Cold
Vincent Mango Lyrics
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The world will be oh so cold
If I die or I stay
Do I care? oh yes I do
But no one cares for me, thats true
I love the world and I love the places
But I cannot stand certain faces
Mama said, mama said
She said to me
As I grow old the world will unfold at my leash
Mama said, mama said
She said to me
As I grow old the world will unfold at my leash
Mama said, mama said
She said to me
As i grow old the world will unfold at my leash
Mama said, mama said
She said to me
As i grow old the world will unfold at my leash
Im as cold as the winter blows
Im so cold, you should know
Im so cold the summer fears
For some of my icy tears
Im as cold as the winter blows
Im as cold as you
Im as cold as the winter snow
The lyrics in Vincent Mango’s song Cold portray the theme of loneliness and the lack of love from people around the singer. The opening lines, “Mama said when I get old, The world will be oh so cold” sets the somber mood of the song. The singer laments about how nobody cares for him despite his love for the world and for certain places. The line, “But I cannot stand certain faces” might imply that it’s not that the singer isn’t loved, but that he struggles with accepting love from certain people.
The repetition of “Mama said” throughout the song is interesting as it creates a feeling of déjà vu and gives importance to the advice given by the singer's mother. The phrase “the world will unfold at my leash” is a powerful metaphor that suggests that as the singer grows old, he will have control over his world and what happens to him.
The line, “Im as cold as the winter blows” is what makes up the chorus of the song and is crucial to the title, Cold. It's an extended metaphoric description of the narrative's icy demeanor. The repetition of the phrase, “I’m so cold” reinforces his loneliness and alienation.
Overall, Cold is a melancholic song that portrays the universal feeling of loneliness and the desire to receive love as we grow old. Its haunting tune and metaphorical lyrics create an emotional and gripping experience that stays with the listener long after the song ends.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama said when I get old
My mother warned me that as I age, the world will become a harsher and more difficult place to live in.
The world will be oh so cold
The world will be cruel and uncaring, leaving me feeling alone and isolated.
If I die or I stay
Regardless of whether I pass away or continue living, the world will remain a harsh and unforgiving place.
Do I care? oh yes I do
Despite the difficulties I may face, I still care deeply about the world and the people and places I love.
But no one cares for me, thats true
Unfortunately, I feel that despite my caring for and loving the world, I am met with indifference and lack of concern in return.
I love the world and I love the places
Despite the challenges, I have a deep affection for the world and the locations that hold significant meaning to me.
But I cannot stand certain faces
However, there are individuals whose presence I find unbearable and cannot tolerate.
Mama said, mama said
My mother reiterated her warning to me.
She said to me
She shared her advice with me.
As I grow old the world will unfold at my leash
As I continue to age, I will experience more and more of the harsh realities of the world.
Im as cold as the winter blows
I feel emotionally distant and detached, similar to how the cold winter weather can make one feel physically numb and distant.
Im so cold, you should know
My emotional coldness is something that others should be aware of, as it affects my interactions with them.
Im so cold the summer fears
Even in the warmth of summer, my emotional distance and detachment is still present and noticeable.
For some of my icy tears
My emotional coldness is reflected in the tears I shed, which may feel icy or devoid of emotion.
Im as cold as you
My emotional detachment is not limited to myself - it extends to my interactions with others and how I perceive them.
Im as cold as the winter snow
Just like how the snow can leave one feeling cold and distant, I too feel this way emotionally.
Contributed by Samantha H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.