Hollow
Howie Beck Lyrics
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I wasted 3 weeks for nothing
And all I know is that you never showed
You're not what you seem to be
You're so hollow
The lyrics in Howie Beck's song "Hollow" are reflective of a situation where someone has put in a lot of time and effort into a relationship or situation that ultimately ends up being empty and meaningless. The first line "All you see is all I meant to be" speaks to the idea that the person has given everything they have and laid themselves bare in the relationship or situation. However, despite their best efforts, the relationship ended up being unproductive, with the next line "I wasted 3 weeks for nothing" emphasizing the futility and pointlessness of their efforts.
The next line "And all I know is that you never showed" suggests that the other person in the relationship was not as invested or committed to the situation, causing it to fall apart. The final line "You're not what you seem to be, you're so hollow" further underscores this point by describing the other person as being fake or insincere, lacking any real substance or depth.
Overall, the lyrics in "Hollow" are a poignant reminder of the disappointment and disillusionment that can come from investing in something only to discover that it was not worth it in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
All you see is all I meant to be
Everything you observe about me is exactly what I intended to project
I wasted 3 weeks for nothing
I dedicated a significant amount of time and effort to a fruitless pursuit
And all I know is that you never showed
From my perspective, you failed to meet your obligations or expectations
You're not what you seem to be
You do not embody the traits or qualities that you portray
You're so hollow
You lack depth or substance, and are therefore unfulfilling
Contributed by Aubrey R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.