Faces
The Happy Hollows Lyrics


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Everyone is terrified
They pull themselves back from the line
When heart’s king, ace is high.
I will be there when you fall
You’ve come to me cause I am strong
The one place the weak can hide
Is the one place I can’t find.
You misunderstand me
When I’m saying I give up
I just can’t escape these great expectations.
We’re hardly moving
Do the means have no end?
I cannot fake it, I can’t even pretend.
I’ve been told a thousand times
To turn that frown back into a smile
It’s what the world needs right now.
I alone can’t build you up
I can’t hold your hand in the dark
Trust your own intuition
Your own legs you learn to run.
You misunderstand me
I’ve just figured out
You can’t escape what you carry around
I’m not superstitious.
I’ve leaned for myself




What you cannot face will follow you around
(This time)

Overall Meaning

The Happy Hollows's song "Faces" delves into the themes of fear, strength, and expectations. The song emphasizes the idea that everyone is afraid in some way or the other and the need for someone who can be relied upon for help during tough times. However, the lyrics also suggest that relying completely on another person might not always be the best approach. The lines "You’ve come to me cause I am strong / The one place the weak can hide / Is the one place I can’t find" indicate that even strong people have their limits and cannot always be there for others.


The song also touches upon the idea of expectations, specifically the pressure to pretend to be happy and strong even when one is not. The chorus "I just can’t escape these great expectations / We’re hardly moving / Do the means have no end?" suggests that trying to fulfill expectations can be overwhelming and exhausting, leading to stagnancy in life. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of personal intuition and self-reliance. The lines "Trust your own intuition / Your own legs you learn to run" encourage listeners to trust themselves and not solely depend on others.


Line by Line Meaning

Everyone is terrified
Every person is afraid of something in life.


They pull themselves back from the line
People tend to step back from challenges they face in life.


When heart’s king, ace is high.
Strong emotions can be overwhelming and controlling.


I will be there when you fall
I will support and help you when you stumble in life.


You’ve come to me cause I am strong
You seek me because I appear to be a source of strength.


The one place the weak can hide
People who feel weak tend to hide their insecurities.


Is the one place I can’t find.
I am clueless when it comes to identifying the insecurities of others.


You misunderstand me
You have misinterpreted my previous statements or actions.


When I’m saying I give up
When I express myself as giving up, it doesn't necessarily mean that I have lost hope.


I just can’t escape these great expectations.
I am finding it difficult to meet the high expectations set for me.


We’re hardly moving
We aren't making significant progress in life.


Do the means have no end?
Are the methods we are using to achieve our goals never-ending?


I cannot fake it, I can’t even pretend.
I am being genuine, and I cannot pretend or fake things.


I’ve been told a thousand times
I have heard repeatedly from people around me.


To turn that frown back into a smile
People are encouraging me to adopt a more positive attitude.


It’s what the world needs right now.
The world needs people to be more positive and optimistic about life.


I alone can’t build you up
I cannot be solely responsible for your growth and development as an individual.


I can’t hold your hand in the dark
I cannot always be there to guide you through tough times.


Trust your own intuition
Believe in your own judgment and feelings.


Your own legs you learn to run.
You have to learn to stand on your own and become independent.


You misunderstand me
You have misinterpreted my previous statements or actions.


I’ve just figured out
I have recently understood something that was previously unclear.


You can’t escape what you carry around
It is difficult to get rid of your emotional baggage.


I’m not superstitious.
I don't believe in superstitions or illogical beliefs.


I’ve leaned for myself
I have come to rely on myself for support and guidance.


What you cannot face will follow you around
If you avoid facing your fears, they will keep resurfacing in your life.


(This time)
This time, I am determined to make a positive change in my life.




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