Oh What A Night
Elle Varner Lyrics


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My clothes and all my makeup smeared
I'm looking crazy
Got numbers on my hand
I'm such a freaking lady
My mouth is dry
I'm feeling kinda grimmy
'Cause I got this hangover to remind me
Oh what a night, oh what a night
Straight shots of Patron and a slice of lime
And I got myself too drunk to drive
Oh what a night
I left my car parked at the club
Woke up in the morning can't find my truck
I barely made it home alive
Oh what a night

My rommie says I bought the club a round on my tab
And I was so far gone she had to call me a cab
But I won't let nobody tell me nothing
'Cause all in all I had that party rocking

Oh what a night, oh what a night
Straight shots of Patron and a slice of lime
And I got myself too drunk to drive
Oh what a night
I left my car parked at the club
Woke up in the morning can't find my truck
I barely made it home alive
Oh what a night

Well maybe I was trippin'
Just a little who am I?
Kidding, hanging with the boys too long
And I quit sipping
Look at me buying bottles
It's for my team
I don't do it for the models shit
I still remember hanging at the bar
Hoping I could get a drink or two
From a player or a star
And now I got my money in the ballas
I'll take your number but I'll probably never call you 'cause
Baby, I'm a lil' bit buzzed
And right now you look good in this club
But it could be a whole 'nother side
When they turn on the light,
They turn on the light

Oh what a night, oh what a night
Straight shots of Patron and a slice of lime
Done got myself too drunk to drive
Oh what a night
I left my car parked at the club
Woke up in the morning can't find my truck
I barely made it home alive
Oh what a night

Oh what a night, oh what a night
Straight shots of Patron and a slice of lime
Done got myself too drunk to drive
Oh what a night
I left my car parked at the club
Woke up in the morning can't find my truck
I barely made it home alive
Oh what a night

I hate to be a quitter,
But I'm thinking 'bout my liver
And the liquour that I give it
Is gonna kill me even quicker
And I'm already a natural disaster
Don't need nothing to be taking me no faster




I really gotta go and see my pastor
What a night

Overall Meaning

In "Oh What a Night," Elle Varner describes the aftermath of a wild night out. The lyrics suggest that she drank heavily, bought rounds for the club, and left her car behind. She wakes up the next day feeling rough, with smeared make-up, a dry mouth, and a hangover. Despite feeling rough, she looks back on the night fondly and describes it as a great party. She reflects on how far she's come and how much she's changed since her days hanging at the bar hoping to get a drink from a player or a star.


One interpretation of the song is that it celebrates the joys and perils of living in the moment. Elle Varner seems to have had a great time, but the song also acknowledges the potential consequences of her actions. The lyrics suggest that she's aware of the risks of drinking to excess and that she's considering changing her habits to take better care of herself. There's also a sense of nostalgia in the song, as Varner reflects on her past and how far she's come.


Overall, "Oh What a Night" is an upbeat, fun song that celebrates living in the moment while acknowledging the potential consequences of our actions. It's a reminder to have fun, but to also be safe and take care of ourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

My clothes and all my makeup smeared
My appearance is disheveled and chaotic


I'm looking crazy
I resemble someone who is disturbed and out of control


Got numbers on my hand
I am marked with symbols from my wild night out


I'm such a freaking lady
Despite my current appearance, I still consider myself a lady


My mouth is dry
I feel dehydrated from my excessive drinking


I'm feeling kinda grimmy
I feel dirty or unclean


'Cause I got this hangover to remind me
The unpleasant aftereffects of drinking too much serve as a reminder of my reckless behavior


Oh what a night, oh what a night
This was an unforgettable experience that I will remember for a long time


Straight shots of Patron and a slice of lime
I consumed a potent tequila mixed with lime that contributed to my wild night


And I got myself too drunk to drive
I made a poor decision to drink and now I am unable to drive safely


I left my car parked at the club
I abandoned my car at the venue where I was partying


Woke up in the morning can't find my truck
I was unable to locate my vehicle the next morning


I barely made it home alive
I struggled to make it home safely despite the dangerous state that I was in


My rommie says I bought the club a round on my tab
My roommate informed me that I generously paid for drinks for everyone at the club using my tab


And I was so far gone she had to call me a cab
I was too intoxicated and my roommate had to order a taxi for me


But I won't let nobody tell me nothing
I am independent and refuse to let anyone control me


'Cause all in all I had that party rocking
Despite the negative consequences, I had an amazing time and the party was a success


Well maybe I was trippin'
Perhaps I was misunderstanding the situation or hallucinating


Just a little who am I?
I'm not sure if I made a mistake or overreacted


Kidding, hanging with the boys too long
I was making a joke and I stayed out too late with my male friends


And I quit sipping
I stopped drinking alcohol


Look at me buying bottles
I purchased expensive bottles for myself and others


It's for my team
The extravagant spending was for the people I was with


I don't do it for the models shit
I am not buying drinks to impress women


I still remember hanging at the bar
I recall my past struggles in trying to get a drink at the bar


Hoping I could get a drink or two
I used to wish for just one or two drinks, but now I have access to more expensive options


From a player or a star
I wanted a drink from a popular or influential person


And now I got my money in the ballas
Now I have the financial means to purchase drinks for others


I'll take your number but I'll probably never call you 'cause
I will take your phone number, but it is unlikely that I will call you


Baby, I'm a lil' bit buzzed
I am slightly intoxicated


And right now you look good in this club
I find you attractive in this club environment


But it could be a whole 'nother side
I may have a different opinion of you if we were in a different setting


When they turn on the light,
When the lights come on at the end of the night,


They turn on the light
the true nature of the situation is illuminated


I hate to be a quitter,
I don't like to give up or quit


But I'm thinking 'bout my liver
I am worried about the long-term health effects of my drinking on my liver


And the liquour that I give it
The alcohol that I consume adds stress to my liver


Is gonna kill me even quicker
This behavior will likely have fatal consequences


And I'm already a natural disaster
I am already prone to accidents and hazardous situations


Don't need nothing to be taking me no faster
I should avoid activities that make me even more prone to danger


I really gotta go and see my pastor
I need to seek guidance and support from a spiritual leader


What a night
What an unforgettable experience




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Written by: ELLE VARNER, AL SHUX

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