradually suffocating himself and those around him. The bridge in the lyrics details the extent of the character's damage. He is lying to friends and family, unaware of the way he has affected everyone he has come in contact with.
Overall, the lyrics of “Hollow” by Heart of a Coward depict the story of a person who has lost their way, brought down by their own doing. The lyrics are emotionally charged, powerful, and raw, capturing the despair of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome home and dive into a world so blind
Returning to an ignorant society.
Your life decided since the day you were born
Destiny predetermined in birth.
All along you felt the dark presence
Always sensed something wrong.
So hard to believe your conscience was torn
Difficult to accept failure of morals.
And with each passing moment
Increasingly difficult to cope.
It's becoming even harder to breathe
Gasping for air amidst chaos.
You remain on the path you have chosen
Self-destructive behavior maintained.
As an oxygen thief
Sucking the life out of surroundings.
Force it down
Ignore reality and hide in denial.
Swallow your pride, embrace the sadness
Accepting one's faults and misery.
The architect of your own fucking madness
Deliberately creating a personal hell.
The world is ash and dust (Burn, burn)
The world crumbles in flames in a metaphorical sense.
We are so hollow and when tomorrow comes
The emptiness of existence consuming life.
Our dreams will die with us (Burn, burn)
Ambition dies with a meaningless life.
With dead eyes you lie to friends and to family
Deceitful behavior to loved ones due to numbness.
You wore the badge of your decline, too blind to see
Self-destructive actions without realization.
The way you spread your fucking sickness over everyone you meet
Infecting others with negative influence.
We built foundations on friendship
Relationships based on trust and companionship.
Now we are nothing but strangers
Torn bonds with the ones closest.
Your degradation is just sickening to behold
Disgusting behavior for others to witness.
A product of your failures
The consequences of one's mistakes.
A shallow life, riddled with holes
Superficial existence, plagued with flaws.
Whoring yourself as you bare your soul
Selling one's essence for personal gain.
Head in your hands, questioning why
Confusion and realization of consequences.
Why no one cares when you lose control
Rejection in times of vulnerability.
Hollow
Empty, devoid of meaning.
Contributed by Leo M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chokeyoursoul
Lyrics:
Welcome home
And dive into a world so blind
Your life decided since the day you were born
All along you felt the dark presence
So hard to believe your conscience was torn
And with each passing moment it’s becoming even harder to breathe
You remain on the path you have chosen
As an oxygen thief
Force it down
Swallow your pride
Embrace the sadness
Force it down
The architect of your own fucking madness
The world is ash and dust
(Burn, Burn)
We are so Hollow
And when tomorrow comes, our dreams will die with us
(Burn, Burn)
We are so hollow
Hollow
With dead eyes
You lie to friends and to family
You wore the badge of your decline
To blind to see
The way you spread your fucking sickness over everyone you meet
We built foundations on friendship
Now we are nothing but strangers
Your degradation is just sickening to behold
A product of your failures
The world is ash and dust
(Burn, Burn)
We are so Hollow
And when tomorrow comes, our dreams will die with us
(Burn, Burn)
We are so hollow
Hollow
A shallow life riddled with holes
Whoring yourself as you bare your soul
Head in your hands, questioning
Why no one cares when you lose control
Hollow
@OiAbA
There is always that one bit in a heart of a coward that makes you want to headbutt the floor. Fantastic.
@ciaran1344
Shane McDermott These comments on HOAC videos about the breakdowns always crack me up... XD "That breakdown made me want to take a bite of my table"
@OiAbA
what a very greebo comment
@_ravnarok
Shane McDermott Fancy seeing you here. Bellend.
@OiAbA
Rav Bahia Fuck off prik
@chokeyoursoul
Lyrics:
Welcome home
And dive into a world so blind
Your life decided since the day you were born
All along you felt the dark presence
So hard to believe your conscience was torn
And with each passing moment it’s becoming even harder to breathe
You remain on the path you have chosen
As an oxygen thief
Force it down
Swallow your pride
Embrace the sadness
Force it down
The architect of your own fucking madness
The world is ash and dust
(Burn, Burn)
We are so Hollow
And when tomorrow comes, our dreams will die with us
(Burn, Burn)
We are so hollow
Hollow
With dead eyes
You lie to friends and to family
You wore the badge of your decline
To blind to see
The way you spread your fucking sickness over everyone you meet
We built foundations on friendship
Now we are nothing but strangers
Your degradation is just sickening to behold
A product of your failures
The world is ash and dust
(Burn, Burn)
We are so Hollow
And when tomorrow comes, our dreams will die with us
(Burn, Burn)
We are so hollow
Hollow
A shallow life riddled with holes
Whoring yourself as you bare your soul
Head in your hands, questioning
Why no one cares when you lose control
Hollow
@BrutusForge
+chokeyoursoul спасяб (2) =) (thanks)
@firejam78
chokeyoursoul you forgot, You remain on the path you have chosen, as an oxygen thief. We are so hollow. At the end
@jaysherriff767
@@firejam78 and force it down! :D lol
@tanhuulusoy
Wtf i thought he said "the world deserves to die" in the chorus lmfao thanks for the lyrics