Wish You Were Sober
Conan Gray Lyrics


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(Wish you were so, wish you were so, wish you were sober)

This party's shit, wish we could dip
Go anywhere but here
Don't take a hit, don't kiss my lips
And please don't drink more beer

I'ma crawl outta the window now
'Cause I don't like anyone around
Kinda hope you're followin' me out
But this is definitely not my crowd

Nineteen, but you act twenty-five now
Knees weak, but you talk pretty fly, wow
Ripped jeans and a cup that you just downed
Take me where the music ain't too loud
Trade drinks, but you don't even know her
Save me 'til the party is over
Kiss me in the seat of your Rover
Real sweet, but I wish you were sober

(Wish you were so, wish you were so, wish you were sober)
I wish you were sober
(Wish you were so, wish you were so, wish you were sober)
I wish you were sober

Trip down the road, walking you home
You kiss me at your door
Pullin' me close, beg me, "Stay over"
But I'm over this roller-coaster

I'ma crawl outta the window now
Getting good at saying, "Gotta bounce"
Honestly, you always let me down
And I know we're not just hangin' out

Nineteen, but you act twenty-five now
Knees weak, but you talk pretty fly, wow
Ripped jeans and a cup that you just downed
Take me where the music ain't too loud
Trade drinks, but you don't even know her
Save me 'til the party is over
Kiss me in the seat of your Rover
Real sweet, but I wish you were sober

(Wish you were so, wish you were so, wish you were sober)
I wish you were sober
(Wish you were so, wish you were so, wish you were sober)
I wish you were sober

I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish
I wish you were sober
I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish
Oh, I wish you were sober

Nineteen, but you act twenty-five now
Knees weak, but you talk pretty fly, wow
Ripped jeans and a cup that you just downed
Take me where the music ain't too loud
Trade drinks, but you don't even know her
Save me 'til the party is over




Kiss me in the seat of your Rover
Real sweet, but I wish you were sober

Overall Meaning

The song "Wish You Were Sober" by Conan Gray is a bittersweet reflection on a relationship that is being ruined by alcohol. Gray is at a party with their partner, who has been drinking excessively and is acting differently from their usual self. Gray doesn't want to be there but feels obligated to stay with their partner, who they wish was sober. The chorus repeats these sentiments, highlighting that while Gray cares for their partner deeply, they are struggling with this aspect of their relationship. The second verse portrays the aftermath of the party, where Gray tries to end things with their partner, who is too drunk to understand what's going on. Gray can't continue with this relationship as it is, and wishes that their partner would stop drinking and act more like themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

This party's shit, wish we could dip
I don't like this party, I wish we could leave


Go anywhere but here
Let's go somewhere else


Don't take a hit, don't kiss my lips
Please don't do drugs or kiss me


And please don't drink more beer
And don't drink more alcohol


I'ma crawl outta the window now
I'm going to sneak out through the window


'Cause I don't like anyone around
Because I don't like the people here


Kinda hope you're followin' me out
I hope you're coming with me


But this is definitely not my crowd
But this party is not for me


Nineteen, but you act twenty-five now
You act older than your age


Knees weak, but you talk pretty fly, wow
You may be nervous but you talk confidently


Ripped jeans and a cup that you just downed
You're wearing ripped jeans and just finished a drink


Take me where the music ain't too loud
Let's go somewhere with less loud music


Trade drinks, but you don't even know her
You're offering drinks to someone you don't know


Save me 'til the party is over
Stay with me until the party ends


Kiss me in the seat of your Rover
Let's kiss in your car


Real sweet, but I wish you were sober
You're really nice, but I wish you were not drunk


Trip down the road, walking you home
Walking you home down the street


You kiss me at your door
You kiss me when we get to your door


Pullin' me close, beg me, "Stay over"
You're pulling me close and asking me to stay overnight


But I'm over this roller-coaster
But I'm tired of these ups and downs


Getting good at saying, "Gotta bounce"
I'm getting better at leaving quickly


Honestly, you always let me down
Honestly, you always disappoint me


And I know we're not just hangin' out
And I know we're not just spending time together


I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish
I really wish


Oh, I wish you were sober
Oh, I wish you were not drunk




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Written by: Conan Gray, Daniel Nigro

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@breannabananna

Lyrics:
This party's shit, wish we could dip
Go anywhere but here
Don't take a hit, don't kiss my lips
And please don't drink more beer

I'ma crawl outta the window now
'Cause I don't like anyone around
Kinda hope you're following me out
But this is definitely not my crowd

Nineteen but you act twenty-five now
Knees weak, but you talk pretty proud, wow
Ripped jeans and a cup that you just downed
Take me where the music ain't too loud
Trade drinks, but you don't even know her
Save me 'till the party is over
Kiss me in the seat of your Rover
Real sweet, but I wish you were sober

I wish you were sober
(Wish you were so, wish you were so, wish you were sober)
I wish you were sober

Tripped down the road, walking home
You kissed me at your door
Pulling me close, begging me to stay over
But I'm over this rollercoaster

I'ma crawl outta the window now
Getting good at saying, "gotta bounce"
Honestly you always let me down
And I know we're not just hanging out

Nineteen but you act twenty-five now
Knees weak, but you talk pretty proud, wow
Ripped jeans and a cup that you just downed
Take me where the music ain't too loud
Trade drinks, but you don't even know her
Save me 'till the party is over
Kiss me in the seat of your Rover
Real sweet, but I wish you were sober

I wish you were sober
(Wish you were so, wish you were so, wish you were sober)
I wish you were sober

I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish
I wish you were sober
I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish, I wish
I wish you were sober

Nineteen but you act twenty-five now
Knees weak, but you talk pretty proud, wow
Ripped jeans and a cup that you just downed
Take me where the music ain't too loud
Trade drinks, but you don't even know her
Save me 'till the party is over
Kiss me in the seat of your Rover
Real sweet, but I wish you were sober



All comments from YouTube:

@strawberry-toaster

Conan goes to a party had his own song in the playing in the speakers
Conan: ight ima head out this party is shit

@jossyo6448

Dora i guess yeah what?

@ZacharyTay

helloo :) I made a cover of Conan's song called "Idle Town" 💓Mind takin a listen?

@leticizsouza

this is so conan

@tapiorokkonen

LMAAAOOOOO THATS MY MOOD RIGHT THERE!
I just made a cover of this song soo it would mean so much to me if you guys could ya know gimme some feedback! anyways! love y'all!

@bel8077

LMFAO FR THOO

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@AnnieLiuMusic

1:34 conan really did the debby ryan and we all just let him

@billfurler93

BYE

@ela5058

I SAW THAT LMFAO

@tinaabdalla3791

GIRL I-

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