Real Cool Time
Dave Alexander/Iggy Pop/Ron Asheton/Scott Asheton Lyrics
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Can I come over tonight?
What do you think I want to do?
That's right!
Can I come over tonight?
I say, we will have a real cool time tonight
I say, we will have a real cool time tonight
I say, we will have a real cool time tonight
I said, we will have a real cool time tonight
I said, we will have a real cool time
We will have a real cool time
A real, cool, time, tonight...
The song "Real Cool Time" is a classic example of garage rock, punk, and proto-punk that was popularised in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The simple yet catchy lyrics are all about having a good time at someone's house, as the singer asks the question "Can I come over tonight?" multiple times. The response is affirmative, and the promise of a "real cool time" is repeated over and over again throughout the song, emphasising the fun and excitement of the occasion.
The overall meaning of the song is straightforward - it's an invitation to party and enjoy oneself. However, there are underlying themes of rebellion, youth culture, and the rejection of societal norms that are common in punk and garage rock. The repetition of the phrase "real cool time" adds to the rebelliousness of the song, as if the singer is daring the listener to have fun and defy conventions.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I come over tonight?
May I come to your place tonight?
Can I come over tonight?
May I come to your place tonight?
What do you think I want to do?
What activity do you think I'm interested in doing?
That's right!
Yes, you guessed correctly.
Can I come over tonight?
May I come to your place tonight?
I say, we will have a real cool time tonight
I predict that we will have an enjoyable evening.
I say, we will have a real cool time tonight
I predict that we will have an enjoyable evening.
I say, we will have a real cool time tonight
I predict that we will have an enjoyable evening.
I say, we will have a real cool time tonight
I predict that we will have an enjoyable evening.
I said, we will have a real cool time tonight
I previously declared that we will have an enjoyable evening.
I said, we will have a real cool time
I previously declared that we will have an enjoyable experience.
We will have a real cool time
We will have a genuinely enjoyable experience.
A real, cool, time, tonight...
We will have a legitimately pleasant experience this evening.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID ALEXANDER, JAMES OSTERBERG, RONALD ASHETON, SCOTT ASHETON
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