Why is Eric So Cool?
3 Feet Short Lyrics


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Prematuring can be an advantage,
it can make you an asshole too,
facial hair when your seven
whoa-O, Eric you're so cool.
Nice 'till puberty,
cruelty to you and me,
gods gift to women?
Don't make me sick, oh Eric you're so cool.
What makes Eric so cool?
His thick headed-ness (YEAH)
why is Eric so cool?
cuz he thinks he's better than us? (YEAH)
Does anybody know?




Does anybody know?
Why is eric so cool?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 3 Feet Short's song "Why is Eric So Cool?" explore the idea that premature maturity can be both an advantage and a detriment. The first line acknowledges that premature maturity can be an advantage, but the following line suggests that it can also make someone into an unpleasant character, like an "asshole". The line "facial hair when your seven" indicates that Eric, the subject of the song, was an early developer and stood out from his peers. However, despite his early maturation, the song suggests that Eric's behavior changed when he hit puberty, becoming cruel to others. The line "gods gift to women? Don't make me sick" suggests that Eric is arrogant and overestimates his own appeal to women.


The chorus repeats the question "why is Eric so cool?" and provides two possible answers that are sarcastic in tone. The first answer is that Eric's "thick headed-ness" makes him cool, implying that his hubris is what sets him apart. The second answer suggests that Eric believes he is better than others, leading to his coolness. Ultimately, the song ends on a note of frustration, as the question of why Eric is cool remains unanswered.


Line by Line Meaning

Prematuring can be an advantage,
Starting early can be a good thing,


it can make you an asshole too,
But it can also lead to arrogance and rudeness,


facial hair when your seven,
Growing facial hair at age seven,


whoa-O, Eric you're so cool.
Wow, Eric is considered cool for this reason.


Nice 'till puberty,
Friendly until going through puberty,


cruelty to you and me,
Then became unkind to others,


gods gift to women?
But somehow still thinks he's amazing,


Don't make me sick, oh Eric you're so cool.
It's nauseating how much people admire Eric for his supposed greatness.


What makes Eric so cool?
What is it about Eric that makes him appealing?


His thick headed-ness (YEAH)
Is it because he's stubborn?


why is Eric so cool?
Why does everyone believe Eric is cool?


cuz he thinks he's better than us? (YEAH)
Is it because he has an inflated ego?


Does anybody know?
Does anyone really understand why?


Does anybody know?
Does anyone really understand why?


Why is eric so cool?
What exactly makes Eric so special?




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