The current incarnation of the band includes Jones, lead vocalist Kelly Hansen, bass guitarist Jeff Pilson and multi-instrumentalist Tom Gimbel.
With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 75 million. Responsible for some of rock and rollās most enduring anthems including Juke Box Hero, Feels Like The First Time, Urgent, Head Games, Say You Will, Cold as Ice, Hot Blooded, and the worldwide #1 hit, I Want To Know What Love Is, Foreigner continues to rock the charts more than thirty years into the game.
Cold as Ice
Foreigner Lyrics
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You're willing to sacrifice our love
You never take advice
Some day, you'll pay the price
I know
I've seen it before, it happens all the time (ooh-ooh)
You're closing the door, you leave the world behind
A fortune in feelings but, some day, you'll pay
You're as cold as ice
You're willing to sacrifice our love
You want paradise
But, some day, you'll pay the price
I know
I've seen it before, it happens all the time (ooh-ooh)
You're closing the door, you leave the world behind
You're digging for gold, you're throwing away (ah, ah)
A fortune in feelings but, some day, you'll pay
Cold as ice
You know that you are
Cold as ice
As cold as ice to me
Cold as ice
Ooh, ooh, ooh, cold as, cold as ice
You're as cold as ice
You're as cold as ice, cold as ice, I know
You're as cold as ice, yes, I know
You're as cold as ice, cold as ice, I know
You're as cold as ice, oh, yes, I know
You're as cold as ice, cold as ice, I know
You're as cold as ice, oh, yes, I know
You're as cold as ice, cold as ice
The song "Cold as Ice" by Foreigner is about a relationship where one partner is emotionally unavailable and unwilling to commit to the other. The lyrics describe their partner as being as "cold as ice" and willing to sacrifice their love. Despite constant warnings and advice from their partner, they never listen and ultimately pay the price. The song reflects the frustration and sadness of being in a one-sided relationship, where one person is willing to give everything while the other remains distant.
The lyrics also allude to an ongoing pattern of behavior, where the partner constantly seeks to "dig for gold" and achieve material wealth while disregarding the deeper and more important aspects of the relationship. The repeated phrase "someday you'll pay" reflects the inevitability of consequences and the idea that actions have repercussions.
Overall, "Cold as Ice" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of being with someone who is unwilling to invest emotionally in the relationship. It warns of the pain and heartbreak that can come from being with someone who is "cold as ice" and unwilling to change.
Line by Line Meaning
You're as cold as ice
You have a cold demeanor and lack of emotion.
You're willing to sacrifice our love
You are able to give up on our love with ease.
You never take advice
You are dismissive of advice given to you by others.
Someday you'll pay the price, I know
Your actions will have negative consequences.
I've seen it before
I have witnessed this behavior in the past.
It happens all the time
This is a common occurrence.
Closing the door
You are shutting down emotionally.
You leave the world behind
You detach yourself from those around you.
You're digging for gold
You are searching for wealth or success.
Yet throwing away
However, you are wasting something valuable.
A fortune in feelings
Your emotional connections are priceless.
But someday you'll pay
Eventually, you will suffer the consequences of your actions.
You want paradise
You desire a perfect life or situation.
Cold as ice
You have a cold, unfeeling disposition.
You know that you are
You are aware of your own behavior.
As cold as ice to me
You are emotionally distant specifically towards me.
Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lou Gramm, Mick Jones
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@Vixinaful
You're as cold as ice
You're willing to sacrifice our love
You never take advice
Someday you'll pay the price, I know
I've seen it before
It happens all the time
Closing the door
You leave the world behind
You're digging for gold
Yet throwing away
A fortune in feelings
But someday you'll pay
You're as cold as ice
You're willing to sacrifice our love
You want paradise
But someday you'll pay the price, I know
I've seen it before
It happens all the time
Closing the door
You leave the world behind
You're digging for gold
Yet throwing away
A fortune in feelings
But someday you'll pay
You know that you are
(Cold, cold) (as, as) (ice)
As cold as ice to me
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@patriciaalston1082
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@user-hd9nc7zp1v
Finally nominated ominated for the rock and roll hall of fame
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@ninatugaga8668
Classic track! Rock on 2024 šš
@ImBotTheOnlyOne
Catching them in concert this summer ššš
@TwoFourFixate
I'm 71 years young . . .
This work of art is a masterpiece.
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