Lyrics for Cold Water as interpreted by BlueAndStarry

Cold Water Lyrics
Cold, cold water surrounds me now
And all I've got is your hand
Lord, can you hear me now?
Lord, can you hear me now?
Lord, can you hear me now?
Or am I lost?

Love one's daughter
Allow me that
And I can't let go of your hand
Lord, can you hear me now?
Lord, can you hear me now?
Lord, can you hear me now?
Or am I lost?
[chanting] Cold, cold water surrounds me now
And all I've got is your hand
Lord, can you hear me now?
Lord, can you hear me now?
Lord, can you hear me now?
Or am I lost?


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one*name*famous
04-29-2004

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though it is hard to really decide, this may be the most powerful song on "o" or at least to me it is. "and all i've got is your hand" is such a great line said with such faith, yet hopelessness. magnifiscent.

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battaryacid
05-04-2004

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when the chanting comes in it says
don't you know i love you
and i always have
hallelujah
will you come to me

is that the voice of the Lord? is this an old testament song? i think it is.

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light_up_light_up
05-05-2004

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by far one of the most powerful songs on the album i'd say too, his voice is just so amazing and mindblowing.. i love how the girl also sings in this one i love her voice too there great to see live..

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cookie_lauren2
05-06-2004

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i cant listen to thiss song with out feelin just alittle bit sad! i love this song

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battaryacid
11-14-2004

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when i first heard this song i thought he said "all i've got is your hat" as in she was there, and then she was gone, and all she left was her hat. i thought it somewhat silly.

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anikaoconnor
12-03-2004

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The first time I heard this was on headphones outside- cold & alone -while looking up at the stars. Wow. I would highly reccommend that.

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Miss Darkk
12-26-2004

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the first time i heard this song, i was in my basement doing laundry, and it was playing on national public radio.....i stopped what i was doing and just listened. the first part, where he is singing really softly, sent chills thru my body. -when the girl joined in, i started getting teary, but after the chanting came and went and Damien started singing again, i broke down and started bawling like a baby! this song is SO beautiful!

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forallofthis
12-31-2004

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Possibly the most haunting track on the album. The lyrics aren't the bands best but the feeling in this song is greater that on any other track. This is possibly one of the most emotional songs I have ever heard.

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StarRanger5100
01-02-2005

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I thought it said "No one is going to allow me that" instead of "Love one's daughter". It would make a lot more sense. And this just seems like a song about Damien's relationship with God and I agree with Battaryacid on the chanting.

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beautifulcow
01-02-2005

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damien rice struck me as a deeply religious musician. i havent really researched so i dont know for sure, but i know what it is to be in a relationship with someone and so helpless in love that you have to call upon the lord all the time to maintiain sanity.

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closertounow
01-19-2005

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I have had a love for damien rice for a while now, his lyrics mean a lot to me. When cold water was played as the final song at a family friend's memorial service who tragically died in the tsunami i was overwhelmed. Standing in the middle of 500 silent mourning people listening to cold water was the most heartbreaking feeling i have ever had.

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x3alycia
02-03-2005

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This song is so beautiful, and moving. When he comes in strong after the chanting (which btw batteryacid, i also think is supposed to be God), I can't help but sing as well. It's perfect.

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x3alycia
02-03-2005

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This song is so beautiful, and moving. When he comes in strong after the chanting (which btw batteryacid, i also think is supposed to be God), I can't help but sing as well. It's perfect.

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Philosophy
02-15-2005

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This song is possibly one of the greates songs ever written. It is so great.
Almost like it has been inspired by some divine power. It really shows Damiens genius, I think...
I think it's about being lost, but holding on to what you love, being afraid of losing the ones you love. And maybe even about the fear of death. Like someone knowing he/she is going to die, but still holding on to the last bit of hope that is still left. Maybe it's just about the desperation everyone of us sometimes experiences, the feeling of being lost, not knowing how to get out of a dark and difficult situation, but still knowing there are people out there who love you, and at the same time knowing that there is a risk of losing those people. Or maybe not people, but maybe some devine power (like God, or whatever you want to call it)
Maybe... I don't know... it's just a wonderful song...

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Factory3
02-20-2005

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i think that Philosophy has got the correct reason! i love this song. just what i need when i feel upset.

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webb girl
03-12-2005

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I think it is about desperation and crying out for help. Half the time he is crying out for help but because he is alone (guess since he is lost, he is also alone) no one is around to help him. so he turn to the next best thing and cries out to God.

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chloevalentine
04-01-2005

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Who is the girl singing in this song? her voice sounds so familiar?

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sushi_rocks
04-01-2005

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shes the girl thats in almost all his songs!! eg the blowers daughter, volcano etc....but this song..scares me..its the whole eerie voices thing that scares me lol..but i still think the songs kewl jus like all of mr rices songs

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Philosophy
04-10-2005

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The lyrics aren't right, it's "no one's daughter" and not "love one's daughter". Check Damiens site if you don't believe me.
The girl in the song is Lisa Hannigan.

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ShannyH
05-19-2005

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Whenn I listen to this song...I close my eyes and can almost feel the angels receive me!

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buenos
06-09-2005

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well, i could be way off, but i am shocked no one has mentioned the Titanic yet. i certainly see all other interpretations on this song, but i think it is worth mentioning that he may be talking about cold water literally. i am not a huge fan of the movie, but when dicaprio dies he lets go of the girl's hand, and they are both feeling like they may not be rescued. make sense?

i hate to almost discredit the song by mentioning leo. this is an amazing song and shows how great damien is at using different volume/inflection with his voice. when is he coming to the states for a concert?!?

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kitcat05
06-23-2005

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i love this song, not my favourite but up there! even tho its about "cold" water, i can't help but be left with a warm and peaceful feeling, probably due to the beautiful chanting harmony with the girl's voice and the deep voice of God (? which it appears we're calling it these days) i think he's lost something and is so consumed by his grief that he can only turn to god's guidance for sanction and relief

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badlydrawnroy
07-14-2005

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the girls name is lisa hannigan by the way

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ephner
07-18-2005

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so.. i was just iistening to 'cold water' (LOVE IT by the way) and at the end that haunting chanting comes back, but it's backwards, and i was wondering if anyone knew what they are saying.
are they just chanting
"don't you know i love you
and i always have
hallelujah
will you come to me"
backwards?

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ephner
07-18-2005

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so.. i was just iistening to 'cold water' (LOVE IT by the way) and at the end that haunting chanting comes back, but it's backwards, and i was wondering if anyone knew what they are saying.
are they just chanting
"don't you know i love you
and i always have
hallelujah
will you come to me"
backwards?

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