Hollow

Pantera

About Hollow

"Hollow" is a power ballad by American heavy metal band Pantera from their 1992 album Vulgar Display of Power. A live medley of "Hollow" and another Pantera song, "Domination", is featured on Official Live: 101 Proof as "Dom/Hollow".


Year:
1992
5:46
#2

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What's left inside him?
Don't he remember us?
Can't he believe me?
We seemed like brothers
Talked for hours last night,
About what we want to be
I sit now with his hand in mine,
But, I know he can't feel (feel)

No one knows, what's done is done
It's as if he were dead

I'm close with his mother,
And she cries endlessly
Lord, how we miss him,
At least what's remembered
It's so important to make best friends in life,
But, it's hard when my friend sits with blank expressions

No one knows, what's done is done
It's as if he were dead

(He as hollow as I alone now)
(He as hollow as I alone now)
(He as hollow as I alone now)
(He as hollow as I alone)

He as hollow as I alone,
A shell of my friend,
Just flesh and bone
There's no soul,
He sees no love
I shake my fists at skies above

Mad
At gods
Mad

He as hollow as I converse,
I wish he'd waken from this curse
Hear my words before it's through,
I want to come in after you

My Best friend
My Best friend

Whoa, yeah 
Come back

(He as hollow as I alone now)
(He as hollow as I alone now)

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Pantera

Pantera was an American heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas. They were formed in 1981 by the Abbott brothers, Vinnie Paul (drums) and Dimebag Darrell (guitar), along with vocalist Terry Glaze. Bassist Rex Brown joined the band the next year. Looking for a new and heavier sound, Pantera had Terry replaced in 1987 with Phil Anselmo as the new vocalist. Pantera has sold around 20 million albums. Starting as a glam metal band, Pantera released four albums during the 1980s. For their fifth album, Cowboys from Hell, released in 1990, Pantera introduced a heavier groove and thrash metal sound. Their sixth album Vulgar Display of Power, released in 1992, revealed a heavier sound than Cowboys from Hell and their 1994 release of Far Beyond Driven debuted at No.1 on … more »

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Written by: Philip Anselmo, Rex Brown, Darrell Abbott, Vincent Abbott

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8 facts about this song

Musical Style
"Hollow" is often referred to as a power ballad. This song demonstrates Pantera’s flexibility and capability to switch from heavy metal to softer, touching tunes, while still maintaining their distinct style.
Album
The song "Hollow" was released as part of Pantera's 1992 album “Vulgar Display of Power”. This album is considered by many as one of Pantera's best, and a defining and influential work in the groove metal genre.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Hollow" are quite emotional, addressing feelings of pain and despair. They deal with the theme of losing a close friend, adding a layer of sentimental value to the song.
Ending Track
"Hollow" is the last song on "Vulgar Display of Power". Its softer tone provides a stark contrast to the rest of the album's high energy, aggressive tracks.
Music Video
Interestingly, there is no music video for "Hollow" unlike other songs from the same album which received official music videos.
Live Performances
Pantera performed "Hollow" live on several occasions. These performances were often highly emotional, displaying the raw vocal power of the band's lead singer, Phil Anselmo.
Reception
Despite its divergence from Pantera's usual heavy sounds, "Hollow" was well received by fans and critics alike, praised for its heartfelt lyrics and moving instrumentals.
Tribute
After the tragic death of Dimebag Darrell (the guitarist for Pantera), "Hollow" was regularly played at live shows as a tribute to him, often inciting emotional responses from the audience.

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