About the song
Hank Williams, the legendary country music singer-songwriter, often referred to as the “Hillbilly Shakespeare,” left an indelible mark on the genre. His songs, steeped in heartache, loneliness, and the human condition, continue to resonate with audiences today. One such timeless masterpiece is “Cold, Cold Heart,” a poignant ballad that captures the essence of Williams’ emotional depth.
Released in 1952, “Cold, Cold Heart” is a haunting melody that immediately draws the listener in. Williams’ mournful vocals, filled with a sense of despair and longing, convey the deep pain of a broken heart. The song’s lyrics, penned with poetic precision, explore themes of unrequited love, betrayal, and the enduring nature of heartache.
The instrumentation is simple yet effective, with Williams’ acoustic guitar providing a melancholic backdrop for his vocals. The fiddle, played with a mournful tone, adds a touch of rural melancholy to the arrangement. The song’s repetitive chorus, “I’ve got a cold, cold heart,” serves as a haunting refrain that lingers in the mind long after the music has faded.
“Cold, Cold Heart” is a testament to Williams’ ability to craft songs that transcend time and genre. Its enduring popularity is a testament to the universality of its themes and the raw emotional power of Williams’ performance. This classic track remains a cornerstone of country music and a must-listen for fans of the genre and those seeking to experience the timeless beauty of human expression.
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Cold Cold Heart
Tác giả : Hank WilliamsNgười đăng : administrator, 13 năm trước
i tried so hard my dear to show that you’re my every dream.
Yet you’re afraid each thing i do is just some evil scheme
A memory from your lonesome past keeps us so far apart
Why can’t i free your doubtful mind and melt your cold cold heartAnother love before my time made your heart sad and blue
And so my heart is paying now for things i didn’t do
In anger unkind words are said that make the teardrops start
Why can’t i free your doubtful mind,and melt your cold cold heartYou’ll never know how much it hurts to see you sat and cry
You know you need and want my love yet you’re afraid to try
Why do you run and hide from lies,to try it just ain’t smart
Why can’t i free your doubtful mind and melt your cold cold heartThere was a time when i believed that you belonged to me
But now i know your heart is shackled to a memory
The more i learn to care for you,the more we drift apart
Why can’t i free your doubtful mind and melt your cold cold heart