"Cold" is the second song played after the episode "End of the Beginning" during the end credits of Volume 3 of RWBY. It played at the very end over the "Special Thanks" section and the tribute to series creator Monty Oum. The full version is included on the RWBY: Volume 3 Soundtrack.
At PAX East 2016, Jeff Williams stated that the song was his tribute to Monty.[1]
Composition[]
"Cold" is a soft song, featuring only piano and vocals in the episodic version. It is sung by Casey Lee Williams. The album version features a rich orchestral arrangement in the second half of the song.
Lyrics[]
I never felt
That it was wise
To wish too much
To dream too big
Would only lead
To being crushed
Then I met you
You weren't afraid
Of anything
You taught me how
To leave the ground
To use my wings
I never thought a hero
Would ever come my way
But more than that
I never thought
You'd be taken away
Now it's cold without you here
It's like winter lasts all year
But your star's still in the sky
So I won't say goodbye
I don't have to say goodbye
My days of doubt
Were in the past
With you around
You helped me feel
I had a place
Direction found
You showed me that
A greater dream
Can be achieved
Enough resolve
Will conquer all
If we believe
The light you gave to guide me
Will never fade away
But moving forward never felt
As hard as today
Now it's cold without you here
It's like winter lasts all year
But your star's still in the sky
So I won't say goodbye
I don't have to say goodbye[2][3]