Cold
Inge Bremnes Lyrics


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You said I was cold,
you lied falling.
You said I was bold,
always calling.
You said I was afloat,
flying in the water.
The spring time is arriving,
and the boat is rocking harder now.

Your side unfolds now,
and I don't feel anymore.
It's growing old, I know,
this mind of steal.

The deafening noice,
it is drowning me out.
It has blocked off my insolence,
it's surrounded my doubt.

I know I was cold,
but you're still laughing.
You're losing your hold over me.

Your side unfolds now,
and I don't feel anymore.
It's growing old, I know,
this mind of steel.

instrumental

Oh, your side unfolds now,
and I don't feel anymore.




It's growing old, I know,
this mind of steal.

Overall Meaning

The song "Cold" by Inge Bremnes talks about a person who is misunderstood and judged by another person who claims to know them. The singer has been labeled as "cold" and "bold" by this person who is lying while falling. The singer also feels isolated and separated from the other person who has lost their hold over them. The arrival of springtime is a metaphor for a time of change and instability, represented by the rocking of the boat. The instrumental break signifies a moment of reflection and contemplation for the singer.


The singer refers to their "mind of steel" which could be interpreted in two ways. Firstly, it could mean that the singer is emotionally numb and unempathetic towards other people, hence the label of being cold. Secondly, it could mean that the singer has developed a tough exterior to protect themselves from being hurt and judged by others. The song captures the feelings of frustration, loneliness, and confusion that one can experience when they are misunderstood and judged wrongly by someone they care about.


Line by Line Meaning

You said I was cold, you lied falling.
You falsely accused me of being unemotional and distant.


You said I was bold, always calling.
You praised me for being brave and assertive.


You said I was afloat, flying in the water.
You admired my ability to navigate difficult situations with ease.


The spring time is arriving, and the boat is rocking harder now.
As new challenges arise, it's getting harder to maintain my composure.


Your side unfolds now, and I don't feel anymore.
You're revealing your true nature, and I'm no longer emotionally invested.


It's growing old, I know, this mind of steel.
My unfeeling and detached persona is becoming stale and unfulfilling.


The deafening noise, it is drowning me out.
The chaos and distractions around me are overwhelming.


It has blocked off my insolence, it's surrounded my doubt.
The noise is stifling my assertiveness and causing me to question myself.


I know I was cold, but you're still laughing.
I admit that I was emotionally distant, but you find it amusing.


You're losing your hold over me.
Your influence and power over me is weakening.


Oh, your side unfolds now, and I don't feel anymore.
Again, you're revealing your true nature and I'm no longer invested in our relationship.


It's growing old, I know, this mind of steel.
Once more, my emotional detachment is becoming unsatisfying and unfulfilling.




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