Cold Feet
Finn Liam Lyrics
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Left me in a state of wondering
If you even notice(d) me
Acting like a nervous tic
Got you undermined
Like a dream to have you on my arm
But even if you wanted to
There's a space for me
On the edge of your seat
Where you wanted me to sit
Where you wanted me to sit
But my will is weak
And I'm tired of cold feet
Thought you wanted it to last
Thought you wanted it to last
In the golden afternoon
I can hear you in the other room
Fixing things with sellotape
Bound together by the myths you made
No-one ever seems
You're blowing faiths like a stolen beam of the sun
You know I don't need anyone
I just wanna have a drink or two
There's a space for me
On the edge of your seat
Where you wanted me to sit
Where you wanted me to sit
But my will is weak
And I'm tired of cold feet
Thought you wanted it to last
Thought you wanted it to last
There's a space for me
On the edge of your seat
Where you wanted me to sit
Where you wanted me to sit
But my will is weak
And I'm tired of cold feet
Thought you wanted it to last
Thought you wanted it to last
And the world you live
Is so convincing
Will the audience laugh?
Will the audience wilt?
Going home next week
And I'm tired of cold feet
Thought you wanted it to last
Thought you wanted it to last
In "Cold Feet", Finn Liam sings about a complicated relationship where he feels uncertain about his partner's true feelings towards him. He's seen his lover in the street, but he's unsure if they even noticed him. Finn Liam is filled with doubt as he sees himself as not worthy of such a great person in his life. Though they share a deep connection, Finn Liam feels that he needs some proof that his partner truly loves him.
The first verse shows the singer's insecurity and uncertainty in the relationship. He wants to be with his partner, but he's not sure whether his partner feels the same way. He's in constant doubt, with his self-esteem taking the hit as he feels his partner is too good for him. In the second verse, Liam reveals that he is tired of being in this limbo-like state. He wants to sit next to his partner and enjoy the moment without worrying about the future of their relationship. However, his "will is weak," and he is "tired of cold feet." Despite wanting the relationship to last, he's frustrated that his partner seems to be in control, and he can't give his all without reassurance.
In the chorus, Finn Liam talks about the "space" his partner has created for him. It's a space where he's wanted, but he feels too afraid to fill it, and as a result, his partner has cold feet. The singer's will is weak because he's constantly anxious and disconnected from the relationship, and the situation seems to be taking a toll on him. The lyrics in the last verse highlight the metaphorical "world" his partner has created, filled with myths and disillusions, and it is making it hard for him to understand what his lover wants. At the end of the song, he reveals that he is tired of having "cold feet" for his partner, and he's ready to take some action in his life.
* Finn Liam released "Cold Feet" in 2021 as a part of his debut album.
* The song has an indie-rock feel to it with elements of post-punk and new wave music.
* Finn Liam co-wrote and produced the song.
* The music video for the song was shot in black and white, with Finn Liam walking around a city at night.
* Liam's vocals have been compared to iconic singers like David Byrne and Julian Casablancas.
* The song features a drum machine, bass guitar, electric guitar, and keyboards.
* The lyrics and the melody of the song stick in the listener's mind with ease.
* Finn Liam is a London-based singer-songwriter and producer.
* The song has emotional depth and conveys a sense of vulnerability that is relatable to many.
* "Cold Feet" is a good representation of Finn Liam's musical style and his songwriting capabilities.
Chords:
The chords for "Cold Feet" are as follows:
Verse: Am, F, C, G
Chorus: F, G, Am, F, G, C, G.
Line by Line Meaning
Saw you in the street
I saw you walking on the street.
Left me in a state of wondering
I was left wondering about you.
If you even notice(d) me
I'm unsure if you even noticed me.
Acting like a nervous tic
I feel like my actions were reminiscent of a nervous tic.
Got you undermined
I want you, but it feels like I am not enough for you.
Like a dream to have you on my arm
Having you by my side seems like a dream come true.
But even if you wanted to
Even if you wanted to be with me,
I was gonna need a bit of proof
I would need some kind of evidence to believe it.
There's a space for me
You left a space for me.
On the edge of your seat
You want me to be on the edge of my seat.
Where you wanted me to sit
You specifically want me to sit in that spot.
But my will is weak
I lack the willpower to do what you want right now.
And I'm tired of cold feet
I'm tired of feeling hesitant and unsure.
Thought you wanted it to last
I thought you wanted this relationship to last.
In the golden afternoon
During a beautiful afternoon,
I can hear you in the other room
I can hear you moving around in another room.
Fixing things with sellotape
You are fixing things with tape.
Bound together by the myths you made
You want us to stay together because of the myths and stories we created.
No-one ever seems
It seems like nobody understands me.
You're blowing faiths like a stolen beam of the sun
You're breaking my trust and faith like a thief stealing the sun's rays.
You know I don't need anyone
You know I don't like needing people.
I just wanna have a drink or two
I just want to have a few drinks and relax.
Will the audience laugh?
I wonder if people will laugh at me if I do what you want me to do.
Will the audience wilt?
I wonder if people will lose interest in me if I do what you want me to do.
Going home next week
I'm going back home next week.
Thought you wanted it to last
I thought you wanted this relationship to last.
Thought you wanted it to last
I thought you wanted this relationship to last.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LIAM MULLANE FINN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
The Good Design Shop
Years later I'm still listening. Great song.
becky0710
Amazing musician, Fab song and video, great live too!, Love it! :-)
Jenny Bettles
Like father like son, fantastic 👌
David Bloxham
Brilliant!!
Alex Wilson
I cannot stop listening to this
Marianna Szyszko
Cool video. He sounds exactly like Tim Finn. Greetings from Poland.
anarchylane
he sure does sound like his dad. not bad.
D Jannings
I dont know why this song doesnt have a million views, love love love it hope he gets alot more credit for his amazing work soon!!
Paul Desca
very nice
Clark Caughey
Channeling uncle Timm, but still love it...