Formerly known as Shaky Hands, the band decided to change their name due to a threat of legal action from a similarly-named American band (The Shaky Hands). As their EP was intended to be titled "Cut Off Your Hands", they simply decided to switch their artist name with the EP title.
February 2009 saw the departure of original guitarist Michael Ramirez. February also saw Brent Harris depart, due to continuing hearing problems. He will rejoin the band in 12 months.
Turn Cold
Cut Off Your Hands Lyrics
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I must admit I'm still so young
Still trying to find my feet
Which promises to keep
I would like to think
That there is something left to find
To help me breathe but I doubt it
And if by some chance these stars won't align
If these walls never cease to close in
Don't let me turn cold, don't let me turn cold
I'm afraid this place I'm in
Is so much darker than you've seen
I'm not lying when I say
It's the loneliest I've been
And it's not right, but all in all
I must confess I just have no idea
Nothing's new, nothing's old
Everything between us scolds
Just wish these trembling hands were put to rest
And there is something there to find
To help me breathe, help me breathe, help me breathe
If somehow I waste all our time
And if by some chance these stars won't align
If these walls never cease to close in
Don't let me turn cold, don't let me turn cold
Somehow I waste all our time
And if by some chance these stars won't align
If these walls never cease to close in
Don't let me turn cold, don't let me turn cold
Somehow I waste all our time
And if by some chance these stars won't align
If these walls never cease to close in
Don't let me turn cold, don't let me turn cold
Somehow I waste all our time
And if by some chance these stars won't align
If these walls never cease to close in
Don't let me turn cold, don't let me turn cold
In "Turn Cold" by Cut Off Your Hands, the singer is expressing their youthful uncertainty and search for purpose. Despite trying to find their footing, they feel lost and doubtful that there is anything left for them to discover. They fear wasting time and not finding their place in the world. The loneliness they feel is a weight that they carry around, and they can't shake off the feeling. They long for something to help them breathe, but they doubt its existence.
The repeated refrain of "Don't let me turn cold" is a plea to the listener to not let the singer become emotionally frozen, detached, and unfeeling. The walls closing in could represent the feeling of being trapped or suffocated by their situation, and the stars aligning could represent their hope for positive change.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and fear in the face of uncertainty and the possibility of missed opportunities.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, when all is said and done
Reflecting on everything that has happened
I must admit I'm still so young
Acknowledging that there is much to learn and experience
Still trying to find my feet
Feeling uncertain and searching for direction
Which promises to keep
Desiring assurance and stability
I would like to think
Having hope and optimism
That there is something left to find
Believing that there is more to discover
To help me breathe but I doubt it
Feeling skeptical that anything will make a difference
If somehow I waste all our time
Expressing fear of failure or disappointment
And if by some chance these stars won't align
Anticipating obstacles and challenges
If these walls never cease to close in
Feeling trapped and confined
Don't let me turn cold, don't let me turn cold
Pleading for emotional support and warmth
I'm afraid this place I'm in
Denoting a sense of danger or unease
Is so much darker than you've seen
Acknowledging that others may not fully understand
I'm not lying when I say
Insisting on honesty and truthfulness
It's the loneliest I've been
Describing intense feelings of isolation
And it's not right, but all in all
Conceding that the situation is not ideal
I must confess I just have no idea
Admitting confusion or uncertainty
Nothing's new, nothing's old
Feeling stuck or stagnant
Everything between us scolds
Describing a troubled or strained relationship
Just wish these trembling hands were put to rest
Yearning for peace and relaxation
And there is something there to find
Maintaining hope for a solution or answer
To help me breathe, help me breathe, help me breathe
Desiring relief from stress and anxiety
Somehow I waste all our time
Repeating apprehension about disappointing others
Don't let me turn cold, don't let me turn cold
Reiterating the plea for emotional support
Somehow I waste all our time
Emphasizing the fear of failure
And if by some chance these stars won't align
Repeating the anticipation of obstacles
If these walls never cease to close in
Reiterating the sense of confinement
Don't let me turn cold, don't let me turn cold
Continuing to ask for help and support
Somehow I waste all our time
Echoing the fear of failure once more
And if by some chance these stars won't align
Repeating the worry about obstacles
If these walls never cease to close in
Reiterating the feeling of being trapped
Don't let me turn cold, don't let me turn cold
Repeating the plea for emotional warmth and support
Contributed by Riley T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Andre Taing
Oh, when all is said and done
I must admit I'm still so young
Still trying to find my feet
Which promises to keep
I would like to think
That there is something left to find
To help me breathe but I doubt it
If somehow I waste all our time
And if by some chance these stars won't align
If these walls never cease to close in
Don't let me turn cold, don't let me turn cold
I'm afraid this place I'm in
Is so much darker than you've seen
I'm not lying when I say
It's the loneliest I've been
And it's not right, but all in all
I must confess I just have no idea
Nothing's new, nothing's old
Everything between us scolds
Just wish these trembling hands were put to rest
And there is something there to find
To help me breathe, help me breathe, help me breathe
If somehow I waste all our time
And if by some chance these stars won't align
If these walls never cease to close in
Don't let me turn cold, don't let me turn cold
Somehow I waste all our time
And if by some chance these stars won't align
If these walls never cease to close in
Don't let me turn cold, don't let me turn cold
Somehow I waste all our time
And if by some chance these stars won't align
If these walls never cease to close in
Don't let me turn cold, don't let me turn cold
Somehow I waste all our time
And if by some chance these stars won't align
If these walls never cease to close in
Don't let me turn cold, don't let me turn cold
Nick Uplands
This is one the best indie songs EVER written. I lost my mind when it first came out, its almost 2019 and I still crank it and recommend it everywhere I go. Absolutely Beautiful.
One Man's Junk
Same, still to this day
bedfall
same..
robelinda2
so glad to hear Smiths influence here! That is mighty cool. More Smiths, less Bieber/One Direction/Nickelback.....
Aisea Mafi
Love this band! Get the biggest The Smiths vibe. Wish to hear them live one day
Colum Rogers
These guys really shoud be bigger and more popular than they are. Love it. x
Colum Rogers
I just love them so much they are a much underated band and are better than a lot of the shit around these days.
LondonToddy
Always such excellent video clips for the band...awesome
Andre Taing
Oh, when all is said and done
I must admit I'm still so young
Still trying to find my feet
Which promises to keep
I would like to think
That there is something left to find
To help me breathe but I doubt it
If somehow I waste all our time
And if by some chance these stars won't align
If these walls never cease to close in
Don't let me turn cold, don't let me turn cold
I'm afraid this place I'm in
Is so much darker than you've seen
I'm not lying when I say
It's the loneliest I've been
And it's not right, but all in all
I must confess I just have no idea
Nothing's new, nothing's old
Everything between us scolds
Just wish these trembling hands were put to rest
And there is something there to find
To help me breathe, help me breathe, help me breathe
If somehow I waste all our time
And if by some chance these stars won't align
If these walls never cease to close in
Don't let me turn cold, don't let me turn cold
Somehow I waste all our time
And if by some chance these stars won't align
If these walls never cease to close in
Don't let me turn cold, don't let me turn cold
Somehow I waste all our time
And if by some chance these stars won't align
If these walls never cease to close in
Don't let me turn cold, don't let me turn cold
Somehow I waste all our time
And if by some chance these stars won't align
If these walls never cease to close in
Don't let me turn cold, don't let me turn cold
retrodreamer13
I went to go see them in June, they're amazing live!!!! <3