Cool
Gwen Lyrics


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It's hard to remember how it felt before
Now I found the love of my life
Passes things, get more comfortable
Everything is going right

And after all the obstacles
It's good to see you now with someone else
And it's such a miracle that you and me are still good friends
After all that we've been through
I know we're cool
I know we're cool

We used to think it was impossible
Now you call me by my new last name
Memories seem like so long ago
Time always kills the pain

Remember Harbor Boulevard
The dreaming days where the mess was made
Look how all the kids have grown, oh
We have changed but we're still the same
After all that we've been through
I know we're cool
I know we're cool

Yeah, I know we're cool

And I'll be happy for you
If you can be happy for me
Circles and triangles
And now we're hanging out with your new girlfriend
So far from where we've been
I know we're cool
I know we're cool

C-cool
Ah ah I know we're cool, ah ah
Ah, I know we're cool




C-cool, yeah I know we're cool
Me and you

Overall Meaning

The song "Cool" by Gwen Stefani is about reflecting on a past relationship that did not work out, but being okay with it and still being friends. The song talks about how things were hard before, but now she has found the love of her life and everything seems to be going right. Despite the obstacles and pain that they went through in the past, they have moved on and are now cool with each other. They used to think that being friends after a break-up was impossible, but now they call each other by new last names and are happy for each other's new relationships. The lyrics even mention a specific location, Harbor Boulevard, where memories were made and kids have grown up.


The overall message of "Cool" is that even though relationships may not work out, it is possible to move past the pain and still maintain a friendship. It is a mature and reflective approach to a difficult situation, and one that many listeners can likely relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

It's hard to remember how it felt before
It can be difficult to recollect how things were before I found love.


Now I found the love of my life
I have finally found the perfect partner for me.


Passes things, get more comfortable
As time goes on, we become more at ease with each other.


Everything is going right
I am content with how things are in my life currently.


And after all the obstacles
Despite all the difficulties we faced in the past,


It's good to see you now with someone else
I am happy to see you have moved on and found happiness with someone new.


And it's such a miracle that you and me are still good friends
It's amazing that we still have a positive relationship after everything we went through.


After all that we've been through
Considering all the hardships and heartbreaks we faced,


I know we're cool
I am confident that we are on good terms and have moved on.


We used to think it was impossible
At one time, we believed it was impossible for us to be anything other than romantic partners.


Now you call me by my new last name
You have acknowledged and embraced my new identity.


Memories seem like so long ago
Our shared memories now feel quite distant.


Time always kills the pain
As time goes on, painful emotions begin to fade away.


Remember Harbor Boulevard
Let's recall how we spent time together at Harbor Boulevard.


The dreaming days where the mess was made
Remember how we had happy, carefree days despite making a few mistakes.


Look how all the kids have grown, oh
Let's observe how much we have all changed and matured over time.


We have changed but we're still the same
While we have evolved, we still retain the essence of who we were.


And I'll be happy for you
I will rejoice in your accomplishments and happiness.


If you can be happy for me
I hope that you can also celebrate my successes and happiness.


Circles and triangles
Our lives have come full circle despite taking a few different paths.


And now we're hanging out with your new girlfriend
We can now spend time together even though you have a new romantic partner.


So far from where we've been
It's amazing how far we've come from where we started our journey.


I know we're cool
Despite all the changes, we are still at peace with each other.


C-cool
We are amicable and at ease with each other.


Ah ah I know we're cool, ah ah
I am certain that our friendship is strong and enduring.


Ah, I know we're cool
I am confident in the health and longevity of our relationship.


C-cool, yeah I know we're cool
We are doing well and our friendship continues to flourish.


Me and you
You and I are still part of each other's lives and that's all that matters.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dallas Austin, Gwen Stefani

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Caro-rs3zd

It's hard to remember how it felt before
Now I found the love of my life
Passes things get more comfortable
Everything is going right
And after all the obstacles
It's good to see you now with someone else
And it's such a miracle that
You and me are still good friends
After all that we've been through
I know we're cool
I know we're cool
We used to think it was impossible
Now you call me by my new last name
Memories seem like so long ago
Time always kills the pain
Remember Harbor Boulevard
The dreaming days where the mess was made
Look how all the kids have grown, oh
We have changed but we're still the same
After all that we've been through
I know we're cool
I know we're cool
Yeah, I know we're cool
And I'll be happy for you
If you can be happy for me
Circles and triangles
And now we're hanging out with your new girlfriend
So far from where we've been
I know we're cool
I know we're cool
C-cool, uh uh
I know we're cool, uh uh
Yeah, I know we're cool
C-cool, yeah
I know we're cool, yeah
Me and you.



All comments from YouTube:

@veronicao4643

She made peace that she wasn't the "one" for him and that he found his true love, but still feels waves of pain that they never worked out.

@Rasheens-Story

Yessss you can see they still love each other too😢

@leolucciola01

And that's a layer added with the video...On the lyrics it just sounds like she's totally over it and I find this really cool

@leolucciola01

really COOL 😂

@OTB2002

Oh shut up bro 😂😂

@diamondking3413

This song was actually written for TLC and was about group member Chilli. Dallas Austin thought he moved on from there relationship but wasnt so thats why he ended up giving the song to Gwen

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@zitimotleyxxjmxx

When you finally meet the love of your life and you did not end up together, this song will pierce through your heart.

@Iwill79980

if I wanted to be attacked, I would've asked for it 😅

@victorgamez8220

Totally agree

@AloneIceWolf1

Already there, brother

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