Not to be confused with Madhouse, the fusion-project by Prince.
Also not to be confused with Madhouse. A post-punk project with frontwoman Monica Richards (more info here)
Also also not to be confused with Madhouse, a hard funk band from the early 70's, who's frontman Gary 'Mudbone' Cooper would later be part of Bootsy's Rubber Band.
Their hit-singles Like a virgin and Holiday were both based on existing bootlegs: Madonna - Like a virgin vs DJ DHS - House of God and Madonna - Holiday vs Stardust - Music sounds better with you.
Also a French hardcore/metal band from Paris that relesed two albums in the early 90's. One of their guitar players now play with Seekers Of The Truth.
Frozen
Mad'House Lyrics
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How can life be what you want it to be
You're frozen
When your heart's not open
You're so consumed with how much you get
You waste your time with hate and regret
You're broken
Mmmmmm, if I could melt your heart
Mmmmmm, we'd never be apart
Mmmmmm, give yourself to me
Mmmmmm, you hold the key
Now there's no point in placing the blame
And you should know I suffer the same
If I lose you
My heart will be broken
Love is a bird, she needs to fly
Let all the hurt inside of you die
You're frozen
When your heart's not open
Mmmmmm, if I could melt your heart
Mmmmmm, we'd never be apart
Mmmmmm, give yourself to me
Mmmmmm, you hold the key
You only see what your eyes want to see
How can life be what you want it to be
You're frozen
When your heart's not open
Mmmmmm, if I could melt your heart
Mmmmmm, we'd never be apart
Mmmmmm, give yourself to me
Mmmmmm, you hold the key
If I could melt your heart
The song "Frozen" by Mad'House is a lament about the difficulties of relationships caused by the unwillingness of people to open up their hearts to one another. The repeated verse "You're frozen when your heart's not open" speaks to the idea that emotional distance and a lack of vulnerability inhibit true connection between people. The song is a call to arms for the singer's love interest to let go of their defenses and give themselves fully to the singer, who promises that if they were to do so, they would "never be apart."
The lyrics seem to be about a relationship in which one partner is closed off and unwilling to open up, causing strain on the connection. The lines "You're so consumed with how much you get / You waste your time with hate and regret / You're broken when your heart's not open" suggest that the partner in question is focused on material gain and harbors negative emotions, which act as barriers to intimacy. The singer acknowledges their own flaws in the relationship, saying "And you should know I suffer the same / If I lose you my heart will be broken." The final lines of the song repeat the refrain, underscoring the importance of openness and vulnerability in relationships.
Overall, "Frozen" is a poignant and relatable song about the challenges of emotional intimacy and the necessity of vulnerability in healthy relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You only see what your eyes want to see
Your perception of the world is limited by what you choose to see.
How can life be what you want it to be
Your desires don't define reality and won't always come to pass.
You're frozen
You're emotionally unavailable or stagnant.
When your heart's not open
Your heart is closed to new experiences, people, or emotions.
You're so consumed with how much you get
You're fixated on acquiring material possessions, at the expense of other things.
You waste your time with hate and regret
You're dwelling on negativity, rather than focusing on positivity and growth.
You're broken
You're emotionally damaged or unable to function normally.
Mmmmmm, if I could melt your heart
The singer wishes to unlock the listener's emotions and help them become more open and receptive.
Mmmmmm, we'd never be apart
The singer wants to form a bond with the listener that can never be broken.
Mmmmmm, give yourself to me
The singer is asking the listener to trust them and open up emotionally.
Mmmmmm, you hold the key
The listener has the power to unlock their own emotions and become more open and vulnerable.
Now there's no point in placing the blame
It's not productive to focus on who is responsible for the current situation.
And you should know I suffer the same
The singer can relate to the listener's emotions and experiences.
If I lose you
The singer fears losing the connection they hope to form with the listener.
My heart will be broken
The singer will be emotionally devastated if their connection is lost.
Love is a bird, she needs to fly
Love is a free and independent force that cannot be constrained or controlled.
Let all the hurt inside of you die
The singer is encouraging the listener to let go of their emotional pain and move forward.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Madonna Ciccone, Patrick Leonard
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