Cool Kids - Echosmith

This week on 1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die, we put Cool Kids by Echosmith on trial.

A song that was absolutely unavoidable in the 2010s. Radio loved it. Ads loved it. Everyone else slowly lost their mind.

We break down the lyrics, the suspiciously manufactured vibe, the “are they saying cool kids or cookies?” theory, and whether this track was built purely to live forever in commercials. There’s also a deep dive into band lore, questionable industry decisions, and a surprisingly aggressive conclusion to Could You Beat Them In a Fight?

Is Cool Kids harmless indie pop? A focus-grouped radio weapon? Or just another song that overstayed its welcome?

Press play and decide for yourself.