While the two met in a high school choir class and began to work on music together in college, the duo was not formed until 2012. Since then, they’ve continued to perfect their groove while captivating their fans with infectious tunes such as “Beneath the Lights” and “Habit.”
Northern Lights
Cool Company Lyrics
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When the sun waves down
Cause the days go by
But the nights be wild
If double vision turns fives into tens
Then that's the state of mind I'm trying to ride in
I drink a fifth and beat a fifth
The way I put em down I probably wake up in another bitch
Come back with another stitch
Talkin with another lisp
From a bad lip
Cause I'm on the quip
When it comes to talkin shit
Yeah I let the shots go down
When I cheers with the girlies in the crowd
When my beard tastes like h20
I know my kids is about to be drowned
That's it yeah I let the shots go down
Till I chill with the birdies in the clouds
Wake up
Yeah
I know the only way's down
But I swear man sizes do astound
And these northern lights
Man I don't think my eyes were made to tape cause these foreign lights
I draw the line
But now I doubt thy I could shake shit down the line
The first stanza of Cool Company's "Northern Lights" introduces a sense of excitement and anticipation for the night ahead. The singer's eyes "glimmer" at the thought of the sun setting and the night beginning, as it brings with it the promise of wildness and freedom. The second stanza speaks to the singer's desire to lose himself in the moment and live life to the fullest. The line "If double vision turns fives into tens" suggests a willingness to let go of reality and indulge in a state of mind that is less inhibited. The mention of alcohol and women reinforces this hedonistic desire, as the singer seeks to have a good time regardless of the consequences.
The final stanza references the "foreign lights" (presumably referring to the northern lights) and the singer's inability to fully comprehend or understand them. This may symbolize the idea that despite the singer's desire for recklessness and abandon, there is still something mysterious and unattainable beyond his grasp. The final line "now I doubt thy I could shake shit down the line" could mean that the singer doubts he can continue living this lifestyle indefinitely, or that he doubts he can ever truly escape the constraints of his own reality.
Overall, "Northern Lights" is a song about living in the moment and embracing the wildness of life, but also acknowledging that there are limitations to this way of living and that eventually, it must come to an end.
Line by Line Meaning
I get a glimmer in my eye
I feel a spark of excitement
When the sun waves down
When the day ends
Cause the days go by
Time passes quickly
But the nights be wild
The nights are exciting and unpredictable
If double vision turns fives into tens
When you're drunk, things seem better than they really are
Then that's the state of mind I'm trying to ride in
I want to be drunk enough to have fun, but not so drunk that I can't function
I drink a fifth and beat a fifth
I drink a lot of alcohol and also can fight
I ever kiss a lovely chick
I may even hook up with a pretty girl
The way I put em down I probably wake up in another bitch
I may wake up next to a different girl than the one I went to sleep with
Come back with another stitch
I may have gotten into a fight and need stitches
Talkin with another lisp
My speech may be slurred from drinking
From a bad lip
I may have injured my lip during the fight
Cause I'm on the quip
Because I'm drunk
When it comes to talkin shit
When I want to talk trash
Yeah I let the shots go down
I take shots of alcohol
When I cheers with the girlies in the crowd
When I toast with the girls around me
When my beard tastes like h20
When I've had too much to drink and my mouth is dry
I know my kids is about to be drowned
I know I'm about to get really drunk
That's it yeah I let the shots go down
That's all I care about, taking more shots
Till I chill with the birdies in the clouds
Until I pass out and am unconscious
Wake up
Regain consciousness
Yeah
Agreement or affirmation
I know the only way's down
I know I can't keep drinking like this forever
But I swear man sizes do astound
But I can't believe how much I can drink before getting drunk
And these northern lights
These beautiful, natural lights in the sky
Man I don't think my eyes were made to tape cause these foreign lights
I don't think I can fully capture the beauty of these lights on camera
I draw the line
I have my limits
But now I doubt thy I could shake shit down the line
But now I'm not so sure that I can resist the temptation to keep drinking
Writer(s): Cool Company
Contributed by Addison L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.