Briston Maroney largely grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee. In August 2013, at age 15, Maroney tried out for the 13th season of American Idol at one of its audition bus stops in Knoxville. He was then selected to audition in front of the American Idol judges in Salt Lake City. There, he sang a version of The Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want" on an episode that aired in January 2014. The judges voted to advance him to Hollywood, where he became one of 30 semi-finalists. Maroney did not advance beyond that point.
It's Still Cool If You Don't
Briston Maroney Lyrics
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Park my car in front of your house
Read my list of things I wrote down
Reasons why I think this works out
I don't care if you know
I spend every summer alone
Turn myself around and go
It's just a matter of time
'Till this comes up and I break down
It's not an ideal time
Got a feelin' that it's coming around
So if you want to maybe we ought to
I'll talk if you do but we don't have to
I'll go if you go, I won't if you won't
I've got a feelin' but it's still cool if you don't
But it's still cool if you don't
Not even sure
What I really called you for
Maybe I was feeling more
Maybe I was listless and bored
Know this probably hurts
To watch me trip over my words
Hear me try and make my way through this verse
So stop me if you've heard this before
So if you want to, maybe we ought to
I'll talk if you do, but we don't have to
I'll go if you go, I won't if you won't
I've got this feelin' but it's still cool if you don't
But it's still cool if you don't
But it's still cool if you don't
So if you want to maybe we ought to
I'll talk if you do, but we don't have to
I'll go if you go, I won't if you won't
I've got this feelin' but it's still cool if you don't
But it's still cool if you don't
It's still cool if you don't
I'm still cool if you don't
The song "It's Still Cool If You Don't" by Briston Maroney is about a person who wants to confess their feelings to someone they like, but they are afraid of the consequences that may come with it. The song starts by the singer trying to figure out the best way to express their feelings to the person they like by parking their car in front of their house and reading a list of reasons why they think the relationship would work out.
The singer addresses the fear they have of expressing their feelings and being rejected, but they also acknowledge that it's okay if the other person doesn't feel the same way. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the other person shouldn't feel pressure to reciprocate those feelings, but that they are still cool even if they don't.
Overall, the song captures the emotional tug-of-war that often happens when someone wants to confess their feelings, but they fear the outcome. It portrays the fear of rejection and the risk of losing a friendship, but ultimately sending the message that it's okay to express feelings even when the outcome is uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
And so let's figure this out
Let's try to understand where we stand.
Park my car in front of your house
I am here at your doorstep.
Read my list of things I wrote down
I have reasons why I think we will work out.
Reasons why I think this works out
I believe this relationship can succeed.
I don't care if you know
I am willing to be open with you about my feelings.
I spend every summer alone
I have been lonely and I want to find connection.
Turn myself around and go
I am willing to make changes for the relationship.
And see the curtains move in your window
I am trying to read your body language for a sign of interest.
It's just a matter of time
I believe our relationship will develop someday.
'Till this comes up and I break down
I anticipate feeling emotional about the relationship.
It's not an ideal time
There are external factors that make this complicated.
Got a feelin' that it's coming around
I sense that the relationship will progress eventually.
So if you want to maybe we ought to
We can consider starting a relationship if you are interested.
I'll talk if you do but we don't have to
I am willing to discuss but not pressuring you.
I'll go if you go, I won't if you won't
I am willing to take steps forward if you are willing too.
I've got a feelin' but it's still cool if you don't
I have hope for this relationship, but I respect your decision either way.
Not even sure
I am not confident about my intentions or feelings.
What I really called you for
I am unsure about my motivation for reaching out.
Maybe I was feeling more
I was probably seeking emotional connection.
Maybe I was listless and bored
Maybe I was just looking for something to do.
Know this probably hurts
I understand that my hesitance might be painful for you.
To watch me trip over my words
I am struggling to express myself clearly.
Hear me try and make my way through this verse
I am doing my best to communicate my feelings.
So stop me if you've heard this before
Feel free to interrupt me or tell me if you already know how I feel.
It's still cool if you don't
I am okay with you not reciprocating my feelings.
I'm still cool if you don't
I don't want to put any pressure on you.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Briston Maroney, John Congleton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nachugutierrez1926
He literally doesn't have any bad song
@sophborr
briston deserves so much. i can’t wait until he get the recognition he deserves.
@alyssalopez6963
I barely discovered him like last week and I am so glad I did bc his music is amazing
@Savdawgisthebest69
he’s so underrated it’s annoying 😐🖐🏻
@yanahmei
oohhh i feel bad for wanting to gatekeep him 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
@ok-se3sz
YES I ALMOST WANNA GATEKEEP HIM BUT I WANT MORE PPL TO LISTEN TO HIM
@avalonvalley2722
"Im gonna meet y'all
Down at the Village Hall
Line Dancing here goes
But its still cool if you won't"
0:50 Me still trying to make friends circa 2035
@danny0393
true but i dont want tiktok to find him 🙄🙄🙄
@ok-se3sz
@@danny0393 UGHHH FOR REAL thats gonna ruin it all for us 😅
@beruzamafps5335
Sometimes I listen to many albums of multiple singers and I don’t always like all the songs, but all the songs I listen from you are amazing man. I love the way you sing.