Australian neo-psych outfit Babe Rainbow first introduced themselves in 201… Read Full Bio ↴Australian neo-psych outfit Babe Rainbow first introduced themselves in 2015 with a sprinkling of cheery nuggets like "Ashmay & Dr. Love Wisdom" and "Secret Enchanted Broccoli Forest." The trio's affable take on cosmic Donovan-inspired flower pop won them a contract with Danger Mouse's 30th Century Records imprint, which offers up this eponymous full-length debut. Natives of the coastal surfing town of Byron Bay, New South Wales, Babe Rainbow comprise singer/drummer Angus Dowling, guitarist Jack "Cool-Breeze" Crowther, and bassist Lu-Lu-Felix Domingo, who collectively espouse the sunny peaceful vibes of late-'60s California in their music and imagery while folding in elements of modern psych and electronic experimentation. Recorded in their hometown by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard frontman Stu Mackenzie, the LP is a generally lighthearted affair, though the Babes are no slouches in terms of craftsmanship. Layered throughout with spry riffs, jazzy instrumentation, and attractive grooves, the record comes across as more of a vibe generator than a dazzling display of songwriting. While standouts like "Losing Something" and "Survival in the 21st Century" offer more thoughtful pop missives, the bulk of the album is concerned with fun grooves and textures. As nice as they sound, tracks like "Monkey Disco," "Sunflower Sutra," and "Cosmic Now" are pretty standard psychedelic dance exercises that don't lend a lot of depth to this collection, and their ilk seems to make up the bulk of the content. Still, Babe Rainbow offer an affable, good-time set that doesn't ask a lot of the listener, and that's not always a bad thing.

Johny Says Stay Cool
The Babe Rainbow Lyrics

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It's 6am
It's time for school
Johnny says stay cool

Johnny says stay cool
Take a minute out
You work too hard
Let her come to you

Johnny says stay cool

Breathe in, breathe out
Breathe in, breathe out
Breathe in, breathe and out

Breathe in, breathe out
Breathe in, breathe out
Breathe in, breathe out
Breathe in, breathe out
Breathe in, breathe out
Breathe in, breathe out

Breathe in, breathe out
Breathe in, breathe out

Overall Meaning

The Babe Rainbow’s song “Johnny Says Stay Cool” is a chill tune that speaks to the listener in a relaxed and calming manner. The song seems to start off like any other day, but it's already time for school at 6 am. Johnny, a character in the song, tells us to stay cool. Perhaps this is an allusion to taking things easy and not getting stressed out, no matter what the day may bring. Johnny is the voice of reason and is trying to show us that we work too hard, and we need to take a minute to breathe in and breathe out, to calm ourselves before starting the day. He advises us to be patient and let things come to us, rather than chasing after them.

As the song progresses, the chorus repeats the same phrase, “Johnny says stay cool”. This repetition brings the listener into a meditative state, like a mantra. It emphasizes the message that Johnny is trying to get across – to remain calm, patient and to not let life overwhelm you. The long exhales in the repeated chorus gives the listener ample time to breathe and relax, as if it's a piece of gentle advice or encouragement from a wise friend. The lyrics of this song are mindful and timeless, full of good advice that anyone can relate to.

Line by Line Meaning

It's 6am
It's early in the morning

It's time for school
It's time to go to school

Johnny says stay cool
Johnny advises to remain calm and composed

Take a minute out
Take a brief break from work or stress

You work too hard
You exert yourself excessively

Let her come to you
Allow someone else to make the first move

Breathe in, breathe out
Inhale and exhale air

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Comments from YouTube:

Maria Jose Espiga

2y↑1

I love so much this song of them!

Dominic Perkins

2y↑2

such a jam

Paulos Robinson

4y↑3

Cool stuff to the Bebe rainbow

Moe The Moon

3y↑12

Wtf the cool ass video for this song got removed

Sarah

2y↑1

Yeah I think the band is dealing with copyright issues unfortunately :( I hope to see the video again!

Gyrst&Wurst Co.

2y↑4

@acharat6 Should not be, weve just had a lot of canceling attempts in Finland lately, and that may be driving my thoughts in that direction.
It most likely is something else, may be the guy in the video didnt want to be seen like that anymore, or some copyright issues. I really hope its not the first thing that popped in my mind.