Cool Down
The Holloways Lyrics


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Cool down (cool down) (x4)
Hey
Cool down Joe, there's no need to rob me,
It's not really worth it you won't make a pretty penny,
Calm down, you can't take my life,
Your knife won't cut you the best slice of the pie
Your life has been a misery but give a little mercy,
It's no excuse, to do another move
Cool down (cool down) (x2)
Cool down Joe, no don't bother me,
Why'd you want my phone, why'd you want my money,
Calm down, what you trying to brew,
All you prove to me is that you're going to lose
You say you're so unlucky and you lost all your money,
It's only you to blame, for choosing this game
You can change your wicked ways, your dignity, you're safe
Cool down Joe, your baby is at home,
If you end up doing time will she spend her time alone,
Cool down, there must be something better,
The jobs are in the paper, go ahead and write a letter
It's a line, you can work if you put your heart to it,
Don't sell yourself shut, you know you can do it now
Cool down,
Cool down (cool down)
You can shoot, you can stab, you can steal,
Until the very day you die,
But it's impossible to steal,
A better quality of life
Cool down
Cool down (cool down)
Cool down (cool down)




Cool down (cool down)
Now

Overall Meaning

, the lyrics to The Holloways's song "Cool Down" tell the story of a man named Joe who is in the middle of robbing the singer. The singer pleads with Joe to "cool down," insisting that robbing him isn't worth it and that Joe won't gain anything from it. The singer even reminds Joe that his life will only get worse if he continues down a life of crime. The chorus repeats the message of "cool down" as a way to get Joe to reconsider his actions.


Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the point that Joe doesn't need to steal to make a better life for himself. He tells Joe that there are jobs in the paper, and he can work if he puts his heart to it. The singer believes that Joe can change from his "wicked ways" and find redemption by making better choices in life. The message of the song is a reminder that, while it may seem like taking the easy way out, crime is not the answer to life's problems.


Overall, the lyrics to "Cool Down" are a plea for someone to reconsider their choices in life. No matter how tough things may seem, crime and stealing aren't the solution. Instead, the song encourages listeners to find better ways of improving their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Cool down (cool down) (x4)
Repeatedly telling someone to calm down and not get agitated


Cool down Joe, there's no need to rob me,
Asking someone named Joe to not rob the singer as it is not worth it


It's not really worth it you won't make a pretty penny,
Informing Joe that he won't make much money by robbing the singer


Calm down, you can't take my life,
Trying to calm Joe down by assuring that the artist's life won't be taken


Your knife won't cut you the best slice of the pie
Explaining to Joe that he won't get a good outcome by relying on violence


Your life has been a misery but give a little mercy,
Acknowledging that Joe's life has been tough but asking him to show mercy


It's no excuse, to do another move
Suggesting that Joe's circumstances are not an excuse for committing a crime


Cool down Joe, no don't bother me,
Asking Joe to not bother the artist anymore


Why'd you want my phone, why'd you want my money,
Questioning Joe's motives for wanting to rob the artist


Calm down, what you trying to brew,
Urging Joe to calm down and not start trouble


All you prove to me is that you're going to lose
Pointing out to Joe that he will ultimately lose by committing a crime


You say you're so unlucky and you lost all your money,
Acknowledging Joe's bad luck and financial troubles


It's only you to blame, for choosing this game
Suggesting that Joe is responsible for his actions and choices


You can change your wicked ways, your dignity, you're safe
Encouraging Joe to change his ways and promising that he will be safe if he does


Cool down Joe, your baby is at home,
Asking Joe to think about his family and not do anything that would harm them


If you end up doing time will she spend her time alone,
Warning Joe that his family will suffer if he goes to jail


Cool down, there must be something better,
Encouraging Joe to seek a better life instead of resorting to crime


The jobs are in the paper, go ahead and write a letter
Advising Joe to look for jobs in the newspaper and apply by sending a letter


It's a line, you can work if you put your heart to it,
Saying that there are opportunities available if Joe is willing to work hard


Don't sell yourself shut, you know you can do it now
Urging Joe to not give up and believe in his ability to succeed


You can shoot, you can stab, you can steal,
Listing various criminal acts that Joe can commit


Until the very day you die,
Implying that a life of crime has a high chance of leading to a tragic end


But it's impossible to steal,
Arguing that a better quality of life cannot be stolen


A better quality of life
Concluding that a better life is possible, but not through criminal means




Writer(s): Rob Skipper, David Healey, David Jackson Copyright: Reservoir Media Music

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