The band originally consisted of vocalist and keyboardist Ivan Moody, rhythm guitarist Zoltan Bathory, lead guitarist Caleb Andrew Bingham, bassist Matt Snell, and drummer Jeremy Spencer. Bingham was replaced by guitarist Darrell Roberts in 2006, who was then replaced by Jason Hook in 2009. Bassist Matt Snell departed from the band in 2010, and was replaced by Chris Kael in 2011. Spencer then departed the band in 2018 due to recurring back issues, and was replaced by Charlie Engen, making rhythm guitarist Bathory the only remaining founding member of the band. In October 2020, British guitarist Andy James became the band's lead guitarist, replacing Jason Hook.
Five Finger Death Punch are the recipients of the RadioContraband Rock Radio Awards for "Indie Artist of the Year" in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. They were also honored with the Radio Contraband Rock Radio Award for Album (American Capitalist) and Song of the Year ("Coming Down") in 2012 and "Video of the Year" for "Wrong Side of Heaven" in 2014.
To date, Five Finger Death Punch has released nine studio albums, one live album, two compilation albums, one extended play (EP), and 33 singles.
Cold
Five Finger Death Punch Lyrics
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There's only thorns and splinters, venom in my veins
It's okay to cry out, when it's driving you insane
But somehow someday, I'll have to face the pain
It's all gone cold...
But no one wants the blame
It's all so wrong...
I'm begging for forgiveness, everything I've done
If God is listening, He knows I'm not the only one
It's okay to lash out from the rules that I'm enslaved
But somehow someday, I'll have to turn the page
It's all gone cold...
And no one wants to change
It's all so wrong...
But no one wants the blame
It's all gone cold...
There's nothing left to gain
It's all so wrong...
But who am I, who am I to say?
My heart's an endless winter filled with rage
I'm looking forward to forgetting yesterday
It's all gone cold...
And no one wants to change
It's all so wrong...
But no one wants the blame
It's all gone cold...
There's nothing left to gain
It's all so wrong...
But who am I, who am I to say?
To say
It's all gone cold...
But who am I to say?
It's all gone cold...
But who am I, who am I to say?
Cold.
The opening lines of Five Finger Death Punch's song Cold paint a picture of hopelessness and despair. The singer is looking up at a world that they feel they cannot embrace. The thorns and splinters are referring to the pain and hurt that they experience, which is like venom in their veins. The lyrics then go on to say that it's okay to cry out when it's driving you insane, indicating that the singer is struggling with mental health issues. The line "But somehow someday, I'll have to face the pain" suggests that they know they cannot continue avoiding their pain indefinitely.
The chorus of the song seems to be about the current state of the world. The lyrics imply that something has gone wrong, but no one wants to take responsibility for fixing it. The repeated line "It's all so wrong, but who am I to say?" shows a sense of helplessness and resignation. The singer is acknowledging that they are just one person and cannot change the world alone.
The second verse continues with the theme of struggling with guilt and seeking forgiveness. The line "If God is listening, He knows I'm not the only one" implies that the singer is not alone in their mistakes and that others are also seeking redemption. The line "It's okay to lash out from the rules that I'm enslaved" suggests that the singer feels trapped and constrained by society's expectations.
The rest of the song repeats the chorus, with the addition of the powerful line "My heart's an endless winter filled with rage," which encapsulates the singer's deep sense of pain and anger. The final lines of the song "But who am I to say?" suggest that the singer is questioning their ability to make a difference in the world.
Overall, "Cold" is a song about struggling with personal demons and feeling powerless to change the world's problems. The lyrics are poignant and relatable to anyone who has experienced pain and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gazing upward, a world I can't embrace
I'm feeling lost and disconnected, unable to connect with the world around me.
There's only thorns and splinters, venom in my veins
Everything around me feels hurtful and poisonous, intensifying my negative feelings.
It's okay to cry out, when it's driving you insane
It's healthy to release your emotions in a safe way when you're feeling overwhelmed.
But somehow someday, I'll have to face the pain
I know that eventually I'll need to confront and deal with the source of my suffering.
It's all gone cold...
Things have become lifeless and stagnant, devoid of warmth and energy.
But no one wants the blame
Despite the problems, nobody wants to take responsibility for them.
It's all so wrong...
The situation is incredibly unsatisfactory and broken.
But who am I, who am I to say?
Given my own flaws and struggles, who am I to judge the actions and decisions of others?
I'm begging for forgiveness, everything I've done
I'm pleading for absolution from the things I've done wrong and the harm I've caused.
If God is listening, He knows I'm not the only one
I hope that a higher power can see that I'm not alone in my suffering and flawed nature.
It's okay to lash out from the rules that I'm enslaved
Sometimes my frustrations with the expectations placed upon me can become overwhelming and I may react negatively.
But somehow someday, I'll have to turn the page
Despite the difficulties of the present, I know that eventually I'll need to move on and start fresh.
There's nothing left to gain
There's no more hope for positive outcomes or gains from this situation.
My heart's an endless winter filled with rage
My emotions are frozen and hardened, consumed by anger.
I'm looking forward to forgetting yesterday
I'm eager to move on from the past and focus on better days ahead.
To say
A reflection on the fact that sometimes words and criticism aren't necessary and sometimes it's better to just accept things and move on.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ivan Lewis Greening, Jeremy Spencer Heyde, Kevin Gregory Churko, Thomas Jason Grinstead, Zoltan Bathory
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@danteinferno6011
Lyrics:
I'm gazing upward
A world I can't embrace
There's only thorns and splinters
Venom in my veins
It's okay to cry out
When it's driving you insane
But somehow, someday
I'll have to face the pain
Its all gone cold
But no one wants the blame
It's all so wrong
But who am I, who am I to say?
I'm begging for forgiveness
Everything I've done
If God is listening
He knows I'm not the only one
It's okay to lash out
From the rules that I'm enslaved
But somehow, someday
I'll have to turn the page
It's all gone cold
And no one wants to change
It's all so wrong
But no one wants the pain
It's all gone cold
There's nothing left to gain
It's all so wrong
But who am I, who am I to say?
My heart's an endless winter
Filled with rage
I'm looking forward to
Forgetting yesterday
It's all gone cold
And no one wants to change
It's all so wrong
But no one wants the blame
It's all gone cold
There's nothing left to gain
It's all so wrong
But who am I, who am I to say?
To say, yeah!
It's all gone cold
But who am I to say
It's all gone cold
But who am I, who am I to say?
@MoonMaiden93
I will never understand why they get so much hate. They always know the right words to say, when I can't ever seem to even put them together. 🖤💚💜
@kellynull7099
I have to agree. I think most people can't relate to it. Takes someone going through it to truly understand.
@fatooshtkd
I have never seen hate.. I'm a die hard fan. My son turned me onto them, I gave him country.. We both won..
@MoonMaiden93
@@fatooshtkd you may not have seen it personally, wish I could say the same but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen unfortunately. I've had a few friends that would talk mad shit about them. & I see most of the hate from people on Facebook. I don't get it because they will literally stop a concert & refuse to play again when they see someone being bullied or taking it too far in the pit. Not only that, they are big on helping war vets & big on mental health & so much more. Mad respect, imo. Which is why I'll never understand why they get so much hate. Lol. :(
@MoonMaiden93
@@kellynull7099 well said. Guess I didn't think of it that way. Thank you for expanding my mind a bit more. I definitely been through my share of life's curve balls & obstacles. Lol.
@yogapaule
They get more approval than hate
@truthseeker5613
Ivan's voice just never gets old, it's epic
@henlofren52
Dude I remember listening to this like 10 times after my mom died in February, it’s been extremely hard on my family and I and honestly apart from family and friends, music is one of the main reasons I’m still persevering. I can relate to this song a lot, and quite a few others. Love you 5FDP, you guys are helping me get through a very crappy time in my life. ❤
@williamwillson1013
Couldn't agree more lost my wife of 26yrs , and now my newest love. This is my therapy....love these guys. Lifes hard. All alone again.
@godsblade300S
😜💒Sending some Brotherly love your way😢💕One that always reached me when I needed to let it out😭was Killswitch Engage " The End Of Heartache"🙏God Bless us All🇺🇸🎚