Cold Coffee
- ED SHEERAN Lyrics
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I'm drunk off last nights whisky and coke
She'll make me shiver without warning
And make me laugh as if I'm in on the joke
And you can stay with me forever
Or you could stay with me for now
Tell me if I'm right
Tell me if you need a loving hand
To help you fall asleep tonight
Tell me if I know
Tell me if I do
Tell me how to fall in love the way you want me to
I'll wake with coffee in the morning
But she prefers two lumps of sugar and tea
Outside the day is up and calling
But I don't have to be so, please go back to sleep
Stay with me forever
Or you could stay with me for now
Tell me if I'm wrong
Tell me if I'm right
Tell me if you need a loving hand
To help you fall asleep tonight
Tell me if I know
Tell me if I do
Tell me how to fall in love the way you want me to
'Cause I love the way you wake me up
For goodness sake will my love not be enough?
Tell me if I'm wrong
Tell me if I'm right
Tell me if you need a loving hand
To help you fall asleep tonight
Tell me if I know
Tell me if I do
Tell me how to fall in love the way you want me to
Tell me if I'm wrong
Tell me if I'm right
Tell me if you need a loving hand
To help you fall asleep tonight
The lyrics of Ed Sheeran's "Cold Coffee" are a beautiful meditation on love and relationships. The song opens with the comparison of the singer's lover to cold coffee, which is a striking image that captures the sense of emotional disconnection between the couple. The singer is still feeling the after-effects of last night's drinking, but his lover is awake and functioning, causing him to shiver with longing and desire. Despite this divide in their experience, the two have a shared sense of humor that makes them feel connected, even in these moments of dissonance.
The heart of the song lies in the chorus, which offers an invitation to the lover to stay with the singer, either "forever" or "for now." This is an acknowledgement of the fluidity of relationships, the understanding that sometimes love is fleeting and sometimes it lasts a lifetime. The singer wants to be there for the lover, no matter what shape their relationship takes. The rest of the lyrics are a plea for communication and understanding. The singer wants the lover to tell him what they need, whether it's a "loving hand" or guidance on how to fall in love "the way you want me to." It's a touching and vulnerable sentiment that shows the depth of the singer's feelings.
Overall, "Cold Coffee" is a beautiful ode to the joys and challenges of love. It captures the ups and downs of a relationship with grace and sensitivity, and leaves the listener with a sense of warmth and emotional resonance.
Line by Line Meaning
She's like cold coffee in the morning
She has a cold and distant presence, like drinking cold coffee in the morning.
I'm drunk off last nights whisky and coke
I'm still feeling the effects of last night's drinking.
She'll make me shiver without warning
She has a power over me that can give me unexpected and uncontrollable emotions.
And make me laugh as if I'm in on the joke
She can also make me happy and laugh as if I understand her completely.
And you can stay with me forever
You have the option to stay with me for a long time.
Or you could stay with me for now
Alternatively, you can choose to stay with me only for a short time.
Tell me if I'm wrong
Let me know if I'm mistaken.
Tell me if I'm right
Tell me if I'm correct.
Tell me if you need a loving hand
Let me know if you need my love and support.
To help you fall asleep tonight
Specifically if you need help falling asleep.
Tell me if I know
Tell me if I understand.
Tell me if I do
Tell me if I'm doing the right thing.
Tell me how to fall in love the way you want me to
Please give me guidance on how to love you in the way that you desire.
I'll wake with coffee in the morning
I'll wake up with the routine of drinking coffee in the morning.
But she prefers two lumps of sugar and tea
However, she likes to have two lumps of sugar in her tea instead.
Outside the day is up and calling
The morning is already here and calling for us to start our day.
But I don't have to be so, please go back to sleep
But we don't have to follow the typical morning routine, please go back to sleep for a while longer.
'Cause I love the way you wake me up
Because I enjoy how you wake me up in the morning.
For goodness sake will my love not be enough?
I wonder if my love is enough for her, using 'for goodness sake' as an emphasis.
Tell me if I'm wrong
Repeating the request for confirmation of being right or wrong.
Tell me if I'm right
Asking once again to be told if I'm correct.
Tell me if you need a loving hand
Once again asking for communication if she needs my love and support.
To help you fall asleep tonight
Reiterating specifically that I want to help her fall asleep.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AMY WADGE, ED SHEERAN
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