Cold Feet
Liam Finn Lyrics


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Saw you in the street
Left me in a state of wondering
If you even notice(d) me
Acting like a nervous tic

Got you undermined
Like a dream to have you on my arm
But even if you wanted to
I was gonna need a bit of proof

There's a space for me
On the edge of your seat
Where you wanted me to sit
Where you wanted me to sit

But my will is weak
And I'm tired of cold feet
Thought you wanted it to last
Thought you wanted it to last

In the golden afternoon
I can hear you in the other room
Fixing things with sellotape
Bound together by the myths you made

No-one ever seems
You're blowing faiths like a stolen beam of the sun
You know I don't need anyone
I just wanna have a drink or two

There's a space for me
On the edge of your seat
Where you wanted me to sit
Where you wanted me to sit

But my will is weak
And I'm tired of cold feet
Thought you wanted it to last
Thought you wanted it to last

There's a space for me
On the edge of your seat
Where you wanted me to sit
Where you wanted me to sit

But my will is weak
And I'm tired of cold feet
Thought you wanted it to last
Thought you wanted it to last

And the world you live
Is so convincing
Will the audience laugh?
Will the audience wilt?

Going home next week
And I'm tired of cold feet




Thought you wanted it to last
Thought you wanted it to last

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Liam Finn's song "Cold Feet" depict a sense of confusion and longing for a relationship that may or may not exist. The singer saw the person they are interested in and is unsure if that person even notices them. They feel undermined, but still want to be with this person, if only they had proof that the feeling was mutual. The lyrics mention a desire to sit beside this person but also a fear of "cold feet" and uncertainty about whether this is what the other person truly wants.


Later in the song, the lyrics delve into the idea of myths and the stories we create around ourselves. The singer discusses the other person's world, which appears convincing but may not be entirely truthful. The song ends with a sense of resignation, as the singer is going home and tired of holding back, seemingly giving up on the possibility of a relationship.


Overall, "Cold Feet" is a song about the desire for connection and the fear of rejection. The singer wants to be with the other person, but is scared of being hurt and is unsure if the feeling is mutual. The lyrics touch on the idea of perception versus reality, suggesting that the stories we tell ourselves may not always be true.


Line by Line Meaning

Saw you in the street
I saw you out in public


Left me in a state of wondering
I was left feeling unsure


If you even notice(d) me
Whether or not you recognized me


Acting like a nervous tic
I was behaving nervously


Got you undermined
I felt like I couldn't get your attention


Like a dream to have you on my arm
I imagined having you by my side would be like a dream come true


But even if you wanted to
However, even if you did want to be with me


I was gonna need a bit of proof
I would need some sort of confirmation or evidence


There's a space for me
There's room for me


On the edge of your seat
Right next to you, where you're excited and anticipating something


Where you wanted me to sit
You specifically wanted me to sit in that spot


But my will is weak
I lack the mental fortitude to take the action I want to take


And I'm tired of cold feet
I'm weary of my own indecisiveness


Thought you wanted it to last
I believed that you wanted what we had to continue for a long time


In the golden afternoon
During the beautiful, warm afternoon


I can hear you in the other room
I can hear you in the adjacent room


Fixing things with sellotape
You're attempting to repair objects using tape


Bound together by the myths you made
The two of us are held together by stories we've created about each other that may not be completely true


No-one ever seems
No one ever appears


You're blowing faiths like a stolen beam of the sun
You're being very convincing and persuasive, but you're also revealing truths that were once hidden


You know I don't need anyone
You're aware that I'm a self-sufficient person who doesn't rely on others


I just wanna have a drink or two
I just want to have a couple of beverages


And the world you live
The way you see the world


Is so convincing
Is extremely believable


Will the audience laugh?
Will people react positively?


Will the audience wilt?
Will people react negatively?


Going home next week
I will be leaving soon


And I'm tired of cold feet
I'm tired of being indecisive


Thought you wanted it to last
I believed that you wanted what we had to continue for a long time




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LIAM MULLANE FINN

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The Good Design Shop

Years later I'm still listening. Great song.

becky0710

Amazing musician, Fab song and video, great live too!, Love it! :-)

Jenny Bettles

Like father like son, fantastic 👌

David Bloxham

Brilliant!!

Alex Wilson

I cannot stop listening to this

Marianna Szyszko

Cool video. He sounds exactly like Tim Finn. Greetings from Poland.

anarchylane

he sure does sound like his dad. not bad.

D Jannings

I dont know why this song doesnt have a million views, love love love it hope he gets alot more credit for his amazing work soon!!

Paul Desca

very nice

Clark Caughey

Channeling uncle Timm, but still love it...

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