Try your best to keep composure
Don’t give up all of your smiles
Push away and they’ll come closer
Ain’t been touched in a while
Sometimes
I get too excited
Stars behind my eye lids
Sometimes
I’m nodding in agreement
I don’t agree they see it
Play it cool
Do a favor just for you
Cool
Be colder just for you
Try your best to calm it down
Don’t give them all of yourself
‘Cause one day they won’t be around
Can’t go to them for help
Sometimes
I see myself, five foot four
Playing in my room alone
Sometimes
I see myself amused in thought
A nigga had no friends at all
Play it cool
Do a favor just for you
Cool
Be colder just for you
Finding Balance: The Art of Playing it Cool
“Cool” by Caesar and Daniel is a reflective journey through the intricacies of self-preservation and emotional restraint. The lyrics paint a picture of someone struggling to maintain their composure amidst internal conflicts and external expectations. Phrases like “Try your best to keep composure” and “Don’t give them all of yourself” suggest a battle between vulnerability and the need to protect one’s heart. The repeated refrain, “Play it cool, be colder just for you,” highlights the conscious choice to shield oneself, even if it means sacrificing genuine connection for self-defense. The introspective references to childhood loneliness and personal growth add emotional depth, offering a relatable perspective on navigating relationships and self-image.
Song Credits
- Artists: Caesar, Daniel
- Songwriters: Caesar, Daniel