Michael Kiwanuka - Cold Little Heart (official Video) Official

Despite the fatalistic tone, critics at Pitchfork note that the song ultimately finds beauty in the struggle for atonement.

The song is a sprawling, nearly 10-minute epic characterized by its distinctive structure: Michael Kiwanuka - Cold Little Heart (Official Video)

The narrator scorns his own pride and past failures in relationships, admitting, "Maybe this time I can be strong / But since I know who I am, I'm probably wrong" . Despite the fatalistic tone, critics at Pitchfork note

The lyrics represent a "harsh confession" of personal shortcomings and the struggle to accept love: Despite the fatalistic tone