Cool It Now
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Everybody's saying silly things Without knowing that life brings a change And they've been checking all the signs (Checking all the signs) My friends say I'm love sick 'cause I All I keep thinking about is her in my arms (Got to see what love is all about) And I won't be the same until she is mine And my friends keep telling me to (Cool it now) You got to cool it now (Ooh watch out) You're gonna loose control (Cool it now) You got to slow it down (Slow it down) You're gonna fall in love Everyday I walk her home from school And she tells me how she really feels And there's no doubt in my mind That this girl is one of a kind, no 'Cause all I keep thinking about is her in my arms (Got to see what love is all about) And I won't feel the same until she is mine But my friends keep telling me to (Cool it now) You got to cool it now (Ooh watch out) You're gonna lose control (Cool it now) You better slow it down (Slow it down) You're gonna fall in love All I keep thinking about is her in my arms (Got to see what love is all about) And I'll never be the same until you are mine And my friends keep telling me When ya got a girl who takes her time You must slow the pace you can't mess with her mind If she feels the same she'll letcha know Just prepare yourself or be ready to go And I hope this message stays in your mind 'Cause you almost lost a girl who is right on time There's one more thing that ya got to know Just cool it down and stay in control (Cool it now) You got to cool it now (Ooh watch out) You're gonna lose control (Cool it now) You better slow it down (Slow it down) 'Cause you're gonna fall in love baby And all I keep thinking about is her in my arms (Got to see what love is all about) And I'll never be the same until you are mine, oh Listen to me let me tell you Why you all coming down on me Tryin' to tell me how my life is supposed to be I know you're only trying to help me out Tryin' to show me what life is really about But this time I'm gonna make it on my own So why dontcha fellaz just leave me alone Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky and Mike If I like the girl who cares who you like (Cool it now) You got to cool it now (Ooh watch out) You're gonna lose control (Cool it now) You better slow it down (Slow it down) 'Cause you're gonna fall in love Cool it now slow it down Cool it now slow it down Cool it now
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Written by: Ricky K. Timas, Vincent E. Brantley
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Group's Background"Cool It Now" was released by New Edition, an American R&B group from Boston, Massachusetts. They were initially formed in 1978 with five key members - Ralph Tresvant, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins and Ronnie DeVoe.
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Release YearThis hit song was released in the year 1984 and was one of the most popular songs of the time.
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Album"Cool It Now" is the title track of the second studio album by the American quintet, a self-titled “New Edition.”
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Billboard ChartThe song reached the number four spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1984, ranking it among the top ten American pop singles.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Cool It Now" represented a major shift in music history, as it was one of the earliest examples of a narrative storyline in a music video, becoming a template for future artists.
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Lead VocalsRalph Tresvant was the lead vocalist for this song. The other singers provided backup vocals.
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StyleThe song is a blend of R&B and pop, a style that was particularly popular in the 1980s.
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Bobby Brown's ContributionThis marked one of the few times New Edition member Bobby Brown sang lead on a hit song for the group, as he would later be known for his successful solo career.
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Awards“Cool It Now” was nominated for an American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Single in 1985.
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Classic StatusToday, "Cool It Now" is considered a classic in the R&B genre and is often featured on playlists of 80s hits.
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Use in MediaThe song has appeared in various films and TV series, such as "Narcos," "The Goldbergs," and "Stranger Things," and the video game "Everybody's Golf."
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