Chicosci's biggest mainstream hit is "Paris" from their sophomore effort "Method of Breathing". "Paris" stands as the only song to hold the number one spot on Manila rock station NU 107's Midnight Countdown for a lengthy period of time. "Shallow Graves" from the third release, "Icarus", peaked highest at number 7. Now armed with their latest album, "Chicosci", the band garnered another number one hit with "A Promise".
Chicosci regularly plays the Manila music circuit as well as the relative provincial gigs.
Cold
Chicosci Lyrics
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Take you through the purple haze
Across me heart we'll see
Cause you are pure to me
Cold
So cold
You took away my life
You walk on far away from here
Now you are someone else so close
While I shiver all alone
And die a death so slow
Why do I feel this way
Shiver all alone
Die a death so slow
The lyrics of "Cold" by Chicosci primarily convey feelings of heartbreak and despair. The persona in the song seems to be struggling with the loss of a loved one who has moved on to someone else. The first stanza, "I try to fight the endless night, take you through the purple haze, across me heart we'll see, cause you are pure to me" shows the persona's efforts to hold on to the memories of the person he lost. However, the line "cause you are pure to me" may also suggest that the person is not blameless in the breakup or the situation that led to the loss of the relationship.
The chorus heavily repeats the word "cold," possibly to emphasize the coldness that the persona feels amid his current state. The stanza "No one could find the reason why, you took away my life" may signify the persona's confusion and frustration in trying to understand why the relationship ended or why he can't move on.
The second stanza, "You walk on far away from here, now you are someone else so close, while I shiver all alone, and die a death so slow" shows how difficult it is for the persona to let go of the person. The use of "you are someone else so close" implies that the persona may still see or hear about the person's life, which only adds to his misery. The persona's state of "shivering all alone" and the phrase "die a death so slow" illustrate the physical and emotional pain of being left behind.
Overall, "Cold" explores universal themes of heartbreak and loss while showcasing Chicosci's brand of alternative rock music.
Line by Line Meaning
I try to fight the endless night
I am struggling to deal with the darkness and despair that surrounds me
Take you through the purple haze
I want to guide you through the confusion and uncertainty of life
Across me heart we'll see
We will face our challenges together with love and loyalty
Cause you are pure to me
You are the embodiment of everything good and innocent in this world
Cold
I am feeling numb and helpless
So cold
My emotions have been frozen, leaving me unable to feel or connect with others
No one could find the reason why
No one can explain or understand the terrible loss I have experienced
You took away my life
You have left me broken and alone, with nothing to live for
You walk on far away from here
You have moved on and left behind everything we shared together
Now you are someone else so close
You may be physically distant, but you still inhabit my thoughts and dreams
While I shiver all alone
I am overwhelmed with fear and uncertainty, with no one to turn to for comfort
And die a death so slow
My pain and suffering is prolonged, dragging me towards a slow and agonizing end
Why do I feel this way
I cannot understand or explain the intense emotions that are consuming me
Shiver all alone
I am trembling with fear and anxiety, with no one to provide me with comfort or support
Die a death so slow
My life is slipping away from me, draining me of all energy and hope
Contributed by Sydney E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.