Don’t You Dare Go Hollow
SVDDEN DEATH HVDES Lyrics

I guess I'm scared of dying alone
I find myself fearful of the idea of leaving this world without anyone by my side.

I guess I'm scared of getting too close
I feel apprehensive about forming deep connections with others that might lead to vulnerability.

I guess I'm scared of the words that I wrote in my head
I fear the haunting thoughts and unresolved emotions that I have internalized within myself.

When I'm dead on the throne
When I reach the end of my life, I worry about the legacy of my thoughts and experiences.

'Cause nothing lasts forever
I recognize that all things, including life and relationships, are transient and will eventually fade.

And I know you're terrified
I understand that you share my fears and anxieties about existence and what lies beyond it.

Don't you dare go hollow
Please do not lose your essence or sense of self amidst life's challenges.

Don't lose what it means to feel alive
Hold on to the vital experiences and emotions that bring meaning to your existence.

(Don't lose what it means to feel alive, feel alive)
Stay connected to the feelings that energize you and affirm your humanity.

(Don't lose what it means to feel alive, feel alive)
Reinforce the importance of cherishing the joys and pains of being alive.

(Don't-don't-don't lose, don't-don't-don't lose)
Be vigilant about maintaining your emotional vitality and essence.

(Don't-don't-don't lose)
It's crucial to safeguard against losing touch with what makes life meaningful.

Nothing lasts forever
Again, I remind you that everything is temporary, reinforcing the urgency to value the present.

And I know you're terrified
Your fears mirror my own, highlighting our shared vulnerability in this uncertain existence.

Don't you dare go hollow
Resist the temptation to become numb to the world around you in response to fear or pain.

Don't lose what it means to feel alive
Cherish the intensity of life’s experiences, as they define our existence.

Bullet holes back of my throat
I carry deep-seated pain and trauma, making it difficult to express myself.

Caught in the crosshairs
I feel targeted by the struggles and hardships that threaten my well-being.

It's in the membrane, it's in the code
These feelings of fear and pain are ingrained within me, woven into my very being.

I don't think we can do this alone
I feel that navigating this existence and its challenges is beyond what we can handle without support.

(Don't-don't-don't lose)
Again, I urge for vigilance in preserving our emotional and mental health.

(Don't-don't-don't lose) I don't think we can do this alone
Emphasizing that our strength comes from unity and that isolation can lead to despair.

(Don't-don't-don't lose)
Emphasizing the need to protect our emotional vitality.

I don't think we can do this alone
Reiterating the vital importance of companionship to confront life’s trials.

Nothing lasts forever
A reiteration of the transient nature of life and experiences.

I guess I'm scared of dying alone
The fear of leaving this world in solitude looms over me.

I guess I'm scared of getting too close
The anxiety of forming deep connections, which may lead to heartache, haunts me.

I guess I'm scared of the words that I wrote in my head
I dread confronting the unvoiced thoughts and fears that reside within me.

When I'm dead on the throne
I ponder the legacy of my life and what my unexpressed thoughts will signify after I’m gone.

'Cause nothing lasts forever
Acknowledging the impermanence of life and relationships.

And I know you're terrified
Recognizing your fear complements my own in this shared human experience.

Don't you dare go hollow
Protect the core of who you are; don’t succumb to the void created by fear.

Don't lose what it means to feel alive
Preserve the essence of your emotions and experiences that make life worthwhile.

(Don't lose what it means to feel alive, feel alive, alive)
A passionate plea to hold on to the vibrancy of life and all its emotions.

(Don't lose what it means to feel alive, feel alive, alive)
Reinforcing the importance of living fully and embracing all facets of existence.

I don't think they can do this alone
Emphasizing that relying on one another is crucial for overcoming life's challenges.

Worthy undead
Those who continue to exist in a state beyond life, deserving of respect and acknowledgment.

Thy valor is known
Acknowledging the bravery of those who have faced their fears and struggles.

Be one with the shadows
To accept and embrace all aspects of existence, including the darker elements.

Be one with the abyss
Encouraging acceptance of the unknown and the depth of human experience, both light and dark.