Hollow Front - Over The Cradle [Official Music Video]

“Over the Cradle” by ‪@HollowFrontOfficial‬ is taken of their album, The Fear of Letting Go, out now.
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Filmed/edited by: Ned Ingalls
Assisted by: Jason Caudill
Song produced, mixed and mastered by: Lee Albrecht
I was a child
Born to be broken
I had everything
Except words unspoken
I didn’t see you for months
Even though you lived so near
Too distracted
By your own world to even care
Raised by anyone
I felt neglected
You were my mother
Raised by anyone
I felt abandoned
For being different
And I know you had tried your best
But it was never good enough
You don’t know the effect
That you had on me
You gave me life
But you were never there
And I’m tired of this pain
(I’m choosing to forgive)
And I’m tired of this hate in me
(But I’ll never forget)
You don’t know the effect
That you had on me
I see now the worst parts of me came from you
But I can’t seem to shake this fractured view
I fear I’m as selfish as you were
And one day my kids will resent me too
You were supposed to keep me safe
Instead you were too wrapped up
In your own faith
And I can safely say I’m proud
Of the person you are today
But you used to let me down
Is it too hard to hear me say?
You don’t know the effect
That you had on me
You gave me life
But you were never there
And I’m tired of this pain
(I’m choosing to forgive)
And I’m tired of this hate in me
(But I’ll never forget)
You don’t know the effect
That you had on me
You gave me life
But you never taught me how to live
Somehow I survived
In the end we all pay for our sins
Mom, I want you to know
You are not who you were before
And even though it seems I can’t let it go
I forgave you a long time ago
You gave me life
But you never taught me how to live
Somehow I survived
In the end we’ll all pay for our sins
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[@HollowFrontOfficial]

Hey everyone! Tyler, here. Just wanted to stop in and say thank you all so much for watching the “Over The Cradle” video and for streaming our new album in general. Y’all have no idea how much it means to us, to go through everything we’ve gone through, lost everything we’ve lost, and still have the incredible support we’ve experienced from this release, especially being our second album in under two years. “Over the Cradle” is probably one of the deepest songs I’ve written. While it’s still an emotional song, which is usually our bread and butter lyrically, I’ve never a written song dedicated to the struggles I had as a young teen and the fractured relationship I had with my mother, that took well over a decade for us to fully recover from. While the past can’t be changed, the future is never set. And even though my experiences aren’t the same experiences that some of you have had with your parents, I feel like this song is for all of us, who felt lost or forgotten as kids. I hope you all find peace with your pasts, whether that’s with your parents in your life, or not. Video fun fact: The 3 kids in the video are actually my sons, Preston, Logan, and Nathan. They had never stepped in front of the camera before and I think they did absolutely amazing with their acting. It’s a little wild seeing them on screen, in this manner. Definitely makes me shed a tear every time I watch it. But I’m glad I finally got to include them in one of HF’s videos. It was a great experience, that I’ll cherish for the rest of my life. I’m extremely grateful that my relationship with them is as strong as it is, and that I’m able to share my career, my passions, and my dreams with them. I promised myself when they were born that I’d never make them feel the way I felt as a kid and I think I’ve more than been able to keep that promise, even if I haven’t been a perfect parent all the time.

[@rwfhades2696]

wow Tyler, honestly since I heard this album, I haven't stopped listening to it, it's phenomenal, and honestly you can see that you have managed to overcome the challenges that came your way, even with Dakota leaving the band, you have managed to continue, I met you thanks to my brother, he was the one who told me about you, and generally he is the one who taught me to love metal, and I am grateful to have met such a brutally incredible band, keep up the good work, your work is the best

[@NoahCanFB]

Incredible song. Tyler your willingness to speak on your struggles will not only help your sons in life but also many of us listening. Thank you for being so transparent through your art. The album is outstanding. Well done to you and the rest of Hollow Front. 🙏 Love from Texas!

[@JuanCruzFabi]

That was deep, Tyler, thank you for tell us ❤

[@knado8135]

Damn, you didn't have to be vulnerable and explain the meaning behind this track...but you have no idea just how many people you have helped just by putting your emotions into this song and into words that we can all relate to, or at the very least..understand. My mother was was my life, but unfortunately we become heroin addicts together, and while the love was always there, our relationship was based off drugs first, relationship second. She passed away 6 years ago, and the last thing she said to me (or anyone, ever) was that she was praying I could get sober. I went to rehab two days later, and haven't shot heroin since that day. Thank you for your music. I know it is cliche to hear from fans on how much your music meant to them, or how much your music helped or changed someone's life... But you guys really do create absolute masterpieces. That is the coolest thing ever to be able to have your sons in the video as well. If I grew up and my dad was in a fucking kick ass band like this, I think my childhood would have been fucking awesome. Tell your sons they did a fucking sick ass job.

[@fourseven6202]

that's awesome, definitely feeling the emotions in this one

[@mike0near]

*THE LYRICS ARE EVERYTHING*

[@danielowens2887]

This feels like 2010s metal core honestly I love it

[@josephgrinnell4482]

This song hits me on so many levels. Keep rockin fellas. Making Michigan proud!

[@josephindorf759]

I love you guys. Thank you for continuing on. This album is gonna help me through the hardest time of my life so far. I just lost my unborn daughter today.. and I can't deal with the pain. The greif, the hurt. Just know you guys are making an impact. ❤

[@markskirby]

God bless brother. I truly wish you a graceful mourning period and the ability to build the strength to grow beyond your pain. Much love brother stay strong.

[@josephindorf759]

​@@markskirbythank you man. God bless ❤

[@markskirby]

@@josephindorf759 hope you’re doing good bro, I don’t know you and vice versa but my heart goes out to you and your family.

[@cemcankaya4847]

Everythings gonna be alright 😊

[@josephindorf759]

@@markskirby I really appreciate that man. 🙏 same to you! Stay safe

[@sukka6822]

this is some of the most beautiful metalcore I've ever heard holy shit

[@btfly_baby]

sometimes when it’s hard to speak, the words harder to hear are all you need. i hate to know others share the same pain i feel, but it helps to not be alone in it. thank you hollow front, your strength and resilience in your darkest times has helped me find mine. as listeners you owe us nothing, yet you give. i could never truly explain how grateful i am that you would trust us with both your hearts and souls to hold when we need to be heard and held. thank you

[@tulia4288]

1:48 - 2:03 is the best part of the whole album. Just perfection.

[@tirabee]

I didn't want to cry today! 😖

[@ptr_grin]

But I failed anyway 😢

[@Bleggggggggggggggh]

The exiting acoustic bit gave me goosebumps! in love with this new album. so much rawness.

[@kevgrot128]

Going through the toughest transition in life. In a stage of forgiveness and letting go. Absolutely lost and this masterpiece of an album was realized. Thankyou guys for this and everything. Keep going boys your helping people out here.

[@Jevbev_]

I’m in the same boat brother hang in There

[@toe2toe]

Those clean vocals are amazing! A nice change of pace.

[@Lucas_cardssportstcg]

Nice 👌 like the acoustic on the outro . Looking forward to hearing the album.

[@hauntedsmore]

tyler is killing the cleans man im so proud. the price of dreaming had to grow on me but this i instantly understood and love so much man

[@peterjs007]

That's some hard hitting lyrics.

[@marioruiz230]

I felt this way about my mom for a long time. It was only until she passed that I had closure

[@Djentyboi91]

Damn really hitting me hard with these lyrics.. I’ve had a similar background with family members and I shed a few tears while listening to these lyrics. Also cinematography is really dope on this video

[@rexablacklight2146]

Same dude

[@xbrandon]

currently estranged from my mom and 90% of family i grew up with... its a pain unlike any other. When a loved one passes I try to focus on the good times. The pain and grief is a part of the mourning. Estrangement just feels like pain that will never leave and at best it just dulls a little.

[@StaticBlaster]

i love this 2024 metalcore playlist. i'm addicted.

[@EliasHariri3]

It's been awhile that I didn't listen to something that good, very good one Hollow Front 👍🏻👏

[@itzthatonedude708]

The riff at the beginning of the song I will learn this! Keep Rocking!

[@itzthatonedude708]

This song is so deep I love it! Not one bad song on the entire album must say 10/10

[@matthewdewar3764]

Absolutely killer track and sick album. Those cleans 😮. Great stuff.

[@rogerclark7665]

Damn boys, even with the shake ups and the departures (which I do understand why), you are still killing it and one day I look forward to seeing you guys again!

[@mrtoastydrumcharts]

The lyrics make me tear up every time. I don’t think theres another song that relates to my upbringing more than this one

[@danielmcgreger]

This brings tears to my eyes even though I never had a rough childhood. I appreciate this song just because it hits so deep and is able to have this effect. You guys never fail to create the perfect heavy sound with such depth and meaning behind it. I am enjoying the new stuff I have heard so far and I will go listen to more!

[@brandytenas-glantz1535]

"You gave me life But you never taught me how to live Somehow I survived In the end we'll all pay for our sins" Desomated!!!😮 I'm struggling hard with this one. This song hit me right in the feels. I feel this 💯, I am breaking this cycle.

[@dev4965]

this some of the best metalcore i’ve listened too man.

[@dylandrennen1996]

Powerful song! Love it! 🤟

[@DevinTHXC]

Lee Albrecht is an incredible song writer. Unmatched.

[@pcgarbage]

OH THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR CREATING ANOTHER ALBUM FOR MY MIND, BODY AND SOUL LOVE FROM TORONTO, CANADA ❤🙏

[@SuicideSeason4545]

God damn it Lee and Tyler never fail to deliver. They are the heart and soul of hollow front I’m so glad they stayed and kept the project alive

[@NSK_ArK]

Holy shit this hit hard 😭 absolutely a fan now keep up the fantastic work ❤️

[@johnswanson9501]

Deep, brutal, blunt. Masterpiece

[@amandaa2119]

This song reminds me of my childhood. 🥺😟 I moved out at 14 and have lived on my own since then. Ive learned how to take care of myself. Learned how to do everything on my own. It was traumatic, but I have turned out to be extremely hard working, independent, self aware, compassionate, etc. If I didn't go through that I wouldn't be where I am today or who I am today. Thank you for this relatable song. 🤘😊

[@petulda681]

I absolutly love you guys, im glad i discovered ur music, love the rifs, cleans and vocals sounds great together, im having great times listening to you guys. ❤

[@theunexpectedua]

Hell yeah! You guys don't disappoint, bangers on repeat!

[@yelonasable]

Amazing album lads 🎉

[@LINAKblack123]

congrats on incredible album

[@tylerlee2612]

So many GREAT songs!!! glad I found this band! on this day i took the time to pull up the lyrics to this song to sing along and i found myself in tears singing because of how much this relates. Truly thank you.

[@7star7storm7]

Flames 😤🔥🔥🤘

[@deitrichdockall5411]

I'm so stoked to see yall in April with uabb, the browning, and vctms gonna be a fucking dope show!

[@Norsemen892]

So deep and emotional ❤ through a bad period of time is the Ideal to listen to.... Thank you so much Hollow Front! New tracks are fire! Hollow front and The ghost inside are the soundtrack of my life ❤ keep up the good work HF!

[@johncallison4745]

I cannot say enough about this song, there are so many great amazing bands but, rest assured this song is one of the front runners, You guys are amazing, please don't stop!

[@user-ly5pp9ti8q]

I was a child Born to be broken I had everything Except words unspoken I didn't see you for months Even though you lived so near Too distracted By your own world to even care Raised by anyone I felt neglected You were my mother Raised by anyone I felt abandoned For being different And I know you had tried your best But it was never good enough You don't know the effect That you had on me You gave me life But you were never there And I'm tired of this pain (I'm choosing to forgive) And I'm tired of this hate in me (But I'll never forget) You don't know the effect That you had on me I see now the worst parts of me came from you But I can't seem to shake this fractured view I fear I'm as selfish as you were And one day my kids will resent me too You were supposed to keep me safe Instead you were too wrapped up In your own faith And I can safely say I'm proud Of the person you are today But you used to let me down Is it too hard to hear me say? You don't know the effect That you had on me You gave me life But you were never there And I'm tired of this pain (I'm choosing to forgive) And I'm tired of this hate in me (But I'll never forget) You don't know the effect That you had on me You gave me life But you never taught me how to live Somehow I survived In the end we all pay for our sins Mom, I want you to know You are not who you were before And even though it seems I can't let it go I forgave you a long time ago You gave me life But you never taught me how to live Somehow I survived In the end we'll all pay for our sins

[@Mike14x]

I forgave my mother because I couldn't hold on to the power I held over her head any longer. It just felt good knowing that. But I also had to realize that she was growing up too and that she made mistakes. It took me 15 years to forgive her.. Now, I'm ensuring I follow my path without vengeance in my heart.

[@TheMrColadude]

I, I am speechless, I cried to this, I shook and I am speechless, the lyrics, the vocals, the entire music and video, I, I have no word

[@Andavel111]

Awesome track as usual! Sadly didn't get to see you live as gig was cancelled in the UK because of Covid. If you guys ever come over I'll be there for sure! 🤘

[@Gabriel-tk8kq]

the album is sick!

[@Christina-Z]

Парни работают 🤙 крутой трек, как и альбом в целом

[@theshadowandthevoid1]

Hollow Front, Thank you!🎉

[@xnomadx5686]

Damn that’s a kick in the gut… fuck

[@xnomadx5686]

I’m glad somehow the writer able to find peace in this

[@user-gu9jw9ch2w]

The best thing I've listened to and seen

[@painkiller666666666]

The album ist fantastic! 🤘🖤

[@MrWogle1]

Aaannnnddd I'm crying.

[@Assichicken]

this intro gives me chills everytime, love it

[@SplashFireFilms]

Love this Song

[@ralphozer2037]

I was adopted so this hits home for me

[@sonatine3266]

Crazy riffs!

[@jasminebarefield5629]

Hollow front has been my favorite band for a long time and this song makes me so emotional because i can relate to the T!! ❤❤❤❤❤ I love you guys keep doing the damn thing, this album was a long time coming I'm here for it! 💯💯💯💯💯💯💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@KumihoWu]

Masterpiece 🔥

[@GLUTENX]

YALL RELEASED A VID FOR MY FAV TRACK OML BRB

[@warmonger8799]

PERFECTO

[@sterlz7452]

S/O my dawg andrew!!!! keep killing it !

[@kefearoff1804]

О мой Бог! Насколько же хорошо исполнено!

[@ralphozer2037]

🎉🎉🎉

[@luisclarke7377]

Awesome ❤

[@13thhhhh]

banger

[@danielastrebel2140]

Wow nice❤

[@skatinemcee]

yay! 🥳🥳

[@K0RIK0R]

Will you be going on tour anytime soon? Would love to see you guys again and add another vinyl to my collection💙

[@cdestrada47]

Que gran trabajo, cada lanzamiento es una bomba ❤

[@tehengkung]

Brokenheart hymn

[@d.j.martin391]

Fucking great 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ralphozer2037]

🎉🎉🎉

[@Jevbev_]

Fuck this has so much meaning behind it ❤

[@8666bthomas]

@3:29 kill me. I think forgiveness is buried so deep under resentment, I don't think ill ever find peace.

[@Maliross]

fuck this hits hard

[@cocozimme]

if someone told me this was the vocalists of MTS and TCM id believe them lmao

[@Gmancovers]

New drummer?

[@EmskoppSascha]

We need a stripped Version 🔥❤️

[@Zebra_Cakes]

the guitar part at the end really throws me off whenever he purposely plays the note thats out of key.... but other than that, this song is great

[@anglea-allainahurst8682]

So powerful brings back my child hood feels, this song is amazeballs love it