Drunk on Love
Rihanna Lyrics


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I feel like I'm a hopeless romantic
I can't help falling in love
I fiend for love
I want it, I crave it
I just can't get enough

Take me away
I wear my heart on my sleeve
Always let love take the lead
I may be a little naive, yeah

You know I'm drunk on love
Drunk on love
Nothing can sober me up
It's all that I need, yeah

I've been let down
But never been tainted
So I stay thirsty for more
No I won't hold back
No drop is wasted
I let love run its course

Take me away
I wear my heart on my sleeve
Always let love take the lead
I may be a little naive, yeah

You know I'm drunk on love
Drunk on love
Nothing can sober me up
You know I'm drunk on love
Drunk, drunk on love
Nothing can sober me up
It's all that I need

I'm so intoxicated
I love the way you taste on my lips
When we kiss
You got me so addicted
So much I can't resist
Falling into your arms

Take me away
I wear my heart on my sleeve
Always let love take the lead
I may be a little naive, yeah

You know I'm drunk on love
Drunk on love
Nothing can sober me up
You know I'm drunk on love
Drunk, drunk on love
Nothing can sober me up

It's all that I need




It's all that I need
It's all that I need

Overall Meaning

The song Drunk on Love by Rihanna is a heartfelt ballad about being lost in love and the intoxicating feelings it brings. The first verse speaks of the singer's hopeless romanticism, stating that she cannot help but fall in love and craves it endlessly. She wears her heart on her sleeve and lets love lead the way, even if it means being naive about the potential consequences. She compares herself to being drunk on love, unable to sober up because it's all she needs.


The second verse reveals that the singer has been let down in the past but has never been tainted by those experiences. Instead, she stays thirsty for more love and lets it run its natural course. She cannot resist falling into her lover's arms and becoming addicted to his taste on her lips. The chorus repeats the motif of being drunk on love and unable to sober up because it's all that she needs.


Overall, the song is a passionate declaration of the all-consuming feelings of love and how it can leave one feeling intoxicated and unable to control their emotions. It highlights the importance of being true to oneself and following one's heart, even if it means risking getting hurt.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel like I'm a hopeless romantic
I often daydream about idyllic romantic relationships.


I can't help falling in love
It's not a choice, I just naturally develop strong feelings for people.


I fiend for love
I crave love like an addictive substance.


I want it, I crave it
I desire the emotional connection that love brings.


I just can't get enough
No matter how much love I experience, I always want more.


Take me away
I want love to transport me to a better place.


I wear my heart on my sleeve
I show my emotions openly and honestly.


Always let love take the lead
I let love guide me and make important decisions.


I may be a little naive, yeah
I am aware that I may be overly trusting or optimistic about love.


You know I'm drunk on love
My intense feelings of love are overwhelming me like alcohol.


Nothing can sober me up
Nothing can diminish or lessen my feelings of love.


I've been let down
I have experienced disappointment in past relationships.


But never been tainted
My belief in love has never been negatively impacted by past experiences.


So I stay thirsty for more
My experiences with love only make me want it more.


No I won't hold back
I am not afraid to fully embrace love and express my feelings.


No drop is wasted
I don't want to miss out on any opportunity to experience love.


I let love run its course
I am willing to let things progress naturally in a relationship.


I'm so intoxicated
My feelings of love are overwhelming and intoxicating.


I love the way you taste on my lips
I enjoy the physical act of kissing and being close to my partner.


When we kiss
The physical intimacy of kissing strengthens my feelings of love.


You got me so addicted
My partner's love is like a drug that I can't get enough of.


So much I can't resist
I'm unable to say no to the emotional connection and love that my partner provides.


Falling into your arms
I feel safe and secure when I am held by my partner.


It's all that I need
Love is the most important thing in my life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: James Thomas Smith, Oliver David Sim, Baria Qureshi, Romy Anna Madley Croft, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Traci Colleen Hale, Esther Dean

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@juanpabloramirezsolis3325

I feel like I'm a hopeless romantic
I can't help falling in love
I fiend for love
I want it, I crave it
I just can't get enough
Take me away
I wear my heart on my sleeve
Always let love take the lead
I may be a little naive, yeah
You know I'm drunk on love
Drunk on love
Nothing can sober me up
It's all that I need, yeah
I've been let down
But never been tainted
So I stay thirsty for more
No I won't hold back
No drop is wasted
I let love run its course
Take me away
I wear my heart on my sleeve
Always let love take the lead
I may be a little naive, yeah
You know I'm drunk on love
Drunk on love
Nothing can sober me up
You know I'm drunk on love
Drunk, drunk on love
Nothing can sober me up
It's all that I need
I'm so intoxicated
I love the way you taste on my lips
When we kiss
You got me so addicted
So much I can't resist
Falling into your arms
Take me away
I wear my heart on my sleeve
Always let love take the lead
I may be a little naive, yeah
You know I'm drunk on love
Drunk on love
Nothing can sober me up
You know I'm drunk on love
Drunk, drunk on love
Nothing can sober me up
It's all that I need
It's all that I need
It's all that I need



All comments from YouTube:

@lablackprincesa6322

This song is lowkey a hidden fucking gem. Ya'll have no idea

@rafaelribeiro285

Rihanna's voice is incredible, when she sings, it shows a feeling, something indescribable, not being a generic song.

@philipsmalls3202

😊

@emmanuelbutler3992

A very hypnotic song. A real display of vocals.

@BRANDKINDMEDIA

I think you'll enjoy my version too!
https://youtu.be/Sa1HdbufVoE?si=GxvG76tHjdCPPs1p

@danielr3117

Talk That Talk is a masterpiece, this and Rated R are gems

@Ramstodon

jajajjaja ese weee

@supermarcomorningstar8610

Agreed. i became a fan with this album n unapologetic #TalkThatTalk will always be a classic

@aguguevara1

Her vocals on TTT are everything <3

@katypuddifoot63

Rated R is definitely the best <3

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