Foreigner’s Cold As Ice Misheard Lyrics
Foreigner nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Misheard lyrics from Foreigner?
Foreigner sings “you’re as cold as ice” over and over at the end of the song. right? Wrong. Now that they’re up for the Rock Hall (finally) – can we talk about the weirdest background vocals ever?
Cold As Ice / Paradise / Three Blind Mice?
We’ve isolated the vocals at the end of the song so you can hear them (not a wacky radio joke btw).
There it is! Misheard lyrics from Foreigner
You heard it too, didn’t you? Take a moment and enjoy the song — knowing the lyrics are coming at the end…
So why add these lyrics?
I had always been told “Cold As Ice’ was inspired after watching the movie “Mommie Dearest” – Mick Jones talked about it with songfacts
“Subconsciously you draw from stuff, things that happened in your past, things that came out of relationships, the pain and the heartache of love that is intense and then so deep, and then suddenly you lose it,” Jones said. “The whole gamut of emotional feeling that you go through in a relationship. Sometimes they end, and sometimes they last, and when it’s the final breakup, you’re left with the memories of that relationship. So I go for that quite a bit. You’re kind of digging down deep into your well of significant things that you recall from sometimes near tragedy that you go through at the time.”
Hall of Misheard Lyrics
Oh this definitely goes into my “Hall of Misheard Lyrics”. And since we’re talking misheard lyrics…here’s one (please tell me I’m not the only one) Bryan Adams Summer of ’69
I got my first real six-string (I thought it was SEX DREAM)
Bought it at the five and dime
Played it ’til my fingers bled
Was the summer of ’69
You’re judging me, aren’t you? lol.
At least I didn’t put down Jimi Hendrix “Excuse Me While I Kiss This Guy” (oh wait, I just did)
Foreigner: 10 Best Songs
Foreigner is a band that has helped define classic rock radio for decades. They have a catalog of hits that most bands only dream of. Those tracks helped the British-American band sell over 80 million albums worldwide.
Foreigner’s success is thanks, in large part, to the songwriting team of guitarist Mick Jones and former singer Lou Gramm. While the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame finally acknowledged Foreigner with a nomination in 2024, Jones and Gramm were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2013.
Foreigner has had many lineup changes over the decades, but the constant has always been Jones, who started the band in 1976. After nearly 50 years, Foreigner is saying goodbye. They kicked off their farewell tour on July 6, 2023 in Alpharetta, Ga.
When the tour was announced, Jones said in a statement, “While I’m sure our fans will have mixed feelings about the end of the road for the band, I know our shows are going to delight audiences everywhere.”
In honor of their farewell tour and their incredible run, here’s our ranking of Foreinger’s ten best songs.
2024 Rock Hall Nomination & Induction
As previously stated, Foreigner finally received their first nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024. They’ve been eligible for induction since 2003 and are considered one of the Rock Hall’s most notable snubs over the years.
Guitarist/founding member Mick Jones said in a statement about the Rock Hall Nomination, “I deeply appreciate the recognition from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame committee … Getting this news today is an incredible endorsement of what we have achieved over time.”
On April 21, it was announced Foreigner was part of the 2024 Rock Hall class. The classic rock band is being inducted in the Performer category along with Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Called Quest.
Founder/guitarist Mick Jones told Billboard, “I think it means more to me now than perhaps 20 years ago. I’ve had a great career, and this is like the whipped cream and cherry on top.”
Former Foreigner bassist Rick Wills also told Billboard, “It’s been over 20 years since we’ve been waiting for this day. I suppose we were frustrated, to be perfectly honest, but we tried to hide it as best we could because we didn’t want to appear like we were sad people. (laughs).”
When is the Rock Hall 2024 Induction Ceremony?
The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 19 at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. As previously reported, the 2024 ceremony will live stream on Disney+. An edited special will air on ABC at a later date, which will be available on Hulu the next day.
The Rock Hall noted in a press release, “Four out of the eight inductees in the Performer category were on the ballot for the first time, including Cher, Foreigner, Kool & the Gang and Peter Frampton.” However, it should also be noted that Ozzy Osbourne was on the ballot for the first time as a solo artist, despite being eligible since 2005.
Jim O'Brien is the Host of "Big Jim's House" Morning Show at 94.7 WCSX in Detroit. Jim spent eight years in the U.S. Naval Submarine Service, has appeared on Shark Tank (Man Medals Season 5 Ep. 2), raised over two million dollars for local charities and is responsible for Glenn Frey Drive and Bob Seger Blvd in the Motor City. Jim's relationship with Classic Rock includes considering Bob Seger, Phil Collen from Def Leppard, Wally Palmer of the Romantics and many others good friends. Jim writes about ‘80s movies, cars, weird food trends and “as seen on TikTok” content.
