Before their collaboration as Crookers, Bot and Phra pursued their music interests on a separate tip. Bot took up the piano and guitar at an early age, later moving onto synths, turntables and sequencers. Phra had already started DJing by age 11, when he was introduced to the Italian hip hop scene. Soon, he morphed into an MC and became fully immersed in a culture that would shape his future production career.
“Both of us started getting more involved in music when we used to listen to hip hop,” Phra says. When the two artists met, both were trying to branch out of their genre success and explore dance music. The experiment worked. “It felt natural to team up, seeing that we had the same musical tastes … which isn’t that easy here in Milan,” he says.
After having released two EPs earlier this year ("Knobbers" and "Mad Kidz", both exclusively containing original tracks), they are currently working on their first album, which is due for september 2009.
Crookers certainly have sleazed out dancefloors with a catalogue of original tracks, but it’s their work as remixers that have made them one of the most after batteries in the business. Currently, The duo has reworked tracks for the likes of Armand Van Helden, Bonde do Role, Brodinski, The Chemical Brothers, Magik Johnson, Moby, Chromeo, Busy P, Don Rimini or Bumblebeez.
When Crookers are not crafting their dirty (crooked) beats in the studio, they are busy holding down their residency with MTV (Italy). “House and hip hop are our main influences, but we try to put all the things we like in our productions. We listen to a lot of music from very different periods and genres.”
Cooler Couleur
Crookers Lyrics
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What what what do you prefer
Dancing with la bouche en coeur
Snaping with your wayfarer
J'aime quand tu t'aimes
Quand tu danses
Quand tu t'avances
Quand tu transpires la menthe
Sur la piste de
Cooler couleur whatever
Shake shake shake shake your shoulders
We don't care if you're older
Or the new baby sitter
J'aime quand tu t'aimes
Quand tu danses
Quand tu t'avances
Quand tu chantes
Quand tu transpires la menthe
Sur la piste de danse
Cooler couleur whatever
You're a happy teenager
You're sliding like on butter
Next step is touching her butt
What the fuck
You have the look
To party with the Crookers
In a costumethèque
Loser loner whatever
De quoi de quoi as tu peur
Elle t'admire depuis deux heures
Et sera partie dans une heure
Tu as tout fait
Tu lui plais
Elle te plait
Ton deguisement est parfait
Tu n'as plus qu'a l'enlever
Tu danses
Party with the crookers in a costumethèque
Party with the crookers so what the fuck
Cooler couleur whatever
What what what do you prefer
Shake shake shake shake your shoulders
You're not the best you're better
J'aime quand tu t'aimes
Quand tu danses
Quand tu t'avances
Quand tu chantes
Quand tu transpires la menthe
C'est la
Party with the crookers in a costumethèque
Tu es le plus cool so what the fuck
Au milieu de la foule avec tous tes potes
Meme si tu fais la poule personne ne se moque
Tu danses
"Cooler Couleur" is a song by the Italian electro house duo Crookers, released on their 2008 album Tons of Friends. The lyrics seamlessly combine French and English, producing a playful and upbeat feel throughout the song. The opening lines, "Cooler couleur whatever, what what what do you prefer," suggest that the lyrics may be nonsensical, but on closer inspection, they convey a sense of nonchalance towards societal norms and trends. The song encourages listeners to embrace their individuality, let loose on the dancefloor, and not worry about being judged or ridiculed.
The chorus, "J'aime quand tu t'aimes, quand tu danses, quand tu t'avances, quand tu chantes, quand tu transpires la menthe sur la piste de danse," translates to "I like it when you love yourself, when you dance, when you move forward, when you sing, when you sweat mint on the dancefloor." These lyrics emphasize the importance of loving oneself and enjoying the present moment. The verses feature vivid imagery, like "sliding like on butter" and "snapping with your wayfarer," creating a festive and carefree atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Cooler couleur whatever
Whatever your style of dancing or clothing may be
What what what do you prefer
What's your preference in dancing
Dancing with la bouche en coeur
Dancing with a smile on your face
Snaping with your wayfarer
Taking snaps with your wayfarer sunglasses
J'aime quand tu t'aimes
I like it when you love yourself
Quand tu danses
When you dance
Quand tu t'avances
When you step forward
Quand tu chantes
When you sing
Quand tu transpires la menthe
When you sweat like mint
Sur la piste de
On the dance floor
Shake shake shake shake your shoulders
Shake your shoulders in excitement
We don't care if you're older
Age doesn't matter when it comes to enjoyment
Or the new baby sitter
Or even if you're a new babysitter
You're a happy teenager
You're young and happy
You're sliding like on butter
You're sliding smoothly
Next step is touching her butt
The next step is making physical contact with your dance partner
What the fuck
What a surprise!
You have the look
You have the appearance or style
To party with the Crookers
To party with the famous DJ duo, Crookers
In a costumethèque
In a place where people dress up in costumes
Loser loner whatever
You were a loser before, but now it doesn't matter
De quoi de quoi as tu peur
What are you afraid of
Elle t'admire depuis deux heures
She's been admiring you for two hours
Et sera partie dans une heure
And she'll be gone in an hour
Tu as tout fait
You've done everything
Tu lui plais
She likes you
Elle te plait
You like her
Ton deguisement est parfait
Your costume is perfect
Tu n'as plus qu'a l'enlever
You just have to take it off
Party with the crookers in a costumethèque
Enjoy the party with the Crookers at the costumethèque
Tu es le plus cool so what the fuck
You're the coolest, so who cares
Au milieu de la foule avec tous tes potes
In the middle of the crowd with all your friends
Meme si tu fais la poule personne ne se moque
Even if you act silly, nobody makes fun of you
Tu danses
You dance
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANCESCO BARBAGLIA, JULIE BUDET, TANGUY DESTABLE, PERRIER FRANCOIS, ANDREA FRATANGELO, JOHN HILL, JEAN FRANCOIS PERRIER, DAVE TAYLOR, WRITERS UNKNOWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chloe
Cooler couleur whatever
What what what do you prefer
Dancing with la bouche en coeur
Snaping with your wayfarer
J'aime quand tu t'aimes
Quand tu danses
Quand tu t'avances
Quand tu chantes
Quand tu transpires la menthe
Sur la piste de
Cooler couleur whatever
Shake shake shake shake your shoulders
We don't care if you're older
Or the new baby sitter
J'aime quand tu t'aimes
Quand tu danses
Quand tu t'avances
Quand tu chantes
Quand tu transpires la menthe
Sur la piste de danse
Cooler couleur whatever
You're a happy teenager
You're sliding like on butter
Next step is touching her butt
What the fuck
You have the look
To party with the Crookers
In a costumethèque
Loser loner whatever
De quoi de quoi as tu peur
Elle t'admire depuis deux heures
Et sera partie dans une heure
Tu as tout fait
Tu lui plais
Elle te plait
Ton deguisement est parfait
Tu n'as plus qu'a l'enlever
Tu danses
Party with the crookers in a costumethèque x2
Party with the crookers so what the fuck x2
Cooler couleur whatever
What what what do you prefer
Shake shake shake shake your shoulders
You're not the best you're better
J'aime quand tu t'aimes
Quand tu danses
Quand tu t'avances
Quand tu chantes
Quand tu transpires la menthe
C'est la
Party with the crookers in a costumethèque
Tu es le plus cool so what the fuck
Au milieu de la foule avec tous tes potes
Meme si tu fais la poule personne ne se moque
Tu danses
joce noclue
@Double FotyFo
I love it when you love yourself
When you dance
When you come along
When you sing
When you sweat the mint
On the dance floor
Loser loner whatever
What are you afraid of
She’s admired you for two hours
And be gone in an hour
You did everything
He likes you
You like her
Your degression is perfect
You just have to take it off
You dance
.......
I love it when you love yourself
When you dance
When you come along
When you sing
When you sweat the mint
This is the
Party with the crookers in a costume duck
You’re the coolest so what the fuck
In the middle of the crowd with all your buddies
Even if you do the chicken nobody laughs
You dance
Chloe
Cooler couleur whatever
What what what do you prefer
Dancing with la bouche en coeur
Snaping with your wayfarer
J'aime quand tu t'aimes
Quand tu danses
Quand tu t'avances
Quand tu chantes
Quand tu transpires la menthe
Sur la piste de
Cooler couleur whatever
Shake shake shake shake your shoulders
We don't care if you're older
Or the new baby sitter
J'aime quand tu t'aimes
Quand tu danses
Quand tu t'avances
Quand tu chantes
Quand tu transpires la menthe
Sur la piste de danse
Cooler couleur whatever
You're a happy teenager
You're sliding like on butter
Next step is touching her butt
What the fuck
You have the look
To party with the Crookers
In a costumethèque
Loser loner whatever
De quoi de quoi as tu peur
Elle t'admire depuis deux heures
Et sera partie dans une heure
Tu as tout fait
Tu lui plais
Elle te plait
Ton deguisement est parfait
Tu n'as plus qu'a l'enlever
Tu danses
Party with the crookers in a costumethèque x2
Party with the crookers so what the fuck x2
Cooler couleur whatever
What what what do you prefer
Shake shake shake shake your shoulders
You're not the best you're better
J'aime quand tu t'aimes
Quand tu danses
Quand tu t'avances
Quand tu chantes
Quand tu transpires la menthe
C'est la
Party with the crookers in a costumethèque
Tu es le plus cool so what the fuck
Au milieu de la foule avec tous tes potes
Meme si tu fais la poule personne ne se moque
Tu danses
Carlos Felipe Rodriguez
Super, merci! :D
Double FotyFo
Can someone translate the French parts pleeeeaaaassee
Brice Darnis
costume duck pas costumethèque
joce noclue
@Double FotyFo
I love it when you love yourself
When you dance
When you come along
When you sing
When you sweat the mint
On the dance floor
Loser loner whatever
What are you afraid of
She’s admired you for two hours
And be gone in an hour
You did everything
He likes you
You like her
Your degression is perfect
You just have to take it off
You dance
.......
I love it when you love yourself
When you dance
When you come along
When you sing
When you sweat the mint
This is the
Party with the crookers in a costume duck
You’re the coolest so what the fuck
In the middle of the crowd with all your buddies
Even if you do the chicken nobody laughs
You dance
Darren Langley
I thought it was count to trente (30)
Lizi Kurta
Amo essa musica!!! *-*
Peter Grimstad
Oh gawd, this definitely deserves a nice little spot on my phone. I can remember it from earlier, I used to listen to it, or Crookers generally, daily.
Jonathan Vannatten
Why do I love this song so much?
blue_dead
I dunno...