Cooler Than Me
Post Tense Lyrics
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If I could write you a song to make you fall in love
I would already have you up under my arm
I used up all my tricks, I hope that you like this
But, you probably won't, you think you're cooler than me
You got designer shades just to hide your face
And you wear 'em around like you're cooler than me
And it's probably 'cause you think you're cooler than me
You got your high brow, shoes on your feet
And you wear 'em around like it ain't shit
But you don't know the way that you look
When your steps make that much noise
Shh, I got you all figured out
You need everyone's eyes just to feel seen
Behind your make up nobody knows who you even are
Who do you think that you are
If I could write you a song to make you fall in love
I would already have you up under my arm
I used up all my tricks, I hope that you like this
But, you probably won't, you think you're cooler than me
You got designer shades just to hide your face
And you wear 'em around like you're cooler than me
And you never say hey, or remember my name
And it's probably 'cause you think you're cooler than me
You got your high brow, switchin' your walk
And you don't even look when you pass by
But you don't know the way that you look
When your steps make that much noise
Shh, I got you all figured out
You need everyone's eyes just to feel seen
Behind your make up nobody knows who you even are
Who do you think that you are
'Cause it's your scene, (it's your scene)
I got no doubt
We all see
You got your head in the clouds
If I could write you a song to make you fall in love
I would already have you up under my arm
I used up all my tricks, I hope that you like this
But, you probably won't, you think you're cooler than me
You got designer shades just to hide your face
And you wear 'em around like you're cooler than me
And you never say hey, or remember my name
And it's probably 'cause you think you're cooler than me
Post Tense's song "Cooler Than Me" is an introspective and slightly sarcastic take on love and social hierarchies. The song's narrator acknowledges that he has tried all of his usual tricks to impress someone, but they still don't seem interested. He then proceeds to analyze the object of his affection, pointing out that they wear designer shades and act as if they are "cooler than" him. The chorus repeats the idea that the person is too caught up in their own image to notice the singer, and finishes with the line, "Who do you think that you are?"
The second verse adds more detail to the picture of the person being described, including their high-end shoes and confident walk. However, the chorus remains the same, emphasizing that the person's appearance and demeanor are hiding their true self. The bridge highlights the idea that the person is too focused on impressing others and being seen to actually be themselves. The singer concludes by repeating the chorus, confirming that they have the person "figured out" but that they still wish they could win them over.
Overall, "Cooler Than Me" is a catchy and relatable pop song that touches on themes of insecurity, self-image, and the desire for connection. It portrays a common scenario of someone feeling more drawn to someone who seems out of reach or "cooler" than themselves, but also exposes the flaws in that kind of thinking. By the end of the song, the singer seems to have accepted that the other person is not worth chasing after, but still wishes them well.
Line by Line Meaning
If I could write you a song to make you fall in love
I wish I could compose a melody that would make you fall in love with me
I would already have you up under my arm
If that were the case, you would already be madly in love with me
I used up all my tricks, I hope that you like this
I've run out of ideas to impress you, hoping this will do the trick
But, you probably won't, you think you're cooler than me
I doubt it will work, since you believe you're superior to me
You got designer shades just to hide your face
You bought fancy sunglasses to hide your face from the world
And you wear 'em around like you're cooler than me
You flaunt them around, as if they make you better than I am
And you never say hey, or remember my name
You don't even greet me, or recall my name
And it's probably 'cause you think you're cooler than me
This is likely due to your belief that you're better than me
You got your high brow, shoes on your feet
You have expensive, high-class shoes on your feet
And you wear 'em around like it ain't shit
You display them casually, as if they're not a big deal
But you don't know the way that you look
You're not aware of the impression you give off
When your steps make that much noise
Your loud footsteps draw attention to yourself
Shh, I got you all figured out
I know what you're really like, despite your facade
You need everyone's eyes just to feel seen
You crave attention, and feel like you only exist when others see you
Behind your make up nobody knows who you even are
You hide your true self through makeup, so no one really knows who you are
Who do you think that you are
Who do you believe yourself to be, acting so superior?
Cause it's your scene, (it's your scene)
You think you run this place, it's your stage to show off on
I got no doubt
I'm completely sure of my observations
We all see
Everyone around you can see your true intentions
You got your head in the clouds
You're extremely lost in your ambition
If I could write you a song to make you fall in love
I wish I had the power to make you love me through a song
I would already have you up under my arm
If that were possible, you would already be with me
I used up all my tricks, I hope that you like this
I have nothing else to offer, so I hope this is good enough for you
But, you probably won't, you think you're cooler than me
You'll most likely reject me, because you think you're better than me
You got designer shades just to hide your face
You use expensive sunglasses to cover up your true self
And you wear 'em around like you're cooler than me
You try to show off how much better you are by wearing them around
And you never say hey, or remember my name
You don't even acknowledge my existence or remember my name
And it's probably 'cause you think you're cooler than me
You're most likely thinking you're the superior one in this situation
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