Being Cool
Dawson Kimya Lyrics


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is new york city really like a graveyard they all ask me
and i say well it was last week but man that was in the past
see i stopped going to the places where the people act so nasty
and pretentious 'cause i'm happy sitting with my friends in sidewalk singing songs

and some people are still standing in the way of where i'm going
so i say please excuse me, step aside, or keep on moving
and i guess they sensed that my momentum meant that i was winning
but i'm only just beginning and i'd rather go with friends than go alone

and some people grab my hands and some people grab my shirt
some people race ahead to see if they can get there first
some people stay behind 'cause they've got something else in mind
whatever you decide if you are true to you you're gonna be alright

like akida he's a father now he is in love with amber
their baby's name is skyler he's a baby of the summer
i wonder as i wander if i'll ever settle down
or if every day i'll take my roots uprooted en route to another town

i was sitting on a couch somewhere watching vh-1
when i found out that bruce springsteen is his mother's only son
i'm my mother's only daughter and we were both born to run
even he says it's amazing raising babies in the place where you come from

but i am a rock tumbler i've got rocks inside my head
and just because they come out shining doesn't mean that they are diamonds
and i guess that my worst nightmare is your very favorite bar
when i'm worth my weight in shale and slate i'll know that i'm a super duper star

i'll be a great big ball of burning gas and i'll be sitting on my big fat ass
sipping cristal light beside a plastic wading pool
and the next day i'll be somewhere else part of me will hate myself
part of me will know deep down that i am pretty cool
the part of me that knows i never cared for being cool




the part of me that knows i never cared for being cool
the part of me that knows i never cared for being cool

Overall Meaning

In the song "Being Cool" by Dawson Kimya, the artist reflects on his life in New York City and his rejection of the "cool" lifestyle that many people in the city seem to aspire towards. He acknowledges the city's reputation as a "graveyard" but emphasizes that this perception is in the past, and that he has found happiness in "sitting with [his] friends in sidewalk singing songs." He rejects the idea of trying to impress others or act "nasty" and "pretentious" in order to fit in, instead choosing to focus on his own path and let those who wish to stand in his way move aside.


The song goes on to acknowledge the different paths people take in life, with some "grab[bing] [his] hands" and others "stay[ing] behind." Dawson wonders whether he will ever "settle down" or will always be uprooted, constantly on the move. He also touches on the idea of success and fame, acknowledging that his desire to be a "super duper star" is a potential pitfall, and that simply being true to oneself is more important.


The final lines of the song are particularly poignant, with Dawson imagining a future in which he is successful and wealthy, yet still struggles with feelings of self-doubt and insecurity. Despite this, he knows that he has never truly cared about being "cool" and can find comfort in that knowledge.


Overall, "Being Cool" is a relatable and introspective song that encourages listeners to stay true to themselves and reject societal pressures to conform or strive for fame and fortune.


Line by Line Meaning

is new york city really like a graveyard they all ask me
People often ask me if New York City is as melancholy as a graveyard.


and i say well it was last week but man that was in the past
I admit that the city was a bit gloomy last week but that's not the case anymore and I've moved on from it.


see i stopped going to the places where the people act so nasty
I chose to stop frequenting places where people are rude and pretentious.


and pretentious 'cause i'm happy sitting with my friends in sidewalk singing songs
Instead, I'm content sitting on the sidewalk with my friends, singing and enjoying the moment.


and some people are still standing in the way of where i'm going
Certain people still try to hinder my progress and path.


so i say please excuse me, step aside, or keep on moving
I politely ask them to move out of the way, step aside, or continue on with their own journey.


and i guess they sensed that my momentum meant that i was winning
The people blocking me seemed to recognize that I was working towards something and making progress.


but i'm only just beginning and i'd rather go with friends than go alone
However, I feel like I've only just started and would rather have the support of my friends than go through it alone.


and some people grab my hands and some people grab my shirt
Some people try to hold me back, while others try to pull me forward.


some people race ahead to see if they can get there first
Others try to beat me to the finish line.


some people stay behind 'cause they've got something else in mind
Meanwhile, some people choose to go a different route altogether.


whatever you decide if you are true to you you're gonna be alright
Regardless of the path you choose, as long as you stay true to yourself, everything will be okay.


like akida he's a father now he is in love with amber
I think of my friend Akida, who is now a dad and in love with his partner Amber.


their baby's name is skyler he's a baby of the summer
They named their child Skyler, who was born in the summer.


i wonder as i wander if i'll ever settle down
As I go about life but also contemplate if I will ever be able to settle down in a place.


or if every day i'll take my roots uprooted en route to another town
I question whether I'll have to constantly uproot my life and move to another town every day.


i was sitting on a couch somewhere watching vh-1
I recall a time when I was sitting on a couch watching VH-1.


when i found out that bruce springsteen is his mother's only son
It was then that I learned that Bruce Springsteen is his mother's only child.


i'm my mother's only daughter and we were both born to run
I appreciate the fact that, like Bruce Springsteen and his mother, my mother and I are restless and always moving forward.


even he says it's amazing raising babies in the place where you come from
Bruce Springsteen even acknowledges that raising children in the place you call home is a wonderful thing.


but i am a rock tumbler i've got rocks inside my head
I feel like I'm a rock tumbler, constantly tossing around rocks in my head.


and just because they come out shining doesn't mean that they are diamonds
However, just because my thoughts seem polished and put together doesn't necessarily mean they're valuable or meaningful.


and i guess that my worst nightmare is your very favorite bar
My worst fear may be something that you hold dear, such as a favorite bar or hangout spot.


when i'm worth my weight in shale and slate i'll know that i'm a super duper star
I feel like if I can make something out of myself, I'll be a superstar, even if it's a difficult journey.


i'll be a great big ball of burning gas and i'll be sitting on my big fat ass
My ultimate goal is to be a ball of energy and power, comfortably sitting and enjoying life.


sipping cristal light beside a plastic wading pool
I imagine myself sipping on a type of sparkling wine while lounging beside a plastic pool.


and the next day i'll be somewhere else part of me will hate myself
However, I know that the next day I'll be somewhere else and may regret not staying longer or exploring more.


part of me will know deep down that i am pretty cool
Despite any self-doubt I may have, I know that I have some level of coolness or likability.


the part of me that knows i never cared for being cool
The most important part of me recognizes that I've never been concerned with being cool or fitting in.


the part of me that knows i never cared for being cool
The truest part of me acknowledges that I've never placed value in being popular or trendy.


the part of me that knows i never cared for being cool
Ultimately, I realize that I value authenticity and being true to oneself much more than any fleeting notions of being cool or popular.




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@Melissa-Lucia

I think I'd faint with happiness if i got to meet her, let alone hug her! Sigh...She's amazing.

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I've met her - it's worth the wait.

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She has to be the most beautiful soul I have ever seen.

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@danielle.rebelle

love herrr. her hand thats strumming is trippy. she does that so perfect...

@KravenTheHaunter

Kimya's voice is basically therapy.

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i love her and her songs! she is so unique! and i've never seen anyone play a guitar like that :)

@pamjoy907

i'm in love with the way she writes.

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She's beautiful. And the way she says "Crystal light" kinda made my day =J

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