Lost in the Cold
Twiddle Lyrics


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I'm lost
and I can't seem to find my way home.
I've been burning up time
burning out my mind
on an endless winding road.

All my burdens keep me hurtin'
ever present; ever certain --
all alone, they keep eating up my soul.

It's hard to see the future
when the present doesn't suit ya -
every day feels like a blinding cold.

Blinding cold.

There's a hole in my energy
It's burning out my sanity
Eroding the thrill of getting old.

I don't fit in with society -
Its blinding my integrity
While undermining my goals.

It's blurring my intensity
And muting my ability
To avoid the bumps in the road.

I can't execute the skills I need
Relax and keep my dreaming free
While stumbling out in the cold

I've been struggling for way way too long
It's time for a change im ready to move on.
And, yes, I'm scared to right all my wrongs.
But I'll be ok- I'm stronger than I thought.

They're gettin' bold with technology
It's eating up our decency.
So why do I feel so alone?

I'm disconnected from my family;
My frends don't wanna talk to me.
It's getting out of control.

I turned from my destiny
And filled it with an evil seed
that soon began to take hold.

The truth was right in front of me:
That all along I held the key
To let me in from cold.

In from the cold...

And I'm not gonna waste one minute of this life.
I got a second chance to do what is right.
I'm gonna dance in the rain, and lay out in the sunshine.
Take all my pain and turn it in into moonlight.
Take all my pain, and melt it with the sunshine.




Take all my pain, and turn it into white light.
Take all my pain, and give myself a good life.

Overall Meaning

Twiddle's song "Lost in the Cold" touches on themes of loneliness, feelings of disconnection from society, and struggles with personal obstacles. The chorus, "It's hard to see the future when the present doesn't suit ya - every day feels like a blinding cold", captures the sense of being trapped in a difficult emotional space. The repeated reference to the "blinding cold" is a powerful metaphor for this struggle - it evokes the image of being stuck on a desolate, snow-covered path with no obvious way forward.


The first verse conveys a sense of being lost, both physically and emotionally, with no clear sense of how to find one's way home. The line "on an endless winding road" suggests a sense of being lost in time as well as space, with no clear end in sight. The repeated phrase "all alone" adds to the overall feeling of isolation, while the line "they keep eating up my soul" conveys a sense of being trapped or consumed by one's struggles.


The second verse focuses more on the internal struggles of the singer, with lines like "there's a hole in my energy" and "it's eroding the thrill of getting old" suggesting a loss of vitality and passion for life. The references to society ("I don't fit in with society", "they're gettin' bold with technology, it's eating up our decency") suggest a feeling of being at odds with the world around them, and the final verse emphasizes the importance of taking charge of one's own life and finding meaning and purpose within it.


Overall, "Lost in the Cold" is a powerful and emotive song that conveys a sense of struggle and isolation, but also emphasizes the importance of finding one's way forward despite these obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm lost
Feeling directionless or uncertain about one's future.


and I can't seem to find my way home.
Unable to identify the right path forward, or make meaningful progress in one's personal journey.


I've been burning up time
Devoting energy or resources to things that don't provide a sense of purpose or fulfillment.


burning out my mind
Straining one's mental health or focus due to overthinking or pervasive anxiety.


on an endless winding road.
Trapped in an unchanging cycle of thoughts or circumstances that don't allow for progress or growth.


All my burdens keep me hurtin'
Feeling weighed down by stress or obligations that are difficult to manage or escape.


ever present; ever certain --
Persistent and inescapable, with no end or relief in sight.


all alone, they keep eating up my soul.
Experiencing isolation or disconnection from others, with negative effects on one's well-being.


It's hard to see the future
Feeling uncertain or pessimistic about what lies ahead.


when the present doesn't suit ya -
Experiencing dissatisfaction or disappointment with one's current circumstances.


every day feels like a blinding cold.
Feeling emotionally or physically numb, with little sense of joy or fulfillment in daily life.


There's a hole in my energy
Feeling depleted or drained, lacking the drive or motivation to move forward.


It's burning out my sanity
Experiencing emotional distress or instability due to persistent stress or anxiety.


Eroding the thrill of getting old.
Losing the sense of excitement or purpose that should come with aging and growing older.


I don't fit in with society -
Feeling disconnected or at odds with the cultural norms or expectations of one's community.


Its blinding my integrity
Being pulled in directions that don't align with one's principles or values.


While undermining my goals.
Experiencing obstacles or setbacks that threaten progress toward personal or life objectives.


It's blurring my intensity
Harming one's ability to focus or maintain a high level of dedication and effort.


And muting my ability
Diminishing one's capacity to meet challenges or achieve personal aspirations.


To avoid the bumps in the road.
Finding it difficult to effectively navigate challenges or setbacks that occur in life.


I can't execute the skills I need
Feeling lacking in competence or capability necessary to achieve one's goals or meet life's demands.


Relax and keep my dreaming free
Allowing oneself to be imaginative and creative, without being limited by anxiety or stress.


While stumbling out in the cold
Experiencing ongoing challenges or setbacks in life, feeling lost and without direction.


I've been struggling for way way too long
Feeling like one has been facing challenges or difficulties for an unreasonably long period of time.


It's time for a change im ready to move on.
Feeling motivated to make a big shift in life, and commit to a new direction or approach.


And, yes, I'm scared to right all my wrongs.
Feeling hesitant or intimidated about acknowledging and addressing one's mistakes or faults.


But I'll be ok- I'm stronger than I thought.
Feeling confident in one's resilience and ability to manage difficulties and overcome adversity.


They're gettin' bold with technology
Feeling overwhelmed or challenged by new technologies or social changes.


It's eating up our decency.
Fearing the negative effects of technology on society, and on individuals' sense of morality or empathy.


So why do I feel so alone?
Experiencing a sense of isolation or disconnection from others, despite being connected to technology and social media.


I'm disconnected from my family;
Feeling estranged from loved ones or close family members, despite previous connections or relationships.


My friends don't wanna talk to me.
Feeling a lack of close relationships or support from social circles or acquaintances.


It's getting out of control.
Feeling like one's life or emotions are becoming more challenging or uncontrollable over time.


I turned from my destiny
Feeling as though one has avoided or rejected opportunities or paths that would have brought them closer to a sense of fulfillment or contentment.


And filled it with an evil seed
Adopting beliefs or habits that are harmful or counterproductive to one's overall well-being.


that soon began to take hold.
Watching these negative attitudes or behaviors become more powerful and entrenched over time.


The truth was right in front of me:
Realizing that a clear or obvious solution or path was available all along, but had been obscured by other concerns or distractions.


That all along I held the key
Finding that the solution or way forward was within oneself all along, and that one only needed to tap into their own strengths or resources to overcome challenges.


To let me in from cold.
Discovering a way to escape the feelings of isolation or loneliness that had been consuming one's life.


And I'm not gonna waste one minute of this life.
Feeling resolved to live life to its fullest, and appreciate every moment and opportunity.


I got a second chance to do what is right.
Feeling grateful to have a second chance in life, to make amends or pursue opportunities that had previously been closed off.


I'm gonna dance in the rain, and lay out in the sunshine.
Feeling a sense of freedom and joy, and reveling in the simple pleasures of life.


Take all my pain and turn it in into moonlight.
Finding ways to transform one's pain or sadness into something beautiful or meaningful.


Take all my pain, and melt it with the sunshine.
Feeling a sense of warmth and positivity, and using that energy to help process and move past difficult emotions or experiences.


Take all my pain, and turn it into white light.
Embracing a sense of spiritual or personal growth, and using difficult experiences to create more internal clarity and peace.


Take all my pain, and give myself a good life.
Recognizing that one has the power and agency to create their own sense of happiness and fulfillment, despite external challenges or obstacles.




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@Sun-Uv-Uh-Gun

I'm lost
And I can't seem to find my way home.
I've been burning up time
Burning out my mind
On an endless winding road.

All my burdens keep me hurtin'
Ever present; ever certain --
All alone, they keep eating at my soul.

It's hard to see the future
When the present doesn't suit ya -
Every day feels like a blinding cold.

Blinding cold.

There's a hole in my energy
It's burning out my sanity
Eroding the thrill of getting old.

I don't fit in with society -
Its blinding my integrity
While undermining my goals.

It's blurring my intensity
And muting my ability
To avoid the bumps in the road.

I can't execute the skills I need
Relax and keep my dreaming free
While stumbling out in the cold

I've been struggling for way way too long
It's time for a change im ready to move on.
And, yes, I'm scared to right all my wrongs.
But I'll be ok- I'm stronger than I thought.

They're gettin' bold with technology
It's eating up our decency.
So why do I feel so alone?

I'm disconnected from my family;
My frends don't wanna talk to me.
It's getting out of control.

I turned from my destiny
And filled it with an evil seed
That soon began to take hold.

The truth was right in front of me:
That all along I held the key
To let me in from cold.

In from the cold...

And I'm not gonna waste one minute of this life.
I got a second chance to do what is right.
I'm gonna dance in the rain, and lay out in the sunshine.
Take all my pain and turn it in into moonlight.
Take all my pain, and melt it with the sunshine.
Take all my pain, and turn it into white light.
Take all my pain, and give myself a good life



@85dillyb

I can't begin to state how much this song makes me feel.



These past few years have been really, really hard.
Without these types of musicians I wouldn't be here.
If you're reading this and need help.
Please, please, please. Reach out. Don't feel like it's not worth it, and know that there's one constant:
"It's a good day, to have a great day"
No matter what, you are worthy of the love and life you've been given



All comments from YouTube:

@ChazzsLoFiMusic

It was an honor to get to play trumpet and sax on this recording, and of course to get to collaborate with Twiddle!

@Bisme333

Much love to the brass

@ChazzsLoFiMusic

Thanks, Bisme333!

@jessicadabruzzo9819

Y'all got so many people sober, you don't even know what this track did for an entire community of people. Thanks for the light guys, we needed it and we heeded it. Much love. My anniversary is in a few months and my tears in the shower alone turned into celebration tears with people I love. We do recover.

@dallaswarren520

Underrated comment asf

@juliantaylor1819

That's awesome, thanks for your treatment

@IBuy423

Heard this on a dark new years for the first time and i can’t even explain how hard it resonated.

@trevorthomas1072

The song of my recovery. Went from a homeless heroin addict in denver to a recovering addict in orange county, California. Pray for me family much love to all

@landonstainbrook1183

In vail homie! Good vibes sent your way! 🤙

@Lefmleed7

Glad you're doing well. Sometimes it's almost a superhuman feat to come back from that kind of struggle. I've walked the same road, the guy who wrote this song did too.

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