Hungover
Kameron Marlowe Lyrics

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Woke up a little hazed over this mornin′
Still buzzin' from the product of last night′s rollin'
Rollin' outta bed, mouth dryer than Nevada in the summertime

I know it′s early and I shouldn′t start drinkin'
But I′m gonna do a little self-healin'
And drown out every memory of us in tequila and lime

I′m a little hungover and hangin' on
I′m right back where I started from
I'm in the middle of a heartbreak bender
My head hurts 'cause I can′t quit her
I′m a little hungover and hangin' on

When the moon is high, I′m sittin' right here
If I run ′em outta liquor, I'll switch to beer
Gettin′ pretty good at this real bad habit since she's been gone
By the time I leave, it'll all be spinnin′
Fall asleep with a smile not knowin′ what I'm missin′

That truth's gonna hit me like a hammer when the sun comes up

I′m a little hungover and hangin' on
I′m right back where I started from
I'm in the middle of a heartbreak bender
My head hurts 'cause I can′t quit her
I′m a little hungover and hangin' on
Yeah

I need somethin′ strong
That makes me feel like I'm alright
I need somethin′ strong
That makes me feel like I'm alright, yeah

I′m a little hungover
Yeah, I'm a little hungover and hangin' on
I′m right back where I started from

Oh, I′m in the middle of a heartbreak bender
My head hurts 'cause I can′t quit her
I'm a little hungover and hangin′ on

Woo
Yeah, I'm hangin′ on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kameron Marlowe's 'Hungover' tell the story of a man waking up after a heavy night of drinking trying to forget about a girl he can't seem to quit. The first verse paints a vivid image of his hungover state with references to the dryness of his mouth and the lingering buzz from the night before. Despite knowing that it's early and he shouldn't start drinking again, the singer indulges in some 'self-healin', drowning out every memory of his lost love in tequila and lime. The chorus repeats the phrase 'I'm a little hungover and hangin' on', emphasizing the singer's struggle to move on from the girl who left him heartbroken.

Line by Line Meaning

Woke up a little hazed over this mornin'
I woke up feeling a little disoriented from last night's activities

Still buzzin' from the product of last night's rollin'
I'm still feeling the effects of the alcohol and drugs I consumed last night

Rollin' outta bed, mouth dryer than Nevada in the summertime
My mouth is extremely dry, to the point where it feels like the dryness one experiences in Nevada during summer

I know it's early and I shouldn't start drinkin'
I'm aware that it's early in the day and I shouldn't begin drinking again

But I'm gonna do a little self-healin'
Despite knowing it's not the best choice, I'm going to drink to try and cope with my heartbreak

And drown out every memory of us in tequila and lime
I want to drink enough to forget all the memories I have of us, which is why I'm choosing to drink tequila and lime

I'm a little hungover and hangin' on
I'm currently experiencing a hangover and trying to hold on to my sanity

I'm right back where I started from
Despite trying to move on, I find myself back at the beginning, stuck in this heartbreak

I'm in the middle of a heartbreak bender
I'm currently on a binge of self-destructive behavior in an attempt to cope with my broken heart

My head hurts 'cause I can't quit her
I can't stop thinking about her, which is causing me physical pain

When the moon is high, I'm sittin' right here
I spend my nights sitting alone, drinking when the moon is high

If I run'em outta liquor, I'll switch to beer
If I exhaust my supply of liquor, I'll start drinking beer instead

Gettin' pretty good at this real bad habit since she's been gone
Since she left, I've become quite skilled at drinking and other self-destructive behavior

By the time I leave, it'll all be spinnin'
I'm going to drink so much that everything will start to spin and I'll lose control

Fall asleep with a smile not knowin' what I'm missin'
Despite being oblivious to what I'm missing, I'll probably fall asleep smiling after getting really drunk

That truth's gonna hit me like a hammer when the sun comes up
When I wake up tomorrow and my head clears, the reality of my heartbreak is going to hit me hard

I need somethin' strong that makes me feel like I'm alright
I'm searching for a powerful escape that can make me feel like everything's okay, even if it's only temporary

I'm a little hungover
I'm experiencing the unpleasant effects of last night's drinking

Yeah, I'm a little hungover and hangin' on
I'm experiencing the unpleasant effects of last night's drinking but trying my best to cope

Woo
Expressing emotion through vocalization

Yeah, I'm hangin' on
I'm doing my best to fight through this heartbreak and move on

Writer(s): Aaron Eshuis, Kameron Marlowe, Joe Clemmons, Matthew Gatewood

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