Hollow
Unveiling the Shallow Hearts and Hollow Heads in Saint Barae's 'Hollow'
Lyrics
Plastic people live in their paper town
Plastic people inhabit a superficial, artificial town.
And every Sunday watch them gather around
Every Sunday, witness these people gathering, possibly for conformity or ritualistic reasons.
They live and die by the word they read aloud
They strictly adhere to and define their existence by the words they publicly recite.
And if you love someone else they'll kick you out
If you love someone outside their accepted norms, you will face rejection.
Don't ask questions it's not allowed
Questioning is prohibited within this community.
Don't be different stay in the crowd
Conformity is essential; standing out is discouraged.
Get back in line you're with them now
Once part of the group, deviation is not tolerated.
Keep believing no room for doubt
Believe unwaveringly; skepticism has no place.
Your hearts must be shallow
Hearts must lack depth.
And your heads must be hollow
Minds must be empty or lacking substance.
Paper people why do you hate me now
Questioning why these artificial people now harbor hatred.
Plastic preacher why won't you let me out
A leader or influential figure made of plastic refuses to release the speaker.
I know secrets that could go shut you down
The speaker possesses secrets that could expose and dismantle the fake leader.
I won't do it because I'm not around
Despite knowing the truth, the speaker refuses to act, possibly due to absence or indifference.
Go get clean now I saw your hands
Advising others to cleanse themselves, perhaps from indoctrination.
Wash your brains out stick with the plan
Suggesting a need to clear one's thoughts and adhere to a predetermined plan.
Follow blindly go straight ahead
Encouraging blind obedience and following without questioning.
Give them your money or you'll be next
Warning that failure to comply monetarily results in consequences.
Your hearts must be shallow
Reiterating the theme of shallow emotions.
And your heads must be hollow
Reiterating the theme of empty or shallow minds.
No I'm not perfect but it's time to leave
Declaring imperfection but emphasizing the need to break free from falsehood.
Won't live my life inside a fallacy
Rejecting a life built on illusions and false beliefs.
Your hearts are shallow but I know they bleed
Acknowledging the shallowness of the hearts in this community but recognizing the potential for empathy.
Your heads are hollow but I pray you'll think
Recognizing the emptiness of minds but expressing hope for critical thinking.
Your hearts must be shallow
Repeating the notion of emotionally shallow hearts.
And your heads must be hollow
Repeating the idea of hollow minds.
Your hearts must be shallow
Reiterating the concept of superficial emotions.
And your heads must be hollow
Reiterating the notion of empty or lacking minds.
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