Peak
11
Weeks
20
Score
2,966
Chart Year
2015
The music video for "Cool for the Summer" was directed by Hannah Lux Davis and released on Vevo on July 23, 2015.[62] The video begins with Lovato driving around a city with her friends. The scene is intercut with a scene in which Lovato, wearing black latex, sings and whips her hair around in an isolated location.[63] The video continues with Lovato and her friends arriving at a party; it cuts between a number of scenes showing people on a trampoline and Lovato dancing and having fun at the party. Rob Copsey from Official Charts described the video as "hot" and wrote that it "sees her hit the road with her gal pals (and a bottle of her own-brand hydrating mist) before getting it on with each other at a wild house party".[64] Christina Garibaldi of MTV News deemed the video "seductive, sassy and smokin' hot", and noted it marked "a new chapter of her career, as she exudes a confidence and sexiness that we haven't seen before".[63] Bianca Gracie of Idolator and Lewis Corner of Digital Spy both thought the video is Lovato's "steamiest".[65][66] Hayden Manders of Nylon wrote that the video "doesn't disappoint, but it somewhat misses the mark", and "it's odd that a video for a song about same-sex experimentation features none. You'd have to listen to the lyrics to understand the underlying message of the song because the video shies away from it."[67] New York magazine's Dee Lockett called it "the most sexually liberated video Demi's ever done to go along with its empowering message".[22] The video surpassed 355 million views in June 2020, making it Lovato's ninth Vevo-certified clip
This seductive summer anthem was written and produced by Swedish hitmaker Max Martin (Britney Spears, Katy Perry). The hitmaker was assisted by his fellow Swedes Ali Payami (Taylor Swift's "Style"), Alexander Kronlund (Britney Spears' "Lucky") plus Texan songwriter Savan Kotecha, who has co-penned many of One Direction's hit tunes. Demi Lovato also helped with the lyrics. The sexy tune is about a summer fling. It introduces a more provocative, adult sound for the former Disney teen star. "It's like I've spent so long just kind of people-pleasing, making everybody happy with being the best role model I can be," Lovato admitted to Ryan Seacrest. "At the end of the day, yes, I am outspoken about the things I believe in: Mental health advocacy work, I have a charity, I have these things that make me a role model. But at the same time, none of these things are really representing the badass that I am." Lovato unveiled the song on July 1, 2015 at a fan event hosted by New York's Z100 (WHTZ-FM). on the rooftop of the Gansevoort Park Avenue hotel. She ended the poolside performance by leaping into the water to join dozens of her young fans. The song finds Lovato singing: "'Don't tell your mother. Kiss one another. Die for each other." Asked by BBC Radio 1's Scott Mills whether the lyrics are about a forbidden love, the singer didn't dismiss the idea. "Possibly, possibly," she said. "It's not so much about who it's about, maybe the question is what is it about and I kind of let my fans decide that." With a crew of buff male backup dancers dressed in colorful, revealing beachwear, Lovato performed this song at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards. It was her first time performing at the awards; she was joined midway through by Iggy Azalea. The song was released as the first single from Confident. However, Lovato told Billboard magazine the original idea had been to lead the album with the title track. "But 'Cool For The Summer,' you can't really release in October, so we were like, 'Okay, you know what? I think we have a change of plans, and we'll go with "Cool For The Summer,"' she said. "It was really spontaneous but it worked." Asked by UK talk show host Alan Carr if the song is about lesbianism, Lovato responded, "I'm not confirming and I'm definitely not denying. All my songs are based off of personal experiences. I don't think there's anything wrong with experimentation at all." Demi Lovato talked about her choice to record the song in a video clip. "I thought it was an awesome representation of where I'm headed. I think for so many years, I cared too much about what people thought. Now I can just be who I am. I can be open," she revealed. "I can kind of bring attention to people's sexuality, taking away the stigma and the shame of wanting to try things." "I think this is obviously a sexy pop song, but it can inspire people to be themselves," Lovato continued. "I know it was an awesome journey for me to be able to put that out in front of the world and not feel ashamed about it." Demi Lovato sings: Got a taste for the cherry I just need to take a bite Lovato was accused of pilfering the lyrical idea for the song from Katy Perry. (The Californian star famously sang about kissing a girl with cherry-flavored lips.) Lovato defended her tune by tweeting: "Sounds nothing like it and with all the advances we've made in the LGBT community. I think more than one female artist can kiss a girl and like it." The song enjoyed a revival in 2022 thanks to the #CoolForTheSummer dance that trended on TikTok.
Tell me what you want, what you like, it's okay I'm a little curious too Tell me if it's wrong, if it's right, I don't care I can keep a secret, could you? Got my mind on your body and your body on my mind Got a taste for the cherry, I just need to take a bite Don't tell your mother Kiss one another Die for each other We're cool for the summer (Ha) Ooh Ooh Take me down into your paradise Don't be scared 'cause I'm your body type Just something that we wanna try 'Cause you and I We're cool for the summer Tell me if I won, if I did, what's my prize? I just wanna play with you, too Even if they judge, fuck it, I'll do the time I just wanna have some fun with you Got my mind on your body and your body on my mind Got a taste for the cherry, I just need to take a bite Don't tell your mother Kiss one another Die for each other We're cool for the summer (Ha) Ooh Ooh Take me down into your paradise Don't be scared 'cause I'm your body type Just something that we wanna try 'Cause you and I (you and I) We're cool for the summer (ha) We're cool for the summer We're cool for the summer Shh, don't tell your mother Got my mind on your body and your body on my mind Got a taste for the cherry, I just need to take a bite Take me down Take me down into your paradise (Don't) don't (be) be scared 'cause I'm your body type Just something that we wanna try (wanna try) 'Cause you and I (you and I) We're cool for the summer (Take me down) we're cool for the summer (Don't be scared) 'cause I'm your body type (Just something) just something that we wanna try 'Cause you and I (you and I) We're cool for the summer (ha) Ooh We're cool for the summer
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 18, 2015 | 36 | 90 |
| 2 | Jul 25, 2015 | 28 | 98 |
| 3 | Aug 1, 2015 | 31 | 95 |
| 4 | Aug 8, 2015 | 24 | 102 |
| 5 | Aug 15, 2015 | 19 | 107 |
| 6 | Aug 22, 2015 | 20 | 106 |
| 7 | Aug 29, 2015 | 16 | 110 |
| 8 | Sep 5, 2015 | 17 | 109 |
| 9 | Sep 12, 2015 | 17 | 109 |
| 10 | Sep 19, 2015 | 11 | 115 |
| 11 | Sep 26, 2015 | 11 | 115 |
| 12 | Oct 3, 2015 | 14 | 112 |
| 13 | Oct 10, 2015 | 17 | 109 |
| 14 | Oct 17, 2015 | 19 | 107 |
| 15 | Oct 24, 2015 | 32 | 94 |
| 16 | Oct 31, 2015 | 40 | 86 |
| 17 | Nov 7, 2015 | 42 | 84 |
| 18 | Nov 14, 2015 | 57 | 69 |
| 19 | Nov 21, 2015 | 72 | 54 |
| 20 | Nov 28, 2015 | 81 | 45 |