Hollow

RVNT's song 'Hollow' is a raw and intense exploration of emotional devastation and the feeling of being utterly drained by a toxic relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who feels completely hollowed out by the actions and influence of another. The opening lines, 'You were such a waste / Perfect times wore down a dream / That had to fucking die,' set the tone for the song, indicating a profound sense of loss and betrayal. The dream that had to die symbolizes the end of a hopeful or idealized vision of the relationship, now shattered beyond repair.

The chorus, 'Am I the only one who feels like this? / Wrapped inside myself, I feel worthless / The monster of the man that you made me / I'm too far gone, you can't change me,' delves into the internal struggle and self-loathing that the protagonist experiences. The use of the word 'monster' suggests that the person feels dehumanized and transformed into something unrecognizable due to the emotional abuse they have endured. This transformation is irreversible, as indicated by the line 'I'm too far gone, you can't change me.'

The repeated references to feeling 'hollow' and the visceral imagery of being unable to 'swallow' highlight the physical and emotional toll of the relationship. The song's climax, with lines like 'Til death do us part, you buried my heart / And I'll spit in your face / Don't walk my way,' conveys a final, vehement rejection of the person who caused so much pain. This intense expression of anger and defiance underscores the depth of the protagonist's suffering and their desperate need to reclaim their sense of self, even if it means severing ties completely.