During an annotation session with Genius, Miguel explained how he and producer Salaam Remi came up with the track.
Once Salaam and I had done “All I Want is You,” the song, we kept working. “How Many Drinks?” is one of those songs that we never finished that I just kinda freestyled.
So when we came back for the Kaleidoscope Dream sessions to work, he pulled it right up and he was like, “I just think this idea was fire, we should finish it.”
How Many Drinks?
Miguel Lyrics
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Hesitation (to get in them pants)
Come closer baby (so I can touch)
One question, Am I moving too fast?
'Cause I ain't leaving alone, feel like I could be outer-space
We both know that we're grown
That's why I wanna know
How many drinks would it take you to leave with me?
Yeah you look good, and I got money but I don't wanna waste my time
Back of my mind, I'm hoping you say two or three
You look good, we came to party, but I don't wanna waste my time
Temptation (is calling your name)
Sweet persuasion, oh (baby this is a game)
Come closer baby (if you like what you hear)
Impassioned (is what I'm making you feel)
Cause' I ain't leaving alone, I feel like I could be outer-space
We both know that we're grown
That's why I wanna know
How many drinks would it take you to leave with me?
Yeah you look good, and I got money but I don't wanna waste my time
Back of my mind, I'm hoping you say two or three
You look good, we came to party, but I don't wanna waste my time
Waste my time
No no no
I ain't judging if you do decide that you might be fucking tonight
What?
More power to you if you do decide that you might be fucking tonight
Let me dig that out like a foxhole
Damn baby, dat ass is colossal
Pilates and milk did that body so good
You got in them pants? I wish I could
How many drinks would it take you to leave with me? (oh, well, well)
You look good, and we came to party, but I don't wanna waste my time (oh no)
Back of my mind, I'm hoping you say two or three (Agree?, Yeah)
Indeed you look, and we came to party, but I don't wanna waste my time
Or waste your time, or waste your time
Or waste our time, baby it's alright
Baby it's alright, baby it's alright yeah
Oh it's alright now
Alright
Oh yeah, I don't wanna waste my time,
No
I don't wanna waste no time,
Oh no
I don't wanna waste your time, babe
I don't wanna waste our time,
Oh my time, Oh whoa, now
How many drinks would it take you to leave with me?
Oh yeah you look good, and I got money but I don't wanna waste my time (Go with me baby)
Back of my mind, I'm hoping you say two or three (Yeah it's just a short drive home for me ma')
You look good, we came to party, but I don't wanna waste my time
Waste my time
No no no I ain't judgin' if you do decide that you might be fucking tonight
What? More power to you if you do decide that you might be fucking tonight
I ain't judgin' if you do decide that you might be fucking tonight
What? More power to you if you do decide that you might be fucking tonight
Let's go, shit we only live once right?
I mean, where's the fun in forever anyway?
The song "How Many Drinks" by Miguel is about a man’s attempt to seduce a woman. The lyrics describe the man's growing desire for the woman as he watches her dance and hesitates to make a move. He asks her how many drinks it would take for her to leave with him, indicating his interest in having a sexual relationship with her. The chorus repeats the question, while the verse talks about temptation, persuasion, and passion. He wants her to be clear about her intentions so he doesn't waste his time, and he doesn't want her to waste his time either.
The lyrics also touch upon the subject of casual sex, with the man indicating that he's not judging her if she decides to sleep with him, and he thinks more power to her. He ends the song by suggesting that they make the most of the moment and that they only live once, implying that they should live in the moment and not worry about the future.
Overall, the song is a classic example of seduction and casual sex, with a catchy beat and a chorus that's hard to forget. The lyrics are straightforward and leave little to the imagination, but they are delivered with a smooth and confident voice, making the song a favorite of many R&B fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Frustration (watching you dance)
Miguel is frustrated while watching the person he's interested in dancing.
Hesitation (to get in them pants)
Miguel is hesitant to make a sexual advance.
Come closer baby (so I can touch)
Miguel wants to touch the person he's interested in and asks them to come closer.
One question, Am I moving too fast?
Miguel is unsure if he's moving too fast and asks for confirmation.
'Cause I ain't leaving alone, feel like I could be outer-space
Miguel doesn't want to leave alone and feels disconnected from reality.
We both know that we're grown
Miguel and the person he's interested in are adults.
That's why I wanna know
Miguel wants to confirm the person's interest in him.
How many drinks would it take you to leave with me?
Miguel wants to know how many drinks it would take for the person to leave with him.
Yeah you look good, and I got money but I don't wanna waste my time
Miguel acknowledges that the person looks good and he has money, but he doesn't want to waste his time if there's no interest.
Back of my mind, I'm hoping you say two or three
Miguel hopes that the person will indicate some level of interest by saying it would only take a few drinks to leave with him.
You look good, we came to party, but I don't wanna waste my time
Miguel reiterates that he doesn't want to waste his time if the person isn't interested in him.
Temptation (is calling your name)
The temptation of a potential sexual encounter is appealing to the person Miguel is interested in.
Sweet persuasion, oh (baby this is a game)
Miguel uses sweet persuasion to try and get the person to leave with him, treating the interaction like a game.
Come closer baby (if you like what you hear)
Miguel invites the person to come closer if they're interested in what he's saying.
Impassioned (is what I'm making you feel)
Miguel is trying to make the person feel passionate and interested in him.
No no no I ain't judgin' if you do decide that you might be fucking tonight
Miguel wants to make it clear that he's not judging the person if they decide to have sex with him.
More power to you if you do decide that you might be fucking tonight
Miguel encourages the person to make their own choices about whether or not to have sex with him.
Let's go, shit we only live once right?
Miguel encourages the person to take a chance and leave with him, reminding them that life is short.
I mean, where's the fun in forever anyway?
Miguel suggests that taking risks and having new experiences is more fun than staying in a moment forever.
Or waste your time, or waste your time
Miguel doesn't want to waste anyone's time.
Baby it's alright, baby it's alright yeah
Miguel reassures the person that everything will be okay.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENDRICK LAMAR, MIGUEL JONTEL PIMENTEL, SALAAM REMI, ROGER NICHOLS, PAUL WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jermainedacosta2824
Used to be a fan, but after hearing this masterpiece, I’m a whole air-conditioner now.
@amiyavalentine6561
Ayo😭
@Butterfly-cu4ex
😂 ❤️
@zuberi4805
I swear I'm stealing this🤣🤣🤣🤣
@jermainedacosta2824
@Zuberi no problem 😉
@jermainedacosta2824
@Butterfly for real 😂😂
@nickcrawford187
Miguel is definitely not recognizing enough for the music he creates. So underrated.
@jerome834
i mean this video has 133 million views?
@stai3tgaming293
@jsheppwalker it’s not enough bro💀
@jerome834
@STAI3TGAMING true