Resurrection Band, also known as Rez Band or REZ, is one of the best-known … Read Full Bio ↴Resurrection Band, also known as Rez Band or REZ, is one of the best-known and respected Christian rock bands in the history of Contemporary Christian music. It was based out of the Jesus People USA Christian community in Chicago, Illinois, and most of its members continue to be part of that community to this day.

Led by the husband-and-wife team of Glenn and Wendi Kaiser, the band has been the preeminent example of how to evangelize using Christian rock, but the quality musicianship of Resurrection Band has also been a driving force in the development of the Christian music industry at large. Glenn Kaiser also has an established solo career as a blues musican and is also a well-known speaker on various spiritual issues to youth and adults.

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If Your Love Grows Cold
Resurrection Band Lyrics

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December wind cuts like a knife on a neglected face,
Suburban sprawling on a thick, rich rug before the fireplace.

If your love grows cold, you've got to warm it up,
If your love grows cold, you've got to give it up,
If your love grows cold, you've got to warm it up,
If your love grows cold, you've got to give it up.

He's in prison, she walks the street - there are no children here,
City fathers spin that wheel, manicured sincere.

If your love grows cold, you've got to warm it up,
If your love grows cold, you've got to give it up,
If your love grows cold, you've got to warm it up,
If your love grows cold, you've got to give it up.

Rush Limbaugh and the state patrol solving South L.A.,
Big blessings in a big glass house - here comes the ricochet.

If your love grows cold, you've got to warm it up,
If your love grows cold, you've got to give it up,
If your love grows cold, you've got to warm it up,
If your love grows cold, got to give it up.

If your love grows cold,
If your love grows cold,
If your love grows cold,
If your love grows cold,
If your love grows cold,

If your love grows cold,
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Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Resurrection Band's song "If Your Love Grows Cold" depicts the harsh reality of neglect and isolation. The biting December wind cuts like a knife on a neglected face, creating an atmosphere of loneliness and emptiness. These lines set the tone for the song, which is a call to action for those whose love has grown cold. The next lines refer to suburban sprawl on a thick, rich rug before the fireplace. The juxtaposition of these lines creates a sense of irony, as the warmth of the fireplace is in stark contrast to the coldness of the neglect that was described in the previous lines.

The chorus of "If Your Love Grows Cold" repeats the same lines, emphasizing the importance of warming up love that has grown cold. The lyrics create a sense of urgency, as if the singer is pleading with the listener to take action before it's too late. The second verse describes a bleak situation where a man is in prison and a woman walks the streets, highlighting the absence of children in the picture. The city fathers "spin the wheel, manicured sincere," indicating a facade of concern and care, but in reality, they are not doing much to help the situation.

The final verse is a commentary on the disparity between the rich and the poor, with Rush Limbaugh and the state patrol solving problems in South L.A. The big blessings in a big glass house, however, do not prevent the inevitable ricochet. With the repetition of the chorus, the song ends on a hopeful note, as if there is still a chance to warm up love that has grown cold.

Line by Line Meaning

December wind cuts like a knife on a neglected face,
The harsh weather feels like a weapon on a person who has been ignored by others.

Suburban sprawling on a thick, rich rug before the fireplace.
The comfortable, privileged suburban lifestyle is like a cozy rug that is oblivious to the harsh realities outside.

If your love grows cold, you've got to warm it up,
In a relationship, if the love between two people starts to diminish, they must work to rekindle it.

If your love grows cold, you've got to give it up,
If the love between two people cannot be restored, they must be honest and move on from the relationship.

He's in prison, she walks the street - there are no children here,
In this community, there are no innocent children left; some men are incarcerated and some women have to resort to prostitution.

City fathers spin that wheel, manicured sincere.
The politicians who are supposed to lead and help the community only pretend to care, while remaining detached and privileged.

Rush Limbaugh and the state patrol solving South L.A.,
Famous and powerful people who have no genuine understanding of the area or its problems try to 'fix' the city's issues.

Big blessings in a big glass house - here comes the ricochet.
People who are wealthy and secure feel their blessings will protect them, but they will soon experience the harmful consequences of the community's issues.

If your love grows cold, got to give it up.
Once again, if a relationship cannot be restored, it is better to end it than to hold on in vain.

If your love grows cold,
A refrain to remind us that even in the midst of societal problems and injustice, we must remain focused on preserving the love and care in our personal relationships.

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The song ends with a fading reminder that we must not let our love grow cold.

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