Cold World
Nall & Monro Lyrics

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Are you alive?
In a moment I will call
To tell you why
It's an honest way to fall

Cold, cold world
Chasing down all that I need to be
Cold, cold world

Underneath it will you wait for me?
Tell me that you'll wait for me
Tell me what you wait for

(Will you wait for me?)
(Will you wait for me?)
(Will you wait for me?)
(Will you wait for)

(Will you wait for me?)
(Will you wait for me?)
(Will you wait for me?)
(Will you wait for)

We fall under the light
Underneath the sun where we used to have it all
We fall into the night
Not another day will go when you need me more

Are you alive?
In the distance you were small
I'll tell you why
In afraid that I will fall

Cold, cold world
Chasing down all that I need to be
Cold, cold world
Underneath it will you wait for me?

We fall under the light
Underneath the sun where we used to have it all
We fall into the night
Not another day will go when you need me more

Innocence say you will follow
'Cause it's a cold, cold world
Innocence day you will follow
'Cause it's a cold, cold, world
Cold, cold, world

(Will you wait for me?)
(Will you wait for me?)
(Will you wait for me?)
(Will you wait for)

(Will you wait for me?)
(Will you wait for me?)
(Will you wait for me?)
(Will you wait for)

We fall under the light
Underneath the sun where we used to have it all

We fall into the night
Not another day will go when you need me more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nall & Monro's song "Cold World" speak of the challenges of living in a world that can be cruel and unforgiving. The song begins with the rhetorical question, "Are you alive?" and sets the scene for a phone call where the singer intends to share an honest conversation with the person on the other end. The singer seems apprehensive about sharing their thoughts and feelings but sees honesty as the best way to proceed. The chorus of the song repeats the melancholic phrase "cold, cold world," conveying a sense of despair or sadness.

The lyrics go on to say "not another day will go when you need me more," highlighting the importance of human connections to survive in this cold world. The singer pleads with the person on the other end to wait for them and tells them that they will fall without their support.

The lyrics depict the contrasting emotions of hope and fear, as well as the contrasting settings of light and dark. The phrases, "We fall under the light, underneath the sun where we used to have it all," and "we fall into the night," bring together imagery of light and dark and suggest the passage of time.

Overall, Nall & Monro's "Cold World" is a reflective song that speaks of the struggles of living in an often harsh and unforgiving world.

Line by Line Meaning

Are you alive?
Are you really living a fulfilling life?

In a moment I will call To tell you why It's an honest way to fall
I will contact you shortly to explain why I am struggling, it's the truthful way to admit my weakness.

Cold, cold world Chasing down all that I need to be Cold, cold world Underneath it will you wait for me? Tell me that you'll wait for me Tell me what you wait for
The world is harsh and makes me feel like I need to constantly strive for success. Will you still be there for me when I inevitably fall short? If so, what qualities do you value in me?

We fall under the light Underneath the sun where we used to have it all We fall into the night Not another day will go when you need me more
We used to live a happy life together, but now we are experiencing tough times. I promise to be there for you whenever you need me.

Innocence say you will follow 'Cause it's a cold, cold world Innocence day you will follow 'Cause it's a cold, cold, world Cold, cold, world
It's easy to give up on our dreams and become cynical, but we need to hold onto our innocence and stay true to our values in this unforgiving world.

(Will you wait for me?) (Will you wait for me?) (Will you wait for me?) (Will you wait for) (Will you wait for me?) (Will you wait for me?) (Will you wait for me?) (Will you wait for)
Repeatedly asking if you will still be there for me when I am at my lowest point.

Writer(s): Christian Clever, Cyril Nally, Jerome Riouffreyt

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