Though they never released much of anything on their own, their material did show up on a batch of compilations. "I Don't Know" appeared alongside songs by Vice Versa, the Stunt Kites, and Clock DVA on 1980: The First Fifteen Minutes, an EP released by Neutron in February of 1980. Another recording, "Touch," was issued on Bouquet of Steel, a compilation of Sheffield bands released by Aardvark in June of 1980. Hicks From the Sticks (which also featured the likes of Medium Medium, Wah! Heat, and Modern Eon) was another package that featured the band. Prior to breaking up, the band released the Dreams to Fill The Vacuum single on Hollogram and another single, Emotion, on Illuminated.
Entrance
I'm So Hollow Lyrics
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From the secret world
Still searching for the time
When love is making you stay
Empty faces may stare upon the ground
Passing shadows call around the lonely day
In my dreams
Entrance to the show
Not for everyone
Entrance not for you
Featuring tonight
The taming of a soul
They slowly end like rings of fantasy
Once more I see the world reflected all around
I hear your laughing voice
And hear reverbless sound
Words reach out, then slowly fade away
Moved by the sound of love
As softly where they lay
In my dreams
All the madmen turn away
Entrance to the show
Not for everyone
Entrance not for you
Featuring tonight
The taming of a soul
The song "Entrance" by I'm So Hollow delves into the theme of love, loneliness, and the search for meaning in a world of emptiness. The opening lines "Your eyes explore a landscape from the secret world, still searching for the time when love is making you stay" depict the struggle to find and hold onto love amidst a world that is filled with people who appear empty and disconnected. The lines "Empty faces may stare upon the ground, passing shadows call around the lonely day" illustrate the loneliness and isolation that a person can feel when surrounded by others who are emotionally disconnected.
The chorus "Entrance to the show, not for everyone, entrance not for you, featuring tonight, the taming of a soul" suggests that the journey to finding love and meaning in life is not an easy one, and not everyone is capable of making that journey. The lines "They slowly end like rings of fantasy, once more I see the world reflected all around" convey a sense of disillusionment and disappointment when one realizes that their hopes and dreams of finding love and meaning may not be a reality.
The song ends with the lines "In my dreams, all the madmen turn away, entrance to the show, not for everyone, entrance not for you, featuring tonight, the taming of a soul." These lines suggest that the struggle to find meaning and love is a personal journey that cannot be understood by those around us, but we will strive towards it nonetheless.
Line by Line Meaning
Your eyes explore a landscape
You are observing a vast and unknown territory
From the secret world
Where this landscape is hidden and unknown to most
Still searching for the time
You are seeking a moment that is not yet here
When love is making you stay
A moment when love is compelling you to remain in this secret world
Empty faces may stare upon the ground
People without purpose may be present, but not engaging in the experience
Passing shadows call around the lonely day
The presence of fleeting moments of doubt lurks on this isolated day
In my dreams
I escape to a world not limited by this reality
All the madmen turn away
Those who are trapped in their own madness cannot see the same vision that I do
Entrance to the show
Admission to this experience
Not for everyone
This experience is not suited for each person
Entrance not for you
This experience is not suitable for you
Featuring tonight
Presenting this evening
The taming of a soul
A process to control oneself
They slowly end like rings of fantasy
These moments slowly come to an end, like a dream fantasy that fades away over time
Once more I see the world reflected all around
Again, I see the reflection of the world around me
I hear your laughing voice
I hear your joyful, warm voice
And hear reverbless sound
The sound I hear is without echoes or layers
Words reach out, then slowly fade away
The messages conveyed in these moments cannot last forever
Moved by the sound of love
Motivated by love's harmony
As softly where they lay
As gently as they came, they faded away
Entrance to the show
The chance to partake in this immersion
Not for everyone
This experience is not welcoming to everyone
Entrance not for you
You are not welcome to join this experience
Featuring tonight
Taking center stage this evening
The taming of a soul
The act of mastering oneself
Contributed by Brooklyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I discovered this as a teen in like 2007 because I got REALLY into post-punk and scavenged the web for rare post-punk and new wave music blogs and this album was a favorite of mine. It's great that nowadays on YOUTUBE we've got some great obscurities easily discoverable. I remember a time where it seemed like I had to really dig to find vinyl rips of stuff like this.
Mejra1986
Yep. Almost just like me :)
Mik Raven
By far the best Sheffield 1980's band. Loved them!
New Wave And Kicking
more people need to hear this omg
ghyDemon Synclair
Song gives me tingles Every time
João Pigeon
❤
pekka_332
I used this clip in a review here: http://pigeonsetcorbeaux.blogspot.com/2018/06/im-so-hollow-emotion-sound-motion.html
quantumfighter
love you!
New Wave And Kicking
is this post punk?
The Weirdo
yes it is :)