Hollow – English Lyrics

• By: Flume, Emma Louise
• Album: Palaces

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into “Hollow” by Flume and Emma Louise, a song offering a unique blend of poignant lyrics and innovative electronic production. Its evocative storytelling provides a rich context for understanding nuanced English expressions related to emotion and relationships, while Flume's distinctive sound design makes it a captivating listen for anyone interested in modern electronic music.

[English]

Now I got you on my side

We could start an empire

You me and the skyline

Riding on a beam light

Lift me 'til I'm up high

Time fly and I glide by

Real life high light

Now we're dancing on a fine line

And you make me wanna look twice

To see devine in my life

Yeah, there's crystals on the front line

Trust you with my whole life

And you make me wanna look twice

To see what's on the inside

There's a halo under your eyes

Wherever you may go

Part of me follows

Bound by no ropes and ties

I got you for one night

Wherever you may go

Part of me follows

Bound by no ropes and ties

I got you for one night

But when I am holl-

And I miss you

And I feel like

I've got no lev-

And I miss you

And I feel like

Look twice, look twice, look twice, look twice

Now my light is amplified

See, I got you on the good side

Love be my guide

Flying through the divide

And you make me wanna look twice

To see devine in my life

Yeah, there's crystals on the front line

And I trust you with my whole life

And you make me wanna look twice

To see what's on the inside

There's a halo under your eyes

Wherever you may go

Part of me follows

Bound by no ropes and ties

I got you for one night

Wherever you may go

Part of me follows

Bound by no ropes and ties

I got you for one night

But when I am holl-

And I miss you

And I feel like

I got no level

And I miss you

And I feel like

I've got some feelings of fire

I've got some sense of desire

Feeling a light just in light of

The fact that we are alive

And I'm on my way, changing up lanes

Fly through the gates, money's on me

I see you're real, I see your fear, I see you clear

But when I am hollow

And I miss you

And I feel like

I've got no level

And I miss you

And I feel like

Look twice, look twice, look twice, look twice

Look twice, look twice, look twice, look twice

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hollow /ˈhɒləʊ/ B1	adjective - having a hole or empty space inside
empire /ˈempaɪə/ C1	noun - a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
skyline /ˈskaɪlaɪn/ B2	noun - the outline of buildings, mountains, etc. seen against the sky
riding /ˈraɪdɪŋ/ A2	verb - sitting on an animal or vehicle and controlling it as it moves
glide /ɡlaɪd/ B1	verb - to move smoothly and quietly
divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ C1	adjective - of, from, or like God or a god
crystals /ˈkrɪstəlz/ B2	noun - transparent minerals that have been cut into a shape for jewelry or decoration
trust /trʌst/ B1	verb - to believe that someone is good and honest and will not harm you
halo /ˈheɪləʊ/ C1	noun - a ring of light around the head of a holy person in a religious painting or statue
bound /baʊnd/ B2	verb - tied with rope or string
ropes /rəʊps/ A2	noun - strong, thick strings made of twisted threads
amplified /ˈæmplɪfaɪd/ C1	adjective - made larger, stronger, or more intense
divide /dɪˈvaɪd/ B2	noun - a separation or difference between two groups of people or things
desire /dɪˈzaɪə/ B2	noun - a strong wish or want
fear /fɪə/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by being aware of danger

Key Grammar Structures

• Now I got you on my side

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ The phrase uses "have got" in the present perfect to indicate a recent change or a current state that resulted from a past action.

• We could start an empire

  ➔ Modal Verb (Could)

  ➔ The modal verb "could" is used to express possibility or ability in a hypothetical situation.

• Time fly and I glide by

  ➔ Present Tense with Implied Continuity

  ➔ The present tense is used here to imply ongoing action, suggesting that the actions of time flying and gliding are continuous.

• And you make me wanna look twice

  ➔ Subject-Verb Inversion with Emphasis

  ➔ The inversion of "you" and "make" emphasizes the subject and adds a poetic or rhythmic effect to the sentence.

• There's a halo under your eyes

  ➔ Present Tense with 'There is'

  ➔ The use of "There's" (contraction of "there is") in the present tense indicates the existence of something at the moment of speaking.

• Wherever you may go

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood

  ➔ The subjunctive mood with "may" expresses a hypothetical or uncertain situation, indicating possibility rather than certainty.

• But when I am holl-

  ➔ Ellipsis (Omission of Words)

  ➔ The ellipsis at the end of the line omits the end of the word, creating a sense of incompleteness or trailing off, often used for poetic effect.

• Look twice, look twice, look twice, look twice

  ➔ Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ The repetition of "look twice" emphasizes the importance or intensity of the action, adding emotional weight to the lyrics.