Hollow Front intertwines heavy-hitting elements with emotionally charged lyricism. Their music delves into personal experiences of loss, the breakdown of relationships, and navigating the challenges of mental health in the face of life's unpredictable circumstances.
Wishful Thinking
Hollow Front Lyrics
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They scream revulsion like I'm a fucking disease
Self-hate has completely consumed me
And it comes as no surprise, I think I want to die
Has my luck run out?
Haunted by these voices, I don't have any doubts
Now there's nothing left to hide
Sometimes I want to die
Get these ghosts out of my head
Get them out, get them out, get them out
Let me tell you something about hating yourself
It brings with it a lifetime full of agony
Of broken promises and broken dreams
And you know what they say about misery
That fucking cunt just loves her company
And no one could have predicted this
At twenty-eight, my life's a goddamn mess
Tried my best, tried to be stronger
I hope this bullshit doesn't last much longer
I never meant for you to see
The awful bit of darkness locked up inside of me
I buried it deep along with my fears
And promised not to let it out after all these years
And I'd do anything to bring myself back to life
'Cause the whole time I wanted to die
All I ever wanted was to feel alive
Hateful eyes are staring back at me
They scream revulsion like I'm a fucking disease
Self-hate has completely consumed me
And it comes as no surprise, I think I want to die
I am nothing (nothing)
Nothing more than a common disease
Less than nothing (nothing)
A fucking parasite who's just dying to feel
I am nothing (nothing)
Nothing more than a common disease
Less than nothing (nothing)
A fucking parasite, a fucking parasite
I never meant for you to see
The awful bit of darkness locked up inside of me
I buried it deep along with my fears
And promised not to let it out after all these years
And I'd do anything to bring myself back to life
'Cause the whole time I wanted to die
All I ever wanted was to feel alive
Feel alive
The lyrics of Hollow Front's song "Wishful Thinking" speak to the inner turmoil of the singer who feels consumed by self-hatred and haunted by negative voices. The singer expresses a desire to die and a sense that they are less than nothing, like a common disease, and a parasite. They are haunted by hateful eyes that stare back at them and scream revulsion, creating a sense of isolation and loneliness. The singer acknowledges that hating oneself brings a lifetime full of agony and broken promises, and describes feeling like their life is a goddamn mess at twenty-eight.
The chorus contains a plea to get the ghosts out of the singer's head, expressing a sense of desperation to escape the negative thoughts and feelings that are consuming them. The verses describe the singer burying their inner darkness and fears, but they cannot contain it any longer as they express a need to feel alive. The song ultimately speaks to the intense struggle of mental health and needing support from others, even when it is difficult to reveal the innermost struggles and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Hateful eyes staring back at me
Judgmental gazes from others make me feel unworthy
They scream revulsion like I'm a fucking disease
Those same judgmental people treat me like a repulsive outcast
Self-hate has completely consumed me
My own negative thoughts and emotions have overwhelmed me
And it comes as no surprise, I think I want to die
My poor mental state has led me to consider ending my life
Has my luck run out?
Perhaps things will never improve for me
Haunted by these voices, I don't have any doubts
I am tormented by my own inner monologue and have no hope for relief
Now there's nothing left to hide
All of my struggles are out in the open
Sometimes I want to die
My thoughts of suicide come and go
Get these ghosts out of my head
I want to be freed from my own mental demons
Get them out, get them out, get them out
The need for escape is urgent
Let me tell you something about hating yourself
Self-loathing has a devastating impact on one's life
It brings with it a lifetime full of agony
Feeling negatively about oneself leads to a lifetime of suffering
Of broken promises and broken dreams
Hopelessness and despair become the norm
And you know what they say about misery
It loves to have company in the form of more pain and sadness
That fucking cunt just loves her company
Even though misery is unwelcome, it still lingers around
And no one could have predicted this
My life's difficulties are unexpected and hard to cope with
At twenty-eight, my life's a goddamn mess
My age only adds to my feelings of failure
Tried my best, tried to be stronger
I've attempted to improve myself, but it's proven difficult
I hope this bullshit doesn't last much longer
I yearn for the problems to disappear soon
I never meant for you to see
My struggles were a private matter that I didn't intend to share
The awful bit of darkness locked up inside of me
The negativity inside of me is overwhelming and burdensome
I buried it deep along with my fears
I kept it hidden and tried to ignore it
And promised not to let it out after all these years
I vowed to keep my issues concealed for a long time
And I'd do anything to bring myself back to life
I yearn to escape my current emotional state and feel better once again
'Cause the whole time I wanted to die
Suicidal thoughts have been consuming me for quite some time
All I ever wanted was to feel alive
Deep down, I crave a sense of fulfillment and joy
I am nothing (nothing)
My low self-esteem has me convinced that I am worthless
Nothing more than a common disease
I feel like a burden and a plague on others
Less than nothing (nothing)
I am convinced that others are better than me in every way
A fucking parasite who's just dying to feel
I feel like I am taking and not giving, and I need to find a way to change that
I never meant for you to see
I didn't want to burden anyone else with my struggles
The awful bit of darkness locked up inside of me
I've hidden my negative emotions and thoughts away for far too long
I buried it deep along with my fears
I tried to push these issues away, but they just festered
And promised not to let it out after all these years
I never planned on opening up to anyone
And I'd do anything to bring myself back to life
I crave relief from my own inner demons and want to feel better again
'Cause the whole time I wanted to die
My suicidal thoughts have been haunting me for a long time
All I ever wanted was to feel alive
I yearn for happiness and fulfillment in my life
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