Discover the story of the song > Cold – Aqualung

The song talks about how everyone, including God, priests, and kings, is waiting and will keep waiting. The protagonist describes the space between heaven and hell as being over and over. He then talks about singing for the lion and lamb, who are still searching for hope. Even God, priests, and kings feel the cold. The chorus repeats that it's cold. The outro emphasizes how what someone is given can never be forgotten or forsaken.