"Cool About It" by boygenius explores the feelings of unrequited love and the struggle to maintain composure and a sense of detachment while in the presence of someone who is not interested. The song starts with the narrator meeting someone at a dive bar to shoot pool and engage in small talk about work and school. Despite wanting to appear calm and collected, the narrator admits to feeling foolish and knows they cannot do without the person they are interested in.

The second verse addresses the idea of seeking forgiveness or absolution from the person they are interested in, but being met with rejection instead. The narrator is hurt by the response and feels like they cannot pass a test set by the person they desire.

The final verse shows the narrator willing to do almost anything to be close to the person they want, including taking their medication to feel closer to them. The narrator also acknowledges that they are lying to themselves and the person they desire by pretending to be okay with just being friends. The chorus repeats the idea that the narrator is trying to remain calm and forget their feelings, but ultimately knows that they are not entirely truthful with themselves about their emotions.

Overall, "Cool About It" captures the feeling of wanting something that is just out of reach and the struggle to remain detached in the face of unrequited love. It exposes the pain and vulnerability that comes with loving someone who does not reciprocate those feelings, while also highlighting the hope of eventually moving on.