Facade
Hollow Bones Lyrics


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Smiles are cries that purse eyes you're cold enough to fake it
Determined to heal yourself, you've hidden all the pieces of your shame
Hidden all the pieces of your shame

Doubtful yet believable you make this sound convincing
Starting to believe you, I'm lying to the liar in my eyes
lying to the liar in my eyes
Can you see behind this face? A word that's never spoken
drown me with your tears of life, you've heard this all before and still you hide
still you hide
still you hide
still you...

Words are catching up with me I'm testing tongues to speak
Dripping from a morphine mind, it's cool babe... love won't ever stay
never stay
never stay
never stay

Can you see behind this face? A word that's never spoken
drown me with your tears of life, you've heard this all before and still we hide
still we hide




still we hide
still we hide

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hollow Bones' song "Facade" delve deep into the concepts of hiding one's true self, suffering through pain and traumas in solitude and pretending to be okay despite the inner turmoil. The opening lines describe how people often put on a facade of happiness and contentment to hide the pain they harbor within. A smile may seem pleasant, but it can also be a cry that hides the true emotions.


The second verse further emphasizes this idea of pretending by stating that one becomes doubtful yet convinces others to believe in their guise wholeheartedly. The line "lying to the liar in my eyes" indicates that the person is not only lying to others about their emotions but also lying to themselves about their true feelings.


The chorus suggests that the person is so good at concealing their innermost thoughts and emotions that others cannot see beyond their facade. They drown in their tears, but others have heard their story before, and the person continues to hide, suggesting an ongoing cycle of pain and hiding.


Overall, the song is an emotional and thought-provoking representation of the idea that appearances can be deceiving, and many people struggle through pain in secret. It is a call to understand and empathize with the hidden pain of others.


Line by Line Meaning

Smiles are cries that purse eyes you're cold enough to fake it
Your smiling face is a façade hiding your true emotions. You're so accustomed to hiding your true feelings that you can do it convincingly.


Determined to heal yourself, you've hidden all the pieces of your shame
You're trying to heal yourself but are unwilling to confront the shame that's holding you back. You've buried it deep down and refuse to acknowledge it.


Doubtful yet believable you make this sound convincing
Despite your own doubts, you can convincingly lie to yourself and others. Your internal conflict doesn't stop you from putting on a convincing front.


Starting to believe you, I'm lying to the liar in my eyes
You're skilled at deception to the point that even those who know you best can begin to believe your façade. The person speaking is starting to believe the lies but knows they're wrong.


Can you see behind this face? A word that's never spoken
Is anyone able to see beyond your façade and understand the pain you're hiding? There are certain words and emotions that you're keeping hidden from the world.


drown me with your tears of life, you've heard this all before and still you hide
Despite others attempting to help you and show you love, you continuously shield yourself from their attempts. You've likely heard this all before but continue to keep your true self hidden.


Words are catching up with me I'm testing tongues to speak
The internal turmoil that you've buried for so long is starting to surface, and you're finally attempting to speak about it. It's a struggle as you're not used to speaking about your struggles.


Dripping from a morphine mind, it's cool babe... love won't ever stay
The pain is so intense that it's consuming your every thought, and you're metaphorically in a haze like the drug morphine. You believe no one is capable of loving you and staying by your side through the tough times.


still you hide
The repeated phrase emphasizes the continued attempt to keep one's true self hidden.


still we hide
The repeated phrase emphasizes the continued attempt of both the artist and the person being addressed to keep themselves hidden from the world.




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