Ice Water
Lemonade Lyrics


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Put your cool hands on my face
I can’t just cool my head on anything
I can’t seem to escape
All these visions of me falling
But there’s light on the other side
Feels like a million wide

I’m out sometimes and I know you’ll find me
Asking questions ‘til I go crazy
But you know how to cool my head
Like ice-water inside of me

I feel the pressures in my mind
They get so heavy
It makes me blind
Sometimes I forget
You just have to remind me
In real life

Some memories can paralyze me
I need to feel your hands on me
All these thoughts that make me crazy
I need to feel your hands to breath





Put your cool hands on me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Ice Water" by Lemonade depict the struggle of dealing with overwhelming thoughts and fears, but being comforted by someone who is able to calm and soothe them. The singer expresses their inability to escape from visions of falling, feeling pressure and heaviness in their mind that can make them blind. However, they find solace in the presence of someone who can cool their head like ice water, bringing them to a place of peace and clarity.


The lyrics suggest that the person providing comfort is someone the singer trusts deeply, and the touch of their cool hands serves as a physical reminder of that trust. The repetition of the phrase "put your cool hands on me" reinforces the idea of that physical comfort being a necessary part of their mental well-being. Despite asking questions that may drive them crazy, the singer expresses gratitude for the ability to be reminded of what is important in real life.


Overall, the lyrics to "Ice Water" convey the importance of having a support system and someone to lean on in times of struggle, and the power of physical touch to provide comfort and ease the mind.


Line by Line Meaning

Put your cool hands on my face
I need your calming touch to soothe my troubled thoughts


I can’t just cool my head on anything
I can't find peace just by thinking logically


I can’t seem to escape All these visions of me falling
I can't shake off the fear of failure that's constantly haunting me


But there’s light on the other side Feels like a million wide
I have hope that everything will work out in the end


I’m out sometimes and I know you’ll find me Asking questions ‘til I go crazy
I tend to overthink and worry, but I know you'll be there to help me


But you know how to cool my head Like ice-water inside of me
You have a calming effect on me, like a refreshing drink of ice water on a hot day


I feel the pressures in my mind They get so heavy It makes me blind Sometimes I forget You just have to remind me In real life
My anxiety and stress can be overwhelming, and I lose sight of what's important. You're there to bring me back to reality


Some memories can paralyze me I need to feel your hands on me All these thoughts that make me crazy I need to feel your hands to breathe
Some past experiences still haunt me, and your touch brings me back to the present and helps me breathe again




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