I also believe the lyrics are about a couple breaking up because of his drinking habits. The atmosphere of the relationship is cold, icy, without emotion, but his drinking causes emotions to flare (hence "Nothing melts in this cold / but Russia on Ice is burning a hole") and the pair ultimately break up. The song describes his remorse, but he is unable to break the habit.
My husband is a dry alcoholic, and I am always taken back to his drinking days when I hear this beautiful song. So this song has a very special, personal meaning to me.
I also believe the lyrics are about a couple breaking up because of his drinking habits. The atmosphere of the relationship is cold, icy, without emotion, but his drinking causes emotions to flare (hence "Nothing melts in this cold / but Russia on Ice is burning a hole") and the pair ultimately break up. The song describes his remorse, but he is unable to break the habit.
My husband is a dry alcoholic, and I am always taken back to his drinking days when I hear this beautiful song. So this song has a very special, personal meaning to me.
@Stachelschwein isn't it cool when a song truly affect your life and decisions.
@Stachelschwein isn't it cool when a song truly affect your life and decisions.