Cold [1] are from Jacks… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 10 artists called "Cold".
Cold [1] are from Jacksonville, Florida, USA. With the release of their self-titled debut, "Cold," in 1998, the band quickly became known for its angsty lyrics and the singer's distinctive voice. "Cold" has obvious touches of grunge, but on the following album, "13 Ways to Bleed on Stage," Cold changed towards a more ambivalent, and in some ways, alternative hard rock with slightly calmer, angst inspired songs. Since their early work, Cold has moved closer to plain rock, heavily inspired by lead singer Scooter Ward's dark lyrics and sorrowful sound. Cold released a third album titled "Year of the Spider" that moved them closer to mainstream rock as well as mainstream success. Cold collaborated with game developer and publisher Midway to produce an exclusive song titled "With My Mind" for the 2004 video game Psi - Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy. Their fourth release "A Different Kind Of Pain" moves more-so in the direction of dark, emotional lyrics. This album was released on August 30th, 2005.
Cold is rumored to have always been able to illicit very close and emotional feelings amongst its fans, which has resulted in a very tight fan base nicknamed the "Cold Army," an obvious Kiss reference in and of itself. Lead singer Scooter Ward is in close contact with certain Cold fans via the band's official homepage and forum, which is run and moderated by a former fan.
Former members of Cold include guitarist Terry Balsamo, who left the band after a joint tour to replace Ben Moody of Evanescence, and Kelly Hayes, who left the band amid turmoil over its future in music and in the music industry itself.
In late February 2006, Scooter Ward posted on the band's forum that Cold has "called it a day," but that he and drummer Sam McCandless will start a new project, "The Witch". The project just recently announced a new name, "When November Falls," and has also announced a tentative title for their first release as "The Series of Emotion." It is expected out in March, with the first single hopefully hitting the radio airwaves around January...
In late April 2006, Scooter Ward announced, via MySpace, that Cold was no longer going to disband, but instead simply take a break. It was presumed that Scooter Ward and Sam McCandless were going to continue work on "When November Falls" during this break. In November 2006, it was again announced that Cold was now officially over after a good 20 year run and that "When November Falls" was now Ward's main focus.
"When November Falls" was to "The Killer And The Star" in March of 2008.
In July of 2008 it was announced that Cold would reunite in 2009 for a reunion tour and a new album. The Killer And The Star would also be part of the tour.
Six years after their announced split, Cold reunited and released "Superfiction," their fifth album. "Superfiction" debuted at No. 37 on the Billboard 200, riding the success of the single "Wicked World." The album took the band in a somewhat different direction with their sound and lyrics, alienating some of their fanbase. Introspective, sorrow-laden lyrics were replaced with a form alterna-rock storytelling mimicking fairy tales.
On June 2019, Cold announces that their upcoming album "The Things We Can't Stop" will be released by September 13, 2019.
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American Dream
Cold Lyrics
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And a princess gown
A movie star in my home town
She said she came back home so she can breathe
She takes her pills
And sings her songs
With a broken delivery all night long
The life she had to live was tragedy
Daddy works for Jesus
Sister leads the Band
Bobby's out of rehab
And Lizzy's going in
Mothers medicated
Nothings what it seems
Suddenly she finds out the American dream
She woke up late in the afternoon
She smiled at me said I'm leaving soon
Why don’t you pack your things and come with me
She takes her pills
And sings her songs
With a broken delivery all night long
Screaming Hollywood was made for you and me
Daddy works for Jesus
Sister leads the Band
Bobby's out of rehab
And Lizzy's going in
Mothers medicated
Nothings what it seems
Suddenly you find out the American dream
Now the stars don’t shine in Hollywood
Now the stars don’t shine in Hollywood
Now the stars don’t shine in Hollywood
Daddy works for Jesus
Sister leads the band
Bobby's out of rehab
Lizzy's going in
Mother's medicated
Nothings what it seems
Suddenly you find out the American Dream
Cold's song "American Dream" is a powerful reflection on the pitfalls of chasing the so-called "American Dream" and the toll it can take on those who pursue it. The song follows the story of a young woman who returns home to her small town from Hollywood, where she has been trying to make it as a movie star. She takes pills to cope with the stress and sings all night long with a broken delivery, ultimately realizing that the life she had to live in pursuit of her dream was tragic.
The song's opening lines paint a vivid picture of the young woman's disillusionment with her dreams. She is clutching a pink suitcase and dressed in a princess gown, suggesting that she has been chasing a fairy tale instead of a realistic goal. She tells the singer that she came back home to breathe, implying that she had been suffocating under the pressure of her Hollywood aspirations. The lyrics continue to paint a picture of a family in crisis, with a father who works for Jesus, a sister who leads a band, a brother who has just left rehab, a sister who is going in, and a mother who is medicated. All of these characters seem to be struggling with their own personal demons, highlighting the often-ignored reality that the "American Dream" can only be achieved by a select few.
The song's title, "American Dream," is tinged with irony, as the lyrics expose the dark underbelly of the myth of upward mobility that's central to America's national ethos. The song suggests that the dream of success and financial stability is not only unattainable for many but also can result in mental strife, familial conflict, and loss of personal identity. Ultimately, the song argues that the American Dream is a mirage that can never be fulfilled, leaving behind shattered dreams, heartbreak, and disappointment.
Line by Line Meaning
Pink suitcase
A small luggage that the woman owns
And a princess gown
A dress that looks like it's for royalty
A movie star in my home town
The woman used to be a celebrity in her hometown
She said she came back home so she can breathe
The woman returned home to recover from something that was suffocating her
She takes her pills
The woman is medicated
And sings her songs
The woman expresses herself through music
With a broken delivery all night long
The woman performs music with a flawed technique, but she does it all night
The life she had to live was tragedy
The woman had a difficult life full of tragedy
Daddy works for Jesus
The woman's father is a religious person
Sister leads the Band
The woman's sister is a professional musician
Bobby's out of rehab
Bobby, a person the woman knows, recently left a rehabilitation center
And Lizzy's going in
Lizzy, another person the woman knows, is about to enter a rehabilitation center
Mothers medicated
The woman's mother takes medication
Nothings what it seems
Things are not always as they appear to be
Suddenly she finds out the American dream
The woman learns about the American Dream
She woke up late in the afternoon
The woman slept until the afternoon
She smiled at me said I'm leaving soon
The woman plans to leave soon, but she's still happy
Why don’t you pack your things and come with me
The woman invites someone to accompany her on her journey
Screaming Hollywood was made for you and me
The woman yells that Hollywood was created for everyone
Now the stars don’t shine in Hollywood
Hollywood has lost its glamour
Daddy works for Jesus
The woman's father is still religious
Sister leads the band
The woman's sister is still a musician
Bobby's out of rehab
Bobby is still recovering from something
Lizzy's going in
Lizzy is still about to enter a rehabilitation center
Mother's medicated
The woman's mother is still medicated
Nothings what it seems
Things are still not always as they appear to be
Suddenly you find out the American Dream
You have just learned about the American Dream
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KATO KHANDWALA, SCOOTER WARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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A pink suitcase and a princess gown
A movie star in my own town
She said she came back home so she can breathe
She takes her pills and sings her songs
With a broken delivery all night long
And the life she had to live was tragedy
Daddy works for Jesus
Sister leads the band
Bobby's out of rehab
And Lizzy's going in
Mother's medicated
Nothing's what it seems
Suddenly she finds out the American Dream
She woke up late in the afternoon
She smiled at me, said "I'm leaving soon
Why don't you pack your things and come with me?"
Then she takes her pills and sings her songs
With a broken delivery all night long
Screaming "Hollywood was made for you and me"
Daddy works for Jesus
Sister leads the band
Bobby's out of rehab
And Lizzy's going in
Mother's medicated
Nothing's what it seems
Suddenly she finds out the American Dream
Now the stars don't shine in Hollywood
Now the stars don't shine in Hollywood
Now the stars don't shine in Hollywood
Now the stars don't shine in Hollywood
Daddy works for Jesus
Sister leads the band
Bobby's out of rehab
And Lizzy's coming in
Mother's medicated
Nothing's what it seems
Suddenly found out the American Dream
(Now the stars don't shine in Hollywood)
The American Dream (now the stars don't shine in Hollywood)
Now the stars don't shine in Hollywood
Now the stars don't shine in Hollywood
It's the American Dream
Rain Blacky
Pink suitcase
And a princess gown
A movie star in my home town
She said she came back home so she can breathe
She takes her pills
And sings her songs
With a broken delivery all night long
The life she had to live was tragedy
Daddy works for Jesus
Sister leads the Band
Bobby's out of rehab
And Lizzy's going in
Mothers medicated
Nothings what it seems
Suddenly she finds out the American dream
She woke up late in the afternoon
She smiled at me said I'm leaving soon
Why don’t you pack your things and come with me
She takes her pills
And sings her songs
With a broken delivery all night long
Screaming Hollywood was made for you and me
Daddy works for Jesus
Sister leads the Band
Bobby's out of rehab
And Lizzy's going in
Mothers medicated
Nothings what it…
Haleigh Martin
It was such an honor getting to work with Cold on this video. Been a fan since I was little! (I was the little sister. :D) COLD ARMY! <3
Rob Atkins
so lucky lol my brother and I love Cold
Tim Everhart
I love all colds songs but this one is one of the better ones on my list. Grats being in it.
gwarriorfromhell
Cold is amazing, and Scooter is such a great guy. Saw them live in 2008 or 2009 (bad memory for small details). He performed 2 sets, one with Killer and the Star, and again with Cold right afterward. After the show he stood out front of the club and just chatted with everyone like he was one of the bros. Very humble man, so glad I got to meet him.
awesomenewmusic
Scooter Ward got past the suicidal thoughts, and the depressing life. He matured, and now he's making mature music. Get with him, or get lost! Cold is amazing, and this coming from a guy that is very particular about his music.
BluePuppy
I used to be pretty manic about Cold, and lost track of them after the last album. The new sound is not a sound I'm into, really, regardless of the subject matter. But I'm glad to see they are still around, they're talented guys ^_^ Some friends and I used to travel around to see them play. ♫♪ "those were the days..." ♪♫ Does anyone else remember the old cold forum?
Manuel J
That was actually REALLY good. I just wish you guys had the popularity you used to...you guys deserve it!
disclaimer05
Bands and musicians evolve. Its not normal for them not to. I'm no famous musician, but I have been writing songs since I was a kid and full on songs on guitar since I was 15. I'm 21 now and its amazing how my feelings have changed in only six years. I'm not really angry or depressed any more. Its hard to write about feelings I no longer have.
POST-GRUNGE
Pure talent ❤💯
L-Z Jo-Z
Yeah,he's still a good singer.I wasn't so sure at first but now that I've listened to a few Superfiction songs the new sound he's got is starting to grow on me.