Cold
Judith Lyrics


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I really can't stay
Baby, it's cold outside
I've got to away
But baby, it's cold outside
This evening has been
Been hoping that you'd drop in
So very nice
I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice

My mother will start worry
Beautiful, what's the hurry?
My father will be pacing the floor
Listen to the fireplace roar
So really I'd better scurry
Beautiful, please don't hurry
But maybe just a half a drink more
Put some records on while I pour

The neighbors might think
Baby, it's bad out there
Say, what's in that drink?
No cabs to be had out there
I wish I knew how
Your eyes are like starlight now
To break this spell
I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
I ought to say "no, no, no"
Mind if I move in closer?
At least I'm gonna say that I tried
What's the sense in hurtin' my pride?
I really can't stay
Baby, don't hold out
But it's cold outside

I simply must go
But baby, it's cold outside
The answer is no
But baby, it's cold outside
The welcome has been
How lucky that you dropped in
So nice and warm
Look out the window at that storm

My sister will be suspicious
Gosh, your lips look delicious
My brother will be there at the door
Waves upon the tropical shore
My maiden aunt's mind is vicious
Ooh, your lips are delicious
But maybe just a cigarette more
Never such a blizzard before

I've gotta get home
Baby, you'd freeze out there
Say, lend me a coat
It's up to your knees out there
You've really been grand
I thrill when you touch my hand
But don't you see?
How can you do this thing to me?
There's bound to be talk tomorrow
Think of my lifelong sorrow
At least there will be plenty implied
If you caught pneumonia and died

I really can't stay




Get over that holdout
Oh, but it's cold outside

Overall Meaning

The popular duet "Baby, It's Cold Outside" is a classic Christmas song that is often played during the holiday season. The song was written by lyricist Frank Loesser in 1944, and it was first introduced in the romantic comedy film "Neptune's Daughter" in 1949. The song features dialogue between a man and a woman who are enjoying each other's company, but the woman expresses her desire to leave. The man tries to convince her to stay, arguing that it would be too cold outside.


The song's lyrics have faced criticism in recent years for being too suggestive, particularly the lyrics "Say, what's in this drink?" It has been argued that this line implies that the man is drugging the woman's drink, but the line was actually a common saying during the time the song was written and simply meant that the drink was strong. Despite the controversy, "Baby, It's Cold Outside" remains a popular holiday song and has been covered by many artists over the years.


The song's lyrics tell a story of a couple who are enjoying each other's company, but the woman is hesitant to stay because of the cold weather. The man tries to persuade her to stay, but she insists on leaving. The duo exchanges banter throughout the song, with the man making playful advances and the woman trying to resist. The lyrics are filled with clever wordplay and innuendo, making it a fun and flirty song to listen to.


Overall, "Baby, It's Cold Outside" is a charming and playful holiday tune that captures the essence of the season. The playful back-and-forth between the man and woman creates a lighthearted tone that makes it a timeless classic.


Line by Line Meaning

I really can't stay
I want to stay, but I know I shouldn't


Baby, it's cold outside
The cold weather makes it hard to leave


I've got to away
I know I should leave


But baby, it's cold outside
The cold weather is preventing me from leaving


This evening has been
I enjoyed spending time with you tonight


Been hoping that you'd drop in
I was looking forward to seeing you


So very nice
I am enjoying our time together


I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice
You're so cold, let me warm you up


My mother will start worry
My mother will be concerned about me


Beautiful, what's the hurry?
Don't rush, stay a little longer


My father will be pacing the floor
My father will be anxious about me


Listen to the fireplace roar
Let's enjoy the warmth of the fireplace


So really I'd better scurry
I should start getting ready to leave


Beautiful, please don't hurry
Stay a little longer if you can


But maybe just a half a drink more
Let's have another drink before I leave


Put some records on while I pour
I'll put on some music while I get us some drinks


The neighbors might think
People will judge us for me staying


Baby, it's bad out there
It's too cold to leave


Say, what's in that drink?
I am curious what's in the drink you gave me


No cabs to be had out there
It's difficult to get a taxi in this weather


I wish I knew how
I want to know how to leave without offending you


Your eyes are like starlight now
Your eyes are beautiful right now


To break this spell
I need to find a way to leave


I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell
Let me help you get ready to leave


I ought to say "no, no, no"
I know I should say no and leave


Mind if I move in closer?
Can I get a little closer to you?


At least I'm gonna say that I tried
I want to leave, but I'm struggling to find the words


What's the sense in hurtin' my pride?
I don't want to offend or hurt your feelings


Get over that holdout
Stop resisting me, it's time for me to leave


I simply must go
It's time for me to leave


The answer is no
I have to say no and leave


The welcome has been
Thank you for inviting me over


How lucky that you dropped in
I'm glad you came over to see me


So nice and warm
I enjoyed the warmth of your home


Look out the window at that storm
The storm is making it hard for me to leave


My sister will be suspicious
My sister will question me about where I was


Gosh, your lips look delicious
I am attracted to you


My brother will be there at the door
My brother will be waiting for me


Waves upon the tropical shore
Thinking about tropical vacation


My maiden aunt's mind is vicious
My aunt will be judgmental about me staying


Ooh, your lips are delicious
I am really attracted to you


But maybe just a cigarette more
Let's have another cigarette before I leave


Never such a blizzard before
This is the worst blizzard I've ever experienced


I've gotta get home
It's time for me to go home


Baby, you'd freeze out there
It's too cold for you to leave


Say, lend me a coat
Can I borrow your coat to keep warm?


It's up to your knees out there
The snow is really high outside


You've really been grand
I had a great time with you


I thrill when you touch my hand
I get excited when we touch


But don't you see?
Can't you see what's happening?


How can you do this thing to me?
You're making it hard for me to leave


There's bound to be talk tomorrow
People will talk about us staying together


Think of my lifelong sorrow
I don't want to regret staying with you


At least there will be plenty implied
People will assume something happened between us


If you caught pneumonia and died
I don't want you to get sick because of me


Oh, but it's cold outside
The cold weather is making it difficult for me to leave




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Written by: Frank Loesser

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gold nutter

@Pandemic Cheese Brother Presents: hahaha well said, #succinct !

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It's because we all have both sides, the Moon Goddess is there, even when people are women abusers and haters.. the sad bit is they deny it and it only means it takes them longer to really evolve to a better person

Love it, cheers and hilarious name bro ! :D or NOTbro lol

And again, Smith ! cheers ;-) good people everywhere. I see a metamorphosis like.. so huge this next month is huge, then it just gets awesome.. enjoy the ride everyone. Nothing to fear but fear



Limits98

Lyrics


You're such an inspiration 
For the ways
That I will never, 
Ever choose to be
Oh, 
So many ways for 
Me to show you
How your savior 
Has abandoned you

(Fuck your God!) 
Your Lord and your Christ
(He did this!) 
Took all you had and
(Left you this way!) 
Still you pray, 
You never stray, 
You never
(Never taste of the fruit) 
Never thought to question why

It's not like you killed someone
It's not like you drove a 
Hateful spear into his side
Praise the one who left you 
Broken down and paralyzed
He did it all for you
Oh

He did it all for you
Oh

Oh, 
So many ways for 
Me to show you
How your dogma 
Has abandoned you

(Pray) 
To your Christ, 
To your God
(Never taste of the fruit) 
Never stray, 
Never break never
(Choke on a lie) 
Even though he's the one
(Who did this to you) 
Never thought to question why



Not like you killed someone
It's not like you drove a 
A spiteful spear into his side
Talk to Jesus Christ as if 
He knows the reasons why
He did it all for you
Oh

Did it all for you
Oh
He did it all for you!

Oh



Kenneth Kelly

You're such an inspiration for the ways
That I'll never ever choose to be
Oh so many ways for me to show you
How the savior has abandoned you
Fuck your God
Your Lord and your Christ
He did this
Took all you had and
Left you this way
Still you pray, you never stray
Never taste of the fruit
You never thought to question why

It's not like you killed someone
It's not like you drove a hateful spear into his side
Praise the one who left you
Broken down and paralyzed
He did it all for you
He did it all for you

Oh so many many ways for me to show you
How your dogma has abandoned you
Pray to your Christ, to your god
Never taste of the fruit
Never stray, never break
Never---choke on a lie
Even though he's the one who did this to you
You never thought to question why

Not like you killed someone
It's Not like you drove a spiteful spear into his side
Talk to Jesus Christ
As if he knows the reasons why
He did it all for you
Did it all for you
He did it all for you..



All comments from YouTube:

LaserGadgets

"Oh so many ways for me to show you How the savior has abandoned you" Nothing else to say....

Seneca Turnpike

You can say the exact opposite as well.

Agent Smith

Judith was Maynard James Keenan's mother's name. She was a very religious person. One day she had a stroke that left her in a wheelchair partially paralyzed. This stroke only strengthened her belief in God - something that Maynard found to be pretty ironic. The lyrics in this song reflect how he felt about the whole situation - "It's not like you killed someone, It's not like you drove a spiteful spear into his side, You praise the one who left you broken down and paralyzed." He's saying that his mother was a good person who believed in God and yet this is how she was "thanked."

Theodore Daniel

@Draven Voices yes

Draven Voices

@Theodore Daniel No

MrControverSy

@DahliasDarkside Jesus christtttt

gold nutter

@Pandemic Cheese Brother Presents: hahaha well said, #succinct !

(especially of something written or spoken) briefly and clearly expressed.
"use short, succinct sentences"

It's because we all have both sides, the Moon Goddess is there, even when people are women abusers and haters.. the sad bit is they deny it and it only means it takes them longer to really evolve to a better person

Love it, cheers and hilarious name bro ! :D or NOTbro lol

And again, Smith ! cheers ;-) good people everywhere. I see a metamorphosis like.. so huge this next month is huge, then it just gets awesome.. enjoy the ride everyone. Nothing to fear but fear

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Kyle J. West

good song to play on Christmas

hufflepuff Queen

Christmas? NOOO this is heavy metal bruh u listened to the perfect circles other bands

Noise Pollution

An 18 sided polygon

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