Play It Cool
Steve Aoki Lyrics


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Hold tight for me, don't get comfy
My type I see, and I know that you know me
I move my feet, she follow me
Into the streets, there's a bar at the hotel

So let's go be the clientele
'Cause we look like the cartel
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm addicted to you right now
And I want you to stay 'round
Tell your powers to come down
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
There's something 'bout you

Baby, I like the way
That you keep moving 'round the place
And when you're dancing in my face
Oh, I just play it cool
Baby, I like the way
That you keep moving 'round the place
And when you're dancing in my face
Oh, I just play it cool

Baby, I like the way that you keep moving 'round
The way that you keep moving, yeah
The way that you keep moving 'round
The way that you keep moving, yeah
The way that you keep moving 'round
The way that you keep moving, yeah
The way that you keep moving 'round

I speak French, oui
It's c'est la vie
Your energy's taking over me

Don't stop
Got me feelin' a whole lot
Tell your powers to come down
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
There's something about you

Baby, I like the way
That you keep moving 'round the place
And when you're dancing in my face
Oh, I just play it cool
Baby, I like the way
That you keep moving 'round the place
And when you're dancing in my face
Oh, I just play it cool

Baby, I like the way that you keep moving 'round
The way that you keep moving, yeah
The way that you keep moving 'round
The way that you keep moving, yeah
The way that you keep moving 'round
The way that you keep moving, yeah
The way that you keep moving 'round
I love the way that you keep moving
The way that you keep moving
I love the way that you keep moving
I love the way that you keep moving

Baby, I like the way
That you keep moving 'round the place
And when you're dancing in my face
Oh, I just play it cool
Baby, I like the way
That you keep moving 'round the place
And when you're dancing in my face
Oh, I just play it cool

Baby, I like the way that you keep moving 'round
The way that you keep moving, yeah
The way that you keep moving 'round
The way that you keep moving, yeah
The way that you keep moving 'round




The way that you keep moving, yeah
The way that you keep moving 'round

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Steve Aoki's song "Play It Cool" depict the singer’s infatuation with a woman he meets at a bar in a hotel. Throughout the song, Steve's vocals revolve around his admiration of how the woman moves, both on and off the dance floor. He asks her to stay and play it cool, suggesting that the passion they share will continue to grow. The opening verse may suggest that the singer is not interested in a long-term commitment, as he warns the woman not to get too comfortable.


The chorus repeats twice and the hook of the song, with the lyrics “Baby, I like the way that you keep moving round,” speaks to the woman's infectious energy that he is attracted to. Lines like “I'm addicted to you right now / And I want you to stay ‘round,” underscores Steve's infatuation with the woman. He wants her to stick around and keep entertaining him with her energetic moves. The French language in the verse "I speak French, oui. It's c'est la vie your energy's taking over me" suggests that Steve sees the woman as worldly and thus more alluring.


Overall, the lyrics of "Play it Cool" showcases Steve Aoki's appreciation of a woman who brings out the best in him, who he can vibe with in every sense of the word. The song and its lyrics serve as a testament to the allure of a unique personality, and how someone can easily fall for someone with an infectious personality.


Line by Line Meaning

Hold tight for me, don't get comfy
Wait for me and don't get too comfortable yet


My type I see, and I know that you know me
I can tell that you know the type of person I am and what I'm looking for


I move my feet, she follow me
I'm dancing and you're following my lead


Into the streets, there's a bar at the hotel
Let's leave this place and go to the hotel bar


So let's go be the clientele
Let's act like we're regulars at the bar


'Cause we look like the cartel
We look like we're part of a powerful group


I'm addicted to you right now
I can't get enough of you at the moment


And I want you to stay 'round
I want you to stick around with me


There's something 'bout you
There's something special about you


Baby, I like the way That you keep moving 'round the place And when you're dancing in my face Oh, I just play it cool
I enjoy watching you dance and when you dance close to me, I try to act cool even though I'm into you


I speak French, oui It's c'est la vie Your energy's taking over me
I can speak French and your energy is captivating me


Don't stop Got me feelin' a whole lot
Don't stop what you're doing because you're making me feel really good


I love the way that you keep moving
I really enjoy the way you move and dance




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Clarence Bernard Coffee, Corey Sanders, David Morup, Steve Aoki, Sylvester Willy Siversten

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@in-blue

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0:32 - Joohoney - rapper
0:39 - Wonho - vocal
0:47 - Minhyuk - vocal
0:54 - Hyungwon - vocal
1:00 - I.M - rapper
1:02 - Kihyun - vocal
1:11 - Shownu - vocal

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@wohedits349

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0:38 Wonho (lead vocal, lead dancer, visual)
0:46 Minhyuk (sub vocal, visual)
0:53 Hyungwon (sub vocal, lead dancer, visual)
0:59 I.M (lead rapper)
1:01 Kihyun (main vocal)
1:10 Shownu (leader, lead vocal, main dancer)
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@in-blue

for new fans or anyone who's curious,
0:32 - Joohoney - rapper
0:39 - Wonho - vocal
0:47 - Minhyuk - vocal
0:54 - Hyungwon - vocal
1:00 - I.M - rapper
1:02 - Kihyun - vocal
1:11 - Shownu - vocal

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I still can't get used to Joohoney 😂 I like it tho but at the same time it makes me chuckle

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