Hollow at Heart
Hollow at Heart: Unveiling the Struggle for Self-Identity
Lyrics
There was a time I believed that comforting everyone around me
Expressing a past belief in the importance of comforting others, possibly at the expense of one's own identity.
Is the only thing I need and means to give up my identity
Acknowledging the sacrifice of personal identity for the sake of comforting others.
A faceless man with corners cut, your knife is sharp so don't you stop
Describing oneself as a faceless man with vulnerabilities exposed, warning against causing further harm.
Everyone is happier when I'm not around so please tear me apart
Feeling that others are happier when the person is not present and inviting criticism or rejection.
But I forgot there's something left to say
Realizing there's something unsaid or unresolved.
When you leave just make sure that there is nothing left to take
Advising that when leaving, ensure there's nothing left to take, suggesting a desire to minimize impact.
Left to take from me
Reiterating the need for nothing to be taken from the person.
Guess I just need some time
Expressing a need for time, possibly to heal or reflect.
Out of sight out of mind
Emphasizing the concept of "out of sight, out of mind," indicating a coping mechanism.
And I've learned to fake a smile
Acknowledging the act of faking a smile, possibly to conceal inner turmoil.
This ship has capsized
Metaphorically describing a personal struggle or failure with the mention of a capsized ship.
Out of sight out of mind
Reiterating the idea of being forgotten when not visible.
I bet that you can't tell a faked smile
Challenging others to discern a genuine smile from a fake one.
Since I chose to go alone I need no face
Choosing to be alone and emphasizing the growing emptiness within.
The emptiness inside me grows with every passing day
Highlighting the increasing void inside over time.
I tried to fill it evermore but I'll hollow at heart
Admitting hollowness at heart despite attempts to fill the void.
Searching something worth searching for
Expressing a search for something meaningful.
And there's no one else to blame
Accepting personal responsibility without blaming others.
Make sure there's nothing left to take
Reiterating the need to leave with nothing taken, possibly to avoid causing harm.
I never chose to be like this
Stating a lack of choice in being the way one is.
Honestly, I would chose to be any other way
Expressing a desire to be different but feeling constrained by circumstance.
I am the only one to blame
Taking sole responsibility for the current situation.
Make sure there's nothing left of me
Reiterating the desire for nothing to remain after departure.
Guess I just need some time
Repeating the need for time and distance.
Out of sight out of mind
Continuing the theme of being forgotten when out of sight.
And I've learned to fake a smile
Repeating the act of faking a smile as a coping mechanism.
This ship has capsized
Reiterating a metaphorical reference to personal turmoil or failure.
Out of sight out of mind
Repeating the idea that being out of sight means being out of mind.
I bet that you can't tell a faked smile
Challenging others to discern genuine emotions from a facade.
I did not choose to be like this
Reiterating a lack of choice in being a certain way.
I'd choose to be any other way
Expressing a desire for a different self, despite the lack of choice.
Still I'm the only to blame
Acknowledging personal responsibility without external blame.
Make sure there's nothing left of me
Reiterating the desire for nothing to remain after departure, possibly to avoid leaving a negative impact.
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