Play It Cool
Super Furry Animals
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Dormant vices turned on their devices Now she's raising money for the sex appeal And when she grazed her knee upon the astroturf All her blood turned green as the TV screamed Whatever you want to do, do it now and pay later Whatever you want to say, say it now and pay later Whatever you want to clean, wash it now and go later Whatever you want to do, do it now and pay later 'Cause it's no problem if you play it cool Things are different if you act a fool The electric mistress always sounds so bold She says I'm free to do anything I'm told I try the latest newsflash, it's sensational I feel so seduced, tell me to reproduce Whatever you want to do, do it now and pay later Whatever you want to say, say it now and pay later Whatever you want to pray, pray it now and pay later Whatever you want to do, do it now and pay later 'Cause it's no problem if you play it cool Things are different if you act a fool
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Written by: CIAN CIARAN, DAFYDD IEUAN, GRUFF RHYS, GUTO PRYCE, HUW BUNFORD
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"Super Furry Animals" is a Welsh psychedelic rock band that was formed in Cardiff in 1993. The band includes a lead vocalist, a drummer, a keyboard player, and two guitarists.
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Album Information"Play It Cool" is a song from their third studio album "Guerilla," which was released in 1999. This album was a bit of a departure from their previous works, as it had a more polished, electronic sound.
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Chart PerformanceDespite the experimental sound of "Play It Cool", the song managed to reach number 28 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Recording TechniqueThe band often incorporates unusual noise and experimental recording techniques into their songs, and "Play It Cool" is no exception. They used a variety of sounds, including a Car horn, which appears prominently in the song.
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Song MeaningWhile the lyrics of "Play it Cool" are open to interpretation, the general theme of the song seems to be about keeping calm and composed in different situations, hence the title, "Play It Cool".
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Song ReviewCritics have praised the song for its catchy tune and innovative use of sounds. In a review by NME, the magazine described "Play It Cool" as a "sublime slice of psychedelic pop".
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Live Performances"Play It Cool" has been performed live numerous times in the band's concerts and is often a fan favorite. When performed live, it's known for being slightly faster and more rock-oriented than the recorded version.
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Lyrics LanguageAlthough the band is Welsh and has released songs in both English and Welsh, "Play It Cool" is sung entirely in English.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Play It Cool" features animated versions of the band members in various surreal scenarios, reflecting the band’s psychedelic music style.
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Re-releasesIn 2005, "Play It Cool" was re-released as part of the band’s greatest hits album "Songbook: The Singles, Vol. 1". This version was remastered but did not feature any significant changes from the original.
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