Damon Albarn - Hollow Ponds Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. When was 'Hollow Ponds' released as a single?

   'Hollow Ponds' was released as a single in digital formats on April 19, 2014, via Warner Bros. Records in the US.

2. What significant events from Damon Albarn's life are referenced in 'Hollow Ponds'?

   'Hollow Ponds' references several key moments from Albarn's life, including the heatwave of 1976, the construction of the M11 link road in 1991, and seeing graffiti that inspired Blur's album title 'Modern Life Is Rubbish' in 1993.

3. Where did Damon Albarn grow up?

   Damon Albarn grew up at 21 Fillebrook Road in Leytonstone, East London. Hollow Ponds is a lake area in Leytonstone where he spent part of his childhood.

4. What unique audio sample is included in the song 'Hollow Ponds'?

   'Hollow Ponds' includes a sample of a Central line train leaving Leytonstone station on the London Underground.

5. How does 'Hollow Ponds' relate to technology according to Damon Albarn?

   In 'Hollow Ponds,' Albarn explores his fear of technology's dehumanizing effects. He questions whether we are undergoing an insane transition or enlightenment and ponders if technology will isolate individuals or lead to universal thinking.

6. What other songs from Everyday Robots trace back to Damon Albarn's childhood?

   'Everyday Robots,' the album containing 'Hollow Ponds,' features several songs that trace back to Albarn's childhood experiences and memories from East London.