Lose My Cool
SWV Lyrics
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Yo, word up I gotta ask her myself
'Cause she says she saw you the other day
I know, hey yo, word
Hey yo, Coko, Hey yo, Coko
I heard you losing your cool
Yo, Lee
I heard you losing your cool
I heard you losing your cool, baby
Na, na, na, chill, chill, chill, chill, freeze
I'm just rolling with some broads
That got pretty toes with me
SWV pumpin' out the plat' 4-50
I got my brotha's keeping Eric Sermon on deck
No matter what the media hype
Ya still get wrecked
We trying to eat and trying to be consecutive with the ruck
Calm my tempers down more 'cause Biggie Smalls was enough
Save yo beef for the rice and broccoli
I lose my cool for gettin' the cheddar
So I suggest you better
[Taj]
People say when love comes your way
You will know how to take it
Others say you won't know
So just fake it
Until you make it
[Coko]
In my case
I wouldn't know how to recognize
Love
If he looked me in the eye
But what I do know is my cover is blown
My composure is gone
When you come around
[Chorus]
I lose my cool
Whenever you're around
I can't help myself
No, uh uh
I lose my cool
Over again and again
Hiding my feelings
[Taj]
You make my heart stop then it beats again
I can not hide
From these vibes that you send
Oh why, oh why am I so into you
And why do I deny
This cool I lose
[Coko]
In my case
I wouldn't know how to recognize
Love
if he looked me in the eye
But what I do know is my cover is blown
My composure is gone
When you come around, I loose my cool
[Chorus]
[Redman]
Out, out, out
Check it, check it out, check it, check it out
Push it up, push it up
Can you blame me
For losing my cool?
I bounce as hard as Bronsen
Every time you take the toe out yo shoes
I be bawling with brotha's from your project apartment
For talkin' slick wit you
I got more balls than Spalding
Girl, who feeds you when your sugar Walt's callin'
Your fiance's corny
He don't got nutin' on me
I admit it
My plans was to skip when I
But you reverse game now the doc is committed
Exhibit the lyrics
The hard core definition got you wilding
Puffin' El's out your expedition
I seen yo' whole girl crew
I know they get jig
But you the quietest
And plus the rest of them got kids
When yo
I get your parts, whether they adore me, you know
My mix, you lie, don't front no poppy chulo
I'm like Harold Melvin without the Blue Notes
I'm never going platinum
Besides, the credit cards an underground action
[Chorus: x2]
"Lose My Cool" by SWV is a song about the insecurities that come with falling in love. The lyrics describe the feeling of being completely thrown off guard by someone's presence, and the struggle to maintain composure in their presence. Redman, who is featured in the song, warns the SWV trio that he's heard they're losing their cool around a certain someone, and the rest of the song is dedicated to the internal struggle that comes with trying to hide intense feelings for someone.
The lyrics in the first verse are directed specifically at Coko, whom Redman seems to have heard is losing her cool over someone. Coko and Taj take turns in the following verses describing how this person makes them feel completely out of control, unable to resist their charm. The chorus is a confession to this person that they can't help but lose their cool whenever they're around, no matter how hard they try to hide their feelings. Redman's verse at the end is a rap that adds a different perspective to the song.
Overall, "Lose My Cool" is a song about vulnerability and the fear of being exposed in front of someone you have feelings for. The lyrics capture the feeling of being completely powerless and out of control, while also hinting at the possibility of a romance that is worth the risk.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, word up I gotta ask her myself
I need to speak with her directly because she claims to have seen you recently
'Cause she says she saw you the other day
She informed me that she saw you recently
Hey yo, Coko, Hey yo, Coko
Addressing Coko
I heard you losing your cool
I heard that you're losing your composure
Yo, Lee
Addressing Lee
I heard you losing your cool
I heard that you're losing your composure
Yo, Taj
Addressing Taj
I heard you losing your cool, baby
I heard that you're losing your composure
Na, na, na, chill, chill, chill, chill, freeze
Calm down and take a breath
I'm just rolling with some broads
I'm just hanging out with some women
That got pretty toes with me
They have attractive feet
SWV pumpin' out the plat' 4-50
We're listening to SWV on the platinum 450 sound system
I got my brotha's keeping Eric Sermon on deck
My friends are keeping Eric Sermon's music readily available
No matter what the media hype
Despite any negative press or rumors
Ya still get wrecked
You will still be successful
We trying to eat and trying to be consecutive with the ruck
We are trying to be successful and consistent in the industry
Calm my tempers down more 'cause Biggie Smalls was enough
I need to control my temper more because the death of Biggie Smalls was enough tragedy for me
Save yo beef for the rice and broccoli
Don't waste your time arguing and fighting over trivial matters
I lose my cool for gettin' the cheddar
I only lose my temper when it comes to money
So I suggest you better
So I suggest you be careful
People say when love comes your way
Some people say that when you fall in love
You will know how to take it
You will know exactly what to do
Others say you won't know
Others say that you won't recognize it
So just fake it
So just act as if you do
Until you make it
Until you actually fall in love
In my case
Speaking from my own experience
I wouldn't know how to recognize
I wouldn't be able to identify
Love
The feeling of love
If he looked me in the eye
Even if it was staring me in the face
But what I do know is my cover is blown
I can no longer hide my feelings
My composure is gone
I have lost control of my emotions
When you come around
Whenever you are near me
I lose my cool
I lose control and composure
Whenever you're around
Whenever you're in my presence
I can't help myself
I can't control my emotions
No, uh uh
No, I can't
Over again and again
Repeatedly
Hiding my feelings
Trying to conceal my emotions
You make my heart stop then it beats again
You have a powerful effect on my heart
I cannot hide
I cannot conceal
From these vibes that you send
From the signals you give off
Oh why, oh why am I so into you
Why am I so deeply attracted to you
And why do I deny
Why do I push away these feelings
This cool I lose
This composure I give up
Out, out, out
Get out of here
Check it, check it out, check it, check it out
Take a look and listen
Push it up, push it up
Turn up the volume
Can you blame me
Can you really fault me
For losing my cool?
For losing my composure
I bounce as hard as Bronsen
I dance as energetically as Bronsen
Every time you take the toe out yo shoes
Every time you change your shoes
I be bawling with brotha's from your project apartment
I hang out with your friends from your neighborhood
For talkin' slick wit you
For disrespecting me when talking to you
I got more balls than Spalding
I am very confident
Girl, who feeds you when your sugar Walt's callin'
Who takes care of you when you're in need
Your fiance's corny
Your fiancΓ© is not interesting or cool
He don't got nutin' on me
He doesn't compare to me
I admit it
I confess
My plans was to skip when I
I was planning to leave when I
But you reverse game now the doc is committed
But you made me change my mind and now I am fully committed
Exhibit the lyrics
Showcase the lyrics
The hard-core definition got you wilding
The strong and intense lyrics are exciting you
Puffin' El's out your expedition
Smoking marijuana in your SUV
I seen yo' whole girl crew
I have seen your entire group of female friends
I know they get jig
I know that they like to party and have fun
But you the quietest
But you are the most reserved
And plus the rest of them got kids
And besides, the others have children
When yo
When your
I get your parts, whether they adore me, you know
I understand that you share my feelings, whether or not your friends approve
My mix, you lie, don't front no poppy chulo
You know I'm the one for you, don't pretend you don't
I'm like Harold Melvin without the Blue Notes
I am a solo act without the support of a group
I'm never going platinum
I will never achieve mainstream success
Besides, the credit cards an underground action
In any case, independent financing is limited to underground artists
Chorus
Refrain of the song
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: REGGIE NOBLE, MALIK PENDLETON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Yo, word up I gotta ask her myself
'Cause she says she saw you the other day
I know, hey yo, word
Hey yo, Coko, Hey yo, Coko
I heard you losing your cool
Yo, Lee
I heard you losing your cool
Yo, Taj
I heard you losing your cool, baby
Na, na, na, chill, chill, chill, chill, freeze
I'm just rolling with some broads
That got pretty toes with me
SWV pumpin' out the plat' 4-50
I got my brotha's keeping Eric Sermon on deck
No matter what the media hype
Ya still get wrecked
We trying to eat and trying to be consecutive with the ruck
Calm my tempers down more 'cause Biggie Smalls was enough
Save yo beef for the rice and broccoli
I lose my cool for gettin' the cheddar
So I suggest you better
People say when love comes your way
You will know how to take it
Others say you won't know
So just fake it
Until you make it
In my case
I wouldn't know how to recognize
Love
If he looked me in the eye
But what I do know is my cover is blown
My composure is gone
When you come around
I lose my cool
Whenever you're around
I can't help myself
No, uh uh
I lose my cool
Over again and again
Hiding my feelings
You make my heart stop then it beats again
I can not hide
From these vibes that you send
Oh why, oh why am I so into you
And why do I deny
This cool I lose
In my case
I wouldn't know how to recognize
Love
if he looked me in the eye
But what I do know is my cover is blown
My composure is gone
When you come around, I loose my cool
I lose my cool
Whenever you're around
I can't help myself
No, uh uh
I lose my cool
Over again and again
Hiding my feelings
Out, out, out
Check it, check it out, check it, check it out
Push it up, push it up
Can you blame me
For losing my cool?
I bounce as hard as Bronsen
Every time you take the toe out yo shoes
I be bawling with brotha's from your project apartment
For talkin' slick wit you
I got more balls than Spalding
Girl, who feeds you when your sugar Walt's callin'
Your fiance's corny
He don't got nutin' on me
I admit it
My plans was to skip when I
But you reverse game now the doc is committed
Exhibit the lyrics
The hard core definition got you wilding
Puffin' El's out your expedition
I seen yo' whole girl crew
I know they get jig
But you the quietest
And plus the rest of them got kids
When yo
I get your parts, whether they adore me, you know
My mix, you lie, don't front no poppy chulo
I'm like Harold Melvin without the Blue Notes
I'm never going platinum
Besides, the credit cards an underground action
I lose my cool
Whenever you're around
I can't help myself
No, uh uh
I lose my cool
Over again and again
Hiding my feelings
I lose my cool
Whenever you're around
I can't help myself
No, uh uh
I lose my cool
Over again and again
Hiding my feelings
Ramon The Extraordinaire
This one is truly a gem! Letting Taj take the lead & get her shine on & puttin' on for her group. Redman did his thing too. R&B/Hip-hop classic. I never get tired of this song.
TheeLadyLynn
2022 π§π΅π
Ramon The Extraordinaire
Yes!
Fran hightower
@Ramon The Extraordinaire The Jammmmmmm!!
Lovnlace
One of the best female groups!
PHILLY MAMBA
Mine also
Iron Mike
Lovnlace you're beautiful!
kojo asare
Coco's voice is so beautiful!
tylisa06
Redman kills his verses
Jason Askins
Top 10 all-time greatest at number 9