Singularity
Hollow &Akimbo Lyrics

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Should know enough not to get caught with your hands red
but the color you've got has a purplish hue to it instead
And try as I might, searching low and then high, all that I can find
is a version of you and a person there who can't remember

Well, I thought pretty hard, and decided I'm back where it started
and the last time I left you were on your way home.
But try as I might searching low and then high, nothing comes to mind

Home again, wondering when it'll add up
It adds up

Don't know how I ended up in this place, so far from everyone I know
No, how? Near everybody now
So in this case, as a singularity
I am more than happy to pull you back in
into no singularity ever again

Should know enough not to get caught with your hands red
when whatever you want is hovering right over your head

And try as I might, still the only thing I can find
is a version of you, as a person there who can't remember how it adds up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hollow &Akimbo's song 'Singularity' seem to convey the confusion and disorientation the singer is feeling as they try to make sense of their surroundings and the people within them. The opening lines caution against getting caught with 'red hands,' implying that the singer has something to hide and has been engaging in questionable activities. However, the color is 'purplish,' indicating that this wrongdoing is not black and white, adding complexity to the situation.

The singer then seems to be searching for clarity and answers but can't seem to find them. Despite their efforts, all they can find is a version of themselves and a person who can't remember. This lack of memory adds to the overall confusion and disorientation the singer is feeling, which is mirrored in the music's dreamlike quality.

In the second verse, the singer reflects on their journey and tries to make sense of their current state. They seem to have come full circle and end up back where they started, searching for answers. The line "Home again, wondering when it'll add up," highlights the desire for clarity and understanding. However, despite all their efforts, they continue to be lost and unable to find a way forward.

Overall, the song 'Singularity' seems to be about the confusion and disorientation that can come with trying to make sense of oneself and the world around them. The dreamlike quality of the music and the singer's reflective and introspective lyrics work together to convey a sense of internal struggle and uncertainty.

Line by Line Meaning

Should know enough not to get caught with your hands red
You should be careful not to get caught with evidence of wrongdoing.

but the color you've got has a purplish hue to it instead
The evidence you left behind is not what you intended to leave and draws suspicion.

And try as I might, searching low and then high, all that I can find is a version of you and a person there who can't remember
Despite my effort to investigate, all I can find is a version of you and someone who is unable to remember anything helpful to solve the issue.

Well, I thought pretty hard, and decided I'm back where it started and the last time I left you were on your way home.
After much contemplation, I concluded that I am back where I began. The last time I saw you, you were heading home.

But try as I might searching low and then high, nothing comes to mind Home again, wondering when it'll add up It adds up
Despite all my searching, I am unable to recall anything helpful. Now I'm back home, pondering when everything will make sense. Eventually, it will all come together.

Don't know how I ended up in this place, so far from everyone I know No, how? Near everybody now So in this case, as a singularity I am more than happy to pull you back in into no singularity ever again
I'm not sure how I ended up here, far away from everyone I know. However, now I'm surrounded by people I don't recognize. In this unique situation, I'm glad to bring you back into my life and eliminate the idea of any disconnection between us once again.

when whatever you want is hovering right over your head
It's easy to overlook what you desire when it's within reach and close proximity to you.

And try as I might, still the only thing I can find is a version of you, as a person there who can't remember how it adds up
Despite all efforts, the only thing that comes to light is a version of you as someone who has no recollection of how everything came together.

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