Hands Like Houses - Hollow (Lyric Video)

Hollow is the second song off our next batch of songs under Volume 2 - S T R A T O.
Hollow is one of the darkest songs we’ve written. The lyrics feel like a letter but it’s not intended for any one person. It’s an insight into the mind of someone who feels so void of love and happiness that to leave this world feels like the only way to end the pain for yourself and for those around you. The way the song ends is a personal favourite as it encompasses the story of the song into two sentences with multiple voices, “it’s too late to change, it’s too late to stay,” as if to emulate the many ways it can feel heard in your mind. It’s a heart breaking song but I hope it reminds people who’ve felt similar that they’re not alone. Josh!
Written and performed by Hands Like Houses
Additional music and production by Callan Orr
Produced by Callan Orr & Alexander Pearson
Vocals Engineered By Ben Woolner
Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Callan Orr at Avalanche Studios
Editor - Oliver Rudloff
Lyrics:
Hurry, It’s blurry, I can’t see through the dark
Lately , You’re hurting, You keep looking back at the clock
We’re crawling on a tightrope, feel the way the cold chokes
We’re holding on but we see the end
Staring out the window, fading out in slow mo
Heavens on the edge of my wrist
Our blood stains the carpet, In my mind it’s harmless
I tried to fight it
But drift in subconscious,
What if I wait, What if I wait, it’s breaking me.
I’m so hollow, I’m so hollow
Sleeping inside our coffin
I’ll always be a deadman walking
White lights, blind me
An angel points at me with her gun We’re crawling on a tightrope, feel the way the cold chokes
We’re holding on but we see the end
Staring out the window, fading out in slow mo
Heavens on the edge of my wrist
Our blood stains the carpet, In my mind it’s harmless
I tried to fight it
But drift in subconscious,
What if I wait, What if I wait, it’s breaking me.
It’s too late to stay
It’s too late to change

[@FRC93]

Criminally underrated song. This is so beautiful!

[@joshtanner4175]

As an OG fan and someone who loved Ground Dweller sound, I am telling you guys to explore this particular sound more. Might be a complete style change from your early days but that emotion that drives the music is here in this sound.

[@aspirationrecords]

I dont think theyll ever top anon. And that album before it had some great stuff too. This is mid tho

[@sendAJtospace]

@@aspirationrecords Anon doesn’t touch the 3 albums previous to it lmao

[@PositivelyPessimistic42]

I seen them like 10 years ago, touring Unimagine and fck I loved that album.

[@runawaywolf2570]

Ground Dweller was my introduction to HLH, and my gateway into Post-Hardcore in general. I would love a return to that sound as well. This song is "fine", but it along with a bunch of their recent stuff has a sleepy lethargy to it that i'm just not connecting to.

[@treyflair7281]

Thud sucks compared to ground dweller.. i don't even recognize the band

[@kaylahanlon7188]

Guys, this is beautiful... You out did yourselves

[@Hunter-wi3fg]

Never been a big fan of HLH but this song is amazing imo. Adore this sound and hope more of the new stuff sounds like this

[@SenorGotchya]

Dude. This track is a banger!! By far my favorite song with Josh. Looking forward to what you boys release next!

[@sixsouls]

Really enjoyed all of the new tracks so far but think this one might be up there with Heaven for me!

[@yaskov-z8p]

i was hoping they've extended the chorus, it's amazing tbh

[@jenellebe]

I absolutely adore this track.. Josh is fabulous and you guys were nuts fabulous on Thursday night in Melbourne.. always fabulous to see a talented and epic band live... I loved it so much I am coming to Sydney next week ❤ congrats on the new line up.. can't wait for the double album to drop and see you Thursday night ❤

[@ToniLucas-s4r]

Heaven is the best hlh song with Josh, but this "Hollow" is so good too.

[@HankDobbs]

I really like this one. Something different than the other recently uploaded ones.

[@Danloreee]

first song with the new vocalist that i like and enjoy. Alot

[@misfitmaik6213]

Beautiful, song after song, I love this era of HLH❤❤❤

[@calebbroome6558]

“Sleeping inside our coffin, I’ll always be a dead man walking” 🖤🖤🖤

[@tessasnap2923]

"Heavens on the edge of my wrist..." so many good parts to this song

[@antonkuropyatnik9251]

From the recent HLH songs this is the one that stuck in my head and I like it. The new vocalist sounds different and there is nothing wrong with it - he fits the song perfectly

[@codyb6849]

I love your guys creativity I love the sound and style you guys put out you guys are so talent good

[@josuehuat1595]

great song

[@jeysmoothies]

This is awesome 👏🏼

[@sendAJtospace]

Best song you’ve put out with Josh and it’s not even close. The first genuinely special track with him. Really hoping they stick to an identity closer to this going forward.

[@RavenCrank]

Personally, heavens been my favorite vocal performance from Josh, but this sound and 24 hours are so perfect for his vocal tonality! This feels very The Faim but more HLH. Im excited asf to see this ep in full

[@spontaneousbootay]

The perfect song to listen to while peaking on mushrooms

[@codypieper728]

I actually moved a little away from listneing to you guys years back, just my music taste changed a little. But this track has moved into my new taste, so good ❤️

[@jonahdareoski]

Love it !

[@eddyhuarachijuarez7422]

Por culpa de este temon destroce todo mi cuarto y lo volvi a acomodar hice quemar las cosas viejas ahora recien me siento con full energias, MUCHAS GRACIAS BANDA POR SEMEJANTE TEMON SIGAN ASI ADELANTE SACANDO UN CHIDO DE TEMONES .

[@justindittburner216]

Big big fan of this. Definitely one of the coolest songs y'all have put out. Can't wait to hear what else is in store!

[@Zachliddick]

Amazing song yall- you earned yourself a new fan!!

[@ashtonskiiii5156]

probably my favorite song of all time right now

[@alinaasummerr299]

God, how I love this song, it gives me goosebumps🖤

[@aaronpowell256]

cannot wait to see this liveeee, fucking awesome

[@LouiseBaxter-ld7ok]

Great track ❤

[@nefie]

Great vocal and lyrics. Love this sound ❤

[@ЕгорТкачов-ш8ю]

🖤🖤🖤

[@joeloguirato7012]

Finally, the first of the new songs that actually sounds good

[@sergio4163]

eset es sin duda de los mejores temas de la banda

[@gabbie8284]

It doesn't sound like hlh anymore.. but this song is groovy as fuck, first one I like of the new bunch, but I love it

[@codypieper728]

Yeah I think this might be the signal of a new era. Sometimes I think it's better to move on and do something that fits the current lineup better.

[@bbarre4601]

Surprised to see this band recommended to me in a notification. Loved Colourblind years ago. And surprised how good this song sounds

[@LoveLeigh313]

Beautiful 😮‍💨🫶🏼

[@attk.9559]

I suggest HLH music should go to this direction more than previous album to differentiate from other cliche sound

[@DillonBarrett-kp7ik]

I feel this. I've been planning to off myself and I feel like heaven is at the end of my wrist.

[@MrHeartbreakerable]

Coming from Ground Dweller to THIS is instant pain

[@DilanThimira]

💔

[@Fearlesshopeful]

Oh, did that vocalist quit!?

[@leddmask]

Yall this shit is stuck in my head and won’t leave

[@NVRFLDN8]

Sounds like bilmuri

[@teerrebebe]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@yesh6545]

why did that band got so bad? even the vocal isn't catchy anymore...

[@leddmask]

This is the best they have put out in a long time, fym?

[@aspirationrecords]

Is that a new vocalist? Doesnt sound anywhere near as good as the other guy. Sucks hes gone. But this band fell off long before this anyway

[@Majorkip]

Jfc this is horrible. No band has ever progressed worse from their 1st album in history.

[@spontaneousbootay]

Sleeping with sirens

[@spontaneousbootay]

But this shit is so good, get new ears