The band has appeared on RTE's The Cafe, TV3's event guide, Channel 6's Popscene and numerous radio shows. The band won the Jack Daniels Set, showcasing new bands, in 2006.
The Coronas frontman Danny O'Reilly told Ryan Tubridy on Friday's Late Late Show that the band will try to turn their name "into a positive" when the Covid-19 emergency ends and won't be picking a different moniker.
Cold
The Coronas Lyrics
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I'm too proud
And the night won't allow
No, the night won't allow
A cold chill on my shoulder
It's not too loud
Just a few hundred doubts
When I go, I will like you less
Though it seems I'm still streets ahead
It wasn't a fake, it wasn't a lie
Just a bit unkind
Think of me when you feel okay
But give me a reason to see you anyway
I never got to say goodbye
It came as some surprise
How do we know?
Do we trust ourselves that much?
How do we know?
I'm cold, but I will not show it
I'm too proud
And the night won't allow
No, the night won't allow
A cold
It's not too loud
Just a few hundred doubts
I'm cold
I can't pretend that I'm blended up
Just witness some words follow right out of my mouth
I didn't think, I just talked
I couldn't turn it off
You look at me the way you wanna be seen
I never told you enough what that means
Even our friends are more than amazed
They don't know what to say
How do we know?
Do we trust ourselves that much?
How do we know?
I'm cold, but I will not show it
I'm too proud
And the night won't allow
No, the night won't allow
A cold
It's not too loud
Just a few hundred doubts
I'm cold
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Aah, aah, aah
Give me a reason to see you where you're at
Give me a reason to feel again
Give me a reason to see you where you're at
I'm too proud
And the night won't allow
No, the night won't allow
The Coronas's song "Cold" seems to be about a complicated relationship, with the singer admitting to feeling cold towards their partner but also acknowledging their own pride and inability to express themselves fully. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer admitting to feeling cold but not wanting to show it, both because of their pride and because the night won't allow it. The use of the night as a metaphor is interesting, as it suggests that there is something secretive or hidden about the singer's emotions that they are unwilling to reveal.
The second verse continues in a similar vein, with the singer admitting that they will like their partner less when they leave, but also stressing that their feelings were not fake or a lie - rather, they were just "a bit unkind." This suggests some guilt on the part of the singer, or at least an unwillingness to fully own up to their feelings. The chorus repeats the idea of being cold, and also emphasizes the singer's pride and the idea that the night is somehow an obstacle to expressing themselves fully.
The bridge of the song adds to the sense of confusion and uncertainty that pervades the lyrics, with the singer admitting that they "couldn't turn it off" when they said something they regretted. They also mention that even their friends are amazed and unsure of how to react, suggesting that this relationship is causing confusion and turmoil not just for the singer but for those around them. Overall, the song's lyrics suggest a complicated emotional landscape, with the singer struggling to express themselves fully and understand their own feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm cold but will not show it
I am feeling cold, but I refuse to express it.
I'm too proud
My ego is too high to expose my vulnerabilities.
And the night won't allow
The dark and quiet atmosphere of the night discourages me from revealing my emotions.
No, the night won't allow
The night is an obstacle to my desire to express my feelings.
A cold chill on my shoulder
I have an unpleasant feeling of coldness on my shoulder.
It's not too loud
The feeling is not significantly intense or noisy.
Just a few hundred doubts
I am struggling with hundreds of uncertainties and questions.
When I go, I will like you less
I will lose my affection for you when I am gone.
Though it seems I'm still streets ahead
Even though it might appear that I am ahead of the game, I still feel detached and distant.
It wasn't a fake, it wasn't a lie
My previous behavior towards you was genuine, and I did not deceive you intentionally.
Just a bit unkind
However, I acknowledge that I was not entirely kind to you.
Think of me when you feel okay
Please remember me when you are happy and content.
But give me a reason to see you anyway
However, I need a valid reason to visit or meet you.
I never got to say goodbye
I did not have the chance to bid you farewell.
It came as some surprise
The sudden end of our relationship caught me off guard.
How do we know?
How can we be sure?
Do we trust ourselves that much?
Do we have that much faith in our own instincts?
A cold
I am feeling very chilly.
I can't pretend that I'm blended up
I cannot fake or act like I have everything under control.
Just witness some words follow right out of my mouth
I spoke impulsively without thinking about the consequences.
I didn't think, I just talked
I did not consider the impact of my words, and I acted recklessly.
I couldn't turn it off
I could not stop myself from talking regardless of the harshness of my statements.
You look at me the way you wanna be seen
You portray yourself to me as you desire to be seen.
I never told you enough what that means
I have not expressed adequately how that portrayal impacts me.
Even our friends are more than amazed
Even our friends are surprised by the situation.
They don't know what to say
Our friends are at a loss for words and unsure how to help.
Give me a reason to see you where you're at
Please provide me with a compelling reason to meet you where you currently are.
Give me a reason to feel again
I need to experience something to escape numbness and apathy.
I'm too proud
My pride gets in the way of my ability to connect emotionally.
And the night won't allow
The darkness and silence of the night hinder my capacity to open up.
No, the night won't allow
The night serves as a barrier to me expressing myself and connecting with others.
Writer(s): David Mcphillips, Daniel O'reilly, Conor Egan, Graham Knox
Contributed by Maria J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
the flosh
Absolutely loving it... Just like the rest of the album. I can't stop listening to all these beautiful songs... They're taking me somewhere else... Like another dimension...
Love you guys and I really really really hope that I'll see you soon on stage again 😔
Beam Me Up Scotty
Ahhhh 5am in Australia & a dose of The Coronas is just what I need 🥰🥰🥰
Carol Rice
Absolutely unfeckingreal well done lads ... powerful vocals Danny 🥰 great harmonising Roisín 💚
Shaun Finn
Love this tune!
Metiu74
When the live version sounds better than CD! 😍
Cynthia Jerde
The entire live album is just amazing!
TheScript_ Terhi
Wonderful lads!! 😍😍
Veronica McCreedy
Beautiful as always.
shadowsgirl
Such a beautiful song
tadhg o connor
Could listen to these lads all day , hit after hit, they sound even better live