Cold Shoulder
Kent Blazy Lyrics
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At our house tonight
Slow music playing
And soft candlelight
On her lips I keep tasting
The warm red wine
I'm there in her arms
But it's all in my mind
The snow is piled high on the highway tonight
I'm a ship lost at sea on this ocean of white
Eighteen wheels anchored somewhere out of Dover
I wish I could hold her
Instead of huggin' this old cold shoulder
This old highway
Is like a woman sometimes
She can be your best friend
But she's the real jealous kind
She's the lady that leads me
To the life I dream of
She's the mistress that keeps me
From the ones that I love
The snow is piled high on the highway tonight
I'm a ship lost at sea on this ocean of white
Eighteen wheels anchored somewhere out of Dover
I wish I could hold her
Instead of huggin' this old cold shoulder
God, I wish I could hold her
Instead of huggin' this old cold shoulder
The lyrics to “Cold Shoulder” by Kent Blazy paint a vivid picture of a man who is missing his loved one while he is on the road. He describes the warmth and intimacy of being with her, with a fire burning, soft music playing, and candlelight. But then reality sets in, and he is alone on a snow-covered highway with only his thoughts to keep him company. He longs to be with his loved one, yearning to hold her, instead of being confined to “hugging this old cold shoulder.”
The use of metaphor in this song is notable. The highway is compared to a woman, with all her complexities and moods. The highway represents the good and bad in a life on the road, leading the singer to the life he dreams of, but also keeping him away from the people he loves. It can be a best friend or a source of jealousy, much like a woman. Through the metaphor, the singer expresses his mixed emotions of his chosen lifestyle and how it affects the relationships around him.
The song as a whole expresses the loneliness and longing experienced by those who must be away from their loved ones for extended periods. It also highlights the sacrifices required to pursue a dream and the emotional toll it can take.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a fire burning bright
The singer is setting the scene for a warm and cozy atmosphere.
At our house tonight
The singer is indicating that this warm atmosphere is taking place in his home.
Slow music playing
The singer is emphasizing the calm and relaxed pace of the night.
And soft candlelight
The artist is adding another element to the cozy ambiance he has created.
On her lips I keep tasting
The artist is describing an intimate moment with his love interest.
The warm red wine
The singer is adding sensory details to the romantic scene he has created.
I'm there in her arms
The singer is suggesting an emotional and physical connection between himself and his love interest.
But it's all in my mind
The artist is revealing that this romantic scene is only taking place in his imagination.
The snow is piled high on the highway tonight
The artist is shifting the scene to a different location where snow is creating obstacles on the road.
I'm a ship lost at sea on this ocean of white
The artist is comparing himself to a ship lost at sea, emphasizing the feeling of being lost and isolated.
Eighteen wheels anchored somewhere out of Dover
The singer is describing the type of vehicle he is driving and where he is located.
I wish I could hold her
The artist is expressing his desire to be with his love interest instead of being alone on the road.
Instead of huggin' this old cold shoulder
The singer is using a play on words to describe the steering wheel of his truck as a 'cold shoulder' he is hugging, while also expressing his desire to be holding his love interest instead.
This old highway
The singer is personifying the highway as something that can act as a friend or a foe.
Is like a woman sometimes
The singer is drawing a comparison between the unpredictable nature of the highway and the unpredictable nature of a woman.
She can be your best friend
The artist is emphasizing that the highway can be a lifeline for him.
But she's the real jealous kind
The artist is highlighting the negative aspects of the highway, namely that it can keep him away from the people he loves.
She's the lady that leads me
The singer is acknowledging that the highway can lead him to the life he wants.
To the life I dream of
The singer is revealing that there is a particular lifestyle he is working towards.
She's the mistress that keeps me
The artist is using a metaphor to describe the highway as a mistress, implying that it is a necessary evil in his life.
From the ones that I love
The artist is admitting that his career on the road prevents him from spending time with the people he loves.
God, I wish I could hold her
The artist is repeating his desire to be with his love interest.
Instead of huggin' this old cold shoulder
The singer is ending the song with the same play on words to emphasize his feelings of loneliness on the road.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BLAZY, BROOKS, WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Justin a
Why the hell didn't this get released as a single when Ropin The Wind came out? This is one of his best songs. As a fellow driver myself this song hits hard. Shut down in a snowstorm wishing I was home with the mrs.
Backcountry14er's
His best song that wasn't a single
Jake Danley
This is how it’s done! Keep singing like that Garth! That’s you at your best!
Todd Phipps
That's Garth! So humble and respectful. He let's Kent play and sing, but make no mistake, when he comes in, he's bringing it all.
Just listen as he starts the second verse after the chorus.. "This ole highway".... owning it and takes it to a whole different level. That's pretty special.
q Mays
I spent the last 10 years as a long haul truck driver going through the ice storms blowing snow in Wyoming I always took pride in my perfection and you can bet ever trucker out there running the lines does the same , this song really tells it like it is .
Jeramiah
Beautiful song! One of my favorites
Backcountry14er's
I wish Garth would let more content like this on youtube. If GNR can do it for a reunion, Garth can too. It grows your base.
Travis Braden
Such a perfect song.
Azure Starton
Great song.
I love it.
Mike Honcho 3
What a great duet