Cool Out
Imagine Dragons - Topic Lyrics
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Just before I go
Yes I know that I'm losing control, yeah
I wanna take things slow, put my mind cruise control
I know I'm always pacing
And I blame it on the pressure I'm facing
I wanna take things slow, put my mind cruise control
I'm standing on your front porch, saying: "Don't go"
You're lookin' at me wild saying "Just go home" and
Cool out, 'cause baby I don't think I'm the one for you
So just cool out, 'cause baby I don't think I'm the one for you
So cool out, stay high, stay fresh, late nights
And just cool out, 'cause baby I don't think I'm the one for you
So cool out
You're always saying that you're read my sign and
Always wishing that I'll take the time but
You know that's not my speed
Only believe what I can see
I live my life in black and white
I know that's not what you would like
That's all I know, I put my mind and cruise control
I'm standing on your front porch, saying: "Don't go"
You're lookin' at me wild saying "Just go home" and
Cool out, 'cause baby I don't think I'm the one for you
So just cool out, 'cause baby I don't think I'm the one for you
So cool out, stay high, stay fresh, late nights
And just cool out, 'cause baby I don't think I'm the one for you
So cool out (cool out, so cool out)
All the things that you detest in me
They keep you coming back for more, you see
We make each other get a bit crazy
But you'll always be a part of me
Cool out, 'cause baby I don't think I'm the one for you
So just cool out, 'cause baby I don't think I'm the one for you
So cool out, stay high, stay fresh, late nights
And just cool out, 'cause baby I don't think I'm the one for you
So cool out (cool out, so cool out)
Cool out, so cool out
(Cool out, cool out)
(Cool out, cool out)
The lyrics of "Cool Out" by Imagine Dragons convey the desire to take things easy and slow down in life. The singer admits to losing control and always pacing due to the pressures he's facing. He wants to put his mind on cruise control and enjoy life at his own speed. However, the person he's addressing is always pushing him to reveal more of himself, but he's unable to offer more because he only believes what he can see. The two have a love/hate relationship that keeps them coming back to each other even though they're not a perfect match.
The chorus of the song gives the most significant take away - the need for the singer to cool out, stay high, stay fresh, and late at night. He acknowledges that he's not the one for the person he's addressing, but he doesn't want that to end their relationship entirely. Overall, the lyrics suggest that everyone needs to slow down and take things easy, regardless of what's going on in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Cool out, cool out
Calm down, relax
Just before I go
Right before I leave
Yes I know that I'm losing control, yeah
I wanna take things slow, put my mind cruise control
I know I'm always pacing
And I blame it on the pressure I'm facing
I wanna take things slow, put my mind cruise control
I'm aware I'm not in control, so I want to maintain a steady pace without ruminating, since the factors pressuring me to hurry constantly are causing my volatility.
I'm standing on your front porch, saying: "Don't go"
You're lookin' at me wild saying "Just go home" and
I'm at your doorstep, asking you not to leave me, but you're looking at me like I'm crazy and telling me to leave.
Cool out, 'cause baby I don't think I'm the one for you
So just cool out, 'cause baby I don't think I'm the one for you
So cool out, stay high, stay fresh, late nights
And just cool out, 'cause baby I don't think I'm the one for you
So cool out
Just relax and remain calm because I don't believe I'm right for you despite our history together, and it's time to move on.
You're always saying that you're read my sign and
Always wishing that I'll take the time but
You know that's not my speed
Only believe what I can see
I live my life in black and white
I know that's not what you would like
That's all I know, I put my mind and cruise control
You keep telling me that you understand me, and that you hope I'll take more time to understand you too, but I'm not one to move at a slower pace or rely on feelings rather than logic. I live my life objectively, but I don't expect that's how you'd prefer it. So, to maintain my peace of mind, I just let my mind drift on cruise control.
All the things that you detest in me
They keep you coming back for more, you see
We make each other get a bit crazy
But you'll always be a part of me
You hate things about me, yet you find yourself wanting more of me. We drive each other a little nuts, but you'll always hold a special place in my heart.
Cool out, so cool out
Relax, just relax
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel James Platzman, Daniel Wayne Sermon, Tim Randolph
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@noy600
The lyrics for whoever needs:
[Intro]
Cool out, cool out
[Verse 1]
Just before I go
Yes, I know that I'm losing control and
I want to take things slow
Put my mind in cruise control
I know I'm always pacing
And I blame it on the pressure I'm facing
I wanna take things slow
Put my mind in cruise control
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm standing on your front porch saying, "Don't go"
You were lookin' at me wild saying, "Just go home," and
[Chorus]
Cool out, 'cause baby, I don't think I'm the one for you
So just cool out, 'cause baby, I don't think I'm the one for you
So cool out, stay high, stay fresh, play nice
And just cool out, 'cause baby, I don't think I'm the one for you
So cool out
[Verse 2]
You're always saying that you read my sign and
Always wishing that I take the time but
You know that's not my speed
Only believe what I can see
I live my life in black-and-white
I know that's not what you would like
That's all I know
I put my mind in cruise control
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm standing on your front porch saying, "Don't go"
You were lookin' at me wild saying, "Just go home," and
[Chorus]
Cool out, 'cause baby, I don't think I'm the one for you
So just cool out, 'cause baby, I don't think I'm the one for you
So cool out, stay high, stay fresh, play nice
And just cool out, 'cause baby, I don't think I'm the one for you
So cool out (Cool out)
So cool out (Cool out)
[Bridge]
All the things that you detest in me
They keep you coming back for more, you see
We make each other get a bit crazy
But you will always be a part of me
[Chorus]
Cool out, 'cause baby, I don't think I'm the one for you
So just cool out, 'cause baby, I don't think I'm the one for you
So cool out, stay high, stay fresh, play nice
And just cool out, 'cause baby, I don't think I'm the one for you
So cool out
[Outro]
So cool out (Cool out, cool out)
Cool out (Cool out, cool out)
So cool out (Cool out, cool out)
(Cool out, cool out)
@flytelp
Such a chill and smooth song, love it. Best alternative band out there.
@omg953
Bons tempos 2019, só Deus sabe pelo que passei e essa música sempre esteve na minha playlist do Spotify e eu me sentia mais forte quando a ouvia, simplesmente lindo!❤
@TheRedcat14
This album is hella underrated imo.
Machine, Cool Out, Westcoast, Zero, Bullet in a Gun, Only, Stuck, Birds and Burnout are all songs I still listen to rn in 2020! (edit: of course Natural and Bad Liar too, I just left them out because they’re more mainstream)
@606films9
My favorite album so far
@trishkutyauripo5871
and l am listening to it rn in 2021!
@izkatelynnx
im listening to it in 2022 😌 imma come back to this comment in 2023
@forgthepowerfuleatsass
Honestly, Their underated. More people should listen to them. THEY ARE AMAZING
@CriIp
they're not underrated, the radio just chooses 1 or 2 songs per album to play
@charleslyndonduenas7832
Underrated song of the album. This is actually on repeat whenever I jog.
@noy600
The lyrics for whoever needs:
[Intro]
Cool out, cool out
[Verse 1]
Just before I go
Yes, I know that I'm losing control and
I want to take things slow
Put my mind in cruise control
I know I'm always pacing
And I blame it on the pressure I'm facing
I wanna take things slow
Put my mind in cruise control
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm standing on your front porch saying, "Don't go"
You were lookin' at me wild saying, "Just go home," and
[Chorus]
Cool out, 'cause baby, I don't think I'm the one for you
So just cool out, 'cause baby, I don't think I'm the one for you
So cool out, stay high, stay fresh, play nice
And just cool out, 'cause baby, I don't think I'm the one for you
So cool out
[Verse 2]
You're always saying that you read my sign and
Always wishing that I take the time but
You know that's not my speed
Only believe what I can see
I live my life in black-and-white
I know that's not what you would like
That's all I know
I put my mind in cruise control
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm standing on your front porch saying, "Don't go"
You were lookin' at me wild saying, "Just go home," and
[Chorus]
Cool out, 'cause baby, I don't think I'm the one for you
So just cool out, 'cause baby, I don't think I'm the one for you
So cool out, stay high, stay fresh, play nice
And just cool out, 'cause baby, I don't think I'm the one for you
So cool out (Cool out)
So cool out (Cool out)
[Bridge]
All the things that you detest in me
They keep you coming back for more, you see
We make each other get a bit crazy
But you will always be a part of me
[Chorus]
Cool out, 'cause baby, I don't think I'm the one for you
So just cool out, 'cause baby, I don't think I'm the one for you
So cool out, stay high, stay fresh, play nice
And just cool out, 'cause baby, I don't think I'm the one for you
So cool out
[Outro]
So cool out (Cool out, cool out)
Cool out (Cool out, cool out)
So cool out (Cool out, cool out)
(Cool out, cool out)