Hope I never see you in the right light
Hope I always catch you at the wrong time
If you let me take a picture of your bad side
And you like it, well that’s a good sign hey
I know you’re not a fan of double texting
But you don’t always gotta leave me guessing
I know you wanna leave a good impression
But ya did it, ya did without tryin’
I like your soul when it’s shirtless
Cuz it’s just like mine
I like your hands when they’re nervous
And they’re all over mine, like yeah
Show me under the surface (Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
And we can cross that line (Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
When you stop acting perfect
Baby take off all your cool
Cool, cool
I’ll take off mine too
When you take off all your cool
Cool, cool
I’ll take off mine too
When you take it all off
We could even kick it in the driveway
Cuz you know I’m not trynna over complicate
If showin’ all your colors led to heartbreak
Then let it break on me
I like your soul when it’s shirtless
Cuz it’s just like mine
I like your hands when they’re nervous
And they’re all over mine like yeah
Show me under the surface (Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
And we can cross that line (Yeah yeah yeah yeah)
When you stop acting perfect
Baby take off all your cool
Cool, cool
I’ll take off mine too
When you take off all your cool
Cool, cool
I’ll take off mine too
When you take it all off
Don’t play hard to get
Be hard to forget
Don’t play hard to get
Don’t play hard to get
Be hard to forget
Don’t play hard to get
Baby take off all your cool
Cool, cool
I’ll take off mine too
When you take off all your cool
Cool, cool
I’ll take off mine too
When you take it all off
When you take it all off
When you take it all
Baby, I’ll take it off mine too
When you take off all your cool
When you take it all off
When you take it all
Baby, I’ll take it off mine too
Unmasking Vulnerability: A Closer Look at “Take Off All Your Cool”
In “Take Off All Your Cool,” Sabrina Carpenter invites listeners into a world where authenticity trumps perfection. The lyrics play with the idea of dropping façades and embracing one’s true self, imperfections and all. Lines like “I like your soul when it’s shirtless” and “show me under the surface” cleverly convey a desire for emotional intimacy rather than superficial attraction. The song’s playful, conversational tone encourages a partner to let go of their guard, suggesting that real connection begins where pretenses end. Carpenter’s repeated plea for mutual vulnerability is both honest and relatable, highlighting the beauty found in showing every side—even the “bad” ones.
Song Credits
- Artist: Sabrina Carpenter
- Release Year: 2024
- Songwriters: Sabrina Carpenter