Kool Thing
Sonic Youth · Hits Are For Squares [2011]
Now you know you're sure lookin' pretty
Like a lover, not a dancer
Superboy, take a little chance here
I don't wanna, I don't think so
I don't wanna, I don't think so
Kool thing let me play with yr radio
Move me, turn me on baby-oh
I'll be your slave
Give you a shave
I don't wanna, I don't think so
I don't wanna, I don't think so
Chuck D: Yeh. Tell em bout it. Hit em where it hurts.
Kim: Hey kool thing, come here.
Sit down beside me.
There's something I gotta ask ya.
I just wanna know, what are you gonna do for me?
I mean, are you gonna liberate us girls from male white
corporate oppression?
CD: Tell it like it is.
K: Hmm?
CD: Yeh
K: Don't be shy.
CD: Word up.
K: Fear of a female planet.
CD: Fear of a female planet. Fear it baby.
K: I just want you to know that we can still be friends.
CD: Let everybody know.
K: come on come on come on come on
Kool, kool thing
Kool, kool thing
When you're a star
I know that you'll fix everything
Kool thing sittin' with a kitty
Now you know you're sure lookin' pretty
Rock the beat just a little faster
Now I know you are the master
I don't wanna, I don't think so
I don't wanna, I don't think so
Kool thing walkin' like a panther
Come on and give me an answer
Kool thing walkin' like a panther
What'd he say?
I don't wanna, I don't think so
I don't wanna, I don't think so
Kool Thing - Sonic Youth
'Kool Thing' stands as a defining track from Sonic Youth's 2011 compilation album *Hits Are For Squares*, showcasing the band's enduring ability to blend noise rock with melodic sensibilities. Released decades after their initial emergence, the recording captures the group's signature interplay between distorted guitars and rhythmic precision, reflecting their evolution from the post-punk scene to a more expansive sonic palette. The song exemplifies their commitment to experimental textures while maintaining an accessible hook that resonates across generations of listeners. As part of their broader discography, it highlights their continued relevance in the alternative music landscape, serving as a testament to their innovative approach to guitar-driven composition and their lasting influence on the genre.