He has performed at numerous music festivals, including Coachella, Electric Daisy Carnival, Creamfields and Tomorrowland. In 2012, MTV named Alesso one of the "EDM Rookies to Watch".
He was ranked 13th on DJ Magazine's 2015 list of the top 100 DJs and number 20th in year 2016 on DJ Magazine among the list of Top 100 DJs in the world. His debut full-length album Forever was released on May 22, 2015 by Def Jam Recordings.
Cool
Alesso Lyrics
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California dreams
Looked up through the bright lights
No stars that I see
You said, "It's all yours if you take it there"
I said, I can't do it alone, I swear
You said, "It's all yours
It's only you, you
Who loves me like you do, do
Trying to keep it cool, cool
But I can't keep cool about it
Acting like a fool, fool
Wanna scream it from the roof, roof
I'm trying to keep it cool, cool
But I can't keep cool about it, about it
Before you, love, I was lost
Drifting at sea
You were the beacon I followed home
You were the one who rescued me
You said, "It's all yours if you take it there"
I said, I can't do it alone, I swear
You said, "It's all yours
It's all yours when you smile"
It's only you, you
Who loves me like you do, do
Trying to keep it cool, cool
But I can't keep cool about it
Acting like a fool, fool
Wanna scream it from the roof, roof
I'm trying to keep it cool, cool
But I can't keep cool about it, about it
You said, "oh, whoa
I won't lose you, no, whoa"
It's only you, you
Who loves me like you do, do
Trying to keep it cool, cool
But I can't keep cool about it
Acting like a fool, fool
Wanna scream it from the roof, roof
I'm trying to keep it cool, cool
But I can't keep cool about it, about it
The lyrics of Alesso/Roy English's song "Cool" describe the feeling of being in love and the desire to express that love freely. The first verse describes the contrast between the beauty of California dreams and the lack of stars visible in the bright lights. However, the person the singer is in love with gives them the reassurance that they can have everything they want, as long as they are willing to take risks. Even though the singer feels unable to take on everything alone, their love interest tells them that they will have support.
The chorus expresses the intensity of the singer's emotions, conveyed through the phrase "It's only you, you, who loves me like you do, do." They try to "keep it cool" but fail, as evidenced by acting like a "fool" and wanting to "scream it from the roof, roof." The singer wants to express their love freely and passionately, but struggles to contain their feelings.
The second verse describes how the singer's love interest helped them find their way when they were lost, like a beacon guiding them home. The love interest again tells the singer that everything is theirs for the taking, but the singer still feels uncertain about being able to handle everything alone. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the depth of the singer's feelings and their struggle to contain them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Cool" explore the tension between wanting to express love freely and trying to keep emotions in check. The singer's love interest offers support and reassurance, but the singer still feels hesitant to take on everything alone.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw stars on the pavement
I was in California and it seemed like everything was possible
California dreams
A feeling of longing for something grand and special
Looked up through the bright lights
I looked up to the sky, but the glare from the city lights obscured my view
No stars that I see
I couldn't see any real stars, just the reflections of artificial ones
You said, "It's all yours if you take it there"
You gave me the opportunity to achieve my dreams if I work hard enough for it
I said, I can't do it alone, I swear
I didn't believe in my ability to reach my goal by myself
You said, "It's all yours
It's all yours when you smile"
Your happiness is the key to success, and it's contagious enough to help me achieve my dreams
It's only you, you
Who loves me like you do, do
You're the only one who understands and cares for me this deeply
Trying to keep it cool, cool
But I can't keep cool about it
I'm trying to stay calm and collected, but I'm too excited and overwhelmed by your love
Acting like a fool, fool
Wanna scream it from the roof, roof
I act foolishly in love and always feel like shouting from the rooftops about how I feel
I'm trying to keep it cool, cool
But I can't keep cool about it, about it
I'm trying to remain composed, but I find myself overly emotional and passionate about you
Before you, love, I was lost
Drifting at sea
Before meeting you, I felt directionless and aimless, adrift like a boat at sea
You were the beacon I followed home
You were the one who rescued me
You became my guiding light and my savior, showing me the way to a better life
You said, "oh, whoa
I won't lose you, no, whoa"
You reassure me that you won't let me go or lose me, giving me security and stability
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Damon Reinagle, Brandon Wronski, Daniel Davidsen, Mitch Hanson, Alessandro Linblad, Lucas Secon, Peter Wallevik
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheFenrirFenix
Just the lyrics if u need them:
I saw stars on the pavement
California dreams
Looked up through the bright lights
No stars that I see
You said, "It’s all yours if you take it there."
I said, "I can’t do it alone, I swear."
You said, "It’s all yours,
It’s all yours when you smile."
It’s only you
Who loves me like you do
Trying to keep it cool
But I can’t keep cool about it
Acting like a fool
Wanna scream it from the roof
I’m trying to keep it cool
But I can’t keep cool about it (about it)
Before you, love, I was lost
Drifting at sea
You were the beacon I’d followed home
You were the one who rescued me
You said, "It’s all yours if you take it there."
I said, "I can’t do it alone, I swear."
You said, "It’s all yours,
It’s all yours when you smile."
It’s only you
Loves me like you do
Trying to keep it cool
But I can’t keep cool about it
Acting like a fool
Wanna scream it from the roof
I’m trying to keep it cool
But I can’t keep cool about it (about it)
You said, "Oh, whoa.
I won’t lose you, no, whoa."
It’s only you
Loves me like you do
Trying to keep it cool
But I can’t keep cool about it
Acting like a fool
Wanna scream it from the roof
I’m trying to keep it cool
But I can’t keep cool about it (about it)
@marksvayne438
I saw stars on the pavement
California dreams
Looked up through the bright lights
No stars that I see
You said, "It’s all yours if you take it there."
I said, "I can’t do it alone, I swear."
You said, "It’s all yours,
It’s all yours when you smile."
It’s only you
Who loves me like you do
Trying to keep it cool
But I can’t keep cool about it
Acting like a fool
Wanna scream it from the roof
I’m trying to keep it cool
But I can’t keep cool about it (about it)
Before you, love, I was lost
Drifting at sea
You were the beacon I’d followed home
You were the one who rescued me
You said, "It’s all yours if you take it there."
I said, "I can’t do it alone, I swear."
You said, "It’s all yours,
It’s all yours when you smile."
It’s only you
Loves me like you do
Trying to keep it cool
But I can’t keep cool about it
Acting like a fool
Wanna scream it from the roof
I’m trying to keep it cool
But I can’t keep cool about it (about it)
You said, "Oh, whoa.
I won’t lose you, no, whoa."
It’s only you
Loves me like you do
Trying to keep it cool
But I can’t keep cool about it
Acting like a fool
Wanna scream it from the roof
I’m trying to keep it cool
But I can’t keep cool about it (about it)
@kimpeter5755
This is a masterpiece. Unfortunately there are no more songs like this nowadays.
@newlight2music007
Listen to Kylie Minogue “get outta my way” for original that this sampled! Both so good
@truluu5018
you mean song about milf ?
@j1jh669
❤hope alesso will drop a Banger soon
@ellis2888
Calvin Harris,Zedd,Alesso they are all now too comercial and zero love for songs like this
@patricinnocent7134
its they are long gone
@tutumbapintamonas
8 years later.. still goosbumps. Amazing💯
@Noppanunzelo
absolutely agree.
@bluedot7817
I knew a girl at my college who literally danced everywhere around campus. Not particularly good dancing but she obviously didn't care and it would make my day.
@shazam4106
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