Discover the story of the song > Hollow Inside – The Cats

The lyrics are about the protagonist apologizing to their partner for not being able to meet their expectations. They feel like they have nothing to offer and their partner describes them as empty inside. The protagonist is aware of their own shortcomings and wonders how their partner can tell if they are being truthful when they say goodbye. Despite their love for their partner, they avoid them because it sometimes leads to uncomfortable silence. The protagonist agrees with their partner's description of them as hollow inside.