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The Ultimate Summer Anthem: Diving into Dua Lipa’s "Cool" If you’re looking for the sonic equivalent of a sunset drive with the windows down, look no further than the standout third track from Dua Lipa’s career-defining second album, Future Nostalgia (2020).

Lyrically, "Cool" is a romantic, summery anthem about that overwhelming feeling of meeting someone who makes you lose your composure. Instead of her usual themes of heartbreak or empowerment through breakups, this track leans into pure, passionate romance . Key lyrical highlights include: Dua Lipa - Cool

: Dua used the track to explore a higher range of her voice that she hadn't experimented with on her debut album. The Meaning: Losing Control in the Heat of Love The Ultimate Summer Anthem: Diving into Dua Lipa’s

Believe it or not, Dua Lipa didn't always love "Cool." In fact, she admitted to Apple Music that when her A&R first played her the song, she "instantly hated it" and asked to never hear it again. It wasn't until a year later, when she heard the instrumental alone, that she realized its potential. The track eventually evolved into a: Key lyrical highlights include: : Dua used the

: The central hook that captures the irony of feeling "cool" while being physically and emotionally overwhelmed by attraction.

: Cementing its status as a seasonal staple.

: The song features heavy Prince influences , blending funk, electro, and synth-pop.