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.
Silver
A. G. Cook Lyrics
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Two front teeth and the same black jeans
I work all night long and I'm OCD
Oh, oh, oh
Can't make it work with a guy like me
Two left feet, yeah, I love IT
I wake from my dreams and I fall asleep
I wish you could be, I wish you could
I wish you could be, I wish you could
I wish you could be, I wish you could
I wish you could be, I wish you could
I wish you could be with a tool like me
Natural one playing D&D
I don't know we've met at the library
Oh, oh, oh
There's no way you'll stay with a boy like me
Unknown number, no ID
I don't quite know why but I wait and see
There's no way you'll stay with a boy like me
Two front teeth and the same black jeans
I work all night long and I'm OCD
Oh, oh, oh
Can't make it work with a guy like me
Two left feet, yeah I love IT
I wake from my dreams and I fall asleep
Oh, oh, oh
I wish you could be, I wish you could
I wish you could be, I wish you could
I wish you could be, I wish you could
I wish you could be, I wish you could
The lyrics of A. G. Cook's "Silver" are a reflection of insecurity in a relationship. The first verse sets the tone by mentioning how the singer feels inadequate for their partner with lyrics like "There's no way you'll stay with a boy like me." They further elaborate on their physical appearance, stating that they have two front teeth and the same black jeans. The singer also mentions their work ethic and OCD tendencies, which they believe might be a hindrance to their relationship. In the second verse, the singer continues to talk about their shortcomings, such as having two left feet and being obsessed with IT. They also mention how they constantly move from waking to dreaming to sleeping, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for their indecisiveness about where they stand in the relationship. The chorus then repeats the desire for their partner to be with them despite their perceived shortcomings.
Overall, the singer's fear of inadequacy is pervasive throughout the lyrics. However, the song is particularly interesting because the decision to name it "Silver" is somewhat counterintuitive given the mood of the lyrics. Perhaps it is a nod to the metaphorical value of silver - it is valuable and precious despite not being the most flashy or high-end material out there. Another interesting aspect of the song is the use of technology language, such as "unknown number, no ID" and "I love IT." This is characteristic of A. G. Cook's music, which is known for its experimentation with electronic sounds and production. Additionally, some have interpreted the line "Natural one playing D&D" as a reference to the singer's emotional honesty and transparency, while playing Dungeons and Dragons symbolizes their willingness to communicate and collaborate with their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no way you'll stay with a boy like me
I don't think you'll stay with someone like me
Two front teeth and the same black jeans
I don't have anything special to offer; I'm just an average person
I work all night long and I'm OCD
I'm a hard-working person, but I also have obsessive-compulsive disorder that affects me
Can't make it work with a guy like me
I know it's hard to have a relationship with someone like me
Two left feet, yeah, I love IT
I'm not very good at dancing, but I love information technology
I wake from my dreams and I fall asleep
I spend most of my time either thinking about my dreams or sleeping
I wish you could be with a tool like me
I wish you could be with someone like me who is simple and straightforward
Natural one playing D&D
I am a natural person who enjoys playing Dungeons and Dragons
I don't know we've met at the library
I'm not sure how we met, but I think it was at the library
Unknown number, no ID
I don't recognize the number and there's no caller ID
I don't quite know why but I wait and see
I'm not sure why, but I'm waiting to see what happens
I wish you could be, I wish you could
I really wish you could be with someone like me
I wish you could be, I wish you could
I wish you could be with someone like me who is just an ordinary person
I wish you could be, I wish you could
I really hope that you could be with me
I wish you could be, I wish you could
I'm just expressing my deepest desires for us to be together
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Alexander Guy Cook
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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There's no way you'll stay with a boy like me
Two front teeth and the same black jeans
I work all night long, and I'm OCD
Uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh
You can't make it work with a guy like me
Two left feet, yeah, I love IT
I wake from my dreams, and I fall asleep
Uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh
I wish you could be, I wish you could
I wish you could be, I wish you could
I wish you could be, I wish you could
I wish you could be, I wish you could
I wish you could be with a tool like me
Natural one playing D&D
I don't know we met at the library
Uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh
There's no way you'll stay with a boy like me
Unknown number, no ID
I don't know quite know why, but I wait and see
There's no way you'll stay with a boy like me
Two front teeth and the same black jeans
I work all night long, and I'm OCD
Uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh
You can't make it work with a guy like me
Two left feet, yeah, I love IT
I wake from my dreams, and I fall asleep
Uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh
I wish you could be, I wish you could
I wish you could be, I wish you could
I wish you could be, I wish you could
I wish you could be, I wish you could
@yusususuf
honestly glad he's been able to take this time to work on his own music..he looks so happy
@jquick2261
He looks like he’s ready for whatever’s thrown at him
@Laugebing
I'm not sure he's "taken time", I think he's just constantly working
@awesomepants93
I don’t know why but seeing A.G. happy makes me feel so good.
@samiralae9739
this is so euphoric, it's like get in loser we're transcending
@moiseslozano6906
✨✨😤✨✨🌌
@analazovic441
❤️❤️❤️
@kevjascmdwynm6325
🪐🦪
@yallIdunno
girl lmaoo
@fiver2543
lmao what