Refuge (When It's Cold Outside)
John Legend · Get Lifted [2004]
I pray for better days to come
I pray that I would see the sun
Cause life is so burdensome
When everyday's a rainy one
But suddenly there's no more clouds
I believe without a doubt
That heaven sent an angel down
And then she turned my life around
You know and I know
Friends come and friends go
Storms rise and winds blow
But one thing I know for sure
When it's cold outside
There's no need to worry cause
I'm so warm inside
You give me peace
When the storm's outside
Cause we're in love I know
It'll be alright
Alright it's alright
Oooh...
Now peace is so hard to find
We're terrorized and victimized
But that's when I close my eyes
And think of you to ease my mind
You take me to another place
There's no more war (no more war)
Just love and grace
Baby you restore my faith
I know the struggle's not in vain
You know and I know
Through all the battles
Baghdad to Israel
There's one thing I know for sure
When it's cold outside
There's no need to worry cause
I'm so warm inside
You give me peace
When the storm's outside
Cause we're in love I know
It'll be alright
Alright it's alright
Alright it's alright
Alright it's alright
Alright it's alright
Oh...
When it's cold outside
There's no need to worry cause
I'm so warm inside
You give me peace
When the storm's outside
Cause we're in love I know
It'll be alright
Alright it's alright
Oh it's gonna be alright
Ooh...
Cause you give me peace
In the middle of the storm
When it's cold you're keeping me warm
It's alright
It's alright
I'm never gonna leave
You give me what I need
It's alright, alright
I pray that I would see the sun
Cause life is so burdensome
When everyday's a rainy one
But suddenly there's no more clouds
I believe without a doubt
That heaven sent an angel down
And then she turned my life around
You know and I know
Friends come and friends go
Storms rise and winds blow
But one thing I know for sure
When it's cold outside
There's no need to worry cause
I'm so warm inside
You give me peace
When the storm's outside
Cause we're in love I know
It'll be alright
Alright it's alright
Oooh...
Now peace is so hard to find
We're terrorized and victimized
But that's when I close my eyes
And think of you to ease my mind
You take me to another place
There's no more war (no more war)
Just love and grace
Baby you restore my faith
I know the struggle's not in vain
You know and I know
Through all the battles
Baghdad to Israel
There's one thing I know for sure
When it's cold outside
There's no need to worry cause
I'm so warm inside
You give me peace
When the storm's outside
Cause we're in love I know
It'll be alright
Alright it's alright
Alright it's alright
Alright it's alright
Alright it's alright
Oh...
When it's cold outside
There's no need to worry cause
I'm so warm inside
You give me peace
When the storm's outside
Cause we're in love I know
It'll be alright
Alright it's alright
Oh it's gonna be alright
Ooh...
Cause you give me peace
In the middle of the storm
When it's cold you're keeping me warm
It's alright
It's alright
I'm never gonna leave
You give me what I need
It's alright, alright
Refuge (When It's Cold Outside)
John Legend's "Refuge (When It's Cold Outside)" serves as a standout track on his 2004 album Get Lifted, showcasing his signature blend of R&B and soulful pop. The song reflects the artist's early career focus on intimate, emotionally resonant ballads that often explore themes of comfort and protection. With its smooth vocal delivery and polished production, the recording exemplifies the smooth, romantic aesthetic that would define Legend's subsequent discography. Released during a pivotal era for his career, the track contributed to the album's success and established his reputation as a vocalist capable of delivering both commercial appeal and genuine emotional depth within the contemporary R&B genre.