The pair's first hits were in 2001, the singles "Rhythm and Sex" and "Where Are You" achieving success in several countries across Europe. Their biggest hit, "Be Cool", would be released in Summer of the following year. It was their only hit in the United Kingdom, making #7 in the charts in June 2002. Following the hit the pair's popularity faded a little, although they have continued to release singles and recently achieved minor success with the single "On and On".
Zenker and Engels also occasionally go by the name of the Bellini Brothers.
Be Cool
Paffendorf Lyrics
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If you want it
Come and get it
Oh my god, turn me on
You're so cool
Everybody be cool
You be cool (be cool)
Everybody be cool
You be cool
You be cool
Would you do me a favour
And push me on to the next level
You're so cool
Yeah, God made me cool
I want it deep and cool
Everybody be cool
You be cool (be cool)
Everybody be cool
You be cool
You be cool
You be cool
The lyrics to Paffendorf's song Be Cool seem to be about wanting something deep and cool, with a desire to push the limits and reach the next level. The repeated phrase "everybody be cool" seems to imply a sense of wanting to maintain a certain level of nonchalance and confidence. The phrase "my way or the highway" also suggests a desire for control over one's situation and desires. The line "oh my god, turn me on" could be interpreted as both a desire for sexual arousal, or simply for excitement and inspiration.
The chorus of "everybody be cool, you be cool" seems to serve as a mantra or reminder to stay calm and collected. The phrase "God made me cool" could be seen as a form of self-affirmation or validation of one's desired persona. Overall, the lyrics seem to convey a common theme of wanting to be seen as cool and in control, while also desiring deeper and more meaningful experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
I want it deep
I desire a profound and intense experience
If you want it
If you desire the same experience as me
Come and get it
Then come and obtain it
Oh my god, turn me on
Your presence or actions excite and arouse me
You're so cool
You possess qualities or characteristics that are admirable or desirable
My way or the highway
You either accept my terms or you can leave
Everybody be cool
Everyone should remain calm and collected
You be cool (be cool)
You, specifically, should keep your composure
Would you do me a favour
Can you please assist me
And push me on to the next level
And help me advance to the next stage or level of achievement
Yeah, God made me cool
I was created or born with desirable traits or qualities
I want it deep and cool
I desire an intense and admirable experience
You be cool
It is important for you to remain calm and collected
Everybody be cool
It is important for everyone to remain calm and collected
You be cool
It is important for you to remain calm and collected
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GOTTFRIED ENGELS, RAMON ZENKER, PIET BLANK, ANDREAS KAUFHOLD, RENE RUNGE, TOBY LEE CONNOR
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@jameshill9181
20 years old and still beats any of the shit about today . Absolutely incredible tune!
@bp6329
yeah, pukka tune!
@NexonNL
This man has good taste.
This track was the reason I started working out.
@saajids1123
no doubt....in fact, most of the tracks from back then beats the shit of anything out today. Also like the other track, Welcome to Africa.
@defqon9289
Best times to growing up forever.... im 83... I would love to go back ❤
@linseycook1286
Takes me back to my swedger days when I was about 15👌🥳💃🙌💃
36 and still loving these tunes ♥️🔊👌
@davidpaterson9374
👍👍👍👍
@esischuber4335
47 and still Love this Style ❤️🖖
@jcarrandson
Scott Mills playing this on Bangers on Radio 1 brought me back to this today... What a tune, what a melody!
@boostjunky8171
Same 😅👍🏼👍🏼