Josh Turner is a country artist who describes his music as South Carolina Lowcountry. His voice and musical style has often been compared to that of Johnny Cash's. Hailing from the Hannah, South Carolina, Josh moved to Nashville in 1996 to study music at Belmont University. It was there that he met his current wife, Jennifer Ford, whom he married in 2003. During that same year, he released his debut album, Long Black Train. The title song "Long Black Train" peaked at #13 on Billboard's US Country chart, staying on the charts for over 40 weeks.
Your Man, Josh's 2nd album, was released early 2006. The first single was the title track, "Your Man," which eventually climbed all the way to number 1. His big hit, though, was his second single, "Would You Go With Me." This song solidified the album's soon platinum status. His Christian-themed "Me and God" was released as a single on the Christian radio circuit. It was a moderate success, and was eventually released as a single on the Country radio.
"Time Is Love," is the first single from Josh Turner's fifth studio album. It finds him turning the phrase "time is money" on its head: ("Time is love / Gotta run / Love to hang longer but I got someone who waits / Waits for me and right now she's where I need to be / Time is love, gotta run.") The song was released digitally on December 20, 2011 and for radio adds on January 8, 2012. (Time Is Love Songfacts)
Cold Shoulder
Josh Turner Lyrics
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I've tried my best to be the perfect man
Now all I really wanna do is hold her
But all she's giving me tonight is a cold shoulder
I wish that she would tell me what she's going through
Or go ahead and leave me if she's going to
But it's like she hasn't heard a word I've told her
I don't know the woman she's turned into
But I do know that she's got my heart turnin' blue
The more she turns her back, the more the nights get colder
I put all the blame on her cold shoulder
I wish that she would tell me what she's going through
Or go ahead and leave me if she's going to
But it's like she hasn't heard a word I've told her
All she's giving me tonight is a cold shoulder
From the looks of things, it's looking like it's over
And all I'm leanin' on tonight is a cold shoulder
Yeah, all I'm leanin' on tonight is a cold shoulder
In Josh Turner's song "Cold Shoulder," the singer finds himself in a difficult situation where he cannot seem to reach his partner emotionally anymore. He expresses his frustration at not knowing what is causing the rift in their relationship, silently pleading for her to open up to him or leave if she must. He feels like his efforts to be the perfect man have gone unnoticed, yet all he longs for is to hold her, but all he gets in return is a cold shoulder.
The lyrics are filled with emotional tension and vulnerability that one cannot help but feel the hurt that the singer is going through. He is confused about what has gone wrong in his relationship, and the only thing he has left to lean on is her cold shoulder.
The song explores a relatable theme of heartbreak and the frustration of wanting to make things right when the other party is non-responsive. It is a reminder of the struggle and uncertainty of trying to hold onto an unresponsive love.
Line by Line Meaning
If I'd a lied, if I'd a cheated, I'd understand
I would understand if she gave me the cold shoulder if I were a liar or a cheater.
I've tried my best to be the perfect man
I've been doing everything I can to be the best partner possible.
Now all I really wanna do is hold her
All I want to do is to hold her close and comfort her.
But all she's giving me tonight is a cold shoulder
Despite my efforts, she's ignoring me and rejecting my affection.
I wish that she would tell me what she's going through
I want her to open up and share her feelings with me.
Or go ahead and leave me if she's going to
If she wants to end our relationship, she should just say so.
But it's like she hasn't heard a word I've told her
It seems like she's deliberately ignoring my attempts to communicate.
All she's giving me tonight is a cold shoulder
She's still refusing to engage with me or show me any warmth or affection.
I don't know the woman she's turned into
I feel like I don't even know her anymore.
But I do know that she's got my heart turnin' blue
She's breaking my heart and causing me a lot of pain.
The more she turns her back, the more the nights get colder
As she withdraws from me, I feel more and more alone and isolated.
I put all the blame on her cold shoulder
I attribute all the problems in our relationship to her refusal to engage with me.
From the looks of things, it's looking like it's over
Our relationship seems to be on the verge of ending.
And all I'm leanin' on tonight is a cold shoulder
I have no emotional support or comfort from her, just her continued rejection and avoidance.
Yeah, all I'm leanin' on tonight is a cold shoulder
I'm feeling very alone and rejected at the moment.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: JOSHUA O. TURNER, MARK BENTON NARMORE
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