"Cold and Empty" is a song by American singer Kid Rock. It was released in January 2004 as the second single from his 2003 self-titled album. The song was a strait-laced piano ballad about losing a love to the road life. It peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts in 2004. The song was co-written by country singer Kenny Chesney. Music video The music video, directed by The Malloys, was done in a split screen telling two stories. The one story has the current rock star life story of Kid Rock. The other shows the story of if he failed at the music career struggling to make ends meet and being evicted. Track listing "Cold and Empty" (Alternate Version) "Cold and Empty" (Radio Edit) Charts References 2003 songs 2004 singles Atlantic Records singles Kid Rock songs Music videos directed by The Malloys Songs written by Kenny Chesney Songs written by Kid Rock Songs written by Uncle Kracker