Gwen Stefani – Cool

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It's hard to remember how it felt before
Now I found the love of my life
Passes things, get more comfortable
Everything is going right

And after all the obstacles
It's good to see you now with someone else
And it's such a miracle that you and me are still good friends
After all that we've been through
I know we're cool I know we're cool

We used to think it was impossible
Now you call me by my new last name
Memories seem like so long ago
Time always kills the pain

Remember Harbor Boulevard
The dreaming days where the mess was made
Look how all the kids have grown,
We have changed but we're still the same
After all that we've been through
I know we're cool I know we're cool

Yeah, I know we're cool

And I'll be happy for you
If you can be happy for me
Circles and triangles
And now we're hanging out with your new girlfriend
So far from where we've been
I know we're cool I know we're cool

Cool, yeah I know we're cool

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Lyrics submitted by vanessarox_09

Track duration: 03:10

"Cool" as written by Dallas L Austin, Gwen Stefani

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group

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    General Comment:And the difference is that some can count how long their lovers will last on one hand (if every finger represents a month) while others are seeking and will eventually find a lifelong relationship. Eventually that one person becomes the lifer. May the person I met Friday with the sparkling blue eyes be the one I've been seeking. And may every past love (or potential past love) become unimportant and just a memory. Amen.
    Flag icanthandlethisanylongeron December 23, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:Basically, it's a bittersweet song about past lovers becoming friends.
    Flag Lardarschon December 23, 2012   Link
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    My Opinion:This song kind of sounds like her being sarcastic. Like of course shes okay with the break up but there's always gonna be feelings and shes just saying this to the guy to pretend that shes totally over it. Just my take on it
    Flag iwolstenon August 08, 2012   Link
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    My Interpretation:Idk what was happening in real life to Gwen but just analysing the video clip; I think it means that they had an amazing history and they were in love but for whatever reason it had to end and now they're... I don't know. It doesn't look like they've moved on or are past it/ over it in the video much, even her voice in the song is sad-ish with her facial expressions. It feels like its a tiny bit awkward between them but they are mature enough to hide it/handle it/keep their emotions in check? It seems like they are moving on from it but there are - and will be - feelings about back when everything was sweet? o.O
    Flag xparamorexon June 27, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:Cool SONG ANALYSIS >>> houseofdiarrhea.com/
    Flagged houseofdiarrheaon June 17, 2012   Link
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    Song Meaning:Here is my take on the video. Gwen is from a rich family. She was forbidden to see Daniel. I say this because Gwen was always nicely dressed while Daniel looked very raggedy. They were separated by Gwen's family because of this. Notice how they always had to sneak around and notice the sorrow in their faces. In the future, you see Daniel and his new girlfriend. Daniel is also rich now. You can tell that Daniel worked very hard to be rich because of what happened between him and Gwen. You can tell that he thought getting rich will get Gwen back...but too much time had past and Gwen seemed to have moved on...but only on the outside, inside her heart, she still and always will love Daniel. They are definitely not "cool" in their hearts, but cool on the outside. They are both filled with regrets because they broke against their will. Now as adults, they feel there is nothing they can do but be happy for each other and love one another from afar. Notice the look in their eyes, it says everything. I love this video and Daniel Gonzalez is hot!
    Flag kelbraon October 01, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:I think when you're in a real loving relationship where you've been together for years, you've let each other into your hearts and world, then you will always love them. Someone who meant the world to you, those feelings don't go away. not completely. I don't think she's saying she still loves him and wants to be back with him. i think she's saying that she will always remember the good times between them because it meant a lot to her, but now they have both met new people who they love as well, and it's working out for them. She might miss the way things used to be at times, and may reminisce but in the end she's happy he found someone and she's happy with who she is with. No, you can't ever be completely cool with someone you've been that close to but it means cool as in, there's no drama between them, they can still grab a cup of coffee and enjoy each others presence. They might get a twinge of jealously, but ultimately they're just happy for each other. How can you not want someone who you've loved more than anything or anyone in the world to be happy?
    Flag chainofflowerson July 31, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:Song is about Gwen and Tony Kanal's relationship. They were once lovers, but now they're not, they've both moved on, but they're still "cool" with each other. It's an amicable breakup, which, if you think about, is a really rare topic to sing about. Nonetheless, Gwen really sings it great and the song is really catchy. I like the message it sends and the video is pretty cool to watch while reading the accompanying lyrics at the same time. You almost feel like it's you experiencing the relationship even though you didn't meet these characters.
    Flag magoosh008on July 25, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:takes me to tears every time...most times.

    circles and triangles is my favorite line, talking about all the 'circles' or cycles they went through, fluctuating emotions and love triangles with different peoples etc. and is also a great image.

    maybe favorite song by gwen as solo for me
    Flag AlecsPenon April 06, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:The video shows her all smiles when the new girlfriend is around but steamy hot thoughts of when they were young. The fact that its just his girlfriend being introduced makes it seem contolled...I wouldn't want to the new girl visiting the ex without the ex's husband around.
    I love the song and the video- life is like that.

    "You can't always get what you want"....but dammmm we are "cool"
    Flag AcidAliceon October 27, 2009   Link

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