1. Boston Hardcore Punk… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with the name Out Cold
1. Boston Hardcore Punk outfit, formed in 1989
2. The side project of Cherry Ghost's lead singer, Simon Aldred, formed in 2013
1. Out Cold formed in late 1989 in Dracut, Massachusetts, a nondescript 'burb on the New Hampshire border some 30 miles north of Boston. The original line up was Kevin (vocals), Fred (guitar), Mark (bass), and John (drums). Heavily influenced by the punk and hardcore bands of the late-'70s/early-'80s, we saw all our favorite groups either break up or "progress" into shitsville. It was with this distaste for the contemporary music scene that we formed the band. Complete misfits in a scene comprised almost exclusively of thrash metal and second-rate indie/grunge, we released our first album and some singles and went largely unnoticed. Kevin left in 1994. Mark moved to vocals and a permanent bass player wasn't found until after we recorded our second album, the first of a string released by Kangaroo Records in the Netherlands. Many line-up changes were endured in the following years, the most significant of which was the departure of Fred in 1997. The band actually broke up at this point and the two remaining founding members, Mark & John, started a new band called Alien Blood Transfusion. Shortly after, however, Kangaroo Records asked us to do a final tour in Europe. We quickly enlisted new members and this ended up resuscitating the band. Since that time we have returned to tour Europe several times, as well as the west coast, Scandinavia, Russia, and Japan. 2005 saw the release of our 6th studio album. In 2009 the band imploded due to internal problems.
2. Simon Aldred and Jim Rhodes, lead singer and lead guitarist respectively, from UK band Cherry Ghost feature in this side project headed by Aldred, amongst other musicians. The side project is set to release their first single All I Want soon through Heavenly Recordings, although the track is now available to watch on youtube.
All I Want
Out Cold Lyrics
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Now my regrets have found a name
Spare me the stars up in the sky
Cos they don't shine on you and I
You're all I want oh child
You're all I want
A stolen kiss that can't replace
These dreams of you untouched by time
Of sleeping late with legs entwined
You're all I want oh child
You're all I want
And my feet don't move like they moved before
Down that open road ain't no love there anymore
Oh where my true love leads there my heart will follow
I can't find a hideaway with no escape from my
Sorrow
I wonder where you are tonight
And if there's someone by your side
And does he nurse the battle scars
And share the dreams that once were ours
You're all I want oh child
You're all I want
And my feet don't move like they moved before
Down that open road ain't no love there anymore
Oh where my true love leads there my heart will follow
I can't find a hideaway with no escape from my
Sorrow
No escaping my sorrow, my sorrow
You're all I want, all I want
Now my love can't afford to wait
Don't need the moon, don't the stars
Don't need to fall in love again
Don't need the moon, the stars above
You're all I want my love
The lyrics of Out Cold's "All I Want" depict an individual who has made mistakes in the past and is now trying to find redemption. The first verse talks about a Judas heart that wears a stain, indicating that the person has betrayed someone and is now feeling regretful. The chorus reveals that the person only wants one thing, which is the love of the person they have hurt. They are willing to do whatever it takes to make things right and win back their love.
The second verse paints a picture of a night spent with someone new, someone who is not the person they truly love. However, the person cannot stop thinking about their true love and the dreams they shared. The bridge talks about how the person's feet do not move like they used to, indicating that they are lost and confused without their true love. The last verse shows that the person is still searching for the one they love and wonders if they have found someone else.
Overall, the lyrics of "All I Want" convey a sense of longing, regret, and a desire to make things right. The person is willing to do anything to win back the love of the one they have hurt and is haunted by the thought of their true love being with someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
This Judas heart it wears a stain
My heart has been stained by betrayal and regret
Now my regrets have found a name
I have come to realize the source of my sorrow and regret
Spare me the stars up in the sky
Do not offer me false hope or empty promises
Cos they don't shine on you and I
Our love is not blessed or favored by the universe
You're all I want oh child
You are the only thing that I truly desire
The savage night a cheap embrace
Meaningless and desperate attempts at intimacy cannot compare to the purity of our love
A stolen kiss that can't replace
A physical act cannot replicate the depth of our emotional connection
These dreams of you untouched by time
My memories of you are unspoiled and endure despite the passage of time
Of sleeping late with legs entwined
The simple joys we shared together have left an indelible mark on my heart
And my feet don't move like they moved before
I am lost without you and lack the motivation to move forward
Down that open road ain't no love there anymore
My quest for love outside of our relationship has proven fruitless
Oh where my true love leads there my heart will follow
I am committed to finding my way back to a love as true and pure as ours once was
I can't find a hideaway with no escape from my Sorrow
I am unable to escape the pain of our separation
I wonder where you are tonight
I am consumed by thoughts of you and long to be reunited
And if there's someone by your side
I am plagued by jealousy and insecurity at the thought of you with someone else
And does he nurse the battle scars
I wonder if the person you are with now understands and appreciates the struggles we faced in our relationship
And share the dreams that once were ours
I long for the days when we shared common hopes, goals, and visions for our future together
Now my love can't afford to wait
I am determined to pursue a renewed relationship with you without delay
Don't need the moon, don't the stars
I do not require grand gestures or romantic extravagance to be happy with you again
Don't need to fall in love again
I do not need to fall for someone new, as my heart already belongs to you
You're all I want my love
You are the only thing that truly matters in my life
Writer(s): Simon Aldred
Contributed by Chase E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.