Cold Light
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Lyrics

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs' song "Cold Light" is a sensual and intense ode to physical intimacy. The lyrics speak of a hot night and the desire for someone to be both a heater and a lover, with the repetition of the phrase "cold light, hot night" emphasizing the contrast between the coolness and brightness of the light and the heat and passion of the night. The repeated call to "go go go" creates a sense of urgency and excitement.

The chorus, with its repeated declaration of "be my heater be my lover / and we could do it to each other," is both straightforward and loaded with innuendo. The lines "ride daddy ride / ride out the tide / I'd rather die / than say goodbye / and watch you go" continue the theme of passion and desire, with the reference to riding and the tide conjuring images of waves of pleasure.

The repeated refrain of "go go go" and the final verse with its call to "ride momma ride / ride out the tide" create a sense of shared lust and a desire for mutual pleasure. The song is a celebration of the physical connection between two people and the intensity of desire.