The song is about a man who was unintentionally mean or cold-hearted to a loved one in the past, and now he is apologizing to the person. The person he is apologizing to has been polite and caring to him, so this must be the reason why he is saying sorry about the way he treated that someone.
Cold
Crossfade Lyrics
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I never stopped to think of you
I'm always wrapped up in things I cannot win
You are the antidote that gets me by
Somethin' strong, like a drug, that gets me high
What I really meant to say
Is I'm sorry for the way I am
Never meant to be so cold
What I really meant to say
Is I'm sorry for the way I am
I never meant to be so cold
Never meant to be so
Cold to you, I'm sorry 'bout all the lies
Maybe in a different light
You can see me stand on my own again
'Cause now I can see
You are the antidote that got me by
Somethin' strong, like a drug, that got me high
What I really meant to say
Is I'm sorry for the way I am
I never meant to be so cold
Never meant to be so cold
What I really meant to say
Is I'm sorry for the way I am
I never meant to be so cold
Never meant to be so cold
I never meant to be so cold
I never really wanted you to see
The screwed up side of me that I keep
Locked inside of me so deep
It always seems to get to me
I never really wanted you to go
So many things you should have known
I guess for me there's just no hope
I never meant to be so cold
What I really meant to say
Is I'm sorry for the way I am (is I'm sorry for the way)
I never meant to be so cold (I am)
Never meant to be so cold
What I really meant to say
Is I'm sorry for the way I am (is I'm sorry for the way)
I never meant to be so cold (I am)
Never meant to be so cold
In the song Cold by Crossfade, the lyrics depict a remorseful person who is apologizing for their past actions in a relationship. The singer reflects on moments where they were too absorbed in themselves and never gave the time to think about their partner's feelings or perspective. The singer acknowledges that their partner was the only thing that could pull them out of the rut they were in and the only thing that could make them feel alive. The singer expresses regret for being "cold" to their partner, apologizing for their actions and asks for forgiveness.
The chorus, "What I really meant to say is I'm sorry for the way I am. I never meant to be so cold. Never meant to be so cold," emphasizes the singer's remorseful tone, suggesting that they really do resent how they acted and wish they could go back and change things. In the second verse, the singer admits to lying to their partner, but in a different light, they hope that their partner can see that they are stronger and standing on their own two feet. The singer uses a metaphor in describing their partner as an “antidote” which means that they helped to bar the negative emotions that the singer was feeling.
The song Cold by Crossfade showcases a common theme in many relationships where one partner was too self-absorbed and takes the other partner for granted, leading to a lack of trust and regret for the past. The chorus emphasizes the importance of stating how someone feels, even if they don't get it perfect the first time. The song's powerful lyrics and contemplative tone make it quite relatable to anyone who has ever had to apologize for their actions in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking back at me, I see that I never really got it right
Realizing my mistakes, I see that I never gave you what you deserved
I never stopped to think of you
I was selfish and only thought of myself
I'm always wrapped up in things I cannot win
I was too focused on things that were unattainable and neglected what really mattered
You are the antidote that gets me by
You are my cure, my remedy to overcome my struggles
Somethin' strong, like a drug, that gets me high
You give me a rush of happiness and euphoria that nothing else can match
What I really meant to say
Is I'm sorry for the way I am
My true message to you is an apology for the way I acted and my faults
I never meant to be so cold
I didn't intend to be distant and unemotional towards you
Cold to you, I'm sorry 'bout all the lies
I regret deceiving you and being distant
Maybe in a different light
You can see me stand on my own again
Perhaps in a new perspective, you can see me regain my independence
'Cause now I can see
You are the antidote that got me by
Somethin' strong, like a drug, that got me high
Now I realize that you were the one who helped me through my hardships and gave me happiness
I never really wanted you to see
The screwed up side of me that I keep
Locked inside of me so deep
I didn't want to reveal my flaws and weaknesses to you, so I kept them hidden
It always seems to get to me
Those flaws always bothered me and caused me distress
I never really wanted you to go
So many things you should have known
I wished you hadn't left and that I had told you more
I guess for me there's just no hope
I feel like I cannot change and that there is no redemption for my past mistakes
I never meant to be so cold
Once again, I want to emphasize that my behavior towards you was not my intention
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Sloan
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@land4everlee739
As a black kid from the hood. I received this song on a psp demo disc 15 years ago and this turned me out to rock, metal,and alternative from that day forward.i grew up in the Milwaukee,WI professional symphony orchestra first chair bass, 12 years. Music is universal and that’s my first love and my main outlet. I play 4 instruments, and do 4 genres of music, which I write and compose. I know it doesn’t matter on skin color, I’m just saying, this song is the reason I fell in love with music out of the stereotype
@renohiker
Rock on brother!
@wpbdog1625
Dope! It was Smashing Pumpkins for me
@alanmontoya7162
Love brother
@davidjimenez7556
Excellent
@yungxoxo
fuck yes bro. i’m mainly into rap. but this music just hits my soul
@elizabethvanderhoef1463
I remember being homeless on drugs in my car and all alone just breaking down to this song crying my eyes out because I hated who I was . Today I’m 7 years clean and boy does this song still hit me in my soul
@miguelanderson9604
👏
@brandanquigley8770
Happy for you
@anxiousart6909
Proud of you. This song has been helping me get through my recent suicide that was successful due to an overdose (doctors saved me) so this song goes out to my second chance at life