Since the very beginning, the name "Cold As Life" has meant a lot of things to many different people. Individuals from all over the globe have felt a strong connection to its harsh truth - reality. A vivid, brutal, and honest depiction of an unforgiving world and the cruelty that lies within it. To this day we have heard no equal to Rawn Beuty's lyrics - nothing makes our teeth cringe or the hairs on the back of our neck stand in the same way - NOTHING. Against everyone's will Rawn was murdered, in 1993. People felt like it would never ever be the same, and it never has. Yet, in the dawn of this dark time, it became the responsibility & duty of the living to carry on his tradition and to pass down these stories through the music.
Overcoming tragedy & adversity, the band achieved success that it never dreamed possible. Cold As Life has truly seen its dreams & nightmares come to pass. Whether it was out of respect, fear, or love, many still came out and showed their support after his death - and this time is no different.
Those of us who hold this legacy close to our hearts have wanted this to happen just as bad as the fellas, the fans, and anyone else who relates to this movement. For everyone that has expressed an overwhelming desire for Cold As Life to come back.
All Alone
Cold as Life Lyrics
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As you look around not just your money's gone
Shootin that dope losing out on life
Heroin stands in your sunlight
You're wishing you would have changed your ways
But continued to play in all of your junkie games
Given you my back without an ounce of trust
Again and again you dissed on our love
That I wouldn't end up like you my brother dead
Worn out your welcome one too many times
Breaking people's hearts and your place in mine
Knowing and wishing your time would come
Knowing you Hell and where it came from
Now nobody's there, no one to say goodnight
Now one around, alone again tonight
No brains and insane, try to drown it out but inflict only more pain
A life drain poisoned veins, sucking all the blood from a heart that don't love
Love gone love lost, got to get your fix get it at any cost
Lost cause done many wrongs, too many to me for you to belong
Helluva way, everyday, searching for the truth in whatever you say
Helluva way, everyday, searching for your crack and a knife for my back
Helluva way, everyday, searching for your fix strung out clenched fist
Helluva way, everyday, done your dissing now you're dissed
The lyrics to "All Alone" by Cold as Life describe the struggles of drug addiction and the toll it takes on a person's life. The song begins by painting a grim picture of the user's life where weekends blend into the rest of the week, and money has vanished. The reference to heroin standing in the user's sunlight symbolizes how addiction has taken over every aspect of their life. The lyrics of the song suggest the person has realized their mistake of continuing to play their junkie games and wishes for a change of ways. The next verse highlights the user's relationship with the person singing the song since they were boys, and how the user repeatedly dissed on their love.
As the song progresses, it becomes apparent that the person has worn out their welcome and hurt too many people for them to belong. The user is searching for their next fix while the singer is searching for the truth in whatever they say. The line, "searching for your crack and a knife for my back," suggests that the user's addiction has made them willing to hurt the person singing. The lyrics end with the sobering realization where the user is alone again, with no one around to say goodnight, as they are now the one being dissed.
Line by Line Meaning
Your weekends turn to all week long
Your drug addiction has taken over your life, making every day blend together.
As you look around not just your money's gone
Your addiction has drained both your financial resources and everything else you once valued.
Shootin that dope losing out on life
Your heroin use has caused you to forfeit all other aspects of your existence.
Heroin stands in your sunlight
Your addiction is so pervasive that it infects every aspect of your being, leaving no room for anything else.
You're wishing you would have changed your ways
You regret not making different choices, recognizing the harm your addiction has caused.
But continued to play in all of your junkie games
Despite your regrets, you have not made any changes and continue to engage in destructive behavior.
Given you my back without an ounce of trust
You have broken those closest to you and lost their faith and trust.
Again and again you dissed on our love
Your addiction has caused you to harm and disrespect those who care about you the most.
Since we were boys I've always said
Since childhood, there were always signs that your addiction would lead to tragedy.
That I wouldn't end up like you my brother dead
Despite your close relationship, your addiction has caused you to take a path that your brother could not follow.
Worn out your welcome one too many times
Your addiction has caused you to overstay your welcome and wear out the patience of those around you.
Breaking people's hearts and your place in mine
Your addiction has left a trail of broken hearts and destroyed relationships, including ours.
Knowing and wishing your time would come
You are aware that your addiction will lead to your downfall, but seem to lack the power or desire to change your path.
Knowing you Hell and where it came from
You know the depths of addiction and recognize how you got to where you are.
Now nobody's there, no one to say goodnight
Your addiction has left you alone and disconnected from others, even those who once cared about you.
Now one around, alone again tonight
Your addiction has made you feel isolated and abandoned, leading to feelings of loneliness and despair.
No brains and insane, try to drown it out but inflict only more pain
Your addiction has left you unable to think clearly and has caused you to use more and more drugs, ultimately leading to more pain and suffering.
A life drain poisoned veins, sucking all the blood from a heart that don't love
Your addiction has drained the life out of you, leaving you with a shriveled heart incapable of love.
Love gone love lost, got to get your fix get it at any cost
Your addiction has caused you to lose any potential for love and has made obtaining drugs your sole obsession.
Lost cause done many wrongs, too many to me for you to belong
Your actions have caused too much harm and destruction for you to belong in any meaningful way in your loved ones' lives.
Helluva way, everyday, searching for the truth in whatever you say
Your addiction has made you untrustworthy, leading others to doubt the veracity of everything you say.
Helluva way, everyday, searching for your crack and a knife for my back
Your addiction has caused you to pursue drugs and continue to hurt those closest to you, even if unintentionally.
Helluva way, everyday, searching for your fix strung out clenched fist
Your addiction has turned you into a desperate and aggressive person, ready to do whatever it takes to get your next fix.
Helluva way, everyday, done your dissing now you're dissed
Your addiction has caused you to hurt others, but now that harm has come back to you.
Contributed by Alex Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.