"Cold Water" peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart and number two on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song also reached number one in Australia, Austria, Belgium (Wallonia), Brazil, Canada, Finland, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden and Switzerland; as well as the top 10 in Belgium (Flanders), Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Israel, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Mexico, Scotland, South Africa and Spain.
The day before Diplo arrived in New York City in May 2016, he was "more than a little surprised" when Justin Bieber sent a message on Twitter about the track, "Cold Water", asking when it would be coming out. "That was not planned at all," Diplo said. According to Diplo, the song wasn't really done, when Bieber already expressed his excitement. "It's actually very real. Twitter is the only reason I know he's excited about the song. I don't have his number, so he Twitters at me," Diplo added. On May 30, Diplo announced Major Lazer's collaboration with Bieber and MØ. At the time, he did not give a specific release date, only mentioning it would be released "in a couple of weeks" and that it would premiere through Beats 1.
Cold Water
Major Lazer Lyrics
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What else can we do when we're feeling low?
So take a deep breath and let it go
You shouldn't be drowning on your own
And if you feel you're sinking, I will jump right over
Into cold, cold water for you
And although time may take us into different placesI will still be patient with you
And I hope you know
I won't let go (I won't let go)
I'll be your lifeline tonight
I won't let go (I won't let go)
I'll be your lifeline tonight
'Cause we all get lost sometimes, you know?
It's how we learn and how we grow
And I wanna lay with you 'til I'm old
You shouldn't be fighting on your own
And if you feel you're sinking, I will jump right over
Into cold, cold water for you
And although time may take us into different places
I will still be patient with you
And I hope you know
I won't let go (I won't let go)
I'll be your lifeline tonight
I won't let go
I'll be your lifeline tonight
Come on, come on
Save me from my rocking boat
I'm all alone
And I hope someone's gonna take me home
Somewhere I can rest my soul
I need to know
I won't let go (I won't let go)
I'll be your lifeline tonight
I won't let go (I won't let go)
I'll be your lifeline tonight
The lyrics of Major Lazer's song Cold Water convey a message of support and reassurance to a person in need of help. The opening lines "Everybody gets high sometimes, you know, what else can we do when we're feeling low?" acknowledge that many people turn to alcohol, drugs or other vices when they feel low. The next line "So take a deep breath and let it go" suggests there may be healthier ways to cope, and the singer goes on to offer his own assistance, promising to jump into cold, cold water if the listener feels they are sinking.
The next verse speaks of the universality of getting lost and struggling, and the importance of having someone to lean on. The singer offers to be that support, saying "I wanna lay with you 'til I'm old." The final verse returns to the image of water and drowning, creating the sense of urgency that the person in need must be rescued. The chorus repeats the promise of being a "lifeline" and the repetition of "I won't let go" emphasizes the commitment and determination to be there for the person in need.
Overall, the song emphasizes the importance of human connection and the power of providing support to those in need. It recognizes the universality of human struggles and the importance of not fighting on one's own.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody gets high sometimes, you know
Sometimes, we all feel down and resort to temporary fixes
What else can we do when we're feeling low?
When we feel down, we look for ways to feel better
So take a deep breath and let it go
Take a moment to breathe and release the negative feelings
You shouldn't be drowning on your own
You don't have to struggle by yourself, seek help when you need it
And if you feel you're sinking, I will jump right over
If you feel like you're drowning, I'll do whatever it takes to help you
Into cold, cold water for you
I'll go to extreme lengths to help you, even if it's uncomfortable for me
And although time may take us into different places
We may grow and change, but I'll always be here for you
I will still be patient with you
I'll take the time to understand and support you, no matter what
And I hope you know
I want you to understand how much I care and that you can count on me
I won't let go
I won't abandon you when you need me most
I'll be your lifeline tonight
I'll be here to help you get through tough times
'Cause we all get lost sometimes, you know?
We all experience confusion and uncertainty from time to time
It's how we learn and how we grow
Through our struggles, we gain knowledge and become stronger
And I wanna lay with you 'til I'm old
I want to be by your side for the rest of our lives
You shouldn't be fighting on your own
Don't struggle alone and reach out for help when you need it
Come on, come on
Encouragement to take action and seek help
Save me from my rocking boat
Help me navigate through rough times
I just wanna stay afloat
I want to survive and not sink
I'm all alone
Feeling isolated and in need of support
And I hope someone's gonna take me home
I hope to find comfort and safety in the care of another
Somewhere I can rest my soul
A place where I can find inner peace and calmness
I need to know you won't let go
I need to trust that you will stick with me through tough times
You won't let go
I trust that you'll be there for me
I won't let go
I am committed to supporting you no matter what
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Phillip Meckseper, Karen Marie Orsted, Benjamin Levin, Ed Sheeran, Jamie Scott, Thomas Pentz, Justin Bieber, Henry Allen, William Omar Landron
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THANKS TO ALL 1 BILLION OF YOU
@sunken6113
Your welcome
@heenriiiii
congratulations major lazer, justin and mø, we love you!!
@TryingToDoBetter306
Thank You.
@6ajz
Congrats
@akasyahh
Next song : hot water
@azza9038
Everyone is giving Major lazer and Justin all the credit and I think they deserve it... but think MØ deserves some too! You go girl! <3
@ast7536
finally someone thought that mo was the best part in the song
@starlightvisionary8664
Yeah they need more of her voice, it really helps break up the repetitiveness of biebers voice
@modig1234
sorry to offend you but it is not "mo" it is "MØ", There is a huge difference on the "O" and "Ø" -.- Why does ppl never see that when you are from outside the scandinavia :(