Band Members:
Stephen Dodge - Vocals
Shane Royer - Guitar/Backing Vocals
Dan Halen - Guitar/Backing Vocals
Matt Evers - Bass
Pericles Underhill - Drums
"Hollow Vessels"
Lifewalker Lyrics
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Tell me, how are you?
Tell me, everything from start to finish
Your family history of illness
Why the stress?
Are you that depressed?
Are you feeling like the worldâČs against you
Everybody's coming at me
EveryoneâČs treats me like some kind of freak
And everybody's telling me I need to believe
In something that's bigger than pulling the trigger
They tell me IâČm lost for cause
Strange an odd
And everybody says is like I got a disease
So is there a treatment for social resentment
ThereâČs gotta be
And take a seat
Try to dig down deep
Is there more to this than stored aggression
Aside to you
That feels rejected?
Talk to me
Tell me indiscreetly
Is there anything your past is hiding?
A part inside yourself divided
Everybody's coming at me
Everyone treats me like some kind of freak
And everybodyâČs telling me I need to believe
In something that's bigger than pulling the trigger
They tell me IâČve lost the cause
Strange an odd
And everybody says is like I got a disease
So is there a treatment for social resentment
There's gotta be
IâČve been waiting
Can't you fix me
If so, give me something
Make my mind forget this
Solve my issues
Help my rock intentions
Make me normal
It's not my fault, my minds at fault
So never give up!
EverybodyâČs coming at me
Everyone treats me like some kind of freak
EverybodyâČs coming at me
Everyone treats me like some kind of freak
And everybody telling me I need to believe
In something that's bigger that pulling the trigger
They tell me IâČve lost the cause
Strange an odd
And everybody says is like I got a disease
So is there a treatment for social resentment
There's gotta be
Lost the cause
Strange an odd
They tell me IâČve lost the cause
Strange an odd
They tell me i've...
In the song "Hollow Vessels" by Lifewalker, the lyrics describe the struggles and emotions of someone who feels misunderstood and rejected by society. The lyrics start with a series of questions, asking the listener to share their history, stress, and depression. The repeated line "Everybody's coming at me" emphasizes the feeling of being overwhelmed and attacked by others, who treat the singer "like some kind of freak". Despite this, the lyrics suggest that there might be an underlying issue causing this rejection, such as "stored aggression" or a "part inside yourself divided". The singer expresses a desire for help and for a solution, asking to be made "normal" again.
The song deals with some heavy emotional themes, but also touches on larger societal issues like social resentment and mental illness. The repeated lines and chorus create a sense of urgency and frustration, while the personal, intimate questions and admissions give the song a vulnerable and relatable quality. Overall, the song's lyrics paint a powerful picture of someone struggling to navigate a difficult world and seeking understanding and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Who are you?
Can you introduce yourself?
Tell me, how are you?
Can you describe your current state?
Tell me, everything from start to finish
Can you give me a detailed account of your life?
Your family history of illness
Have you or any of your family members had any health issues?
Why the stress?
What is causing you to feel stressed?
Are you that depressed?
Are you currently experiencing depression?
Are you feeling like the worldâČs against you
Do you feel like the world is working against you?
Fenced in by the senses in you
Do you feel limited by your own senses and perceptions?
Everybody's coming at me
I feel overwhelmed by everyone's attention and opinions.
EveryoneâČs treats me like some kind of freak
I feel judged and isolated by others.
And everybody's telling me I need to believe
Others are pressuring me to have faith.
In something that's bigger than pulling the trigger
To believe in something greater than the urge to harm oneself or others.
They tell me IâČm lost for cause
Others believe I am hopeless.
Strange an odd
I feel like an outsider and different from others.
So is there a treatment for social resentment
Is there a cure for my feelings of rejection and bitterness towards society?
ThereâČs gotta be
There must be a solution.
And take a seat
Please sit down.
Try to dig down deep
Can you search within yourself and explore your emotions?
Is there more to this than stored aggression
Are there underlying issues causing your anger?
Aside to you
Confide in me.
That feels rejected?
Do you feel unwanted and unaccepted?
Talk to me
Please share with me.
Tell me indiscreetly
Please share candidly and without reservation.
Is there anything your past is hiding?
Are there unresolved issues from your past?
A part inside yourself divided
Are you struggling with inner conflict?
IâČve been waiting
I have been patiently waiting for help.
Can't you fix me
Can you please provide a solution to my problems?
If so, give me something
If you can help, please provide assistance.
Make my mind forget this
Please help me to stop obsessing over my issues.
Solve my issues
Please provide a solution for my problems.
Help my rock intentions
Help me to stay steadfast in my determination to solve my problems.
Make me normal
Help me feel like an accepted member of society.
It's not my fault, my minds at fault
I do not believe that I am solely responsible for my issues and feel like my mind is the problem.
So never give up!
Please continue to help me despite any setbacks.
Lost the cause
Others believe that I am beyond help.
Strange an odd
I do not fit in with societal norms.
Writer(s): Daniel Martin Smith, Shane David Royer, Stephen Dodge
Contributed by Lila F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@albertrosales9895
so I think I got most of the lyrics but there are some blanks in there so please help me out if you know them or if you need to correct them. thank you.
Who are you?
Tell me, how are you?
Tell me, everything from start to finish
Your family history of illness
Why the stress?
Are you that depressed?
Are you feeling like the world's against you
Fenced in by the senses in you
Everybody's coming at me
Everyone's treats me like some kind of freak
And everybody's telling me I need to believe
In something that's bigger than pulling the trigger
They tell me I've lost the cause
And _ in life
And everybody _ like I got a disease
So is there a treatment for social resentment
There's gotta be
And take a seat
Try and break down deep
Is there more to this than stored aggression
Aside to you
And feels subjective
And talk to me
Tell me _ to _ me
Is there anything your past is hiding?
A part inside yourself divided
Everybody's coming at me
Everyone treats me like some kind of freak
And everybody's telling me I need to believe
In something that's bigger than pulling the trigger
They tell me I've lost the cause
And _ in life
And everybody _ like I got a disease
So is there a treatment for social resentment
There's gotta be
I've been waiting
Can't you fix me
If so, give me something
Make my mind forget this
Solve my issues
Help my rock intentions
Make me normal
It's not my fault, my minds at fault
So never give up!
_
Everybody's coming at me
Everyone treats me like some kind of freak
Everybody's coming at me
Everyone treats me like some kind of freak
And everybody telling me I need to believe
In something that's bigger that pulling the trigger
They tell me I've lost the cause
And _ in life
And everybody _ like I got a disease
So is there a treatment for social resentment
There's gotta be
Lost the cause
And _ in life
They tell me I've lost the cause
And _ in life
They tell me i've...
@lifewalkerva6768
Hey Albert Rosales!
Let me help fill in the blanks!
The first verse is right.. But The chorus says:
They tell me I'm lost for cause
Strange and odd
And everybody says it like I got a disease
So is there a treatment for social resentment
There's gotta be
Take a seat, try to
Dig down deep; is there
More to this than stored aggression
A side to you that feels rejected?
Talk to me,
tell me Indiscreetly
Is there anything your past is hiding
A part inside yourself divided?
Everybody.....
I've been waiting
Can't you fix me yet so
Give me something
Make my mind forget this
Solve my issues
All my raw contentions
Make me normal
It's not my fault
my minds a vault
You'll never get in
If you liked this one stop by our page and check out the "Diagnose Me" lyric video. It's directly related to "hollow vessels"
@spdx1
Here after three more years. I randomly had this song in my mind. It is just too good.
@justsomebody8981
Was looking for Starset's Vessel, found this instead. I'm impressed.
@isaiah9850
This might even be better than starset.
@zeyneptan7968
Starset is my top favourite band and this song is amazing
@user-kt7lp5et9c
my god.. , its so satisfying to listen to this..
@stephendodge4043
my dad sings
@morbidminds6717
ćé 11 yep
@PunkDogCreations
What god do you mean?
@ZeroResurrected
This song is just so gratifying to listen to. It's like it tells the story of someone who was outcasted and hated among his society just for being who he is. He slowly becomes stronger and does more and more amazing things and continues to prove those who sunned him wrong. That's what I get from it, anyway.
@JanKowalski-mo1ue
Honestly, I feel like this song is about a man with depression, who tries to help people like him, or just depressed person (chorus) and a psychologist/doctor (verse(last verse is the depressed person)) are talking. That's my point of view :p