I fought the forces that will bring me down
They crawl without a sound
They wake me up at night, kill the lights, make it right
No time for slumber I'm getting dumber every sigh,
Every time I'm standing tall, every time I rise and fall

I think we're closer now, I'm getting nearer
I can see it touching ground, it's getting clearer
Can't you see I'm way behind, I'm so sincere
I believe you'll never find.

Wee out the sun, under the gun
Kneel down for the ricochet
My future tells no lies to a creature with o rights
As for the plans I have in mind I have nothing left to find
Please show a sign, who's next in line?

I think we're closer now, I'm getting nearer
I can see it touching ground, it's getting clearer
Can't you see I'm all denied faith fucked believer
I claim you'll never find a better fear

[Chorus]
Take a look, take a ride, stay by my side
Don't dare to think-let's follow the hollow
It kills your pride to be alive
Please step a side, cause I follow the hollow!

We head for hell and we do it well, come eat the dust
Cause it's all a dirty lie that chokes the sky

I think we're closer now, I'm getting nearer
I can see it touching ground, it's getting clearer
Can't you see I'm way behind, I'm so sincere
I believe you'll never find a better fear

[Chorus]

I think we're closer now, I'm getting nearer
I can see it touching ground, it's getting clearer
Can't you see I'm all denied faith fucked believer
I claim you'll never find a better fear

[Chorus]



Lyrics submitted by Blindwish

Track duration: 04:01

"Follow the Hollow" as written by Peter Leo Rickard/strid Wichers

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

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    General Comment:The lyrics' sense isn't really clear with too many metaphors that drives it fuzzy, sounds like a fail on the writing, too bad since people could pass away from the message if there's one at least lol. Yet I like the sharpness of this song.
    Flag Marksmanon June 26, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:I'd say its about conformity. That is, being a conformist (unindividuality)l; just being like everyone else.

    "I think we're closer now" - this represents the conformity represented, with the word "closer" symbolic for the closeness of the pack.

    This is a personal opinion, I could be shooting a long way from the mark.

    Awesome start, awesome pre-chorus, awesome chorus. Great song. Along with Song of the Damned, my favourite Slipknot song.
    Flag Here_2_Hearon August 17, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:oh and its supposed to be "weed out the sun..." not "wee out the sun....". just clearing that up.
    Flag zaxon~21on March 27, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:I agree with laxboss..this song has my favorite beginning ever. Also I think this IS the best soilwork song they have ever put out....
    Flag zaxon~21on March 27, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:I agree with laxboss..this song has my favorite beginning ever. Also I think this IS the best soilwork song they have ever put out....
    Flag zaxon~21on March 27, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:I don't know what Varulf is talking about but he sure sounds convincing! (and im sure hes older than 12!!)
    My perspective:
    Awesome song with the coolest beginning in the history of cool beginnings
    Flag laxbosson March 02, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:The title, Follow the Hollow, pretty much says everything. This song is about following the sheep-herd and being as indifferent as other people as possible. Don't dare to think differently - just agree with the pack.
    Flag Varulfon July 29, 2005   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:This is not the heaviest song on the album [I'd say thats either Blackstar deceiver,NBC or Mercury Shadow] but it is a great way to open.It has a super thick bass thud too,which is always good.
    Flag Razormasticatoron April 13, 2004   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Love this song, best album on 'Natural Born Chaos' by far. Lyrics are damn cool as well, damn, I mean this is the first song on the album and yet the rest of album is nowhere as heavy as this, why?!!!! Heh, well, its a great song though, maybe the album isn't as good in my opinion as others because they worked with Devin Townsend :-\ LoL, not that I hate him, but mayeb he makes things a bit too smooth, ah well. This song rocks.
    Flag OneManWaron April 09, 2003   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:i read in a review of natural born chaos that this song is about conformity. i guess it is, looks like it.
    Flag assbleedon October 13, 2002   Link

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