Cook released his first solo singles in 2014. He has also collaborated with PC Music artists such Hannah Diamond, GFOTY, Easyfun, Danny L Harle and Felicita. He formed the one-off project QT with musician Sophie and performance artist Hayden Frances Dunham, producing the 2014 single " Hey QT." Cook came into the public eye as Charli XCX's creative director and has executively produced her last four projects: Number 1 Angel, Pop 2, Charli and How I'm Feeling Now. Cook was named #12 in the Dazed 100 for "redefining style and youth culture in 2015 and beyond". He received the Variety Hitmakers Innovator of The Year Award in 2020.
In 2020, Cook released his two debut albums 7G and Apple.
Time's Up
A. G. Cook Lyrics
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You promised to be honest
You said that you could solve this fear-fueled hate
The tension building higher
You said you’re not a liar
Each word another claim that you’re self-made
Yet it’s broken now
We’ve broken down
Frozen and hopin that things will change
With a thought and a prayer
Still judging every color
Splitting children with their mothers
Refuse to see past the fear
Time's up on the bad stuff
The walls are getting higher
Are you a lover or a fighter?
I don't wanna wait another year
Time's up on the bad stuff
They tell me I am too young
To come up with a solution
I’m sick of the excuses that it can’t be done
I’m inheriting your bias
I’m breaking down the prejudice
I wanna build a future for everyone
Cos it’s broken now
I’m speaking out
I wanna stand up and fight back with more
Than just a thought and a prayer
Still judging every color
Splitting children with their mothers
Refuse to see past the fear
Time's up on the bad stuff
The walls are getting higher
Are you a lover or a fighter?
I don't wanna wait another year
Time's up on the bad stuff
Not made to discriminate
My mama taught me better
It’s a shame that we have to say
You should know better
Still judging every color
Splitting children with their mothers
Refuse to see past the fear
Time's up on the bad stuff
The walls are getting higher
Are you a lover or a fighter?
I don't wanna wait another year
Time's up on the bad stuff
The lyrics of A. G. Cook's song "Time's Up" speak to themes of honesty, societal division, and the need for change. The song begins by expressing frustration with someone who promised to be honest and solve the problem of fear-driven hate, but ultimately failed in their efforts. This failure is emphasized by the repeated lines "Yet it's broken now, we've broken down" and the feeling of being frozen and hopeful for change. The lyrics also touch on the issue of judgment and discrimination, specifically in relation to the treatment of different races and the separation of families. The song challenges the listener to see beyond fear and prejudice, and calls for a collective effort to bring an end to the "bad stuff."
Line by Line Meaning
As if it weren’t a problem
Acting as if there is no issue
You promised to be honest
You made a commitment to tell the truth
You said that you could solve this fear-fueled hate
You claimed that you could address this hate driven by fear
The tension building higher
The stress and pressure growing stronger
You said you’re not a liar
You declared that you are not someone who lies
Each word another claim that you’re self-made
Every statement reinforcing your belief that you achieved success on your own
Yet it’s broken now
However, the situation is now in disarray
We’ve broken down
We have reached a point of collapse
Frozen and hopin that things will change
Stagnant and wishing for a transformation
With a thought and a prayer
Merely relying on thoughts and prayers
Still judging every color
Continuously making judgments based on skin color
Splitting children with their mothers
Separating children from their mothers
Refuse to see past the fear
Failing to look beyond the fear
Time's up on the bad stuff
The period for tolerating negative things is over
The walls are getting higher
The barriers and divisions are becoming more pronounced
Are you a lover or a fighter?
Are you someone who promotes love or engages in conflict?
I don't wanna wait another year
I am unwilling to wait for another year
They tell me I am too young
They claim that I am too young
To come up with a solution
To devise a resolution
I’m sick of the excuses that it can’t be done
I am tired of hearing excuses that it is impossible
I’m inheriting your bias
I am acquiring your prejudice and preconceptions
I’m breaking down the prejudice
I am dismantling the biased attitudes
I wanna build a future for everyone
I aspire to create a future that includes everyone
Cos it’s broken now
Because the situation is currently in disrepair
I’m speaking out
I am voicing my opinion
I wanna stand up and fight back with more
I desire to take a stand and resist more strongly
Than just a thought and a prayer
More than just relying on thoughts and prayers
Not made to discriminate
Not created for the purpose of showing prejudice
My mama taught me better
My mother taught me to have higher values
It’s a shame that we have to say
It is regrettable that we need to express
You should know better
You should possess superior knowledge and understanding
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Written by: Emma Amiri-Ghaemmaghamy
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