Kool Thing

"Kool Thing" was the first major label single from Sonic Youth's 1990 album Goo. Although he is never mentioned by name, the song's lyrics contain several references to LL Cool J. Kim Gordon's lyrics make reference to several of the rapper's works, including the single "Radio" and the album Walking With a Panther. She also repeats the line "I don't think so", which appears in LL Cool J's "Going Back to Cali". Chuck D also contributes some vocals in the song. The song is still widely believed to be Sonic Youth's biggest hit, due to great reception of critics and record sales. This song was featured in the Neversoft/Red Octane game "Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rock" as well as Harmonix's "Rock Band" series as a downloadable song.

[Verse 1] Kool Thing sitting with a kitty Now you know you're sure looking pretty Like a lover not a dancer Superboy take a little chance here [Chorus] I don't wanna, I don't think so I don't wanna, I don't think so [Verse 2] Kool Thing let me play it with your radio Move me, turn me on, baby-o I'll be your slave Give you a shave [Chorus] I don't wanna, I don't think so I don't wanna, I don't think so [Bridge] (Chuck D & Kim Gordon) Yeah, tell 'em about it Hit 'em where it hurts Hey, Kool Thing, come here Sit down beside me There's something I got to ask you I just wanna know, what are you gonna do for me? I mean, are you gonna liberate us girls From male white corporate oppression? Tell it like it is! Huh? Yeah! Don't be shy Word up! Fear of a female planet? Fear of a female planet? Fear, baby! I just want to know that we can still be friends Let everybody know Come on, come on, come on, come on Kool thing, kool thing [Verse 3] When you're a star, I know that you'll fix everything Now you know you're sure lookin' pretty Rock the beat just a little faster Now I know you are the master [Chorus] I don't wanna, I don't think so I don't wanna, I don't think so [Verse 4] Kool thing walkin' like a panther Come on and give me an answer Kool thing walkin' like a panther What'd he say? [Chorus] I don't wanna, I don't think so I don't wanna, I don't think so