Cool for the Summer

Demi Lovato

About Cool for the Summer

"Cool for the Summer" is a song recorded by American singer Demi Lovato. It was released as the lead single from her fifth studio album Confident (2015) on July 1, 2015, by Hollywood Records and Island Records, and premiered on radio on the same date via Republic Records. Lovato co-wrote "Cool for the Summer" with Alexander Erik Kronlund, Savan Kotecha, and the song's producers Max Martin and Ali Payami. It is a pop rock song that features an electronic instrumental arrangement with a synthesized beat, and an electric-guitar riff is heard during the chorus. The song attracted attention for its bi-curious insinuations and sexually suggestive lyrics. "Cool for the Summer" was included in several year-end lists and received nominations for MTV Video Music Awards and 2015 Teen Choice Awards in the category "Song of the Summer". It also received an award for being one of the most-performed songs of 2015 at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards. Commercially, it reached number one in Greece, and reached the top 10 in the Czech Republic, Lebanon, New Zealand, Scotland, and the United Kingdom. The song also reached the top 20 in Australia, Canada, Ireland, Slovakia, Spain, and the United States. 


Year:
2016
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Tell me what you want
What you like
It's okay
I'm a little curious, too
Tell me if it's wrong
If it's right
I don't care
I can keep a secret, can you?

Got my mind on your body and your body on my mind
Got a taste for the cherry, I just need to take a bite

Don't tell your mother
Kiss one another
Die for each other
We're cool for the summer
(Ha)

Ooh, ooh

Take me down into your paradise
Don't be scared 'cause I'm your body type
Just something that we wanna try
'Cause you and I
We're cool for the summer

Tell me if I won
If I did
What's my prize?
I just wanna play with you, too
Even if they judge
F*ck it
I'll do the time
I just wanna have some fun with you

Got my mind on your body and your body on my mind
Got a taste for the cherry, I just need to take a bite

Don't tell your mother
Kiss one another
Die for each other
We're cool for the summer
(Ha)

Ooh, ooh

Take me down into your paradise
Don't be scared 'cause I'm your body type
Just something that we wanna try
'Cause you and I
We're cool for the summer
(Ha)
We're cool for the summer
We're cool for the summer

Shh... don't tell your mother

Got my mind on your body and your body on my mind
Got a taste for the cherry, I just need to take a bite

(Take me down) Take me down into your paradise
Don't be scared 'cause I'm your body type
Just something that we wanna try (wanna try)
'Cause you and I (you and I)
We're cool for the summer

(Take me down) We're cool for the summer
(Don't be scared) 'Cause I'm your body type
Just something that we wanna try
'Cause you and I (you and I)
We're cool for the summer
(Ha)

Ooh

We're cool for the summer

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Demi Lovato

Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato (born August 20, 1992) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and activist. They are involved in philanthropic activities through charity work and using their platform to raise awareness about the environment, LGBTQ+ issues, racism, injustice, etc. They are a pioneer in mental health advocacy; having battles eating disorders as well as mental illnesses and self harm their whole life. Lovato's earliest roles included Angela on Barney & Friends, and Charlotte on the Disney short series As The Bell Rings. They rose to prominence as the lead role of Mitchie in the 2008 film Camp Rock. In 2009, Lovato received their own Disney Channel television sitcom, Sonny with a Chance, and was co-lead in the film Prince… more »

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Written by: Savan Harish Kotecha, Alexander Erik Kronlund, Demitria Lovato, Martin Max, Ali Payami

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Cool for the Summer" was released on July 1, 2015, as the lead single from Demi Lovato's fifth studio album, "Confident."
Songwriters and Producers
Notable songwriters and producers of the song include Max Martin, Ali Payami, Lovato herself, Alexander Erik Kronlund, and Savan Kotecha.
Genre
The song falls under the genre of power pop and pop rock. It also embodies elements of synth-pop, electropop, and pop punk, showcasing an edgier side to Lovato's music.
Chart Performance
"Cool for the Summer" was a commercial success, peaking at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States.
International Success
The song also charted well internationally, reaching the top ten in several countries including Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
Music Video
The music video for "Cool for the Summer" was directed by Hannah Lux Davis and released in July 2015. It features Lovato at a hedonistic summer party.
Certifications
The song was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying over 2 million units sold.
Symbolic Lyrics
The lyrics of "Cool for the Summer" are often interpreted as suggestive of bisexuality, although Lovato did not publicly come out as sexually fluid until several years later.
Live Performances
Lovato debuted "Cool for the Summer" in a performance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," and also performed it at various award shows and in concerts.
Critical Reception
The song received mostly positive reviews from critics. They praised its bold, mature sound and cited it as a strong start to the "Confident" album era. However, some critics also compared it to songs by Katy Perry, claiming it had a similar style.
Awards and Nominations
"Cool for the Summer" received a nomination for "Best Song with a Message" at the 2015 MTV Europe Music Awards.
Controversy
Notwithstanding the recognition, the song stirred a minor controversy due to its explicit lyrics and provocative music video, leading some conservatives to accuse Lovato of promoting bisexuality. The song also sparked debates about its similarities to Katy Perry's songs.

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