Cold

Jessie Murph's song "Cold" delves into the emotional landscape of someone who has become numb and detached due to past experiences. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who has built walls around their heart to protect themselves from further pain. The opening lines, "Can't lose if you never play / Can't get let down if you never show up," suggest a defensive stance, where the individual avoids vulnerability to prevent disappointment. This theme of self-protection is further emphasized with the metaphor of wearing "ten coats on a summer day," symbolizing an excessive shield against emotional warmth.

The chorus, with its repetition of "I been this cold," underscores the depth of this emotional frost. The line "No fire below could melt this soul" highlights the extent of the protagonist's detachment, indicating that no amount of love or warmth can penetrate their hardened exterior. This sentiment is reinforced by the acknowledgment that the love offered, while warm, is insufficient to thaw the icy barriers. The phrase "baptized in bad times" suggests a history of hardship that has contributed to this state of emotional coldness, making it a familiar and almost comfortable place for the protagonist.

The song also touches on the futility of external efforts to save or change the protagonist. Lines like "Your arms alone can't save me" and "It's out of your control" convey a sense of resignation and acceptance of their emotional state. The repeated assertion of being "cold" serves as both a declaration and a warning to others, indicating that this is an intrinsic part of their identity. The imagery of laying someone down in the snow further illustrates the protagonist's cold-hearted approach to relationships, where they bring others into their frigid emotional world.