Sober Up
AJR Lyrics

Hello, hello
The singer is greeting their audience and acknowledging that they are not in the place they are meant to be.

I'm not where I'm supposed to be
The singer is expressing their feelings of being lost and unsure of their current position.

I hope that you're missing me
The singer is wishing for someone to miss them, possibly indicating a feeling of loneliness or inadequacy.

'Cause it makes me feel young
The artist finds comfort in the feeling of being missed, and associates this feeling with youthfulness.

Last time that I saw your face
The artist is speaking to someone they haven't seen in a long time, possibly indicating a childhood friend.

Was recess in second grade
The singer is reminiscing about a specific memory of seeing this person in second grade, when they were both young and carefree.

And it made me feel young
The memory of seeing this person in second grade is associated with youthfulness and carefree living.

Won't you help me sober up
The artist is asking for someone's help to 'sober up', possibly indicating a substance abuse issue or feeling numb to the world around them.

Growing up it made me numb
The artist is expressing how the process of growing up has made them feel emotionally numb and possibly disconnected from the world around them.

And I want to feel something again
The artist is expressing their desire to feel again, possibly indicating that they feel like they've lost touch with their emotions.

All the big kids they are drunk
The singer is observing that those who are 'big kids' or those who are older, are all drunk, possibly indicating a feeling of isolation or disconnect with their peers.

How's it go again?
The artist is questioning how they can feel alive again, demonstrating their uncertainty or confusion about how to make meaningful connections in life.

Goodbye, goodbye
The singer is saying goodbye to their 'bestest buds', or friends that they have had since childhood.

We said that we'd keep in touch
The singer is expressing their desire to stay connected with their friends even as they grow older and separate.

And we did our best
The singer is acknowledging that despite their best efforts, they were unable to maintain their friendships as they grew older.

All my new friends
The artist is now referring to their current friends, who they have met since moving on from their childhood friends.

We smiled at party time
The artist and their new friends enjoy partying and socializing, but their interactions may be shallow or superficial.

But soon we forgot to smile
Despite their initial smiles and enjoyment, the singer and their new friends quickly lost their happiness and connection, indicating a feeling of dissatisfaction or loneliness.

My favorite color is you
The singer is expressing that they have deep feelings for someone, potentially indicating a romantic partner.

You're vibrating out my frequency
The artist feels a strong connection to this person, as if they are on the same wavelength or share similar feelings and emotions.

You keep me young and that's how I wanna be
The artist associates this person with youthfulness and feeling alive, expressing their desire to maintain those feelings throughout their life.

And I wanna feel something again
The artist is expressing their continued desire to feel alive and connected, even as they struggle with feeling disconnected and lost at times.

Can I finally feel something again?
The singer is questioning whether they will ever feel alive and connected again, demonstrating their ongoing struggle to maintain meaningful connections with the world around them.