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Hollow
Faith in the space between.
A Christian pop release from Matt Pillings, with a story of faith at its centre. Start with the original recording, then explore the choir version, Warm Heart Mix and Battlecry mix across the wider catalogue.
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Hollow · Released 2025-10-19
Written by Matt Pillings · AI-assisted vocals and music.
Read the lyrics
Start the car for the millionth time
Just another day in this life of mine
Like a souless machine, my world on repeat
Half my life in this worn-out seat
I used to be happy, I used to be fun
But the years ripped by, that man's gone numb
Hollow
From down here it's hard to swallow
Life drained out, don't want tomorrow
This heart of mine just filled with sorrow
I pray to God, "Don't abandon me,"
But this line is dead, I'm lost at sea
He's the only one who can save me
Save me from going hollow
Two hearts entwined, but the darkness spreads
Cracks start to form in the things we've said
She wants peace, a life that's new
But my head's just empty — don't know what to do
Working every hour, got nothing left
Feel minutes away from my final breath
Hollow
From down here it's hard to swallow
Life drained out, don't want tomorrow
This heart of mine just filled with sorrow
I pray to God, "Don't abandon me,"
But this line is dead, I'm lost at sea
He's the only one who can save me
Save me from going hollow
Feeling angry and hurt — "You've abandoned me!"
But the answer came softly: "Son, you will see."
"I've always been here — I want you to make it
I've laid the path, but you need to take it
My love for you, it knows no bounds
Every prayer you whisper, I'm always around
I've shared the pain, I know the sorrow
My Son on the cross — to give you tomorrow."
Hollow
Rising up — His words I'll follow
Soul revived, love for tomorrow
This heart of mine, now free from sorrow
I pray to God, "Thanks for saving me,"
Through every dark and stormy sea
He's the only one who has saved me
Saved me from going hollow
I once was hollow, now I'm whole
His mercy poured into my soul
I'll keep on walking where He leads
Through every trial, through every need
He is my shepard
He is my light
Guiding me home in the darkest of times
I was lost — now I can see
His love's the life inside of me
