Emptiness, consuming me
Head in hands, 
I can hardly speak
Looking for solitude
Lost in humanity
True knowledge leads to suffering
A constant quest, an endless dream
Searching for inner peace
Hidden so deep in me
Don't wanna be a hollow man
Ain't gonna be the hollow man
Sadness comes knocking constantly
Filling up my eyes for all to see
Peace will come someday
I pray that it finds a way
Darkness caressing my mind and soul
My spirits rejecting, 
I'm feeling whole
Emptiness goes away
Fills with the light of day
Don't wanna be a hollow man
Ain't gonna be the hollow man
I rise up like the 
PhoenixFrom the ashes of an older way
With wisdom gained, 
I turn away, 
I turn away
Hollow man find yourself some other prey
Don't wanna be a hollow man
Ain't gonna be the hollow man