Cold Weather Is Back
The Ex Lyrics
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Old people telling us stories
Hence the 50ties revival
Cold weather is back
Cold weather is back
We saw ice in documentaries
Journalists and politicians telling us how it used to be
Cold weather is back
Cold, Cold weather is back
Who is wearing shawls and gloves
We were expecting a gulf from Mexico
But rumours saying now "it giet oan"
Cold weather is back
Cold, cold weather is back
Are you still using a computer
Do you still use a cell phone
Do you still listen to mp3's
Do you still watch a flat TV
No one has computers anymore
No one has computers anymore
No one has computers anymore
Because - Cold weather is back
Cold, Cold weather is back
The permanent snow in the tropical Netherlands
The permanent snow in the tropical Netherlands
The permanent snow in the tropical Netherlands
No one has computers anymore
No one has computers anymore
No one has computers anymore
Because - Cold weather is back
Cold weather is back
The first stanza of the song reveals that the cold weather is not a new phenomenon; people from the past also faced it. They heard stories from the old folks that took place in the 50ties revival, and such stories may have given them a glimpse of how harsh the weather can be. The second stanza talks about how documentaries, journalists and politicians informed them about the weather. However, this time, they saw ice picks as new pointers, which indicates how real and intense the cold weather is. The third stanza shows their expectation to have received a gulf from Mexico, but rumours informed them otherwise. They heard that the weather was coming back, and this time, they had to wear shawls and gloves to keep themselves warm.
The fourth stanza raises questions about the use of computers, cell phones, mp3's and flat TVs. It seems like people are not concerned about such technological innovations anymore, and one may wonder why. The answer is that nobody has computers anymore because the cold weather is back, and apparently, it may have adversely affected the technology. In summary, the song expresses how the cold weather is affecting society in different ways, from lifestyles to technological advancements.
Line by Line Meaning
We knew cold weather from the past
We experienced cold temperatures before and are used to it.
Old people telling us stories
We are reminded of past cold weather experiences through the stories of elderly individuals.
Hence the 50ties revival
Cold weather nostalgia has sparked a revival of 1950s-style clothing and culture.
Cold weather is back
The frigid temperatures have returned.
We saw ice in documentaries
We have only witnessed icy conditions through documentaries and other media.
Journalists and politicians telling us how it used to be
The media and politicians inform us about past winters and how different they were.
Now ice picks are the new pointers
Ice picks are now used to navigate icy conditions instead of traditional pointers or directions.
Who is wearing shawls and gloves
We notice people dressing in warm clothing like shawls and gloves due to the cold weather.
We were expecting a gulf from Mexico
We anticipated a warm air flow from the Gulf of Mexico but did not receive it.
But rumours saying now "it giet oan"
Rumors suggest that the cold weather will persist.
Are you still using a computer
The cold weather has caused technology to fail or malfunction, so computers are no longer in use.
Do you still use a cell phone
Cell phones may or may not still be in use despite the cold weather.
Do you still listen to mp3's
The use of mp3 players is uncertain due to the effects of cold weather on technology.
Do you still watch a flat TV
The use of flat screen TVs is unknown due to the cold weather's impact on technology.
No one has computers anymore
Computers are no longer in use due to the effects of the extreme cold.
Because - Cold weather is back
The reason for the cessation of computer usage is due to the return of cold weather.
The permanent snow in the tropical Netherlands
The phenomenon of permanent snow in an unexpected, tropical climate is indicative of the severity of the cold weather.
Contributed by Josiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MarceloHenkin
great song. intro's rythm sounds like "Piririn, piririn, piririn, alguém ligou pra mim".
@3DDoor
We knew cold weather from the past
Old people telling us stories
Hence the 50ties revival
Cold weather is back
Cold weather is back
We saw ice in documentaries
Journalists and politicians telling us how it used to be
Now ice picks are the new pointers
Cold weather is back
Cold, Cold weather is back
Who is wearing shawls and gloves
We were expecting a gulf from Mexico
But rumours saying now "it giet oan"
Cold weather is back
Cold, cold weather is back
Are you still using a computer
Do you still use a cell phone
Do you still listen to mp3's
Do you still watch a flat TV
No one has computers anymore
No one has computers anymore
No one has computers anymore
Because - Cold weather is back
Cold, Cold weather is back
The permanent snow in the tropical Netherlands
The permanent snow in the tropical Netherlands
The permanent snow in the tropical Netherlands
No one has computers anymore
No one has computers anymore
No one has computers anymore
Because - Cold weather is back
Cold weather is back