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.

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.