That’s How You Cook - Live Concert

[Verse] You sit at the board, sixty-four squares in line, I’m waiting outside while you handle the time. Before you start and the clock spins, I remind you to focus as the games begin. You play e4, calm, steady, and clear, Taking the center, showing no fear. Your opponent responds with a careful plan, Solid and quiet—they play the Caro-Kann. No rush to shine, no need to pretend, You build every move so your pieces connect. Knights find strong posts, bishops see far, Each piece is active, right where they are. You castle early, the king feels safe, Rooks connected, the board’s in shape. A solid position keep everything together, Like playing in the park whatever the weather. Before you move, before you decide, You pause just a bit and open your eyes. That thought comes back like it’s always been done: When you find a good move, look for a better one. [Chorus] Don’t grab too fast no matter how good it looks See it all first before Knight takes rook. You trust your plan and play by the book You take the lead… that’s how you cook. that’s how you cook. that’s how you cook. that’s how you cook. that’s how you cook. [Verse] Now in the middlegame the pressure is real, Every move asks what’s strong and ideal Plans start crossing, ideas collide, One small mistake can turn the tide. You spot a fork—two threats in sight, One move attacking two pieces just right. You don’t move fast, you don’t overthink, You stay calm even when others blink. One quick capture, clean and smart That quiet move called en passant. Pins hold pieces, skewers aim straight, Pressure builds without tempting fate A meddling in the middle of a military mess, It’s strategy clashing with choices and stress, You don’t speed up when others rush, You keep your edge—that’s how you crush. [Chorus] Don’t grab too fast no matter how good it looks See it all first before Knight takes rook. You trust your plan and play by the book You take the lead… that’s how you cook. that’s how you cook. that’s how you cook. that’s how you cook. that’s how you cook. [Verse] Now fewer pieces are left on the board, Each move feels heavier than before. No tricks to hide, no easy play, Just careful choices that clear the way. You feel the pressure before it’s named, Every move is costly, nothing the same. Options feel tight, the board feels strong That quiet squeeze is zugzwang. Kings move closer, one step at a time, Each one checking who controls the line. You take the space without force or display, That calm control—opposition at play. Checkmate is coming but no rush, no flare, It’s been building slowly, already there. No luck involved, no risky hook You checkmate your opponent, that’s how you cook. [Chorus] Don’t grab too fast no matter how good it looks See it all first before Knight takes rook. You trust your plan and play by the book You take the lead… that’s how you cook. that’s how you cook. that’s how you cook. that’s how you cook. that’s how you cook.