Love You When I'm Drunk
Mika Lyrics


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I had a dream last night I slept with someone else
Doesn't mean that I've cheated on you
It was amazing and I couldn't stop myself
Could it be that I really want to
What if the things we feel come on then what we do
Guess what lover, I'm leaving

I don't wanna be that guy, look you in the face and lie
But someone has to say it first
Even if the words may hurt
I only love you, I only love you, I only love you
Only love you, only love you when I'm drunk
I only love you, I only love you, I only love you
Only love you, only love you when I'm drunk

Don't get me wrong last night I didn't changed my mind
It was the drink it was leading me by
And when I kissed you it was such a big mistake
A couple drinks, that's a chance I'll not take
And if I can't control all of the things I do
I guess I better be leaving

I don't wanna be that guy, look you in the face and lie
But someone has to say it first
Even if the words may hurt
I only love you, I only love you, I only love you
Only love you, only love you when I'm drunk
I only love you, I only love you, I only love you
Only love you, only love you when I'm drunk

Darling I'm a little bit drunk but I know what I've got to do
Cause when I'll get a little more sober, I know I'll be over you
And I may be a little bit drunk but I know what I've got to do
Cause when I'll get a little more sober, I know I'll be over you

I only love you, I only love you, I only love you
Only love you, only love you when I'm drunk




I only love you, I only love you, I only love you
Only love you, only love you when I'm drunk.

Overall Meaning

The song "Love You When I'm Drunk" by Mika talks about the struggle of being honest about one's feelings when alcohol is involved. The opening lines of the song describe a dream the singer had of sleeping with someone else, but he immediately clarifies that he hasn't cheated on his partner in reality. The feeling that the dream evokes, however, makes him question whether he really wants to stay in his current relationship. The chorus of the song repeats the idea that he only loves his partner when he's drunk, suggesting that alcohol removes his inhibitions and allows him to express his true feelings.


The second verse shows the singer trying to distance himself from his partner, recognizing that he can't control his actions when he's drunk. He acknowledges that his behavior the previous night was a mistake but still seems unsure about whether he wants to end the relationship. The bridge of the song indicates that while the singer may be drunk, he still knows what he has to do. He acknowledges that he's only in love with his partner when he's intoxicated and that he'll be over them once he's sober. The final chorus repeats the song's central idea, emphasizing that the singer's feelings only come out when he's under the influence.


Overall, the song captures the tension between honesty and fear in a romantic relationship. The lyrics suggest that alcohol can sometimes be a way to unlock truthful emotions that one might be afraid to express otherwise. However, relying on alcohol to express one's true feelings can be damaging and ultimately lead to the end of the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I had a dream last night I slept with someone else
I dreamt of being intimate with someone else last night


Doesn't mean that I've cheated on you
It doesn't mean that I've been unfaithful to you


It was amazing and I couldn't stop myself
It was incredible and I couldn't resist it


Could it be that I really want to
Is it possible that I truly desire it?


What if the things we feel come on then what we do
What if our actions are a product of what we feel?


Guess what lover, I'm leaving
I'm sorry to tell you, but I'm leaving


I don't wanna be that guy, look you in the face and lie
I don't want to be dishonest with you


But someone has to say it first
But someone has to be the first to say it


Even if the words may hurt
Even if it may cause pain


I only love you, I only love you, I only love you
I only have feelings for you


Only love you, only love you when I'm drunk
But only express those feelings when I'm intoxicated


Don't get me wrong last night I didn't changed my mind
Don't misunderstand, I didn't change my feelings last night


It was the drink it was leading me by
It was the influence of alcohol that guided me


And when I kissed you it was such a big mistake
And kissing you was a huge mistake


A couple drinks, that's a chance I'll not take
I won't take that risk again with just a few drinks


And if I can't control all of the things I do
If I can't control my actions


Darling I'm a little bit drunk but I know what I've got to do
Though I'm a bit intoxicated, I know what I have to do


Cause when I'll get a little more sober, I know I'll be over you
Because I know that when I'm sober I'll be done with this


Only love you, only love you when I'm drunk
I only express my love when I'm under the influence of alcohol




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JODI MARR, MICHAEL PENNIMAN

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