Cold One

Eric Church

About Cold One

"Cold One" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Eric Church. It was released in June 2014 as the third single from his 2014 album The Outsiders.


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It was a perfect day for the end of May, they say a record high
I stared at that green water when out of the blue and by surprise
She had her feet up on the cooler as she put our love on ice
She grabbed a beer, said, "I'm out of here,"
And walked out of my life

That was a cold one
I never will get back
Yeah she had to leave, did she have to leave me one beer
Short of a twelve pack?
She left me hanging high and dry in that hell high summer sun
Damn babe, that was a cold one

It ain't the first time, or the last time
I watched love walk out
But it's damn sure the one time
I still ain't forgot about
I still like to drink a beer but a long neck I won't do
'Cause every time I see one sweating, man
I break out in one too

That was a cold one
I never will get back
Yeah she had to leave, did she have to leave me one beer
Short of a twelve pack?
She left me hanging high and dry in that hell high summer sun
Damn babe, that was a cold one

That was a cold one
I never will get back
Yeah she had to leave, did she have to leave me one beer
Short of a twelve pack?
She left me hanging high and dry in that hell high summer sun
Damn babe, that was a cold one

Damn babe, that was a cold one (damn!)

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Eric Church

Kenneth Eric Church (born May 3, 1977) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Signed to Capitol Records in 2006, his debut album Sinners Like Me produced four singles on the Billboard country chart, including the Top 20 hits "How 'Bout You," "Two Pink Lines," and "Guys Like Me." His second album, 2009's Carolina, produced three more singles: "Smoke a Little Smoke" and his first Top 10 hits, "Love Your Love the Most" and "Hell on the Heart." 2011's Chief, his first No. 1 album, includes the singles "Homeboy," "Drink in My Hand," which became his first No. 1 single in January 2012, and "Springsteen," which became his second No. 1 single in June 2012. more »

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Written by: ERIC CHURCH, JEFF HYDE, LYNN HUTTON

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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8 facts about this song

Song Release
"Cold One" is a country song performed by American country music singer Eric Church. It was officially released to radio on June 2, 2014, as the third single from his fourth studio album, "The Outsiders."
Songwriters
The track is co-written by Eric Church himself in collaboration with Luke Hoge and Jeff Hyde, who have been frequent collaborators with Eric Church in many of his successful hits.
Song's Chart Performance
Despite being released as a single, "Cold One" didn't make it to the top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. However, it still managed to peak at No. 23 on the chart.
Music Video
The accompanying music video for "Cold One" was directed by Peter Zavadil and premiered in August 2014. The video features Eric Church and his band performing in a warehouse setting while humorously dealing with their beer being stolen.
Song Meaning
"Cold One" is a tongue-in-cheek tale of a woman leaving the singer. However, Church's chief concern is not about the woman, but that she left with a beer, thus leaving him one short. Hence the term "a cold one" refers to the beer.
Creative Lyrics
The song is known for its playful lyrics, which cleverly twist a traditional heartbreak story into a humorous lament about a beer being taken away. The song even starts with the sound of a beer can being opened, setting its cheeky tone right from the get-go.
Album Reception
While "Cold One" didn't top the charts, the album it's from, "The Outsiders", was a huge hit. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and the Billboard Top Country Albums, becoming Church’s second album to lead the chart.
Live Performance
"Cold One" has become a crowd favorite at Eric Church's live performances. Known for his energetic live shows, Church often couples his performance of this song with a cold beer on stage.

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