For many fans, the masks have become a metaphor for mental health. They represent the barriers people put up to protect themselves, the parts of their lives they feel they can’t share. But in the hands of Hoarders of Hurt, the masks also symbolize transformation.
In one of their most poignant music videos, the masks gradually crack and splinter, revealing not perfection but growth—scars turned into patterns, flaws transformed into beauty. “It’s not about hiding forever,” Sam explained. “It’s about healing at your own pace. And when you’re ready, stepping out into the world as you are.”
