“Pain Is Cold Water” is a new English song by Noah Kahan, released on August 30, 2024. The song is published on Noah Kahan YouTube channel. It is written and performed by Noah Kahan, with the music composed and produced… Read More
Pain Is Cold Water Lyrics
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[Verse 1]
I'm the tall glass of water you lost in your kitchen
I'm casually cruel like a senior prediction
Most likely to leave at the sign of a fork in the road
You looked just like your father as the news was delivered
Cut a hole in my heart that bled into my liver
I miss being alone when it didn't mean being alone
[Verse 2]
And if love was contagious, I might be immune to it
Pain's like cold water, your brain just gets used to it
I try to keep swimming and keep Dad's good word in my [heart/mouth]
[But/Well,] they're fighting like dogs in the town across the river
Over a brand-new crosswalk that won't matter come winter
[Oh/Lord,/And] sometimes folks just need something to be angry about
What you angry about?
[Chorus]
I ain't bitter 'bout much these days
In some ways, I'm damn lucky to be here
Where the miners stayed in the good old days
Yes, real men used to sleep here
[By/And,] those roadside graves [where/that] my friends still lay in
I walk by just to weep here
They say killing time ain't a homicide
But a prayer for a leap year
[Post-Chorus]
Oh
[Instrumental Break: Acoustic Guitar]
[Verse 3]
I'm the roach in your drawer, I lived here long before you
I'm the rumble of war, it gets hard to ignore you
Well, love, sometimes folks just need something they can scream at
Scream at
I'm the hills in the distance, you see me, can't be me
You need me in half, Lord, I need you completely
Oh, sometimes folks just need something to scream at
[Chorus]
I ain't bitter 'bout much these days
In some ways, I'm damn lucky to be here
Where the miners stayed in the good old days
Yes, real men used to sleep here
[By/And,] those roadside graves [where/that] my friends still lay in
I walk by just to weep here
They say killing time ain't a homicide
But a prayer for a leap year
[Post-Chorus]
They say killing time ain't a homicide
But a prayer for a leap year
Ooh
[Instrumental Break: Acoustic Guitar]
[Outro]
I'm a college kid with my windows down
I'm an astronaut, you're the moon
I stare at you, I sing to you
I'm in [Bordertown?], I'm on [?] ground
I'm a college kid with my windows down
I'm an astronaut, you're the moon
I sing to you, I scream at you
I'll stare at you, I'll sting at you
[Verse 1: Noah Kahan]
In this verse, Noah Kahan portrays himself as a metaphorical presence in the listener’s life, symbolizing emotional disconnection and the aftermath of a breakup or loss. The imagery of being a "tall glass of water lost in the kitchen" suggests an overlooked and misplaced feeling, while "casually cruel like a senior prediction" evokes the inevitability of change and abandonment. The mention of "a hole in my heart that bled into my liver" highlights the deep and pervasive impact of emotional pain.
[Verse 2: Noah Kahan]
Here, Kahan contemplates the concept of love and pain, suggesting that love might be elusive and pain becomes something one becomes accustomed to over time. The comparison of pain to "cold water" implies that it becomes a constant, numbing presence. He reflects on societal conflicts and the triviality of certain disputes, contrasting them with personal struggles and the need for a sense of purpose or distraction.
[Chorus: Noah Kahan]
In the chorus, Kahan acknowledges a lack of bitterness and a sense of fortunate survival despite hardships. He references historical graves and "killing time" as a metaphor for how people cope with grief and loss, suggesting that even mundane acts of waiting or reflection serve as a form of solace or commemoration.
[Post-Chorus: Noah Kahan]
The post-chorus instrumental break reinforces the contemplative mood, allowing the listener to reflect on the emotions conveyed in the previous sections.
[Verse 3: Noah Kahan]
The third verse continues with the theme of feeling like an uninvited presence, comparing himself to a "roach in your drawer" and "the rumble of war." Kahan suggests that sometimes people need something to direct their anger towards, reflecting a sense of inevitable conflict and the need for emotional outlets.
[Outro: Noah Kahan]
In the outro, Kahan uses various metaphors to describe his sense of identity and emotional state, juxtaposing youthful freedom ("college kid with my windows down") with the vastness of space ("astronaut, you're the moon"). The final lines express a mix of longing and frustration, indicating an ongoing struggle to connect and find meaning.
About Song
“Pain Is Cold Water” is a new English song by Noah Kahan, released on August 30, 2024. The song is published on Noah Kahan YouTube channel. It is written and performed by Noah Kahan, with the music composed and produced by him as well.
The song “Pain Is Cold Water” reflects on themes of resilience, personal struggle, and the enduring impact of loss. The lyrics convey a sense of dealing with pain and the passage of time, portraying pain as something one becomes accustomed to, like cold water. The recurring motifs of historical and personal struggles underscore a sense of grappling with one's emotions and memories while navigating through life.
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