Cold Hearted
Paula Abdul
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He's a coldhearted snake lookin into his eyes Oh, oh he's been telling lies he's a lover boy at play He don't play by the rules oh, oh, oh Girl don't play the fool now You're the one givin' up the love any time he needs it But you turn your back and then he's off and running with the crowd You're the one to sacrifice, anything to please him Do you really think he thinks about you when he's out? He's a coldhearted snake lookin into his eyes Oh, oh he's been telling lies he's a lover boy at play He don't play by the rules oh, oh, oh Girl don't play the fool now It was only late last night he was out there sneakin' Then he called you up to check that you were waiting by the phone All the world's a candy store He's been trick or treatin' When it comes to true love girl with him there's no one home He's a coldhearted snake lookin into his eyes Oh, oh he's been telling lies he's a lover boy at play He don't play by the rules oh, oh, oh Girl don't play the fool now You can find somebody better girl He could only make you cry You deserve somebody better girl He's c-cold as ice Co-co-co-cold hearted oh,ah, ah Co-co-co-cold hearted snake Co-co-co-cold hearted oh,ah, ah Co-co-co-cold hearted snake He's a coldhearted snake lookin into his eyes Oh, oh he's been telling lies he's a lover boy at play He don't play by the rules oh, oh, oh Girl don't play the fool now He's a coldhearted snake lookin into his eyes Oh, oh he's been telling lies He's a lover boy at play He don't play by the rules oh, oh, oh Girl don't play the fool now
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Written by: ELLIOTT WOLFF
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Chart Performance"Cold Hearted" is one of Paula Abdul's most successful songs. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1989.
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Music Video ChoreographyThe music video for the song was heavily choreographed, which wasn't unexpected as Abdul started her career as a L.A. Lakers cheerleader and choreographer for videos, TV, and film.
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Music Video InspirationThe music video of "Cold Hearted" is inspired by the movie "All That Jazz", specifically the "Take Off With Us" scene.
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Album Accomplishment"Cold Hearted" is included in Abdul's debut record 'Forever Your Girl', which became one of the most successful debut albums at its time by an artist.
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Song GenreThe song falls under the pop, dance-pop, and contemporary R&B genres. It features a heavy synth-based production.
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Grammy AwardPaula Abdul won her first Grammy Award for Best Music Video for "Opposites Attract", another song from the same album as "Cold Hearted".
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Revival Through Reality ShowAbdul's song "Cold Hearted" gained some newfound interest after it was performed by contestants on the reality show "American Idol," where Abdul served as one of the judges for eight seasons.
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Song AnalysisThe song criticizes a lover who is cold-hearted and unsympathetic.
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Commercial SuccessBesides reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100, it also reached the top of the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the United States.
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Track DurationThe album version of the song runs for approximately 5 minutes and 12 seconds.
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