Cold
The Cure/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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Curled like an embryo
Take another face, you will be kissed again
I was cold as I mouthed the words
And crawled across the mirror
I wait, await the next breath
Your name like ice into my heart
A shallow grave
A monument to the ruined age
Ice in my eyes
And eyes like ice don't move
Screaming at the moon
Another past time
Your name like ice into my heart
Everything as cold as life
Can no one save you?
Everything as cold as silence
And you never say a word
Your name like ice into my heart
Your name like ice into my heart
The lyrics to The Cure/Musicfire.in's song "Cold" reveal a complicated and tumultuous relationship between two people. The singer is struggling to communicate with their partner, who seems to be withholding affection and playing mind games. The singer is willing to do anything to make the relationship work, even if that means sacrificing their own happiness. The chorus reflects this tension and confusion, as the singer wonders how they can continue in a relationship that is so painful, cold, and unsatisfying.
The opening lines of the song set the stage for the narrative, describing a brightness outside that seems to contrast with the singer's inner turmoil. The line "So I talk 'til I drop, you said, 'How could I have a heart made of stone?'" reveals that the two characters have been arguing and that the singer is trying to get their partner to open up to them. However, their partner seems unmoved, sipping wine and failing to engage emotionally. Later in the song, the singer describes feeling trapped by the relationship, as if their partner is "setting traps in my head, messing with my mind." The repeated line "laying on the ground, wondering why it's so cold" underscores the central theme of loneliness, isolation, and emotional distance.
Overall, "Cold" is a powerful, melancholy song that explores the complex dynamics of romantic relationships. The lyrics are evocative and poignant, capturing the frustration, confusion, and despair that can arise when two people are unable to connect on a deep emotional level.
Line by Line Meaning
It's too bright outside
The singer is feeling overwhelmed by their surroundings
'Cause I'm low on the phone, you say, "Do or die"
The other person is demanding the singer's attention and focus
So I talk 'til I drop, you said, "How could I
The singer tries to appease the other person's demands, even if it's exhausting
Have a heart made of stone?" While you're sipping wine
The other person is seemingly unaffected by the artist's exhaustion or feelings
Oh, when we synchronize
The artist and other person have a strong connection
It's exactly what I thought when I fantasized
The singer was imagining this moment and it's now coming true
Playing games with my mind, making us collide
The strong connection between the singer and the other person is both exhilarating and confusing
And we know how it goes when we're out at night
Both the artist and the other person are familiar with the excitement and risks of being together at night
And I don't know
The artist is uncertain and confused about their relationship with the other person
How we make it out when we make out on the low
The artist and the other person have a secretive, low-key relationship
Even if it rains, you'd rather make it snow
The other person prefers a cold, distant relationship rather than an emotional or intense one
Both you and me know we gotta let it go
Both the artist and the other person recognize that their relationship is not healthy or sustainable
Laying on the ground, wondering why it's so cold
The singer feels alone and vulnerable without the other person
When you patronize
The other person belittles and criticizes the singer
It's like knives to my throat, you're so satisfied
The other person enjoys making the singer feel small and helpless
When I dig in the dirt you're in paradise
The other person is pleased when the artist makes a mistake
And I know that you know I can't sleep at night
The artist's anxiety and worry about their relationship is affecting their sleep
Oh, when you're by my side
Despite the other person's negative behavior, the singer still desires their attention and presence
I just move how you move 'cause I'm petrified
The singer is afraid of losing the other person, so they try to do everything the other person wants
Setting traps in my head, messing with my mind
The other person manipulates and controls the artist's thoughts and emotions
When you talk, yeah, you talk but I know you're lying
The artist doesn't trust the other person's words or intentions
Why you so icy cold? My tears can't drip
The other person is emotionally unavailable and distant, causing the artist to feel numb and unable to cry
Sitting awake alone, tattoos I miss
The singer is reminded of the other person's physical presence through objects that they left behind
If I was to call your phone, I know you'd click
The artist believes that the other person would answer their call, but it wouldn't change anything
Babe you can have the throne, I call it quits
The singer is willing to give up their position of power in the relationship and end things
You can even have my car, I don't need it
The singer is willing to sacrifice things they value for the sake of ending the relationship
I've been inside my room since you left it
The singer is isolating themselves and avoiding the outside world because of their heartbreak
Thinking about the place where we first kissed
The artist is nostalgic and longing for a time when their relationship was happier
Wondering why it's so cold
The artist is questioning why their relationship has become so difficult and painful
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: Robert James Smith, Laurence Andrew Tolhurst, Simon Gallup, Simon Johnathon Gallup
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