Cold Heart
Chris Lyrics


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If your looks could kill
They might charge you for murder for the shit you did
On this battlefield
You won′t see no white flag, human love to quit
Through the highs and lows, girl, I'm so into you
Heart made of glass, so I see right through you
It was all jokes until you laughed at what was true
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
When your heart turns cold
It′s like sparking a cigarette
It burns slow
Now you're heartless, so
It's like taking shots to the head
It burns slow
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh,
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (Burn, burn, burn, burn, burn, burn)
Feel that fire burn slow
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (Burn, burn, burn, burn, burn, burn)
Oh, woah, burn slow
It ain′t nothing like a pretty woman
It was, even if it wasn′t
I'm seeing through the lies
Now I think I′m on to something
Nightmares playing in my head
Of you walking out on me
You created what's coming out of me
Through the highs and lows, girl, I′m so into you
Heart made of glass, so I see right through you
It was all jokes until you laughed at what was true
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha
When your heart turns cold
It's like sparking a cigarette
It burns slow
Now you′re heartless, so
It's like taking shots to the head
It burns slow
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh,
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (Burn, burn, burn, burn, burn, burn)
Yeah, feel that fire burn slow
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (Burn, burn, burn, burn, burn, burn)
Oh, woah, yeah, burn slow
Feel that fire burn slow
Play with the flame, and you
Might forget your name, and you
Don't know what to do
Don′t know what to do
Get used to the numb, to the numb
Ain′t what you want no more
I'll probably make it look too easy (Oh woah)
When your heart turns cold
It′s like sparking a cigarette
It burns slow
Now you're heartless, so
It′s like taking shots to the head
It burns slow (Oh, woo)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh,
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (Burn, burn, burn, burn, burn, burn)
Feel that fire burn slow
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (Burn, burn, burn, burn, burn, burn)




Oh, woah, burn slow
Feel that fire burn slow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chris's song "Cold Heart" are a reflection of a toxic and complicated relationship. The song begins by acknowledging the physical beauty of the person, but also pointing out the damage they have caused, which could even amount to murder. The metaphor of a battlefield highlights the intensity and difficulty of the relationship being described. Despite the ups and downs, the singer is attracted to this person who they can see through, as their "heart is made of glass."


The most striking section of the song is the chorus, where the metaphor of a cigarette is used to describe the impact of a cold heart. It burns slowly and can lead to a feeling of numbness. The singer is resigned to the fact that this person has turned cold and heartless, causing them to take shots to the head, which could refer to emotional pain or intoxication. The line "play with the flame, and you might forget your name" is a warning about the dangers of getting too close to this toxic relationship. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the message of slowly burning pain.


Overall, "Cold Heart" is a powerful and emotionally raw song about a relationship that has caused intense pain and damage. The vivid imagery and use of metaphor make it a compelling and thought-provoking piece of music.


Line by Line Meaning

If your looks could kill
Your appearance is so dangerous that it could cause harm to others


They might charge you for murder for the shit you did
Your actions have been so immoral that you may be held accountable for them


On this battlefield
Our relationship is a battleground where we compete with each other


You won′t see no white flag, human love to quit
Neither of us is ready to give up easily, even though human love is known to end


Through the highs and lows, girl, I'm so into you
Despite the ups and downs of our relationship, I am still deeply in love with you


Heart made of glass, so I see right through you
I can see your true intentions and feelings easily, as you are not good at hiding them


It was all jokes until you laughed at what was true
Your laughter at a serious truth shows that you are not taking our relationship seriously


When your heart turns cold
Your emotions have numbed and you are no longer able to experience love


It's like sparking a cigarette
The feeling is like igniting a cigarette and experiencing a slow burn


It burns slow
The pain and discomfort is long-lasting and gradual


Now you're heartless, so
You have become cold-hearted and incapable of love


It's like taking shots to the head
The feeling is like being repeatedly shot in the head, causing intense physical and emotional pain


Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (Burn, burn, burn, burn, burn, burn)
These repetitive sounds represent the burning sensation of emotional pain


Feel that fire burn slow
Experience the slow and painful burning sensation of heartbreak


It ain′t nothing like a pretty woman
Aesthetics are not the most important factor in a relationship


It was, even if it wasn′t
Despite the flaws in our relationship, I still thought you were beautiful


I'm seeing through the lies
I am able to see past the deceitful behavior and see the truth


Now I think I′m on to something
I believe I have discovered an important truth about our relationship


Nightmares playing in my head
I am haunted by the fear of our relationship ending badly


Of you walking out on me
I am afraid of being abandoned by you


You created what's coming out of me
Your actions have caused me emotional pain and turmoil


Play with the flame, and you
If you continue to flirt with danger or immoral behavior, you will


Might forget your name, and you
The repercussions of your actions could be so severe that you forget who you are


Don′t know what to do
You will be lost and unsure of how to proceed


Get used to the numb, to the numb
You will become accustomed to the numbing feeling of heartbreak and emotional pain


Ain′t what you want no more
The pain of heartbreak is not what you desire anymore


I'll probably make it look too easy (Oh woah)
I may make it appear effortless to move on from heartbreak, but the reality is often more complex


It burns slow (Oh, woo)
The pain of heartbreak continues to slowly burn over time


Oh, woah, burn slow
Accept and experience the slow burn of heartbreak




Writer(s): Garry J Peppards, Chris Lovell, Jess Cox, Paul Merrell

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Comments from YouTube:

Dániel Papp

So glad i found him, and at the same time it saddens me that such artists like Chris are basically unkown to the world, while, untalented "stars" are making millions for "singing" nonsense all over. I can only hope that real musical art will prevail one day! Please keep up the good work!

nahian hasan

you r absolutely right

PetePablo18

This seriously is one of the greatest Albums i´ve listened to in the last years :O
Such a Genius :)
<3 

thefireshow1

Has a touch of old Genesis, and Kansas mixed in together? Well talented and a magical mix.

ilTuboDiFede

Amazing! Great job!!!

Marcusmiller

GREAT work.

Виктор Митра

звуколепно

bill gillham

wow this is quite nice, isn't it? 

Marcusmiller

I sense an amazing composer behind this work. Who is this Chris? Doesn't he have a facebook page? 

TheXenProject

Christiaan Bruin, also the drummer and backup vocalist for Sky Architect.

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