The debut album of the American band Foreigner – traditionally named after the group – gave fans of rock music several killer hits. Among them is the composition Cold as Ice, which became the decoration of the five times platinum record Foreigner and to this day remains one of the most famous and popular tracks of the cult band.
The story behind and meaning of the song Cold as Ice by Foreigner
The work on Cold as Ice was the first experience of joint creative activity for Mick Jones and Lou Gramm. Obviously, this is a song about a woman who broke off a relationship without sparing the feelings of a man who continues to love her.
In an interview with SongFacts.com, Mick explained what inspired them to write the song:
Cold as Ice was written after watching the movie “Mommy Dearest” [Mommy Dearest] with Joan Crawford, and – oddly enough – he became a source of inspiration. On a subconscious level, you copy what happened in your past: what comes from close relationships, pain and suffering because of love that was so strong and deep, and then you suddenly lose it.
From the whole gamut of emotional feelings that you experience during a relationship. Sometimes they end, and sometimes they last, and when it comes to the final break, you are left with only memories of that relationship. It happened to me too. It’s like you’re digging deep into your treasure trove of important things that you remember from those times when you were on the brink of tragedy.
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Release and achievements
The song was the second track on Foreigner, released on the Atlantic label on March 8, 1977. In July, it was released as a single, which climbed to number six on the Billboard Hot 100, and also climbed quite high on the charts in the UK, Canada and some other countries.
Video of Cold as Ice by Foreigner
And now let’s watch the online music video of Cold as Ice.
Interesting Facts
- The song was originally released as the flip side of the Feels Like the First Time single.
- Scott Brown used a sample from the composition in the song Ice Cold 2.
- Cold as Ice sounds in the computer game Rock Band 3.
Cold as Ice Lyrics by Foreigner
You’re as cold as ice
You’re willing to sacrifice our love
You never take advice
Someday you’ll pay the price, I know
chorus:
I’ve seen it before
It happens all the time
Closing the door
You leave the world behind
You’re digging for gold
Yet throwing away
A fortune in feelings
But someday you’ll pay
You’re as cold as ice
You’re willing to sacrifice our love
you want paradise
But someday you’ll pay the price, I know
Lyrics of Cold as Ice by Foreigner Alternate
You are cold as ice
You want to sacrifice our love
You never listen to advice
I know one day you will pay
Chorus:
I’ve seen it before
It happens all the time
Closing the door
You burn all your bridges
You are looking for gold
While throwing out
A whole state of feeling
But one day you will pay
You are cold as ice
You want to sacrifice our love
You want heaven
But I know one day you will pay
