Cold
Robin and Linda Williams Lyrics
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Robin Williamson: Guitar and vocals.
Please never name yourself to me
Enough lies we see
Even the moonlight
Of all the beauty you have made
And shared with me
You are my pride
To think I once though you had died
In cold harbour
it seems there will be no more goodbyes
For you and I
Dearest companions
there's time to wipe away what went before
To give away what you have stored
And moor no more moor no more
In cold harbour
it seems there will be no journey's end
For you and I
Dearest companions
mother and I we have been singing all we can
I know that you will understand
You can be so strong and kind
No one will be left behind
When we leave
Cold harbour
Cold harbour
Hard hard haven.
The opening lines of Robin and Linda Williams's song "Cold Cold Heart" imply a certain sense of betrayal, as the singer pleads with the person to never identify themselves to them. This sense of betrayal is compounded by the line "enough lies we see," emphasizing that this relationship has been built on a foundation of dishonesty. Despite this, the singer seeks solace in the beauty that their companion has shared with them, reflecting that they are proud of their relationship and that they had once believed that their companion was dead.
The chorus of the song echoes the idea that the past can be forgiven, as there will seemingly be no more goodbyes between the singer and their companion. They suggest that there is still time to start over, to let go of the things that they've been holding onto and to recognize that they are both in this journey together. The final stanza introduces the idea of purpose, as the singer reflects on the strength and kindness their companion has demonstrated. They suggest that no one will be left behind in this journey, as they come to a place of understanding and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Please never name yourself to me
I do not want you to introduce yourself to me anymore, as we have had enough dishonesty in our relationship.
Enough lies we see
We have witnessed and experienced too many lies in our relationship and cannot tolerate it any longer.
Even the moonlight
Even the gentle and romantic moonlight cannot erase the deceitful actions and words that have occurred between us.
come rest, rest awhile beneath the shade
Take a break and relax in the comfort of the shade, away from the harsh realities of our damaged relationship.
Of all the beauty you have made
Despite the hurtful actions, I cannot deny the beauty and positive contributions you have brought to my life.
And shared with me
You have generously shared your talents and love with me, for which I am grateful.
You are my pride
I am proud to have known and loved you, despite the difficult times we have faced.
To think I once thought you had died
I thought our relationship had ended, never to be resurrected, but somehow we have managed to keep it alive.
In cold harbour
We are currently in a place of emotional isolation and turmoil, perhaps brought on by our own actions or external circumstances.
it seems there will be no more goodbyes
It appears that we have reached a level of understanding and acceptance that eliminates the need for further goodbyes.
For you and I
Our relationship has evolved to a point where we can continue to coexist and support each other.
Dearest companions
We are now dear and cherished companions to each other, despite our past struggles.
there's time to wipe away what went before
There is an opportunity to leave behind the past and start anew, building a better foundation for our relationship.
To give away what you have stored
It is better to give away our emotional baggage, and make room for forgiveness and understanding.
And moor no more moor no more
We can move on from the anchor that has been weighing down our relationship, and set sail towards a brighter future.
In cold harbour
We must acknowledge and address the pain and hurt that brought us to this place, if we are to move forward.
it seems there will be no journey's end
Our relationship will continue to grow and evolve, and there is no definitive endpoint in sight.
For you and I
We must work together to build a stronger and more honest relationship, with mutual respect and understanding.
Dearest companions
As our relationship deepens, we become more precious and valued to each other.
Mother and I we have been singing all we can
My mother and I have been enjoying each other's company and singing together, and I hope you can appreciate the beauty of our togetherness.
I know that you will understand
I trust that you have the emotional maturity and empathy to understand and support my relationship with others.
You can be so strong and kind
Despite our prior difficulties, I recognize and appreciate your strength and kindness.
No one will be left behind
I vow to include and value everyone in my life, and not repeat past mistakes of exclusion or hurt.
When we leave
When we depart from this place of coldness and pain, we will do so with renewed hope and compassion.
Cold harbour
Cold harbor represents the emotional isolation and pain that has characterized our relationship, but also the possibility of growth and healing.
Cold harbour
Cold harbor represents the emotional isolation and pain that has characterized our relationship, but also the possibility of growth and healing.
Hard hard haven.
Our past struggles have been incredibly difficult, but I am committed to making this haven a place of warmth and safety.
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