How Many Drinks
Miguel feat. Kendrick Lamar Lyrics


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Frustration (watching you dance)
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 honest babe
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 honest babe
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

Aha, and what do we have
Your empty heart and my empty bottle and yellow cab
That you are likely to catch but your latest ex made you mad
So I figured the perfect catch would be you if I made the pass
Pool full of liquor then we dive in it
Knowing if I lick her I might die in it
Then reincarnate as a fly gymnast
Just to flip my tongue on you
This the Olympics

State your name, live in the moment
It's your time to own it, I see it in you baby
She tell me that she never get a first let away

And life is a bitch, but every dog has its day
Holla pull up, pull up, bring it back, come rewind
Pull up them bittracks, that pack come behind
Pool full of liquor then we die in it
Pull 'em to the side, let me slide up in it

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)
Yeah you look good, and I got money
But I don't wanna waste my time (come with me baby)
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 judgin' if you do decide that you might be ___ing tonight
What? More power to you if you do decide that you might be ___ing tonight




I ain't judgin' if you do decide that you might be ___ing tonight
What? More power to you if you do decide that you might be ___ing tonight

Overall Meaning

The song, How Many Drinks? by Miguel featuring Kendrick Lamar, is a smooth, seductive, and groovy tune that explores love, lust, and the art of flirtation. The lyrics are straightforward and honest, expressing the desire to connect with someone at a party and the hope of leaving with them. The singer is upfront about his intentions, asking how many drinks it would take for the person he’s interested in to leave with him, emphasizing that he doesn’t want to waste their time or his own. He describes feeling frustrated and hesitant but tempted by the person’s charms and persistence in pursuing them.


Kendrick Lamar’s verse in the song adds a new dimension to the narrative, as he reflects on the fleeting nature of relationships and the importance of seizing the moment. He acknowledges the risk involved in pursuing someone and making a move, describing it as a game that both parties willingly participate in despite the potential for heartbreak. He also touches on themes of self-empowerment and living in the moment, encouraging the listener to take charge and seize the opportunities that come their way.


Overall, the song’s lyrics capture the excitement, uncertainty, and vulnerability that come with flirting and pursuing a romantic connection, offering a relatable and honest take on the complexities of human relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Frustration (watching you dance)
I'm getting frustrated watching you dance without making a move on me.


Hesitation (to get in them pants)
I'm hesitant to make a move on you and get more intimate.


Come closer baby (so I can touch)
Come closer to me so we can get more intimate and physical.


One question, am I moving too fast?
I'm not sure if I'm making too bold or quick of moves towards you.


Cause' I ain't leaving alone feel like I could be honest babe
I don't want to leave this place and go home alone, so I'm trying to be upfront about my intentions.


We both know that we're grown
As adults, we both know what we want and can handle these types of interactions.


That's why I wanna know
This is why I want to ask you a question.


How many drinks would it take you to leave with me?
If I buy you a few drinks, will you be willing to come home with me?


Yeah you look good, and I got money
You're attractive, and I have the financial means to buy you drinks and have a good time.


But I don't wanna waste my time
I don't want to invest too much of my time and money into this if it's not going to go anywhere.


Back of my mind, I'm hoping you say two or three
I'm secretly hoping that you'll agree to come home with me after a couple of drinks.


You look good, we came to party
You look great, and we're here to have a good time.


Temptation (is calling your name)
You're being tempted to get more intimate with me.


Sweet persuasion, oh (baby this is a game)
I'm trying to sweet talk you into coming home with me, treating this interaction like a game.


Come closer baby (if you like what you hear)
Come closer to me if you're interested in what I'm saying.


Impassioned (is what I'm making you feel)
I'm trying to create and intensify passionate feelings between us.


Aha, and what do we have
I've noticed a connection brewing between us.


Your empty heart and my empty bottle and yellow cab
You're feeling emotionally unfulfilled, and we could use alcohol to alleviate that, then take a cab home.


That you are likely to catch but your latest ex made you mad
You're available, but you're still upset about your ex, which makes me think I have a chance.


So I figured the perfect catch would be you if I made the pass
I think you would be the perfect match for me if I make a move towards you.


Pool full of liquor then we dive in it
Let's drink and be merry together!


Knowing if I lick her I might die in it
If we end up getting intimate, I'll be so caught up in the moment that it might feel like I'm 'dying in it.'


Then reincarnate as a fly gymnast
I'll be so entranced by you that I'll come back to life feeling like a beautiful, energetic fly gymnast.


Just to flip my tongue on you
I'm excited to explore intimacy with you more.


This the Olympics
This event is just like the Olympics for me - I'm giving it my all.


State your name, live in the moment
Introduce yourself and enjoy this moment together with me.


It's your time to own it, I see it in you baby
I can see something special in you, and it's a great time for you to embrace it.


She tell me that she never get a first let away
You're telling me that you've never been intimate with someone on the first date, but that doesn't necessarily mean we can't.


And life is a bitch, but every dog has its day
Life can be tough, but everyone has their special moment to shine.


Holla pull up, pull up, bring it back, come rewind
Let's shout out and celebrate how well we're hitting it off.


Pull up them bittracks, that pack come behind
Let's focus on the positive vibes and good times behind us, and not worry about the future.


Or waste your time, or waste your time
Let's not waste each other's time if we're not really interested in taking things further.


Or waste our time, baby it's alright
Let's not waste our time together, but if things don't work out, it's okay.


Baby it's alright, baby it's alright yeah
It's okay if this interaction doesn't work out - we'll both be fine.


I don't wanna waste my time, no
I don't want to spend my time and energy on this if it's not what I want.


I don't wanna waste no time, oh no
I don't want to waste any of our time and lead you on if things aren't going to work out.


I don't wanna waste your time, babe
I respect your time and feelings too much to waste them.


I don't wanna waste our time, oh my time, oh whoa, now
Let's not invest too much of our time together if it's not going to lead anywhere positive.


No no no, I ain't judgin' if you do decide that you might be ___ing tonight
I won't judge you if you're open to being intimate tonight.


What? More power to you if you do decide that you might be ___ing tonight
If you do decide to be more intimate, it's your choice and I support you.


I ain't judgin' if you do decide that you might be ___ing tonight
I'm open to whatever you want to do tonight, and won't judge you for it.


What? More power to you if you do decide that you might be ___ing tonight
I think it's great that you're just being yourself and following your desires, whatever they may be.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kendrick Lamar, Miguel Pimentel, Paul Williams, Roger Nichols, Salaam Remi

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Used to be a fan, but after hearing this masterpiece, I’m a whole air-conditioner now.

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@nickcrawford187

Miguel is definitely not recognizing enough for the music he creates. So underrated.

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i mean this video has 133 million views?

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@jsheppwalker it’s not enough bro💀

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