Hollow
Sylas Lyrics
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Flesh falls to sympathy
Once I give into this atrophy
The vultures wait on me, wait on me, wait on me
Wait on me, wait on me
I'm the water,
I'm the sea,
That I believe
I'm the water
I am what you see
So please wait on me
Please wait on me
Please wait on me
Please wait on me
Wait and soon you will see what the angels see
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Then they'll bring you the freshest meats
You'll see what the angels see
Please wait on me
Wait on me, wait on me,
Wait on me, wait on me
Come on up, we all breathe
Let this go fall
You'll see what the angels see
We all comfort, we are pleased
Don't wait on me, don't wait on me
Don't wait on me, don't wait on me
Wait and soon you will see what the angels see
Lights there a thousand piece
They live in the freshest leaves
I see what the angels see
Wait on me, wait on me
Wait on me, wait on me
Wait on me, wait on me
Wait on me, wait on me
The lyrics to Sylas's song "Hollow" seem to be an exploration of being consumed by outside forces and finding solace in oneself. The first verse speaks of vultures who feed on the singer, likely representing people or circumstances that drain them emotionally or mentally. The singer acknowledges that when they give into this feeling of helplessness and paralysis, they are only prolonging the feeding frenzy. However, in the chorus, they assert their own agency by declaring themselves as "the water" and "the sea", elements that are powerful and vast. The singer pleads with the vultures to wait on them, implying that they will not give in to their draining influences anymore.
In the second verse, the singer mentions "angels" as a contrast to the vultures. These angels seem to represent a revitalizing force that brings new life and growth. The singer promises that if one waits for the angels to emerge, they too will see the beauty and joy that they bring. However, in the final lines, the singer changes their tune, telling the listener to not wait on them. This could be interpreted as the singer recognizing that they must take action and not rely solely on external forces to bring change.
Overall, "Hollow" seems to be a call to action for the listener to take control of their own lives and not let negative outside forces consume them. It also acknowledges the existence of positive and revitalizing forces, but emphasizes the need to take action and not wait for them to arrive.
Line by Line Meaning
Let all these vultures who feed on me
The people who take advantage of me are like vultures, consuming my flesh and showing fake sympathy.
Flesh falls to sympathy
My physical body weakens and deteriorates as I continue to be taken advantage of by others.
Once I give into this atrophy
If I continue to let others take advantage of me, I will become weakened and unable to fight back.
The vultures wait on me, wait on me, wait on me
Those who take advantage of me eagerly wait for me to become weaker so they can continue to consume and feed off of me.
I'm the water, I'm the sea
I am powerful like the natural elements of water and the sea.
Call this voice, this voice, this voice that I believe
I trust my own inner voice and beliefs.
I'm the water, I am what you see
Others can see the strength and power that I possess.
So please wait on me
I ask that others give me time and space to build up my strength and power.
Wait and soon you will see what the angels see
If you are patient, you will be able to see the beauty and wonder that I possess, just like angels can see.
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There will be a rebirth and regeneration, like a garden coming back to life.
Then they'll bring you the freshest meats
Once I am revitalized, I will be able to provide the best and freshest things for others.
We all comfort, we are pleased
If we come together and support each other, we can find comfort and happiness.
Don't wait on me, don't wait on me
I don't want others to rely solely on me. We should all support each other.
Lights there a thousand piece
There is immense beauty and light in the world.
They live in the freshest leaves
Just like how plants constantly regenerate and grow new leaves, there is always new beauty to be found.
I see what the angels see
I have a deep understanding and appreciation for the beauty and wonder in the world.
Wait on me, wait on me
I ask that others have patience and trust in me to provide hope and inspiration for them.
Writer(s): Alex Gibson, James Bell, Fred Gibson
Contributed by Joshua J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.