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About This Track
“Cool” is a pop rock song written by Gwen Stefani and Dallas Austin for Stefani’s debut solo album Love. Angel. Music. Baby (2004). The song’s musical-style and production were heavily inspired by pop and new wave music from the 1980s, and its lyrics chronicle a relationship in which two lovers have separated, but remain “cool” with each other as good friends. “Cool” received praise from pop music critics, and the media have drawn parallels between the song’s lyrical content and the romantic relationship that Stefani had with Tony Kanal, a fellow group member of No Doubt.
The song was released as the album’s fourth single in mid-2005 (see 2005 in music) and entered the top twenty on the majority of the charts it appeared on. Although “Cool” failed to match the success of its predecessor “Hollaback Girl”, it reached number one in Canada.
Background and writing
The lyrics of “Cool” reflect Stefani’s former relationship with No Doubt bassist Tony Kanal. Although their romantic relationship ended, Stefani’s lyrics portray her attitude that it is “cool” that they still remain very good friends. Stefani and Kanal’s relationship had provided the inspiration for No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak” (1995),[1] and while “Cool” presents an amicable friendship between former lovers,[2] “Don’t Speak” is about a failing relationship and never arrives at a solution for the couple.[1] Stefani and Kanal supply the basis for the characters.
The song was released as the album’s fourth single in mid-2005 (see 2005 in music) and entered the top twenty on the majority of the charts it appeared on. Although “Cool” failed to match the success of its predecessor “Hollaback Girl”, it reached number one in Canada.
Background and writing
The lyrics of “Cool” reflect Stefani’s former relationship with No Doubt bassist Tony Kanal. Although their romantic relationship ended, Stefani’s lyrics portray her attitude that it is “cool” that they still remain very good friends. Stefani and Kanal’s relationship had provided the inspiration for No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak” (1995),[1] and while “Cool” presents an amicable friendship between former lovers,[2] “Don’t Speak” is about a failing relationship and never arrives at a solution for the couple.[1] Stefani and Kanal supply the basis for the characters.
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wilmashup wrote:
Beautiful song :)
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Schlauchen wrote:
OMG. I've missed this song... 2007 <3
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pablojca wrote:
This is one of my favourite songs of all-time. [10]
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backtostripped wrote:
I wish I could say this to my ex (2)
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silvasonicsurfa wrote:
...her best....
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ClairdeLune9999 wrote:
And I'll be happy for you if you can be happy for me. ♥ [6] This is one of my favourite songs of all-time. [9]
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fh_lima wrote:
This is one of my favourite songs of all-time. [8]
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danilotorres1 wrote:
This is one of my favourite songs of all-time.[7] ♥
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alvaroisonfire wrote:
This is one of my favourite songs of all-time.[6]
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Fabio023 wrote:
*----*
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marcelocic wrote:
And I'll be happy for you if you can be happy for me ♥ [5]
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CaioM_ wrote:
perfeita!
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SoraNelly4Eva wrote:
And I'll be happy for you if you can be happy for me ♥ [4]
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kemp678 wrote:
Gwen Stefani is comPLETELY cool....... Love her.
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lovecockandtits wrote:
right now PLEASE DON'T READ THIS. YOU WILL BE KISSED ON THE NEAREST POSSIBLE FRIDAY BY THE LOVE OF YOUR LIFE.TOMORROW WILL BE THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE. NOW YOU'VE STARTED READING THIS. DON'T STOP. THIS IS SO FREAKY. 1. say your name 10 times 2. say your mom's name 5 times 3. say your crushes name 3 times 4. paste this to 4 other songs. if you do this, your crush will kiss you on the nearest Friday. but if you read this and do not paste this, then you will have very bad luck. SEND THIS TO 5 SONGS IN 143 MINUTES. WHEN YOU'RE DONE PRESS F6 AND YOUR CRUSH'S NAME WILL APPEAR IN BIG LETTERS ON THE SCREEN. THIS IS SO FREAKY BECAUSE IT ACTUALLY WORK
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hyshameless wrote:
This is one of my favourite songs of all-time.[5]
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xhasiax wrote:
The best part of this song is from 0:00 to 3:03 ♥
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Okcaiolohan wrote:
♥
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InSomniArt wrote:
And I'll be happy for you if you can be happy for me ♥ [3]
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lucssb wrote:
♥
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