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Green's first full-length for Hardly Art, Sock it to Me, is grounded in pure pop. Green’s multi-tracked, emotive vocals take an enormous leap forward, evoking all-time heroes such as Rose Melberg and Tina Weymouth, with every drum-machine-tracked song awash in the dreamy slacker romanticism of California.
You're So Cool
Colleen Green Lyrics
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It killed me when I had to leave
Cause I need you and I know you need me
You're so cool, how do you do it?
You act like there's nothing to it
Run right back easier, cant we?
I yelled your name
I called bb
I cant build up to much dependency
Love is strange
And so am I
And I'm not going to tell a lie
I can't believe how cool you are to me
Oh I got no job, to occupy my time
So what else should I do?
But think of me and you
All I do, all I do, all I do, all I do
Is sit around and think of you, think of you, think of you
All I do, all I do, all I do, is think about you
All I do, all I do, all I do, all I do
Lay around and think of you you you you
All I do, all I do, all I do I think about you
You're so cool
The lyrics to Colleen Green's song "You're So Cool" depict a longing and admiration for someone close to the singer. The opening lines suggest a deep connection and a sense of destiny between the singer and the subject of the song. The pain of being separated from this person is evident when it says, "it killed me when I had to leave". There is a mutual understanding of the need for each other's presence, as portrayed in the line, "I need you and I know you need me".
The chorus reflects the singer's fascination and admiration for the person. The repeated line, "You're so cool, how do you do it?" acknowledges the person's effortless charm and likability. The singer is struck by the ease with which this person navigates through life, as if there are no obstacles. There is a desire to be closer to them, hoping that they would return with ease, as expressed in the line, "Run right back easier, can't we?"
The bridge highlights the singer's vulnerability and insecurities. The encounter with the person on the street brings excitement, with the singer calling out their name with affection. However, there is a fear of becoming too dependent on this person, as the line "I can't build up too much dependency" suggests. The singer acknowledges their own peculiarities and embraces the strangeness of love, emphasizing that they won't hide or deceive. The repeated phrase, "I can't believe how cool you are to me" indicates the singer's astonishment and admiration for this person.
Overall, the song portrays a mixture of longing, admiration, vulnerability, and fascination for someone who is perceived as effortlessly cool.
Line by Line Meaning
You and me are meant to be
Our connection is destined and meant to be
It killed me when I had to leave
Leaving you was extremely painful for me
Cause I need you and I know you need me
We rely on each other and understand our mutual dependence
You're so cool, how do you do it?
You impress me with your effortless coolness
You act like there's nothing to it
You make it seem effortless and easy
Run right back easier, cant we?
Why can't we make it easier to reconcile and come back together?
When I saw you on the street
The moment I saw you out in public
I yelled your name
I called out your name loudly
I called bb
I affectionately called you 'baby'
I cant build up to much dependency
I can't allow myself to become too dependent on you
Love is strange
Love is unpredictable and unconventional
And so am I
And I am just as unconventional and unique
And I'm not going to tell a lie
I will always be completely honest with you
I can't believe how cool you are to me
I am amazed by how cool and wonderful you are in my eyes
Oh I got no job, to occupy my time
I currently don't have a job to keep me busy
So what else should I do?
In this situation, what else can I do?
But think of me and you
My mind constantly thinks about both of us
All I do, all I do, all I do, all I do
Every single thing I do
Is sit around and think of you, think of you, think of you
Is spend my time sitting and solely thinking about you
All I do, all I do, all I do, is think about you
Everything I do revolves around thoughts of you
Lay around and think of you you you you
I remain lying down, constantly thinking about you
All I do, all I do, all I do I think about you
The only thing I do is think about you
You're so cool
You are incredibly cool and amazing
Lyrics © Fintage House Publishing
Written by: Colleen Marie Gerossie
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