COLD COLD COLD
Cage the Elephant Lyrics

Doctor, look into my eyes
The singer is asking the doctor to pay attention to them and understand there's more to the situation than just physical symptoms.

I've been breathin' air, but there's no sign of life
The singer is expressing how they feel empty and as if they're not really living or thriving.

Doctor, the problem's in my chest
The singer believes their emotional issue is the root cause of their problem, not physical.

My heart feels cold as ice, but it's anybody's guess
The artist's emotional state has left them feeling distant and alone, but it's unknown who or what is to blame.

Doctor, can you help me 'cause I don't feel right
The artist is pleading for the doctor's assistance in resolving their issue.

Better make it fast before I change my mind
The singer feels unsettled and unwilling to wait for assistance. They may be considering other options.

Well, it's cold, cold, cold, cold inside
The singer continues to express their emotional state, which feels lonely, cold, and isolated.

Darker in the day than the dead of night
The artist feels that their current existence is bleak and hopeless.

Doctor, can you help me 'cause somethin' don't feel right
The artist repeats their request for the doctor's assistance, emphasizing that urgent action is needed.

Sweet nurse, don't look at me that way
The artist seems to be concerned that others are judging them for their issues, even if they're not.

I've seen those eyes before, I can tell you want to play
The singer is possibly looking for an escape or a way to avoid discussing their problem. They suspect others might not take them seriously and only want to have fun.

Tell me how hard will I fall if I live a double life
The artist seems to be contemplating a solution that involves hiding who they really are or concealing their problems.

Better make it fast because there ain't much time
The singer is again emphasizing the urgent nature of their problem and the need for quick assistance.

And as the darkness falls, it fills up both my eyes
The imagery of darkness filling up the singer's eyes suggests that they feel more and more hopeless as time passes.

My life before me like a flash in the night
The singer feels as if their life is passing them by quickly, and they're struggling to keep up.

With my arms open wide
This line is a continuation of the previous line, suggesting the artist is struggling to hold on and may be reaching out for help.

Somethin' just ain't right
The repeated chorus reminds the listener that the artist's situation is dire and needs urgent attention.