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Cold
Different Sleep Lyrics
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How it fills me up with mystery
and drips into doubt,
crystal razors cut me open.
Drink in the light
that was swirling in your eyes.
But those eyes now are dead,
frozen marbles rolling in your head.
your lost peace of mind,
baby,
would you tell the truth?
Would you ever stop
with that tangled talk?
Baby,
ain't nobody as cold as you.
Sin just to feel
something seemingly unreal.
So you lie to yourself
like you lied to me and everybody else.
If I helped to find
your lost peace of mind,
baby,
would you tell the truth?
Would you ever stop
with that tangled talk?
Baby,
ain't nobody as cold as you.
If I helped to find
your lost peace of mind,
baby,
would you tell the truth?
Would you ever stop
with that tangled talk?
Baby,
ain't nobody as cold as you.
Ain't nobody as cold as you.
Ain't nobody as cold as you.
End
in your kiss, and how it fills the singer up with mystery, which is then offset by doubt. The image shifts to crystal razors, suggesting a sharpness that cuts deep into their emotions. The next line is somewhat contradictory, as the singer is now speaking about light- something that usually has a warming, positive connotation. However, this light is swirling and the subject's eyes are now "dead," which shows that whatever warmth or life was once there has been replaced by something else entirely. The final image of "frozen marbles" is particularly evocative, as marbles are usually associated with childhood and playfulness. The fact that they are now frozen and rolling in the subject's head suggests a loss of innocence and playfulness, and perhaps even a sense of being trapped.
The chorus of the song asks if the singer helped the subject find their "lost peace of mind," would they tell the truth and stop their "tangled talk." This could be interpreted as the singer wanting the subject to be vulnerable and honest with them, and to stop hiding behind convoluted stories and half-truths. The final line of the chorus repeats the idea that "ain't nobody as cold as you," which is a powerful statement that suggests the subject is emotionally distant and difficult to reach.
The second verse of the song continues with the theme of the subject lying to themselves and others. The idea of sinning to feel something "seemingly unreal" suggests that the subject is engaging in harmful behaviors to try and create some sort of feeling, even if it's not a positive one. The chorus repeats again, with the singer asking if they can help the subject find their peace of mind and urging them to be honest.
Overall, the song seems to be about trying to connect with someone who is emotionally cold and distant. The singer wants to help the subject find some sort of healing or closure, but they seem to be trapped in their own internal world of doubt and self-deception. The images used throughout the song are powerfully evocative and suggest a sense of being trapped or stuck in place.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathe in your kiss
Taking in the essence of your love and passion
How it fills me up with mystery
The enigmatic nature of your love intrigues and captivates me
and drips into doubt,
However, this same love also causes uncertainty and apprehension
crystal razors cut me open.
The pain of our relationship's sharp edges cuts deeply into my emotions
Drink in the light
Taking in the brightness and positivity that radiates from you
that was swirling in your eyes.
The intense energy and emotion that used to emanate from your gaze
But those eyes now are dead,
However, those same eyes now seem lifeless and dull
frozen marbles rolling in your head.
Your thoughts and feelings seem cold and unyielding, like frozen marbles
If I helped to find
If I could assist you in discovering
your lost peace of mind,
The inner tranquility that you have lost
baby,
My dear,
would you tell the truth?
Would you be honest with me?
Would you ever stop
Can you refrain
with that tangled talk?
From the confusing and convoluted way you communicate?
Baby,
My dear,
ain't nobody as cold as you.
You are one of the coldest and most guarded people I have ever met.
Sin just to feel
Committing immoral acts just to experience
something seemingly unreal.
Whatever semblance of happiness or pleasure can be found in the moment.
So you lie to yourself
You deceive and mislead yourself
like you lied to me and everybody else.
Just as you have lied to me and those around you
Ain't nobody as cold as you.
You are still one of the coldest, most distant people out there
If I helped to find
If I could assist you in discovering
your lost peace of mind,
The inner tranquility that you have lost
baby,
My dear,
would you tell the truth?
Would you be honest with me?
Would you ever stop
Can you refrain
with that tangled talk?
From the confusing and convoluted way you communicate?
Baby,
My dear,
ain't nobody as cold as you.
You are one of the coldest and most guarded people I have ever met.
If I helped to find
If I could assist you in discovering
your lost peace of mind,
The inner tranquility that you have lost
baby,
My dear,
would you tell the truth?
Would you be honest with me?
Would you ever stop
Can you refrain
with that tangled talk?
From the confusing and convoluted way you communicate?
Baby,
My dear,
ain't nobody as cold as you.
You are one of the coldest and most guarded people I have ever met.
Ain't nobody as cold as you.
You are still one of the coldest, most distant people out there
Contributed by Charlotte D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.