Cold Hearted Man
AC/DC · Powerage [1978]
Where he came from
He never knew himself
Call her Ma
Call him Pa
But he was born to someone else
No one fooled
Or messed him around
Cause they were all afraid
Ain't no lies
Ice in the eyes
Of Leeroy Kincaid
CHORUS:
Cold hearted man
One time lover heart in his hand
Cold hearted man
And you can't trust nothing you don't understand
Cold hearted man
Cold hearted man
Like a snake
He had no friends
He didn't need no one
Hurt his pride
Deep inside
He was another mother's son
Reputation
Broken glass
Everybody prayed
For their lives on the street
Where they happened to meet
Leeroy Kincaid
CHORUS
Sometimes you can't see
The other side
It's too well hidden
For the naked eye
One time lover
With his heart in his hand
Two time loser
A broken man
Cold hearted man
Cold Hearted Man
Cold Hearted Man stands as a defining track from AC/DC's 1978 album Powerage, capturing the band's signature hard rock intensity during a pivotal era of their career. The song showcases the group's ability to blend gritty blues influences with driving guitar riffs, a style that would become central to their global success. As part of the Powerage recording sessions, the track highlights the tight interplay between the rhythm section and the soaring lead vocals that characterize the band's live energy. This work remains a testament to the group's consistent output of high-octane rock anthems, reflecting the raw power and straightforward songwriting that have sustained their legacy for decades. It serves as an essential listen for understanding the evolution of their sound during the late seventies.