Keep It Cool
Major Lazer feat. Shaggy & Wynter Gordon Lyrics


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Late night, wake up
I'm sick, I'm stuck
You're here, so near
Your dream my fear
Your love, my loss
Your dime my cost
My fate, your hands
My life, your brand

Living my life in spite of you
This is the best that I can do
Nothing left for me to prove
I give it all to you

Nothing's what we made it
And we're living like we hate it
I have given all I can
But I can't anymore
Freedom, I can taste it
And the truth, I need to face it
I've always been dedicated
But I can't anymore

Girl you know our love is kinda crazy
And no matter what you're still my lady
Oh
I know you're fienin up here weekly lately
Ah boy you'll find a stretch, you'll never leave me
Oh

When you woke me up and you give me the sweetest wind up
Take someone to loving, if you be young to time uh
Yea, I figured why I was so blind now
Even though your hurt was under surface and me ignored your signs girl

Limbered and teared up, can't leave me like this
Just give me a chance for me to right this
Girl I know you live my love despite this
Cannot let you go, I got to fight for this

Nothing's what we made it
And we're living like we hate it
I have given all I can
But I can't anymore
Freedom, I can taste it
And the truth, I need to face it
I've always been dedicated
But I can't anymore

It's not right 'cause you're saying this
I wasn't born to serve you
I was born to love

Your house, your rules
Keep calm, keep cool
Tip toe, steer clear
Your mask, I wear
Your wants, my needs
Loaded, good deeds
Your frown, my smile
You're up, I'm down

Living my life in spite of you
This is the best that I can do
Nothing left for me to prove
I give it all to you

Nothing's what we made it
And we're living like we hate it
I have given all I can
But I can't anymore
Freedom, I can taste it
And the truth, I need to face it
I've always been dedicated
But I can't anymore

Anymore

Baby, and you get the reason
Baby, and you get the reason




Baby, and you get the reason
Never let it sit so long mandita

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Major Lazer ft. Shaggy & Wynter Gordon's song "Keep Cool" depict a tumultuous and complicated relationship between two individuals. The first verse emphasizes the singer's feelings of being stuck and sick, while the second line indicates that their partner is nearby, causing fear and uncertainty. The following lines describe the power dynamics in the relationship, with the singer constantly losing and sacrificing while their partner gains control. Despite these struggles, the chorus highlights the singer's commitment to giving their all to the relationship, but simultaneously acknowledging that the situation is not sustainable.


The second verse further elaborates on the toxic nature of the relationship, with the singer feeling trapped and unable to continue. They express a desire for freedom and truth, admitting that they have always been committed but can no longer continue in this way. The following lines suggest that although the relationship is dysfunctional, they are still deeply attached to one another.


The bridge shifts focus to the idea that the singer was not born to serve their partner but to love. The last verse of the song and the repeated refrain of "Baby, and you get the reason" drives home the idea that the singer is not going to continue accepting a situation that is not right for them and they will fight for their own happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

Late night, wake up
I woke up in the middle of the night


I’m sick, I’m stuck
I do not feel well and I feel trapped


You’re here, so near
You are physically close to me right now


Your dream my fear
Your aspirations intimidate me


Your love, my loss
Your love results in my pain / suffering


Your dime my cost
Your money is what I have to pay


My fate, your hands
My destiny depends on you


My life, your brand
You have control over my being


Living my life in spite of you
I am determined to live my life despite your impact


This is the best that I can do
I am doing the best I can under the circumstances


Nothing left for me to prove
I have nothing more to demonstrate or show


I give it all to you
I am devoting myself entirely to you


Nothing’s what we made it
Our situation is not what we created it to be


And we’re living like we hate it
We are living in discontent


I have given all I can
I have given everything I can


But I can’t anymore
I cannot keep going like this


Freedom, I can taste it
I can feel freedom approaching


And the truth, I need to face it
I need to confront the truth about our situation


I’ve always been dedicated
I have always been committed


Girl you know our love is kinda crazy
You know our love is a little unstable


And no matter what you’re still my lady
No matter what, you will always be my significant other


I know you’re fienin up here weekly lately
I am aware that you have been struggling recently


Ah boy you’ll find a stretch, you’ll never leave me
I believe that you will always be with me


When you woke me up and you give me the sweetest wind up
When you woke me up and gave me the most pleasant surprise


Take someone to loving, if you be young to time uh
Choose someone to love, if you are young enough


Yea, I figured why I was so blind now
I have realized why I could not see before


Even though your hurt was under surface and me ignored your signs girl
Even though you were silently in pain and I missed the signs


Limbered and teared up, can’t leave me like this
I am emotional and unable to let you go


Just give me a chance for me to right this
Give me a chance to fix things


Girl I know you live my love despite this
I know you still love me despite everything


Cannot let you go, I got to fight for this
I refuse to let you go, I have to fight for us


Your rules, your house
You make the rules in your own space


Keep calm, keep cool
Stay composed and relaxed


Tip toe, steer clear
Move quietly and avoid stirring anything up


Your mask, I wear
I am pretending to be someone I am not, to please you


Your wants, my needs
Your desires are what I require


Loaded, good deeds
I have done many good things


Your frown, my smile
Your unhappiness is what motivates me to be happy


You’re up, I’m down
You are doing well while I am struggling


Anymore
I cannot continue like this any longer


Baby, and you get the reason
Honey, do you understand the cause for this?


Never let it sit so long mandita
Never let it be unresolved like this, my friend




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: THOMAS WESLEY PENTZ, ORVILLE BURRELL, DIANA E P GORDON

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Comments from YouTube:

@fullmil3

This is one of my favorite songs

@PinkShoelaceDressing

2019. Still top best song! Play this at my funeral!

@PinkShoelaceDressing

2020 now and Still rocking it 😉

@marwingillett1452

2022 and still bopping

@marwingillett1452

Besides Bumaye, this is my fav from Free The Universe! 🙌

@Aightherewego

Still Good Song.

@dQw4w9WgXcQja

Keepin cool

@billyjr303030

i think im in love with shaggy

@aydinb3218

Aren't we all

@CaptainDopeboy

i love this song

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