Drunk
Courtney Cole Lyrics
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Haven't had a lick of alcohol
But I'm drunk
Ask me if I care at all
I'm high on life
Flying like a kite
Swerving down the road
Side to side
Oh oh oh officer I see the red flashin'
Oh oh I'll walk the line like Johnny Cash
No excuses
Throw my hands up
Just a little bit of joy in this Dixie cup
I'm drunk
I'm gone
You can search this car all you want
All you're gonna find is
Two tickets to Tim McGraw
Red red roses from my man y'all
And I'm drunk
Oh oh oh officer I see the red flashin'
Oh oh I'll walk the line like Johnny Cash
No excuses
Throw my hands up
Just a little bit of joy in this Dixie cup
I'm drunk
Got a mountain view inside of my head
I woke up on the right side of the bed
Coolest song on the radio
Friday payday so I ain't broke
I love him and he loves me
Why do you think I'm buzzing
Oh oh oh officer I see the red flashin'
Oh oh I'll walk the line like Johnny Cash
No excuses
Throw my hands up
Just a little bit of joy in this Dixie cup
I'm drunk
I'm drunk, crunk
Buzzin like a bee
Toasted like a bun
I'm drunk, bombed
Don't need Jameson
Don't need rum
I swear, I'm fine
Ain't nothing wrong with getting high on life
I'm drunk
The lyrics of Courtney Cole's song "Drunk" depict a person feeling intoxicated without consuming alcohol. The singer is "drunk" because she is high on life, is flying like a kite, and enjoys the mountain view inside her head. She is happy and carefree, despite the flashing red lights of a police car. She has no excuses and throws her hands up while holding a Dixie cup filled with joy. The singer insists that she is fine, suggesting that being drunk on life is enough for her.
The song's chorus refers to the flashing red lights of a police car. The singer says, "Oh oh oh officer I see the red flashin'," most likely referring to the officer pulling her over due to her erratic driving. The hook line functions as a playful boast in the face of the officer's disapproval. The singer asserts that she will "walk the line like Johnny Cash" suggesting that she is confident in her sobriety even though she has not consumed any alcohol. This creates a juxtaposition between the singer's perception of herself and the police officer's perception.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has a carefree attitude towards life. She is "drunk" without needing to consume any alcohol. She is buzzing like a bee, toasted like a bun, and bombed. The singer asserts that she does not need alcohol to have a good time; she is "drunk on life." The song suggests that one does not need to drink to have a good time and that being happy with oneself and one's life is enough to feel intoxicated.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm drunk
I feel so alive and happy that it feels like I'm drunk even though I haven't had any alcohol.
Haven't had a lick of alcohol
But I'm drunk
I have not consumed any alcohol, yet I'm feeling drunk from the happiness that life is giving me.
Ask me if I care at all
I'm high on life
I'm so happy and carefree that I don't care about anything else.
Flying like a kite
Swerving down the road
Side to side
I feel like I'm soaring through life with no care in the world and my happiness is causing me to move erratically.
Oh oh oh officer I see the red flashin'
Oh oh I'll walk the line like Johnny Cash
No excuses
Throw my hands up
Just a little bit of joy in this Dixie cup
I'm drunk
While driving, I see police lights flashing, but I'm not afraid because I feel invincible. I am willing to take any sobriety test like Johnny Cash and I'm celebrating my happiness with a small cup of alcohol.
You can search this car all you want
All you're gonna find is
Two tickets to Tim McGraw
Red red roses from my man y'all
And I'm drunk
I have nothing to hide in my car, only two concert tickets and roses from my boyfriend. But I still feel drunk from the happiness and love that these items and people in my life represent.
Got a mountain view inside of my head
I woke up on the right side of the bed
Coolest song on the radio
Friday payday so I ain't broke
I love him and he loves me
Why do you think I'm buzzing
My mind is full of positive thoughts, and everything seems to be going right in my life. The music on the radio is amazing, the weekend is here, I have money in my pocket, and I'm in a loving relationship, which is why I'm buzzing with happiness.
I'm drunk, crunk
Buzzin like a bee
Toasted like a bun
I'm drunk, bombed
Don't need Jameson
Don't need rum
I swear, I'm fine
Ain't nothing wrong with getting high on life
Even though I'm not actually intoxicated, I'm feeling buzzed and drunk from my happiness. I don't need any alcohol to feel this way, and I see nothing wrong with being happy and feeling high on life.
I'm drunk
Overall, I am overjoyed with my life and this song serves as a celebration of that fact.
Contributed by Muhammad F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jeremykuhl2416
This girl needs a record deal she is amazing!
@ryanmaddry768
heard this on satellite radio and loved it . Courtney Cole is talented
@Ferrisb33
The real deal! Love this song! Great hook and super radio friendly. Where have you been? Country Radio has needed a new female voice for a while! Can't wait to start playing this on the air.
@tracytate5660
Jason vx
@PenguinzTravels
Heard this on SiriusXM The Highway... first time didnt catch it's meaning and wrote it off... was a long trip, heard it again and caught the message. Love it now!
@ReconSnipe1
Songs been on repeat for the last 2 weeks, I love it so much! Come to Toronto!
@kaylabreu3818
LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!
@sarajmarble
You're so stinking talented! So happy for you!!! LOVE it!
@SaracrazymonkeyMC
Love this song so much!
@rachaelmartin3492
I love this song