Cool for the Summer
Demi Lovato
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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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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."
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Songwriters and ProducersNotable songwriters and producers of the song include Max Martin, Ali Payami, Lovato herself, Alexander Erik Kronlund, and Savan Kotecha.
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GenreThe 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.
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Chart Performance"Cool for the Summer" was a commercial success, peaking at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States.
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International SuccessThe song also charted well internationally, reaching the top ten in several countries including Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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CertificationsThe song was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying over 2 million units sold.
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Symbolic LyricsThe 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.
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Live PerformancesLovato debuted "Cool for the Summer" in a performance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," and also performed it at various award shows and in concerts.
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Critical ReceptionThe 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.
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Awards and Nominations"Cool for the Summer" received a nomination for "Best Song with a Message" at the 2015 MTV Europe Music Awards.
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ControversyNotwithstanding 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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