Colder Than Ice
Pond Lyrics


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C-C-C Colder than ice

C-C-C Colder than ice

C-C-C Colder than ice
(Colder than ice)
C-C-C Colder than ice
Colder than ice if you give it a try
It's that look in your eyes
It's your hand on the fire
It's the lure of the pipe

C-C-C Colder than ice
You know you want to

C-C-C Colder than ice
Colder than ice if you give it a try
Look in your eyes
Rub your hands on your thighs
From the lure of the pipe

C-C-C Colder than ice
You know you want to
C-C-C Colder than ice

C-C-C Colder than ice

C-C-C Colder than ice

Colder than ice

Walking through the suburbs
Eyes down (C-C-C Colder than ice)
Skulking through the suburbs
Ice Town
C-C-C Colder than ice

Colder than ice if you give it a try
Look in your eyes
Rub your hands on your thighs
From the lure of the pipe

C-C-C Colder than ice
You know you want to

C-C-C Colder than ice
Colder than ice if you give it a try
Look in your eyes
Rub your hands on your thighs
From the lure of the pipe

C-C-C Colder than ice
You know you want to

C-C-C Colder than ice
Colder than ice if you give it a try
Look in your eyes
Rub your hands on your thighs
From the lure of the pipe

C-C-C Colder than ice
You know you want to

C-C-C Colder than ice
Colder than ice if you give it a try
Look in your eyes




Rub your hands on your thighs
From the lure of the pipe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pond's song Colder Than Ice describe the temptation of addiction and the all-consuming nature of substance abuse. The repeating chorus of "C-C-C Colder than ice" emphasizes the powerful grip of addiction, likening it to something cold and unrelenting. The verses describe the allure of drugs and the physical sensations they produce. The line, "It's your hand on the fire," suggests a burning desire for the substance, while "the lure of the pipe" hints at the seductive quality of drug use.


The song also touches on the isolation that comes with addiction. The singer walks through the suburbs with "eyes down," avoiding connection with others. The repetition of "You know you want to" in the chorus highlights the internal struggle between the desire for the substance and the awareness of its harmful effects.


Overall, the lyrics of Colder Than Ice offer a poignant commentary on addiction and its destructive power, while also acknowledging the complex emotions and motivations behind substance abuse.


Line by Line Meaning

C-C-C Colder than ice
Extremely cold, almost freezing


Colder than ice if you give it a try
Something that may seem cold initially but can become even colder if one attempts to experience or confront it


It's that look in your eyes
The expression on a person's face that conveys their emotions or feelings


It's your hand on the fire
Feeling the warmth of a flame or being fascinated by it, regardless of the risk or danger involved


It's the lure of the pipe
The temptation or attraction of something that can be harmful or addictive


You know you want to
An urge or desire to do something that one may not necessarily need or want, but feels compelled to do so


Walking through the suburbs
Moving through the residential areas of a town or city


Eyes down (C-C-C Colder than ice)
Looking at the ground, possibly avoiding eye contact, while feeling cold or detached


Skulking through the suburbs
Moving in a furtive or suspicious manner through the residential areas of a town or city


Ice Town
A metaphorical representation of a place or state of mind that is emotionally cold and distant


Rub your hands on your thighs
An action that may be done to keep one's hands warm or to relieve tension or nervousness




Writer(s): James William Terry, Nicholas Roland Allbrook, Joseph Michael Ryan, Jay Wesley Watson

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Matteo Wade

C-C-C Colder than ice
C-C-C Colder than ice
Colder than ice
C-C-C Colder than ice
Colder than ice if you give it a try
It's that look in your eyes
It's your hand on the fire
It's the lure of the pipe
C-C-C Colder than ice
You know you want to
C-C-C Colder than ice
Colder than ice if you give it a try
Look in your eyes
Rub your hands on your thighs
From the lure of the pipe
C-C-C Colder than ice
You know you want to
C-C-C Colder than ice
C-C-C Colder than ice
C-C-C Colder than ice
Walking through the suburbs
Eyes down (C-C-C Colder than ice)
Skulking through the suburbs
Ice Town
C-C-C Colder than ice
Colder than ice if you give it a try
Look in your eyes
Rub your hands on your thighs
From the lure of the pipe
C-C-C Colder than ice
You know you want to
C-C-C Colder than…



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C-C-C Colder than ice
C-C-C Colder than ice
C-C-C Colder than ice
Colder than ice
C-C-C Colder than ice

Colder than ice if you give it a try
That look in your eyes
It's your hand on the fire
It's the lure of the pipe

C-C-C Colder than ice
You know you want to
C-C-C Colder than ice

Colder than ice if you give it a try
Look in your eyes
Rub your hands on your thighs
From the lure of the pipe

C-C-C Colder than ice
You know you want to
C-C-C Colder than ice

C-C-C Colder than ice
C-C-C Colder than ice
C-C-C Colder than ice

Walking through the suburbs
Eyes down
C-C-C Colder than ice
Skulking through the suburbs
Ice Town
C-C-C Colder than ice

Colder than ice if you give it a try
That look in your eyes
It's your hand on the fire
It's the lure of the pipe

C-C-C Colder than ice
You know you want to
C-C-C Colder than ice

Colder than ice if you give it a try
Look in your eyes
Rub your hands on your thighs
C-C-C Colder than ice
From the lure of the pipe
C-C-C Colder than ice

C-C-C Colder than ice
Colder than ice if you give it a try
That look in your eyes
It's your hand on the fire
It's the lure of the pipe

C-C-C Colder than ice
You know you want to
C-C-C Colder than ice



All comments from YouTube:

hippiecheezburger

I love PONDs sound it's like a blend of past decades influence with some nice ass production

WWIflyingace62

Kevin Parker does all the production and mixing. More proof that whatever Kevin touches turns to pure gold

Lance Vance

​@WWIflyingace62 He doesn't do all of it by himself, the rest of the band also co-produces/mixes with him. In the end they have final say on everything and deserve more credit because even without his help this would still be an amazing album.

Anonymous Username

@WWIflyingace62 Y'all give him way more credit than he deserves for Pond's music. 😆

llewodcm20

I might love eighties music if it didn't all have that shitty drum reverb. This song rocks.

ZillmoPig

The Weather is pretty much what I hoped The Slow Rush was

avedic

That synth progression in the intro that carries throughout the song....is so damn evocative. It just perfectly captures the vibe of this song...and video.

Robotstunt

I remember driving down the highway listening to this in '82 great memories.

Liam S

It feels like yesterday

TheDogLennie

It feels like space again

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