Cold
Lake St. Helens Lyrics
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Yet you're afraid each thing I do is just some evil scheme
A memory from your lonesome past keeps us so far apart
Why can't I free your doubtful mind and melt your cold cold heart
Another love before my time made your heart sad and blue
And so my heart is paying now for things I didn't do
In anger unkind words are said that make the teardrops start
You'll never know how much it hurts to see you sit and cry
You know you need and want my love yet you're afraid to try
Why do you run and hide from life,to try it just ain't smart
Why can't I free your doubtful mind and melt your cold cold heart
There was a time when I believed that you belonged to me
But now I know your heart is shackled to a memory
The more I learn to care for you,the more we drift apart
Why can't I free your doubtful mind and melt your cold cold heart
The lyrics to Lake St. Helens's song "Cold" speak to the universal theme of unrequited love. The song reflects the struggle to convince someone to love you back when their past experiences have prevented them from being able to trust and open themselves up to love.
The opening verse expresses the singer's frustration in trying to persuade their love interest to believe that they are not trying to hurt them. The line, "Yet you're afraid each thing I do is just some evil scheme," reveals the skepticism and mistrust that the other person feels towards the singer. The second verse unpacks the source of the other person's reluctance to trust, hinting at a past relationship that left them "sad and blue." The singer acknowledges that they are paying the price for this previous heartbreak, even though they did not cause it.
The chorus of the song is a plea for the other person to open up and take a chance on love. The line "You know you need and want my love yet you're afraid to try" captures the essence of the singer's frustration - they can see that the other person is yearning for love as much as they are but is too scared to act on it. The final verse recognizes that despite the singer's efforts to show their love and care, the other person is still stuck in the past, unable to let go of a memory that is keeping them from moving forward.
Overall, "Cold" is a relatable and emotionally charged song that speaks to the heart of many people who have experienced unrequited love. The lyrics are simple but powerful, expressing a desire for someone to break free from their past and take a chance on love.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried so hard my dear to show that you're my every dream
I made significant efforts to prove to you that you are the one I love the most.
Yet you're afraid each thing I do is just some evil scheme
However, you are always suspicious of my every move and think that I have ulterior motives.
A memory from your lonesome past keeps us so far apart
Your painful past experiences make it difficult for us to be close emotionally.
Why can't I free your doubtful mind and melt your cold cold heart
I wish I could help you overcome your doubts and warm your once impassioned heart towards me.
Another love before my time made your heart sad and blue
I understand that you have had a past relationship that left you heartbroken before we even met.
And so my heart is paying now for things I didn't do
However, now I am the one who has to pay for the wrongs committed by your past lover.
In anger unkind words are said that make the teardrops start
Sometimes, in the heat of our arguments, harsh words are exchanged and this brings sadness and tears.
You'll never know how much it hurts to see you sit and cry
It pains me to watch you suffer and cry from the emotional burden you carry.
You know you need and want my love yet you're afraid to try
Despite knowing that you require my love and desire it, you are hesitant to give us a chance.
Why do you run and hide from life,to try it just ain't smart
I don't understand why you avoid taking a chance on our relationship because this approach is not practical.
There was a time when I believed that you belonged to me
At some point, I firmly believed that you and I belonged to each other.
But now I know your heart is shackled to a memory
However, I now know that your heart is bound to painful memories and cannot break free easily.
The more I learn to care for you,the more we drift apart
Ironically, even as I fall more in love with you, we grow farther apart because of the pain you carry within you.
Why can't I free your doubtful mind and melt your cold cold heart
I keep wondering why I cannot break through your mistrust, fears, and doubts, and restore warmth to your now-cold heart.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hank Williams, Sr.
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