The film, "Queen of the Damned," taken from famed goth author Ann Rice's "Vampire Chronicles" series, hit theatres on February 22. The soundtrack features five original recordings crafted by the songwriting team of Jonathan Davis and veteran score composer Richard Gibbs. Each track features its own special guest vocalist, borrowing the talents of rock revolutionaries Chester Bennington from Linkin Park, David Draiman of Disturbed, Wayne Static from Static-X, Jay Gordon from Orgy and the ubiquitous Marilyn Manson.
"Queen of the Damned" is an adaptation of the novel by the same name, which tells the tale of legendary vampire Lestat, a creature who steps from murky shadows of anonymity to rise to superstardom as rock star worshipped by all. In the film's musical segments, Lestat is voiced by Davis. Unknowingly, Lestat and his music have lured the long banished vampire queen, Akasha, from her crypt, reawakening her thirst for world domination. The film also has the distinction of being the last completed project by the late songstress Aaliyah in the title role of Akasha, Queen of the Damned.
Also making musical contributions to the "Queen of the Damned" soundtrack are Deftones, Papa Roach, Godhead, Disturbed, Static-X and WB/Reprise newcomers Dry Cell and Earshot. Gibbs, former Oingo Boingo keyboardist, has created the sound for several other films including "Say Anything" and "10 Things I Hate About You." Davis and Gibbs have also teamed up to create the film's score with a full symphony orchestra.
Tracks on "Queen of the Damned" include:
1. "Not Meant For Me" - Jonathan Davis/Richard Gibbs track featuring Wayne Static of Static-X
2. "Forsaken" - Jonathan Davis/Richard Gibbs track featuring David Draiman of Disturbed
3. "System" - Jonathan Davis/Richard Gibbs track featuring Chester Bennington of Linkin Park
4. "Change" - Deftones
5. "Redeemer" - Jonathan Davis/Richard Gibbs track featuring Marilyn Manson
6. "Dead Cell" - Papa Roach
7. "Penetrate" - Godhead
8. "Slept So Long" - Jonathan Davis/Richard Gibbs track featuring Jay Gordon of Orgy
9. "Down With The Sickness" - Disturbed
10. "Cold" - Static-X
11. "Headstrong" - Earshot
12. "Body Crumbles" - Dry Cell
13. "Excess" - Tricky
14. "Before I'm Dead" - Kidney Thieves
Cold
The Queen of the Damned Lyrics
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The stars
We writhe
We are
Your name
Desire
Your flesh
We are
Chorus:
Cold we're so cold
We are
so cold we're so cold
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Your mouth
These words
Silence
It turns
On me
We laugh
My head
Falls back
Cold we're so cold
We are
So cold we're so cold
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The lyrics to "Cold" by The Queen of the Damned paint a vivid picture of passion and desire. The opening lines "We kiss the stars, we writhe, we are" describe a scene of intense emotions, where two individuals are caught up in the moment and fully consumed by their attraction to each other. The words "Your name, desire, your flesh, we are" further emphasize the intimacy between the two, with the subject of the song having a strong hold on the singer's desires and physical being.
As the song progresses into the chorus, the repeated phrase "cold we're so cold" takes on a different meaning altogether. Here, the coldness is not a reference to the absence of warmth, but rather a metaphorical reference to the singer's emotional state. Despite being so involved and consumed by this passionate encounter, the singer feels a sense of detachment and separation from it all, leading to a coldness that is overwhelming.
The verses that follow describe a conversation or exchange of words between the two individuals, with the words "your mouth, these words, silence, it turns on me" hinting at a possible communication breakdown or disagreement. Nevertheless, the two continue to be consumed by their desire, and the singer allows themselves to succumb to the moment, laughing and losing herself in passion as her head falls back.
Overall, "Cold" is a haunting and cryptic song that explores the themes of intense passion, detachment, and emotional coldness. Its lyrics are open to interpretation, allowing listeners to connect with the song on a personal level and draw meaning from their own experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
We kiss
We experience an intense physical connection between us
The stars
Our passion and intensity is comparable to the brightness and grandeur of the stars in the sky
We writhe
We express our desire through sensual and provocative movements
We are
Our identities are defined by our intense desire and passion for each other
Your name
Your name is all I can think of when I am consumed by desire
Desire
Our attraction is passionate and intense
Your flesh
I desire your physical body as much as I desire your soul
We are
Our connection is all-encompassing and defines who we are as individuals
Cold we're so cold
Despite our intense passion, our love is empty and devoid of warmth or emotion
We are
Our passion is all-consuming and leaves us feeling empty and cold
So cold we're so cold
Our love is so empty and void of emotion that we cannot escape the coldness it brings
Your mouth
Your words and your kisses are the only things that can satisfy me
These words
Even in moments of silence, the power of your words and the weight they carry between us is palpable
Silence
Even in moments of silence, the cold and empty nature of our passion and connection persists
It turns
The silence between us slowly erodes any warmth or emotion that we may have shared
On me
The cold and empty nature of our relationship is something that affects me deeply
We laugh
Despite our emptiness, we laugh and revel in our passion and connection
My head
My thoughts and emotions are overwhelmed and consumed by our connection
Falls back
I am unable to resist the passion and intensity between us, and I am consumed by our connection once again
Contributed by Nolan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@larsonkrause2138
"Your mouth,
These words,
Silence,
It turns,
Humming...
We laugh,
My head falls back."
When someone tells you how wrong you are/or look but society didn't exactly tell them if they were acceptable either.
R.I.P. 4th Nov. 1965-1st Nov. 2014... Wayne Static
@charlesjorgenson9974
When vampires didn't sparkle.
@janie_steele333
🖤
@DianaAmericaRivero
Well akshually...Anne Rice's vamps are the original emo vampire.
@janie_steele333
@@DianaAmericaRivero maybe but they don't sparkle✨️😭
@marieme1006
😂😂❤❤❤foreal what made me want to be a vampire was this movie lol😅😅😅😅😅
@DianaAmericaRivero
@janie_steele333 Oh but they do! They're described as marble statues come to life.
@SorrowfulLesson
This entire soundtrack is musical sex, plain and simple. One of the best Sound Tracks in the history of the Universe.
@NazriB
Lies again? Lose at Contender Series Win At Cold Storage
@matteodelapaz1698
@@NazriBwtf? sure you can argue The Crow has better original bangers but this is still at the peak of the mountain.
@ThomasDBradley
This song is nice to go running with. RIP Aaliyah and Static-X.