Cold Sweat
Blood Youth Lyrics
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When my family is always crying?
Nothing worse than just getting by,
The drought of debt, it leaves us dry.
Please know weʼre doing our very best,
Iʼve been dragging us through the rest,
But it's still not good enough for you.
Now I feel like Iʼm the only one without room to breathe
One day it will make sense
But right now it's hard to see
What's left of myself,
No truth in your memory.
I need this time to make you see,
This lifeʼs not what it seems to be.
You talk behind closed doors
About everything youʼre going through,
How the hell was I supposed to know?
What the fuck is wrong with you?
You think you know uncomfortable,
I could write you 100 books.
Facedown on the hard wood floor,
It's an image that still comes back for more.
With my bare hands I brought us nothing at all,
I tried so hard to be the one not to call.You left me here
Now I feel like Iʼm the only one without room to breathe
One day it will make sense
But right now it's hard to see
What's left of myself,
No truth in your memory.
I need this time to make you see,
This lifeʼs not what it seems to be.
How the hell was I supposed to know,
What the fuck is wrong with you?
The lyrics of Blood Youth's "Cold Sweat" explore the struggles of dealing with financial hardship and the strain it can put on a family. The opening lines express the frustration of trying to have peace of mind in a house where there is constant crying from family members. The singer acknowledges the difficulty of just getting by with a "drought of debt," which has left them feeling emotionally drained. Despite their best efforts to improve their situation, it never seems to be enough for those around them.
The chorus reflects the loneliness and isolation that can come with struggling while others seem to be doing better. The line "you left me here, now I feel like I'm the only one without room to breathe" suggests that the singer feels abandoned by those who should be supporting them, adding to their sense of suffocation. The bridge of the song is a plea to be seen and heard, to have one's struggles acknowledged and understood. The image of someone lying face down on the floor is a powerful one, suggesting a deep sense of hopelessness and despair.
Overall, "Cold Sweat" is a raw and honest portrayal of the toll that financial struggles can take on a family, as well as the emotional fallout that can occur when one feels unsupported and misunderstood.
Line by Line Meaning
How am I supposed to think in a house,
Being unable to concentrate at home due to the constant crying of family members
Nothing worse than just getting by,
Living a life of barely managing to survive
The drought of debt, it leaves us dry.
Financial struggles are leaving them with nothing
Please know weʼre doing our very best,
Trying their hardest to make ends meet
Iʼve been dragging us through the rest,
Taking responsibility and leading the family through hard times
But it's still not good enough for you.
Feeling unappreciated despite all their efforts
You left me here
Feeling abandoned and alone
Now I feel like Iʼm the only one without room to breathe
Feeling suffocated and overwhelmed
One day it will make sense
Believing that there will be clarity in the future
But right now it's hard to see
Feeling lost and confused in the present
What's left of myself,
Feeling incomplete and fragmented
No truth in your memory.
Questioning the authenticity of memories associated with a person
I need this time to make you see,
Wanting someone to understand their point of view
This lifeʼs not what it seems to be.
Perceiving life differently from what it appears
You talk behind closed doors
Discussing issues secretly
About everything youʼre going through,
Sharing one's struggles with others
How the hell was I supposed to know?
Feeling blindsided and unaware of certain information
What the fuck is wrong with you?
Questioning someone's behavior or actions
You think you know uncomfortable,
Challenging someone's claim of understanding discomfort
I could write you 100 books.
Having experienced more discomfort than what is known
Facedown on the hard wood floor,
Recalling a painful and difficult experience
It's an image that still comes back for more.
Persistent memories of difficult times
With my bare hands I brought us nothing at all,
Feeling responsible for not being able to provide for the family
I tried so hard to be the one not to call.
Avoiding asking for help or support
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Satan 11880
go make 'em huge they deserve it
Matheus Kunzler
This is very good
Max
good shit.
Max
And fk , that bass!!!! :D
thanos retsas
wtf is wrong with u?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?