World So Cold

Mudvayne

About World So Cold

"World So Cold" is the final single from group Mudvayne's second record The End of All Things to Come. The song is very different from the rest of the band's work, being much more mellow while building intensity during the song's bridge and ending. Its lyrics take on a saddened and deeply personal tone in their sense of resentment toward society.


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When passion's lost
And all the trust is gone
Way too far, for way too long
Children crying, cast out and neglected
Only in a world so cold
Only in a world this cold

Hold the hand of your best friend
Look into their eyes
Then watch them drift away
Some might say, we've done the wrong things
For way too long, for way too long

Fever inside the storm
So I'm turning away
Away from the name (calling your names)
Away from the stones (throw sticks and stones)
'Cause I'm through mending the wounds of us

Keep your thorns
'Cause I'm running away
Away from the games (fucking head games)
Away from the space (hate this head space)
The circumstances of a world so cold

Burning whispers remind me of the days
I was left alone in a world this cold
Guilty of the same things, provoked by the cause
I've left alone in a world so cold

Fever inside the storm
So I'm turning away
Away from the name (calling your names)
Away from the stones (throw sticks and stones)
'Cause I'm through mending the wounds of us

Keep your thorns
'Cause I'm running away
Away from the games (fucking head games)
Away from the space (hate this head space)
The circumstances of a world so cold

Oh, I'm flying, I'm flying away
Away from the names (calling your names)
Away from the games (fucking head games)
The circumstances of a world so cold

Why does everyone feel like my enemy?
Don't want any part of depression or darkness
I've had enough
Sick and tired, bring the sun
Or I'm gone, or I'm gone

I'm backing out, I'm no pawn
No motherfucking slave to this
Never lied, never left, never lived, never loved
Never lost, never hurt, never worry about being me, or anyone else
Not a care, no concern
Don't give a shit about anything

Backing out, giving in
No motherfucking slave to this
Never lied, never left, never lived, never loved
Never lost, never hurt, never worry about being me, or anyone else
Not a care, no concern
Don't give a shit about anything

I need to find a darkened corner
A lightless corner
Where it's safer and calmer

I'm turning away
Away from the name (calling your names)
Away from the stones (throw sticks and stones)
'Cause I'm through mending the wounds of us

I'm running away
Away from the games (fucking head games)
Away from the space (hate this head space)
The circumstances of a world so cold

I'm flying, I'm flying away
Away from the names (calling your names)
Away from the games (fucking head games)
The circumstances of a world so cold

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Mudvayne

Mudvayne is an American heavy metal band. Their work is marked by the use of sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate visual appearance, which has included face and body paint, masks and uniforms. They have sold over 6 million records worldwide, including nearly 3 million records in the United States. more »

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Written by: Chad L. Gray, Greg Tribbett, Matthew Mcdonough, Ryan Martinie

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Release Details
"World So Cold" is the second single released by Mudvayne from their second studio album, "The End of All Things to Come".
Background of the Song
The lyrics are reflective and melancholic, dealing with feelings of loss, isolation, and internal turmoil, resonating with many fans who are dealing with personal struggles.
Album Success
The song contributed to "The End of All Things to Come" receiving Gold certification from the RIAA in 2003.
Stylistic Transition
This song marks a stylistic transition from Mudvayne's earlier, more aggressive, and complex music to a more melodic and streamlined sound.
Performance
The bassist, Ryan Martinie's, unique and highly technical performance in "World So Cold" is often highlighted as a signature aspect of Mudvayne's innovative approach to heavy metal.
Chart Performance
“World So Cold” reached No.3 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks in 2003.
Music Video
The music video of "World So Cold" reflects the song's somber tone, depicting the band playing in a snow-laden forest and was directed by Lex Halaby.
Fan Connection
Many fans of Mudvayne connect deeply with "World So Cold" due to its raw emotive tone and its lyrical exploration of struggles with mental health and isolation.
Musical Influence
The changes in Mudvayne's musical style that are evident in "World So Cold" have gone on to influence other rock and metal bands, particularly those in the progressive metal sphere.
Live Performances
“World So Cold” is known to be one of the most powerful numbers in their live performances, often evoking strong emotional responses from the audience.
Songwriting
The lyrics for "World So Cold" were primarily written by the band's lead vocalist, Chad Gray.
Longevity
Despite being released over a decade ago, "World So Cold" remains one of Mudvayne's most popular and frequently streamed songs.

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