Hollow Bone Lyrics – In Hearts Wake

[Intro: Jake Taylor]
Hollow bone
Hollow bone
(Yeah)

[Verse 1: Jake Taylor]
I know that the land is a living memory
Forever giving energy to those who lived and died before me
Drawn towards the ancient call
What is alive is always evermore

[Pre-Chorus: Jake Taylor]
Fireflies of night
Dark distortion of the light
Take away my name
Face the violent downpour of the rain
(Face the violent downpour of the rain)
Wash away the pain

[Chorus: Jake Taylor]
When will we set fire from within?
Burning beneath borrowed skin
This cage is not my home
Until we’re so numb from the pain
We bury all that remain
This life is not my own
Hollow Bone

[Verse 3: Jake Taylor]
All I know is that the mind and the body disappear
The infinite threshold drawing near
Break the grave of self-decay
The vision given it is ever clear

[Pre-Chorus: Jake Taylor]
Fireflies of night
Dark distortion of the light
Take away my name
Face the violent downpour of the rain
[Chorus: Jake Taylor]
When will we set fire from within?
Burning beneath borrowed skin
This cage is not my home
Until we’re so numb from the pain
We bury all that remain
This life is not my own

[Bridge: Jake Taylor]
Threading the needleless eye
Sucking the marrow inside
Taking the oath that you swore
Living for more
What would you die for?
Threading the needleless eye
Sucking the marrow inside
Taking the oath that you swore
Living for more
What would you die for?

[Pre-Chorus: Jake Taylor]
Take away my name
Will you face the violent downpour of the rain
Wash away the pain

[Chorus: Jake Taylor]
When will we set fire from within?
Burning beneath borrowed skin
This cage is not my home
Until we’re so numb from the pain
We bury all that remain
This life is not my own

[Intro: Jake Taylor]
“Hollow bone, hollow bone (Yeah)” sets the tone for the song, evoking imagery of fragility and emptiness, possibly symbolizing vulnerability or a desire for transformation.

[Verse 1: Jake Taylor]
The verse reflects on the deep connection between the narrator and the land, seeing it as a repository of memories and energy passed down through generations. The “ancient call” refers to an instinctual draw towards this connection, suggesting a reverence for ancestral wisdom and natural cycles.

[Pre-Chorus: Jake Taylor]
The pre-chorus describes a juxtaposition of light and darkness, with fireflies symbolizing fleeting moments of illumination amidst the darkness. The metaphorical “violent downpour of the rain” suggests facing life’s hardships head-on to cleanse oneself of pain and find renewal.

[Chorus: Jake Taylor]
The chorus expresses a longing for internal transformation and freedom from external constraints. It speaks to the desire to ignite one’s inner passion and purpose, transcending the limitations imposed by societal expectations or personal struggles.

[Verse 3: Jake Taylor]
This verse contemplates the transient nature of existence, suggesting that both the mind and body will eventually fade away. It encourages breaking free from self-destructive patterns and gaining clarity of purpose before reaching the “infinite threshold” of life’s end.

[Pre-Chorus: Jake Taylor]
Similar to the previous pre-chorus, this section emphasizes the struggle to find clarity and redemption amidst life’s challenges, using the imagery of rain to represent both cleansing and turmoil.

[Chorus: Jake Taylor]
Reiterating the longing for inner transformation, the chorus questions when the narrator will find the courage to break free from their metaphorical cage and live authentically, unencumbered by past pain or societal expectations.

[Bridge: Jake Taylor]
The bridge poses existential questions about the depths of one’s commitment to living with purpose and passion. It challenges listeners to consider what truly matters to them and what they would be willing to sacrifice or fight for in pursuit of a meaningful existence.

[Pre-Chorus: Jake Taylor]
Echoing earlier themes, this pre-chorus reinforces the idea of confronting pain and embracing transformation, asking whether one is willing to face life’s challenges head-on in order to find inner peace and renewal.

[Chorus: Jake Taylor]
The final chorus reiterates the longing for inner liberation and authenticity, emphasizing the narrator’s recognition that their current existence feels hollow and constrained. It reflects a yearning to break free from the shackles of conformity and reclaim ownership of their life.