Freezing
Mimi Webb Lyrics

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(Hey) you told me everything to make me stay
You told me everybody makes mistakes
And it was over I guess
But I was still in your bed
Thought I could keep you as a just in case

You only call me when you know I'm out
Or when there's no one that you know around

You should pretend that I'm dead
Because sometimes you forget that we're not together

Count to three, you'd better believe
I've shut that door and swallowed the keys
I said that we'd chill, then I ran for the hills
If I was cold, then now I'm freezing

Woke up and saw I was bleeding
Promise I'm done and now I really mean it
Abandoning ship, you're not getting the hint
Said it was over, I was leaving
If that was cold, then now I'm freezing

(Hey) I thought that you would be my getaway
I thought you would be my endgame
But you were just like the rest
Couldn't help make a mess when we said we're not together

Go get gone
Go and find someone
Forget us, us

Count to three, you'd better believe
I've shut that door and swallowed the keys
I said that we'd chill, then I ran for the hills
If I was cold, then now I'm freezing

Woke up and saw I was bleeding
Promise I'm done and now I really mean it
Abandoning ship, you're not getting the hint
Said it was over, I was leaving
If I was cold, then now I'm freezing
If I was cold, then now I'm freezing

Oh, you'd better, you'd better believe it
When I'm gone I'm gone and I mean it, I mean it
Said it was over, I was leaving
If that was cold, then now

Count to three, you'd better believe
I've shut that door and swallowed the keys
I said that we'd chill, then I ran for the hills
If I was cold, then now I'm freezing

Woke up and saw I was bleeding
Promise I'm done and now I really mean it
Abandoning ship, you're not getting the hint

Said it was over, I was leaving
If that was cold, then now I'm freezing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mimi Webb's song "Freezing" depict a complicated and tumultuous romantic relationship. The singer is addressing a partner who had previously tried to convince them to stay by confessing their mistakes and promising change. Despite the relationship being technically over, the singer finds themselves still entangled with their partner, hoping to keep them as a backup option. However, their partner only reaches out when the singer is unavailable or when there are no other options for them. The singer suggests that their partner should treat them as if they were dead because there are moments when their partner forgets that they are no longer together.

The singer makes a decision to sever ties with their partner, symbolized by counting to three and shutting the door, metaphorically locking them out. They acknowledge that they had initially agreed to "chill" (possibly meaning to take things casually), but ultimately decided to run away from the situation. The singer describes being freezing, signifying the emotional coldness they feel as a result of their failed relationship. They wake up to the realization that they are hurting and decide to put an end to it. The mention of bleeding could represent emotional pain and the need to heal.

The chorus repeats the affirmation that the singer is leaving and emphasizes the extent of their detachment. They express a sense of finality and strength, declaring that when they say they are gone, they mean it. The repeated assertion that if the earlier state was "cold," now they are freezing emphasizes the growth of their emotional distance.

Overall, "Freezing" explores the theme of a toxic relationship, where one person clings onto hope while the other disregards their feelings and treats them as a disposable option. The lyrics depict the singer's realization of their worth and their decision to break free from the cycle of pain.

Line by Line Meaning

(Hey) you told me everything to make me stay
You provided me with all the reasons and explanations necessary to convince me to remain in this relationship

You told me everybody makes mistakes
You acknowledged that it's normal for people to make errors

And it was over I guess
Our relationship came to an end, I suppose

But I was still in your bed
However, I found myself physically intimate with you

Thought I could keep you as a just in case
I believed I could retain you as a backup option, just in case things didn't work out with someone else

You only call me when you know I'm out
You only reach out to me when you are aware that I am unavailable or not present

Or when there's no one that you know around
Or when you don't have anyone familiar around you

You should pretend that I'm dead
It would be wise for you to act as if I no longer exist

Because sometimes you forget that we're not together
Because occasionally you seem to forget that we are no longer in a relationship

Count to three, you'd better believe
Take a moment and realize that what I am about to say is true

I've shut that door and swallowed the keys
I have firmly closed that door and locked away any chance of reconciliation

I said that we'd chill, then I ran for the hills
I pretended that we would relax and take it easy, but in reality, I quickly distanced myself from the situation

If I was cold, then now I'm freezing
If I initially felt emotionally distant, now I feel completely detached

Woke up and saw I was bleeding
I woke up and realized that my emotions were hurt and vulnerable

Promise I'm done and now I really mean it
I assure you that I have reached the end of my patience and genuinely intend to move on

Abandoning ship, you're not getting the hint
I am consciously leaving this relationship, and yet you fail to understand or acknowledge my actions

Said it was over, I was leaving
I made it clear that our relationship had concluded, that I was departing

If that was cold, then now I'm freezing
If my initial departure was an emotional distance, now I feel even more emotionally detached

(Hey) I thought that you would be my getaway
I believed that you would serve as my escape or refuge

I thought you would be my endgame
I thought you would be my ultimate romantic partner and future

But you were just like the rest
However, you ultimately turned out to be no different from other people I have encountered in relationships

Couldn't help make a mess when we said we're not together
Couldn't avoid creating complications even though we agreed that our relationship had ended

Go get gone
Go and completely remove yourself from my life

Go and find someone
Go and seek companionship with another person

Forget us, us
Erase any memories or remnants of our relationship

Oh, you'd better, you'd better believe it
Oh, you definitely need to accept and acknowledge the truth of the situation

When I'm gone I'm gone and I mean it, I mean it
Once I have left, I will truly be gone and there will be no turning back