Hollow
Parkway Drive Lyrics
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My truth has been revealed
At the cost of everything I knew
My last safe-haven falls behind me
With the self that once consumed
Into the void
I'm shedding skins and faces
Past loves and bitter hatreds
And it has come to pass
A path set in stone now breaks like glass
The failings of yesterday
Become the catalyst to seek my change
And it has come to pass
A path set in stone now breaks like glass
The failings of yesterday become my catalyst
So here I stand, a stranger to my new-found freedom
I am a vessel
I am a vessel without destination, devoid of direction
No roles define me, yet conflict embraces me
At the mercy if lucidity
I am adrift in a world all too real
A hollow man!
Into the arms of eternal struggle
I must condemn
My restless mind
I must condemn
My restless mind
And it has come to pass
A path set in stone now breaks like glass
The failings of yesterday
Become my catalyst to seek my change
And it has come to pass
A path set in stone now breaks like glass.
The failings of yesterday
Become my catalyst
I seek the guidance gained from silence
Illumination from within the darkness
My council kept with the emptiness
In the heart of the unknown
The lyrics of Parkway Drive’s song “Hollow” speak about a journey of self-discovery and transformation. The singer acknowledges that their truth has been revealed, leading to them leaving behind a self that once consumed them. They are pursuing answers while shedding skins, past loves, and bitterness. However, the path they once believed was set in stone has broken like glass, leading to newfound freedom and directionlessness. They no longer have defined roles, but conflict embraces them as they confront their restless mind. They must condemn this restless mind and embrace eternal struggle, seeking guidance and illumination from the darkness within.
This song reflects the universal experience of questioning one’s beliefs and identity, shedding points of view that no longer serve us, and looking for answers within ourselves. The singer acknowledges that the failings of their past have become a catalyst for their transformation, leading them to seek change rather than remain stagnant. The use of vivid imagery, such as “shredding skins and faces,” adds to the sense of transformation and rebirth.
Interestingly, this song is also a departure from Parkway Drive’s usual metalcore style, featuring a slower tempo and more melodic vocals. It was released as a single in 2012, and appears on their album Atlas. It has been praised for its emotional depth and introspective lyrics, which have resonated with fans around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Lies!
The singer has found out the truth about something and is reacting to being lied to previously.
My truth has been revealed
The singer has discovered something that was previously hidden or lied about.
At the cost of everything I knew
The revelation has come at a high price, forcing the singer to reconsider everything they previously thought to be true.
My last safe-haven falls behind me
Something the artist once relied on for safety or comfort is no longer available to them.
With the self that once consumed
The person the artist was before the truth was revealed no longer exists.
Into the void
The singer is searching for something that is unknown or uncertain.
I'm pursuing only answers
The singer is dedicated to finding the truth and understanding their situation.
I'm shedding skins and faces
The artist is letting go of who they used to be and the people who were a part of their life.
Past loves and bitter hatreds
The artist is leaving behind both positive and negative relationships.
And it has come to pass
The situation the artist is in has reached a significant point.
A path set in stone now breaks like glass
Something that seemed certain has now become uncertain and fragile.
The failings of yesterday
Mistakes made in the past have led to the artist's current situation.
Become the catalyst to seek my change
The singer is motivated to change their life because of past mistakes.
So here I stand, a stranger to my new-found freedom
The singer is unsure how to navigate their new situation despite having more freedom.
I am a vessel
The singer is open to new experiences and possibilities.
I am a vessel without destination, devoid of direction
The artist is directionless and searching for purpose.
No roles define me, yet conflict embraces me
The artist is not bound by societal expectations but is still experiencing difficulties.
At the mercy if lucidity
The singer is vulnerable to the truth of their situation.
I am adrift in a world all too real
The singer feels lost and unsure in a world that is familiar yet unfamiliar to them.
A hollow man!
The artist feels empty and hollow inside.
Into the arms of eternal struggle
The artist is acknowledging that their journey will not be easy.
I must condemn my restless mind
The artist needs to find inner peace and calm their thoughts.
And it has come to pass
The situation the singer is in has reached a significant point.
I seek the guidance gained from silence
The artist is looking for insight and understanding by being still and quiet.
Illumination from within the darkness
The singer is hoping to find enlightenment within difficult circumstances.
My council kept with the emptiness
The singer is finding counsel and guidance with their own emptiness.
In the heart of the unknown
The singer is embracing the unknown and finding strength in uncertainty.
Contributed by Lucy V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@doubletroublejesus9507
Lies
My truth has been revealed, at the cost of everything I knew
My last safe-haven falls behind me, with the self that once consumed
Into the void
I'm pursuing only answers
I'm shedding skins and faces, past loves and bitter hatreds
And it has come to pass, a path set in stone now breaks like glass
The failings of yesterday become the catalyst to seek my change
And it has come to pass, a path set in stone now breaks like glass
The failings of yesterday become my catalyst
So here I stand, a stranger to my new found freedom
I am a vessel
I am a vessel without destination, devoid of direction
No roles define me, yet conflict embraces me
At the mercy if lucidity, I am adrift in a world all to real
A hollow man
Into the arms of eternal struggle, I must condemn my restless mind
And it has come to pass, a path set in stone now breaks like glass
The failings of yesterday become the catalyst to seek my change
And it has come to pass, a path set in stone now breaks like glass
The failings of yesterday become my catalyst I seek the guidance gained from silence
Illumination from within the darkness
My council kept with the emptiness, in the heart of the unknown
@TheDankTaco
This whole album is still a headbanger!
@lilman250trx
been listing to parkway drive for close to two years and still my favorite band
@dustyjeffers5716
This comment aged poorly
Ahh these were the good Ole days when this band was one of the best of all time. Now they've turned into utter trash
@doubletroublejesus9507
Lies
My truth has been revealed, at the cost of everything I knew
My last safe-haven falls behind me, with the self that once consumed
Into the void
I'm pursuing only answers
I'm shedding skins and faces, past loves and bitter hatreds
And it has come to pass, a path set in stone now breaks like glass
The failings of yesterday become the catalyst to seek my change
And it has come to pass, a path set in stone now breaks like glass
The failings of yesterday become my catalyst
So here I stand, a stranger to my new found freedom
I am a vessel
I am a vessel without destination, devoid of direction
No roles define me, yet conflict embraces me
At the mercy if lucidity, I am adrift in a world all to real
A hollow man
Into the arms of eternal struggle, I must condemn my restless mind
And it has come to pass, a path set in stone now breaks like glass
The failings of yesterday become the catalyst to seek my change
And it has come to pass, a path set in stone now breaks like glass
The failings of yesterday become my catalyst I seek the guidance gained from silence
Illumination from within the darkness
My council kept with the emptiness, in the heart of the unknown
@JGJr23
The fact this is song is actually on their original EP as 'Hollow Man' but somehow still fits in this album is amazing.
@anthonycheek7703
Underrated song
@rocketscientist14
This whole fucking album shreds dude. Still can’t stop listening to it. This came out when I was a sophomore in high school.. now I’m almost 27 and still head banging to these real ass dudes 🤘
@chrississom9851
same here 27 club be safe n blessed bro
@RM-uy3ec
The real parkway drive❤️
@johnpomeroy8602
Love when both of them say hollow man. Isn't that their sound guy/friend that covered for winston when he couldn't preform