Kool Thing
Kool Thing: Challenging Conformity & Power Dynamics
Lyrics
Kool Thing sittin' with a kitty
Kool Thing is seated with a cat.
Now you know you're sure lookin' pretty
Acknowledgment of the attractiveness of Kool Thing.
Like a lover not a dancer
Comparing Kool Thing's demeanor to that of a lover rather than a dancer.
Superboy take a little chance here
Suggesting that Superboy should take a risk or opportunity.
I don't want to, I don't think so
Expressing reluctance or disinterest.
I don't want to, I don't think so
Reiteration of disinterest or unwillingness.
Kool Thing let me play it with your radio
Request to interact with Kool Thing's radio.
Move me, turn me on, baby-o
Asking to be influenced or aroused by the radio.
I'll be your slave
Offering to be subservient.
Give you a shave
Offering a service (humorous line).
I don't want to, I don't think so
Repeated expression of disinterest or unwillingness.
I don't want to, I don't think so
Reiteration of disinterest or unwillingness.
Yeah, tell'em about it
Encouragement to speak out.
Hit'em where it hurts
Encouragement to impact someone emotionally.
Hey, Kool Thing, come here, sit down beside me
Invitation for Kool Thing to sit nearby and engage in conversation.
There's something I go to ask you
Inquiry about what Kool Thing will do.
I just want to know, what are you gonna do for me?
Questioning what Kool Thing will do for the speaker.
I mean, are you gonna liberate us girls
Asking if Kool Thing will free women from male-dominated oppression.
From male white corporate oppression?
Expressing the desire for honesty and directness.
Tell it like it is!
Encouraging Kool Thing to speak candidly.
Huh?
Expression of surprise or disbelief.
Yeah!
Confirmation or agreement.
Don't be shy
Encouragement to speak openly.
Word up!
Agreement or affirmation.
Fear of a female planet?
Suggesting fear of a world dominated by females.
Fear of a female planet?
Reiteration of the fear of a female-dominated world.
Fear, baby!
Reinforcing the idea of fear.
I just want to know that we can still be friends
Desire for continued friendship despite differences.
Let everybody know
Desire for public acknowledgment of a relationship.
Kool Kool Thing, Kool Kool Thing
Repetition of the name "Kool Thing."
When you're a star, I know that you'll fix everything
Belief that when Kool Thing becomes famous, they will fix everything.
Kool Thing sittin' with a kitty
Repetition of the scenario with Kool Thing and a cat.
Now you know you're sure lookin' pretty
Reiteration of Kool Thing's attractiveness.
Rock the beat just a little faster
Encouragement to increase the tempo of the music.
Now I know you are the master
Acknowledgment of Kool Thing's mastery or control.
I don't want to, I don't think so
Repeated expression of disinterest or unwillingness.
I don't want to, I don't think so
Reiteration of disinterest or unwillingness.
Kool thing walkin' like a panther
Comparing Kool Thing's walk to that of a panther.
Come on and give me an answer
Requesting a response from Kool Thing.
Kool thing walkin' like a panther
Repetition of the comparison of Kool Thing's walk to a panther.
What'd he say?
Inquiry about what someone said.
I don't want to, I don't think so
Repeated expression of disinterest or unwillingness.
I don't want to, I don't think so
Reiteration of disinterest or unwillingness.
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