Hollow
Tori Kelly Big Sean Lyrics


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I don't wanna be the last man standing
I don't wanna be the lonely one
Picking petals when the party's over
No, it's not any fun

'Cause I'm fragile
And you know this
So hold me
Wrap me in love, fill up my cup
Empty and only your love can fill up my cup
'Cause I'm hollow
Yeah, I'm hollow, oh oh oh
'Cause I'm hollow
Yeah, I'm hollow, oh oh oh

I don't wanna be the first one folding
I don't wanna be the joker heart
Tell me, darling, will you understand me?
And not show me your cards?

'Cause I'm paper-thin
And you, you make me whole again

So hold me
Wrap me in love, fill up my cup
Empty and only your love can fill up my cup
'Cause I'm hollow
Yeah, I'm hollow, oh oh oh
'Cause I'm hollow
Yeah, I'm hollow, oh oh oh

Look, I know you’ve been up at night
Trying sleep with one eye open
Crying out enough tears you could fill up the Atlantic Ocean
Don’t front being home alone we learn this from Macaulay Culking
So I’m just waiting on you
I’ve been calling, pick me up, I know you need to pick me up
I need you to grip me up, you my baby girl no sippy cup, cup
Half empty or half full, I mean neither way just come and fill me up
Let’s take it back to the old days, head down town and light the city up
On the late night, just pick a date and its date night
Karaoke, no stage fright, girl you were made for the stage light
'Cause you got that phenomenal, most honorable, got me falling, domino
Take you home to mama though, you know

Hollow
Yeah, I'm hollow, oh oh oh
'Cause I'm hollow
Yeah, I'm hollow, oh oh oh
'Cause I'm hollow (yeah)
Yeah, I'm hollow, oh oh oh (oh yeah)




'Cause I'm hollow (I'm hollow)
Yeah, I'm hollow, oh oh oh

Overall Meaning

The song "Hollow" by Tori Kelly featuring Big Sean is about wanting someone's love to fill up the emptiness inside. The lyrics express the feeling of being delicate and easily breakable, and needing someone who can wrap them up in love and fill up their cup. The first verse talks about not wanting to be left alone, being fragile and not enjoying picking petals when the party is over. The chorus repeats the idea of being hollow and needing love to fill up the emptiness. The second verse talks about not wanting to be the joker and wanting understanding from someone who won't show their cards. Big Sean's rap verse assures the listener that they are not alone and that he is waiting for them, ready to be their support and fill up their emptiness, suggesting that they were made for each other.


The song has a very emotional and vulnerable tone that resonates with listeners. The stripped-down production and minimal instrumentals give Tori Kelly's voice the main stage, allowing the lyrics to shine through. The contrast between the softness of the verses and the strength of Big Sean's rap verse adds to the depth of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna be the last man standing
I don't want to be the only one left in a situation


I don't wanna be the lonely one
I don't want to be isolated and alone


Picking petals when the party's over
Feeling lost and uncertain when the fun has ended


No, it's not any fun
It's not enjoyable or fulfilling


'Cause I'm fragile
I'm delicate and easily breakable


And you know this
You're aware of my emotional vulnerability


So hold me
Embrace and comfort me


Wrap me in love, fill up my cup
Surround me with affection, make me feel complete


Empty and only your love can fill up my cup
I'm lacking fulfillment and only your love can make me whole


'Cause I'm hollow
I feel empty and incomplete


Yeah, I'm hollow, oh oh oh
I'm empty and unfulfilled


I don't wanna be the first one folding
I don't want to be the first one to give up


I don't wanna be the joker heart
I don't want to be seen as foolish or unserious about love


Tell me, darling, will you understand me?
Do you have the capacity to comprehend my emotions?


And not show me your cards?
Can you be honest and open with me?


'Cause I'm paper-thin
I'm very fragile and delicate


And you, you make me whole again
You bring me completeness and happiness


Look, I know you’ve been up at night
I know you've been struggling to sleep


Trying sleep with one eye open
Trying to stay alert and aware while sleeping


Crying out enough tears you could fill up the Atlantic Ocean
Crying excessively and feeling overwhelmed


Don’t front being home alone we learn this from Macaulay Culking
Don't pretend you're not scared when home alone like in 'Home Alone' movie


So I’m just waiting on you
I'm patiently waiting for you


I’ve been calling, pick me up, I know you need to pick me up
I've been reaching out to you because I know we both need each other


I need you to grip me up, you my baby girl no sippy cup, cup
I need you to support me, and you're not like a child who needs a sippy cup


Half empty or half full, I mean neither way just come and fill me up
I don't care if things are positive or negative, I just need you to make me feel whole


Let’s take it back to the old days, head down town and light the city up
Let's take a trip down memory lane and enjoy ourselves in the city


On the late night, just pick a date and its date night
Let's make every night a date night and have fun together


Karaoke, no stage fright, girl you were made for the stage light
Let's sing our hearts out without fear, you're a natural performer


'Cause you got that phenomenal, most honorable, got me falling, domino
You have amazing qualities and make me fall for you deeply


Take you home to mama though, you know
I see a future with you and want to introduce you to my family


Hollow
Feeling empty and unfulfilled


Yeah, I'm hollow, oh oh oh
I'm empty and unfulfilled


'Cause I'm hollow
Because I feel empty and unfulfilled


Yeah, I'm hollow, oh oh oh (oh yeah)
I'm feeling hollow inside


'Cause I'm hollow (I'm hollow)
I'm empty and unfulfilled inside


Yeah, I'm hollow, oh oh oh
I'm feeling unfulfilled and incomplete




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., TUNECORE INC
Written by: HAYLEY WARNER, LINDSEY RAYMOND JACKSON, SEAN MICHAEL ANDERSON, THOMAS WILLIAM MACKEN, VICTORIA LOREN KELLY, ZACHARY SCOTT POOR

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@NinjaBabyLuigi5

Look, I know you’ve been up at night
Trying sleep with one eye open
Crying out enough tears you could fill up the Atlantic Ocean
Don’t front being home alone we learn this from Macaulay Culking
So I’m just waiting on you
I’ve been calling, pick me up, I know you need to pick me up
I need you to grip me up, you my baby girl no sippy cup
Half empty or half full, I mean neither way just come and fill me up
Let’s take it back to the old days, head down town and light the city up
On the late night, just pick a date and its date night
Karaoke, no stage fright, girl you were made for the stage light
Cause you got that phenomenal, most honorable, got me falling, domino
Take you home to mama though, you know



@justflora9646

2:10
Look, I know you've been up at night
Tryna sleep with one eye open
Cryin' out enough tears, you could fill up the Atlantic Ocean
No fun bein' home alone, we learn this from Macaulay Culkin
So I'm just waitin' on you
I've been callin', pick me up
I know you need to pick me up
I need you to come grip me up,
you my baby girl no sippy cup, cup
Half empty or half full,
I mean neither way just come and fill me up
Let's take it back to the old days,
head downtown and light the city up
On the late, late, late night,
just pick a date then it's date night
Karaoke, no stage fright
Girl, you's made for the stage light
Cause you got that phenomenal, most honorable
Got me fallin', domino
Take you home to mama though, you know



All comments from YouTube:

@Shadowstreak180

Way more important than school, sorry teachers but I've got my priorities.

@fabuloustara9407

+Alex Meleng #21 IKR tori Kelly is my life

@Shadowstreak180

+tp guru I'm with you on that 100%!

@fabuloustara9407

:)

@charlotte8659

+Alex Meleng #21 same

@louisaamabel708

+Alex Meleng #21 still sitting here after hours doing no homework just scrolling through tori bcs she's <3

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@osnapitzsoph1365

I feel like I'm the only one that prefers it with the rap in

@taylorpratt7472

osnapiz soph me to

@marmarclassic3636

You aren’t, Big Sean’s part makes it better to me

@joshuacharles2312

nah me too, kelly is great but ig sean makes it better

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