Peter Jöback has established himself as one of the most… Read Full Bio ↴Peter Jöback
Peter Jöback has established himself as one of the most prolific and respected Swedish artists - an extraordinary performer with an amazing voice. A platinumselling recording artist combined with extensive performances on stage and TV in Scandinavia and London's West End, Peter Jöback is also a highly regarded name internationally.
Peter's latest albumrelease, a double-cd with a collection of songs from his extensive career has spent no less than nine weeks as No. 1 in the Swedish charts, well passing platinum status and making Peter the best selling artist of all, so far this year. The album is also a gold album in Norway.
Peter started 2006 playing the MC in a highly successful production of the classic Cabaret in Stockholm. He received massive critical praise as well as his second Golden Mask (Tony Award) for his achievement and he continues in Cabaret in Stockholm this season and in Gothenburg January 2007. Peter has been a creative force in this production as he already in 2003 gave a stunning performance as the MC at Gladsaxe Theatre in Copenhagen.
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Hollow
Peter Jöback Lyrics
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I need my soul to heal at last
What can you say to make me forget the past
If you decide to come home
I can't take that again
No more
Don't leave me now
I pray that you would stay
Not turn and walk away
Don't leave me now
I'm hollow
Come back if love is true
I'm hollow without you
Why should I trust your sad eyes
What if you leave one rainy night
You've got to make a promise
Promise me to stay and fight
Don't leave me now
I'm hollow
I pray that you would stay
Not turn and walk away
Don't leave me now
I'm hollow
Come back if love is true
'Cause I'm hollow without you
If you love me
I f you need me
You will be there
Don't leave me now
I'm hollow
Don't turn and walk away
Don't leave me now
I'm hollow
I pray that you would stay
Not turn and walk away
Don't leave me now
I'm hollow
Come back if love is true
'Cause I'm hollow without you
I'm hollow without you
The song "Hollow" by Peter Jöback is a pleading cry for love and connection while also expressing the fear of being left alone and heartbroken again. Through the lyrics, the artist speaks directly to a former lover, asking them to come back and promising that if they truly love one another, they can overcome the pain of the past. The artist longs for healing, wanting their heart to be unbroken and their soul to be free from the weight of past betrayal. They are afraid to trust the person's words and sad eyes, worried that they will be hurt again if they leave. Despite this fear, they ask the person to make a promise to stay and fight for their love.
The repeated refrain, "Don't leave me now, I'm hollow," is a powerful expression of the artist's emotional state. They feel empty, without substance or life, without the presence of their loved one. The hollowness is a symbol of their emotional pain and the need for another person to fill them up with love and connection. The artist acknowledges their dependency on the other person, but also implies that their love is essential to both of them.
Interestingly, the song was originally written and recorded in Swedish by Peter Jöback, but has been translated into English for international audiences. The Swedish version is titled "Hollow, Hollow". Jöback is a prominent Swedish singer, actor, and musical theater performer, known for his dynamic vocal range and theatrical performances.
Line by Line Meaning
I want my heart unbroken
I long to heal from the emotional pain and trauma in my past.
I need my soul to heal at last
I require a complete and thorough recovery process for my spiritual scars.
What can you say to make me forget the past
I wonder what words could be spoken to help me move on from the past and all its hurt.
If you decide to come home
If you choose to return to me...
I can't take that again
I cannot bear to relive the pain of loss and heartbreak once more.
No more
I cannot handle any more emotional pain and trauma.
Don't leave me now
Please don't go away from me at this time...
I'm hollow
...because I feel empty inside, like a shell of a person with no substance or worth.
I pray that you would stay
I hope that you will choose to remain by my side...
Not turn and walk away
...and not leave me alone and brokenhearted again.
Come back if love is true
Return to me only if your love for me is sincere and wholehearted.
I'm hollow without you
Without your love and support, I feel empty and incomplete.
Why should I trust your sad eyes
Why should I believe that you won't hurt me again when I see sorrow in your eyes?
What if you leave one rainy night
What if you decide to abandon me again on a dark and stormy evening?
You've got to make a promise
You must make a commitment to me...
Promise me to stay and fight
...and vow to remain with me and work through our issues together.
If you love me
If you truly care for me...
If you need me
...and if you really need me in your life...
You will be there
...you will make an effort to be present and dependable in our relationship.
Don't turn and walk away
Please don't give up on us and leave me behind.
Contributed by Gabriel I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.