Cold As Ice
The Foreigner Lyrics
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You're willing to sacrifice our love
You never take advice
Some day, you'll pay the price
I know
I've seen it before, it happens all the time (ooh-ooh)
You're closing the door, you leave the world behind
A fortune in feelings but, some day, you'll pay
You're as cold as ice
You're willing to sacrifice our love
You want paradise
But, some day, you'll pay the price
I know
I've seen it before, it happens all the time (ooh-ooh)
You're closing the door, you leave the world behind
You're digging for gold, you're throwing away (ah, ah)
A fortune in feelings but, some day, you'll pay
Cold as ice
You know that you are
Cold as ice
As cold as ice to me
Cold as ice
Ooh, ooh, ooh, cold as, cold as ice
You're as cold as ice
You're as cold as ice, cold as ice, I know
You're as cold as ice, yes, I know
You're as cold as ice, cold as ice, I know
You're as cold as ice, oh, yes, I know
You're as cold as ice, cold as ice, I know
You're as cold as ice, oh, yes, I know
You're as cold as ice, cold as ice
The Foreigner's song "Cold As Ice" is about a person who is emotionally distant and does not value love or relationships. The singer describes this person as being "as cold as ice" and willing to sacrifice their relationship for their own personal ambition. The person is unwilling to take advice and the singer says that they will eventually pay the price for their lack of emotional connection. The chorus repeats the sentiments of the verses, stating that this person is as "cold as ice" and will eventually "pay the price" for their actions.
The first verse highlights the singer's understanding of the person's behavior, saying, "I've seen it before / It happens all the time / Closing the door / You leave the world behind." The singer understands that this person has a pattern of withdrawing from emotional connections and relationships. The second verse focuses on the person's actions, describing them as "digging for gold" while "throwing away" their emotions.
Overall, "Cold As Ice" is a powerful commentary on the importance of emotional connection and the dangers of being emotionally distant. The song encourages listeners to value and nurture emotional connections in their lives, rather than being willing to sacrifice them for personal ambition.
Line by Line Meaning
You're as cold as ice
You are emotionally distant and unfeeling
You're willing to sacrifice our love
You are willing to give up our love and relationship
You never take advice
You are stubborn and unwilling to listen to advice
Someday you'll pay the price, I know
One day you will face the consequences of your actions
I've seen it before
I have witnessed this behavior before
It happens all the time
This kind of behavior is common and recurring
Closing the door
You are shutting me out of your life
You leave the world behind
You are withdrawing from the world and isolating yourself
You're digging for gold
You are pursuing wealth and success
Yet throwing away
But in doing so, you are giving up
A fortune in feelings
Your emotional well-being and connections with others
But someday you'll pay
Eventually, you will regret your choices and actions
You want paradise
You desire a perfect life or ideal situation
But someday you'll pay the price, I know
Eventually, you will face the consequences of your actions and choices
(Cold as ice)
You know that you are
(Cold as ice)
As cold as ice to me
(Cold as ice)
Repeating that you know you are emotionally distant and unfeeling, and that this is affecting the relationship
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, you're as cold as ice)
Vocalizing the disappointment and pain caused by the emotional distance
(You're as cold as ice)
You're as cold as ice
Cold as ice I know
Yes, I know
You're as cold as ice
Cold as ice I know
Oh, yes I know
You're as cold as ice
Cold as ice I know
Oh, yes I know
Reiterating the fact that you know they are emotionally distant and are negatively impacting the relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Lou Gramm, Mick Jones
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You're as cold as ice
You're willing to sacrifice our love
You never take advice
Someday you'll pay the price, I know
I've seen it before
It happens all the time
Closing the door
You leave the world behind
You're digging for gold
Yet throwing away
A fortune in feelings
But someday you'll pay
You're as cold as ice
You're willing to sacrifice our love
You want paradise
But someday you'll pay the price, I know
I've seen it before
It happens all the time
Closing the door
You leave the world behind
You're digging for gold
Yet throwing away
A fortune in feelings
But someday you'll pay
You know that you are
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I'm 71 years young . . .
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21 lol
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