Cool Under Pressure
Randall King Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Got the armor all shining up on the dash
Got a full tank and no floorboard trash
Smells good
For a girl like her, well I guess it should

Thumbing for a tune on the radio
One that′ll make her slide over real close
The perfect song
Oh but if I get it wrong

I gotta stay cool under pressure
Ready or not
I gotta be smooth if I'm gonna get her
I don′t wanna blow this shot
Can't let her see what she's doin′ to me
′Cause man, I really like her a lot
I gotta stay cool under pressure

Should I wait by the truck or go knock on her door?
Don't think I′ve ever been this nervous before
She stepped outside
Aw hell boy, what's my line

Just gotta stay cool under pressure
Ready or not
I gotta be smooth if I′m gonna get her
I don't wanna blow this shot
Can′t let her see what she's doin' to me
′Cause man, I really like her a lot
I gotta stay cool under pressure

They say every woman knows if you′re the one by the first kiss
If it goes that far tonight, well I hope I don't miss
Aw but if I do

Boy just stay cool under pressure
Ready or not
I gotta be smooth if I′m gonna get her
I don't wanna blow this shot
Can′t let her see what she's doin′ to me
'Cause man, I really like her a lot
I gotta stay cool under pressure




Gotta stay cool under pressure
Be cool under pressure

Overall Meaning

The song "Cool Under Pressure" by Randall King is about a man who is on a date with a girl he really likes and is trying to impress her. He has made sure that his car is in good condition, and that he smells good. He wants to find the perfect song on the radio to make her want to get closer to him. However, he is nervous about getting it wrong and ruining the mood. He knows that the first kiss is critical so he must stay cool under pressure if he wants to win her over.


The song has a catchy tune with some upbeat country pop elements, and the lyrics capture the nerves and excitement of a first date. The song is relatable, and anyone who has been on a first date can relate to the jitters that come with it. King shows the vulnerability of being on a date in a humorous way, which makes the song light-hearted and enjoyable.


Overall, "Cool Under Pressure" is a fun and entertaining song with relatable lyrics that many people can enjoy.


Line by Line Meaning

Got the armor all shining up on the dash
The car is clean and well-maintained


Got a full tank and no floorboard trash
The car has plenty of gas and is clean


Smells good
The car has a pleasant scent


For a girl like her, well I guess it should
The car smells good for the girl he's trying to impress


Thumbing for a tune on the radio
He's searching for a song on the radio


One that′ll make her slide over real close
He's looking for a song to set the mood and bring the girl closer to him


The perfect song
He's looking for the ideal song to impress the girl


Oh but if I get it wrong
He's nervous about picking the wrong song and ruining the mood


I gotta stay cool under pressure
He needs to remain calm and collected during this situation


Ready or not
Regardless of the situation, he needs to be ready


I gotta be smooth if I'm gonna get her
He needs to be suave and debonair to win the girl over


I don′t wanna blow this shot
He doesn't want to mess this up


Can't let her see what she's doin′ to me
He doesn't want her to know how much he likes her


′Cause man, I really like her a lot
He has strong feelings for this girl


Should I wait by the truck or go knock on her door?
He's unsure if he should wait for her or go to her door


Don't think I′ve ever been this nervous before
He's never felt this anxious in his life


She stepped outside
The girl has come out of her house


Aw hell boy, what's my line
He's panicking and doesn't know what to say


They say every woman knows if you′re the one by the first kiss
He's heard that women can tell if there's a spark after their first kiss


If it goes that far tonight, well I hope I don't miss
He's hoping that he doesn't mess up the chance to kiss her


Aw but if I do
If he messes up, he needs to stay calm


Boy just stay cool under pressure
He needs to remain collected no matter what happens


Gotta stay cool under pressure
He's emphasizing how important it is to remain calm


Be cool under pressure
He repeats the main message of the song




Writer(s): Mark Nesler, Randall King

Contributed by Keira O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

@tinafishel2002

I love the upbeat songs

@tylergephart7271

This guy is the savior of country music

@israelmacias1697

Randall King is the NEXT Gorge Strait 👌🏼

@jackrodman3040

DESCRIBES EVERY YOUNG MAN! THANK GOD I CAUGHT HER. ANOTHER GREAT SONG!

@paulernst4875

Amen brother

@isaacstephen6954

Yep

@Girl-fk1wf

Cool ♥️♥️♥️

@larrytiner4079

Country music sounding like country

@Resian2000

Why won’t play him on the radio? He’s what we need this new shit they play sucks ass this man is the real deal

@terrahottman1153

GREAT music right here! I ❤ this upbeat rhythm! Stay #CoolUnderPressure ya'll!!

More Comments

More Versions