Hollow Wood came together in the winter of 2010, when four people decided t… Read Full Bio ↴Hollow Wood came together in the winter of 2010, when four people decided to give singing together a try. What they found was much more than that- they found a family. Together they created strong three part harmonies, singing along to lyrics straight from the heart. Adding in warm guitar tones and the eclectic sounds of instruments such as toy pianos, banjos, and a harmonica, Hollow Wood brings much more than music to the table; but emotion. Their raw, powerful sound is influenced by The Head and The Heart, Typhoon, Bon Iver, Mumford and Sons, and Noah and the Whale, but different in the respect that they have their own sound, dreams and vision of what music should be. In the processes of recording of their first self-titled EP and performing live, they have found surprising success in one and a half short years. Hollow Wood will give you so much more than a catchy tune, but a feeling of belonging and a warm sense of home.

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Families
Hollow Wood Lyrics

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Children the way is paved,
and love is calling on your names
so hold on hope,
so hold on hope.
Fathers keep your cool.
You never know whos looking up to you
So please be still
Oh please be still

But we're stuck inside
and we're stuck inside
and the doors closed and we're all alone
and we wanna find
oh we wanna find
the one who's breathing into life.

Mothers please be kind
and give us dreams that multiply
show your strenght,
show your strength.
Son be a man
pick up yourself, take this land
Oh don't give in
no don't give in
But we're stuck inside
and we're stuck inside
and the doors closed and we're all alone
and we wanna find
oh we wanna find
the one who's breathing into life.
But we're stuck inside
and we're stuck inside
and the doors closed and we're all alone
and we wanna find
oh we wanna find
the one who's breathing into life.

Families don't you be scared,
don't you be scared.
Families don't you be scared,
don't you be scared.
Families don't you be scared,
don't you be scared.
Families don't you be scared,
don't you be scared.
Families don't you be scared,
don't you be scared.
Families don't you be scared,
don't you be scared.
Families don't you be scared,
don't you be scared.
Families don't you be scared,
don't you be scared.

Stuck inside and we're
stuck in side and the
doors closed and we're
all alone.
and we wanna find
oh we wanna find
the one who's breathing into life.

Families don't you be scared,
don't you be scared.
Families don't you be scared,
don't you be scared.
Families don't you be scared,
don't you be scared.

Families don't you be scared,
don't you be scared.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hollow Wood’s song “Families” are about the different roles that family members play, and the importance of holding on to hope, being strong, and not giving in when times are tough. The song starts with addressing children, encouraging them to follow the path that has been paved for them and to hold on to hope because love is calling their names. Fathers are also addressed and reminded to keep their cool even when they do not know who is looking up to them. Mothers are urged to be kind and to inspire their children to dream big. Sons, on the other hand, are encouraged to be men and to take responsibility for their actions and their land.

The lyrics’ chorus “Families don’t you be scared” is repeated several times, perhaps as a reminder that no matter what challenge one is facing or how alone one might feel, family will always be there. The song ends with a plea to find the one who is breathing life into one’s being while one is stuck inside and alone.

This song is a hopeful reminder that family is a source of comfort and strength during difficult times. The songwriters chose to address each family member and remind them of their importance in the family unit. The song also sends a message of responsibility, urging individuals to be strong and to take their positions in the family seriously.

Line by Line Meaning

Children the way is paved, and love is calling on your names so hold on hope, so hold on hope.
The world is open for the children and love is waiting. They should keep hope alive.

Fathers keep your cool. You never know whos looking up to you So please be still Oh please be still
Fathers should maintain calmness because they are setting examples for their children.

But we're stuck inside and we're stuck inside and the doors closed and we're all alone and we wanna find oh we wanna find the one who's breathing into life.
We are struggling and need someone to lift us out of our despair.

Mothers please be kind and give us dreams that multiply show your strenght, show your strength.
Mothers should be compassionate and encourage their children to dream big, while also displaying their own strength.

Son be a man pick up yourself, take this land Oh don't give in no don't give in
Sons should learn to take responsibility and persevere despite the difficulties they may face.

Families don't you be scared, don't you be scared.
No matter what happens, families should not fear and should stay strong.

Stuck inside and we're stuck in side and the doors closed and we're all alone. and we wanna find oh we wanna find the one who's breathing into life.
We are trapped and need to find someone who can bring us back to life.

Families don't you be scared, don't you be scared.
Families should not let fear take over and should remain strong.

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