Hologram
Hunter and The Bear Lyrics
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Blood on the back of our hands
Rollin' Stones on the back seat
Over and over again
We were always the wild ones
Screamin', I'm outta my head
Leaning heart on the back beat
Remember the word that I said
I'm chasing after a better man
Whoa, I wanna be a better man
A flicker like a hologram
If it was up to me I'd start again
Ooh, it's everything I've ever had
I draw it on a diagram
You see the cracks in my defense
We went wild with the war paint
Dreaming I'm blind in the night
Little spark in a black hole
The embers are burning so bright
I'm chasing something I've never had
I'm chasing after a better man
Whoa, I wanna be a better man
A flicker like a hologram
If it was up to me I'd start again
Ooh, it's everything I've ever had
I draw it on a diagram
You see the cracks in my defense
Is there any sense looking for the warning signs?
I've already built a cover of the cracks we find
Is there any sense looking for the warning signs?
I've already built a cover of the cracks we find
We were always the wild ones
Blood on the back of our hands
Rollin' Stones on the back seat
Over and over again
We were always the wild ones
Screamin', I'm outta my head
Leaning heart on the back beat
Whoa, I wanna be a better man
A flicker like a hologram
If it was up to me I'd start again
Ooh, it's everything I've ever had
I draw it on a diagram
You see the cracks in my defense
Oh, I wanna be a better man
A flicker like a hologram
If it was up to me I'd start again
"Hologram" is a song by Hunter and The Bear that tells the story of a person who has lived a wild life and now wants to change it. The opening lyrics, "We were always the wild ones, blood on the back of our hands," suggest a life filled with action and chaos. The reference to the "Rolling Stones on the back seat, over and over again" implies a rebellious streak in their youth. However, the character now wants to be a "better man" and is "chasing after" something they have never had. The repetition of the phrase "If it was up to me I'd start again" highlights the desire for a fresh start and a new perspective.
The lyrics also touch on the concept of impermanence and the fleeting nature of life. The line "A flicker like a hologram" is a metaphor for how fleeting and transient life can be. The character is looking for a sense of permanence, crafting a "diagram" to capture the memories and experiences that have shaped them. However, despite their best efforts, "the cracks in their defense" are still visible, and the character is haunted by the fear of being exposed.
In the chorus, the character questions whether it is worth "looking for the warning signs" to prevent future struggles. However, they acknowledge that they have already "built a cover of the cracks we find," suggesting that they may be fighting a losing battle.
Overall, "Hologram" is a poignant exploration of the human desire for identity, security, and self-improvement. It reveals that even the wild ones eventually want to find their way back and become a "better man" in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
We were always the wild ones
We were never afraid to live life on the edge.
Blood on the back of our hands
Our wild ways sometimes led to violent situations.
Rollin' Stones on the back seat
Our love for music was always with us, even on our wild adventures.
Over and over again
We never tired of our crazy lifestyle.
Screamin', I'm outta my head
Sometimes our wildness made us feel like we were losing our minds.
Leaning heart on the back beat
Our passion for music was always intertwined with our emotions.
Remember the word that I said
Don't forget my message - I want to become a better person.
I'm chasing something I've never had
I'm trying to become the best version of myself.
I'm chasing after a better man
I'm striving to become a better person than I am now.
Whoa, I wanna be a better man
I am determined to improve myself.
A flicker like a hologram
I want to be a better person, even if it means only being a shadow of myself.
If it was up to me I'd start again
If I could, I'd wipe the slate clean and start over with a new, improved version of myself.
Ooh, it's everything I've ever had
Becoming a better person is more important to me than anything else I've ever achieved.
I draw it on a diagram
I plan out and map my goals for self-improvement.
You see the cracks in my defense
My vulnerabilities and weaknesses are visible to others, even as I try to improve myself.
We went wild with the war paint
We embraced our wild side even more, using makeup and costumes to enhance our appearance.
Dreaming I'm blind in the night
Sometimes our wildness led us to lose sight of reality.
Little spark in a black hole
Even amid our wildness, there was still a glimmer of hope for something better.
The embers are burning so bright
Our passion for life and music was still strong, even as we tried to improve ourselves.
Is there any sense looking for the warning signs?
Is it worth trying to predict the consequences of our wild behavior?
I've already built a cover of the cracks we find
I've tried to hide my weaknesses with a façade of confidence.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Will Irvine, Jimmy Hunter, Chris Clark, Gareth Thompson
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