Cold Sweat
J.PERIOD x James Brown Lyrics


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Ha!

I don't care ha! about your past
I just want ho! our love to last Dee
I don't care darlin' about your faults huh
I just want to satisfy your pulse

Oh

When you kiss me
When you mess me
Hold my hand
Make me understand

I break out, in a cold sweat

Ho! Uh! Ho!

I don't care about your wants
I just want to ha! tell ya about the does and don'ts
I don't care about the way you treat me darlin' ha!
I just want huh! to understand me honey

Oh

When you kiss me
And ya miss me
You hold me tight
Make everything all right

I break out in a cold sweat heh!

Mercy on me
C'mon now
Brother
Put it, put it where it's at now
Aww




Let him have it
Uh!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of J.PERIOD x James Brown's song Cold Sweat illustrate the all-consuming nature of love and passion. The singer declares that they do not care about their lover's past or faults, but only about making their love last and satisfying their pulse. The physical intensity of the relationship is highlighted through images of kissing, holding hands, and embracing, with the singer breaking out in a cold sweat in response. The repetition of the interjections "Ha!", "Ho!", and "Uh!" throughout the song adds to the sense of urgency and intensity.


The second verse further emphasizes the singer's focus on the present moment and their desire to be understood by their partner. They do not care about their partner's wants or the way they are treated, but rather want to communicate the important "does and don'ts" of the relationship. The repetition of the phrase "Make everything all right" suggests that the singer believes that their love has the power to heal any wounds or misunderstandings.


Overall, the lyrics of Cold Sweat paint a picture of a relationship marked by intense physical and emotional connection, where the present moment is all that matters and understanding between partners is key.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't care ha! about your past
I am unconcerned about your history


I just want ho! our love to last Dee
I only desire that our love endures


I don't care darlin' about your faults huh
I am not troubled by your imperfections


I just want to satisfy your pulse
I simply wish to gratify your desires


When you kiss me
At the moment of your embrace


When you mess me
When you arouse me


Hold my hand
Clasp my hand


Make me understand
Enlighten me


I break out, in a cold sweat
I experience intense emotional arousal


I don't care about your wants
I am indifferent to your desires


I just want to ha! tell ya about the does and don'ts
I only intend to advise you about what you should or should not do


I don't care about the way you treat me darlin' ha!
I am not concerned about how you treat me


I just want huh! to understand me honey
I simply desire that you comprehend me


Mercy on me
Expressing a plea for mercy


C'mon now
Encouraging action


Brother
Addressing a male companion


Put it, put it where it's at now
Place it in its proper context


Aww
Expressing annoyance


Let him have it
Give him what he wants


Uh!
Exclamation of excitement or agreement




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALFRED JAMES ELLIS, JAMES BROWN

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