Stevie Ray Vaughan tragically died on August 27, 1990 in a helicopter accident, having taken the seat that his brother Jimmie Vaughan or some have reported Eric Clapton would have been sitting in. He had a wide range of influences, most notably Lonnie Mack, Albert King, Freddie King, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton & Jimi Hendrix.
Only a handful of blues guitarists have had such an impact on the blues genre.
Cold Shot
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Lyrics
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Now I reach to kiss your lips the touch don't mean a thing
And that's a cold shot baby, yeah that's a drag
A cold shot baby, I let our love go bad
Remember the way that you loved me, do anything I said
Now I see you out somewhere you won't give me the time of day
And that's a cold shot darlin', yeah that's a drag
I really meant I was sorry, for ever causin' you pain
You showed your appreciation by walkin' out anyway
And that's a cold shot baby, yeah that's a drag
And that's a cold shot baby, we let our love go bad
So sad, too bad, so sad
Don't let our true love run cold baby
The lyrics to Stevie Ray Vaughan's song Cold Shot are a reflection of lost love and the pain of realizing what has been lost. The song starts with the singer remembering how beautiful their love was and how it was once held in their hands. The use of the phrase "sweet thang" is nostalgic and helps to emphasize how hopeless the singer now feels about their relationship. When they reach to kiss their partner, they can sense that the love is gone and the touch no longer means anything. The phrase "cold shot" reflects the coldness of the partner's response and how the singer must face the truth that their love has gone bad.
Vaughan then continues to describe the memories of how their partner once loved them and did anything they said. However, when the singer sees them now, they won't even give them the time of the day. The repetition of the phrase "cold shot" in the chorus further emphasizes the coldness and distance between them. The singer admits that maybe they were at fault and apologizes, but it is too late as their partner has already left them. The song ends on a melancholy note with the phrase "don't let our true love run cold baby," suggesting that the love was true but still ended up slipping away.
Overall, the lyrics of Cold Shot paint a vivid picture of a once-beautiful love that has met its untimely end. Vaughan's use of evocative phrases and repetition helps to emphasize the coldness and pain that the singer feels.
Line by Line Meaning
Once was a sweet thang baby, held out love in our hands
We used to have a great relationship filled with love and affection.
Now I reach to kiss your lips the touch don't mean a thing
Now, even when we are intimate, it feels like there is no connection anymore.
And that's a cold shot baby, yeah that's a drag
It hurts to realize that our love has turned cold and that it's a disappointment.
A cold shot baby, I let our love go bad
My actions contributed to the decline of our relationship.
Remember the way that you loved me, do anything I said
I remember how devoted and subservient you used to be to me.
Now I see you out somewhere you won't give me the time of day
Nowadays, you refuse to even acknowledge or interact with me.
And that's a cold shot darlin', yeah that's a drag
It's disheartening to experience your coldness towards me.
And that's a cold shot baby, we let our love go bad
Our choices and behavior have led to our love deteriorating.
I really meant I was sorry, for ever causin' you pain
I genuinely apologize for causing you any emotional distress.
You showed your appreciation by walkin' out anyway
Despite my apology, you still chose to leave and end the relationship.
And that's a cold shot baby, yeah that's a drag
I feel the pain of losing someone I loved and that it's unfortunate.
And that's a cold shot baby, we let our love go bad
We both contributed to the downfall of our relationship and now it's cold.
So sad, too bad, so sad
It's a sad and regrettable situation.
Don't let our true love run cold baby
Let's try to save our relationship and keep our love from turning cold.
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Written by: MICHAEL KINDRED, WESLEY CLARKE
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@miguelangelmedinamurillo4495
Lyrics:
Once was a sweet thang baby, held out love in our hands
Now I reach to kiss your lips the touch don't mean a thing
And that's a cold shot baby, yeah that's a drag
A cold shot baby, I let our love go bad
Remember the way that you loved me, do anything I said
Now I see you out somewhere you won't give me the time of day
And that's a cold shot darlin', yeah that's a drag
And that's a cold shot baby, we let our love go bad
I really meant I was sorry, for ever causin' you pain
You showed your appreciation by walkin' out anyway
And that's a cold shot baby, yeah that's a drag
And that's a cold shot baby, we let our love go bad
So sad, too bad, so sad
Don't let our true love run cold baby
@johnconnors1112
I worked at Mars Music in Dallas and SRV had just died. My buddy Chris in the warehouse said Jack you like blues would you like to see SRV's Guitar. I said sure. I opened the case and it was this Hamilton strat that was in this video. I took it out of the case and played it for 15 minutes. Respectfully wiped it down . closed the case and the next day it was shipped to Billy Gibbons in Houston. For years I wondered about that guitar until I saw this video. I was like Man! That was the guitar I Played. RIP SRV. Peace Truth.and Love Jc
@bonvct
Youre a lucky dude!
@ronnieo.6647
Too cool!
@Xcorgi
John Connors 111 Awesome story! 👍😁👍
@InTheLifeOfAnArtist
You are one lucky guy!
@Tonetwisters
GOOD for you, John. What an honor. SRV turned his life around there toward the end. I sincerely hope that included a personal relationship with Jesus ...
@peterm3964
Still remember crying when SRV died . Total shock .
Was it really 33 years ago ? I was a young man playing in a blues band in Brisbane Australia .
I don’t play live anymore . just at home .
What a groove “ Cold Shot” is .
@etherashe5164
Yeah, what a loss that was brother. Maybe you should try and play live again. I would if I could, but I lost my middle finger on my fret hand so I can't.
@ghendar
Still one of the best music videos ever made. Just hysterical.
@DyerMaker63
I was today years old (60!) when I saw this video for the first time. And I live in atx to boot. It did make. I most certainty did laugh out loud. Anyone know what that cow is in the video is that lost Austin kitsch?😊