Hollow
I Walk The Line Lyrics
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The waking hours I dream
And search for something more around me.
I cannot hide the broken face
That once veiled the broken mind.
But we all lie so well, it's alright.
Do you hate the strenght to follow
Like a guiding light it shined so bright.
Now everything turns hollow and insecure,
The foundation's about to break,
When your star is fading.
I thought it was buried six feet deep,
But now the soil is shaking.
It is time to ressurect.
A hand emerges, grabs by your throat,
Drags you down to dig the dirt.
To battle with your fears and demons.
Do you hate the strenght to follow
That fading star?
Like a guiding light it shined so bright.
Now everything turns hollow and insecure,
The foundation's about to break,
When your star is fading.
What's left when the foundations break?
Will I land on a clean slate?
What's real when the truth got
Twisted in my head?
Was I blind or just misled?
The lyrics to "Hollow" by I Walk the Line explore the feeling of being lost and unsure of one's place in the world. The songwriter is clearly experiencing a crisis of identity, questioning who they are and what they want from life. The first verse expresses a desire for something more, a sense that there must be some deeper purpose or meaning to their existence. This is juxtaposed with the admission that they are struggling with some sort of mental or emotional issue, represented by the broken face that "once veiled the broken mind." Despite this, the songwriter acknowledges that everyone tells lies and that this is somehow acceptable.
The second verse addresses the idea of following a "fading star," or pursuing something that is no longer viable or meaningful. The star metaphor represents a goal or aspiration that has lost its power to guide the way. The songwriter is feeling hollow and insecure, as if the ground beneath them is about to give way. The chorus repeats the idea of the fading star, emphasizing the sense of loss and uncertainty. The third verse takes a more intense turn, describing a physical struggle as the songwriter confronts their own fears and demons. The imagery of digging in the dirt and battling against unseen forces conveys a sense of desperation and urgency.
The final lines of the song leave the listener with a sense of hopelessness and confusion. The foundations have been shattered, leaving the songwriter wondering what is real and what is not. The truth is "twisted" in their head, and they must figure out if they have simply been misled or if they were willfully blind to the reality of their situation.
Overall, "Hollow" is a poignant exploration of the human condition, and its themes of uncertainty and self-doubt are likely to resonate with many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this really my place in the world?
Questioning one's own existence and purpose.
The waking hours I dream
Being lost in thought, questioning reality and perception.
And search for something more around me.
Longing for something greater or more fulfilling.
I cannot hide the broken face
Admitting to one's own vulnerability and flaws.
That once veiled the broken mind.
Acknowledging internal struggles and hardships.
But we all lie so well, it's alright.
Recognizing the tendency to keep up appearances and put on a façade.
Do you hate the strength to follow
Questioning the desire to pursue and persevere.
That fading star?
Wondering about the worth of one's goals and aspirations.
Like a guiding light it shined so bright.
Reflecting on a once bright and promising future.
Now everything turns hollow and insecure,
Feeling uncertain and questioning the stability of one's life.
The foundation's about to break,
Anticipating a potential collapse or failure.
When your star is fading.
When one loses sight of their goals and aspirations.
I thought it was buried six feet deep,
Believing an issue or problem was resolved and left behind.
But now the soil is shaking.
Realizing that the past has resurfaced and must be confronted.
It is time to resurrect.
Accepting the need to address unresolved issues from the past.
A hand emerges, grabs by your throat,
Feeling overwhelmed and suffocated by past trauma or problems.
Drags you down to dig the dirt.
Forced to confront and deal with unresolved issues.
To battle with your fears and demons.
Facing and overcoming personal hardships, trauma, and struggles.
What's left when the foundations break?
Wondering what remains after a major collapse or disaster.
Will I land on a clean slate?
Questioning the possibility of starting anew and rebuilding from scratch.
What's real when the truth got
Questioning the reliability of reality and personal perception.
Twisted in my head?
Feeling overwhelmed or confused by one's own thoughts.
Was I blind or just misled?
Questioning personal accountability and fault in past mistakes or choices.
Contributed by Daniel B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.