Hollow Life

KoRn's 'Hollow Life' delves deep into the themes of existential dread and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with the feeling of falling endlessly, both literally and metaphorically. The repeated imagery of falling suggests a loss of control and a descent into a self-made abyss, highlighting the internal struggle and the sense of being trapped in a cycle of despair. This is further emphasized by the line 'Deep in this hole of my making,' indicating that the protagonist feels responsible for their own suffering and entrapment.

The chorus, 'We come to this place, falling through time, living a hollow life,' speaks to the collective human experience of searching for purpose while feeling empty and unfulfilled. The use of 'hollow life' suggests a life devoid of meaning, where individuals are merely going through the motions, waiting for signs or answers that never seem to come. This sense of waiting and taking without fulfillment underscores the existential crisis at the heart of the song.

The song also touches on themes of faith and the search for divine intervention. Lines like 'Is there ever any wonder why we look to the sky? Search insane, asking why? All alone, where is God?' reflect a deep sense of isolation and the desperate quest for answers from a higher power. The repeated questioning of God's presence and the uncertainty of whether one is alive, asleep, or dead, further amplify the existential angst and the haunting nature of the human condition. The song's conclusion, 'Death may come, peace I have found,' suggests a paradoxical comfort in the inevitability of death, as it may offer an escape from the hollow existence.