Hollow Years Lyrics
Dream Theater
Lyrics
He's just the kind of man
You hear about
Who leaves his family for
An easy out
They never saw the signs
He never said a word
He couldn't take another day
Carry me to the shoreline
Bury me in the sand
Walk me across the water
And maybe you'll understand
Once the stone
You're crawling under
Is lifted off your shoulders
Once the cloud that's raining
Over your head disappears
The noise that you'll hear
Is the crashing down of Hollow Years
She's not the kind of girl
You hear about
She'll never want another
She'll never be without
She'll give you all the signs
She'll tell you everything
Then turn around and walk away
Carry me to the shoreline
Bury me in the sand
(into the waves)
Walk me across the water
And maybe you'll understand
Once the stone
You're crawling under
(once the stone)
Is lifted off your shoulders
(lifted off)
Once the cloud that's raining
Over your head disappears
The noise that you'll hear
Is the crashing down of Hollow Years
Carry me to the shoreline
Bury me in the sand
(into the waves)
Walk me across the water
And maybe you'll understand
Once the stone
You're crawling under
Is lifted off your shoulders
Once the cloud that's raining
Over your head disappears
The noise that you'll hear
Is the crashing down
(crashing down, crashing down, crashing down)
Crashing down of Hollow Years
Once the stone
You're crawling under
Once the stone
You're crawling under
Once the stone
You're crawling under
Once the stone
You're crawling under
Once the stone
You're crawling under
Once the stone
You're crawling under
Once the stone
You're crawling under
Song & Lyrics Facts
Dream Theater's "Hollow Years" is a progressive metal song released in 1997, featured on their fourth studio album Falling Into Infinity. Written by the band members John Petrucci, Mike Portnoy and Derek Sherinian, it was the first single off of the album.
The track features powerful lyrics that reflect on one’s inner struggles with life and how to make sense of it all. It has become an anthem for those who feel lost or empty inside, and serves as a reminder that everyone goes through tough times but there is still hope ahead.