The song "Cool About It" (Deutsche Übersetzung) by boygenius discusses a failed relationship where the speaker is struggling to cope with their emotions. The first verse describes a casual encounter with the ex-partner in a bar where they play pool and laugh at cowboys with neck tattoos. The speaker tries to ask simple questions about work and school, but they feel like an idiot for doing so. They mention wanting the ex-partner to be cruel so they can move on but acknowledge that they probably won't.

In the second verse, another member of the band talks about how they were ready to forgive the ex-partner if they had asked for it. However, they are hurt when the ex-partner claims to regret nothing. They recognize that it's impossible to pass the ex-partner's test, but they try to forget and move on, even if it's difficult.

The third verse is sung by the last band member, and they mention taking the ex-partner's medicine to understand them better. They try to ask how the ex-partner is doing, but they let them lie about it anyway. In the chorus, all three band members acknowledge that they don't need to talk about their situation and try to play it cool instead. They mention that being with the ex-partner doesn't feel like drowning and pretend that everything is fine when they know it's not.

Overall, the song explores themes of heartbreak, longing for closure, and the difficulties of moving on. The band members all struggle with their feelings towards the ex-partner and try to downplay them to avoid getting hurt.