Love Drunk
T. Rex Lyrics


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In my room, alone at night
How can I conceal my sorrow
Shattered dreams in micro-heated beams means love...
I'm a love drunk
Frozen days, the old extended plays
Of Elvis Presley and that funky old Hound Dog
Faded pics and misty twisted kicks spell "love"
I'm a love drunk

Drunk on love, so drunk
I'm a love drunk





Drunk on love, so drunk
I'm a love drunk

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to T. Rex's Love Drunk depict a scene of loneliness and heartbreak, as the singer finds themselves alone in their room at night, struggling to hide their deep sorrow. The imagery of "shattered dreams in micro-heated beams" suggests a feeling of being trapped in a small space, perhaps surrounded by the remnants of lost love. The reference to Elvis Presley and his song Hound Dog conjures up memories of a more carefree time, a time of "faded pics and misty twisted kicks," which now only serve to remind the singer of their unrequited love. Despite their pain, the singer cannot help but succumb to the overwhelming emotions of being "drunk on love."


Overall, the lyrics to Love Drunk convey a sense of desperation and longing, as the singer struggles to come to terms with their unrequited love. The imagery of shattered dreams, faded pics, and misty twisted kicks all serve to emphasize the pain and heartbreak that the singer is experiencing, while the repeated refrain of "I'm a love drunk" only serves to reinforce the idea that the singer is powerless against the overwhelming emotions they are feeling.


Line by Line Meaning

In my room, alone at night
I am alone in my room at night.


How can I conceal my sorrow
I'm trying to hide my sadness.


Shattered dreams in micro-heated beams means love...
My broken dreams make me feel love.


I'm a love drunk
I am intoxicated by love.


Frozen days, the old extended plays
My days are dull and uneventful.


Of Elvis Presley and that funky old Hound Dog
I listen to old music.


Faded pics and misty twisted kicks spell "love"
Reminiscing on past memories makes me think of love.


I'm a love drunk
I am intoxicated by love.


Drunk on love, so drunk
I am very intoxicated by love.


I'm a love drunk
I am intoxicated by love.


Drunk on love, so drunk
I am very intoxicated by love.


I'm a love drunk
I am intoxicated by love.




Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: MARC BOLAN

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Gary Steadman

The world will never know what might have been, I'm thankful that I grew up in Marcs time and had his music in my life, my 25 year old son is now playing Marc Bolan songs on his guitar and is being influenced in his own material by Marc. Almost 42 years after we tragically lost him Mr Bolan is still influential, great talent sadly missed. I think Marc would have worked with Bowie and I'm certain that he would have got back to the top and would have made it in America by '79 or '80. I wish that the music industry would give him the respect deserved. God bless you Marc ands thanks for leaving an indelible "Marc" in the lives of us Bolanites.

Kim Staines

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

richie harmes

or it might have all gone wrong . as a massive fan lets all enjoy what we have ,he left a lot of music and a lot of love

Angela Fitzpatrick

Thank you

Sandra Viviana Sepulveda Roco

Muy de acuerdo!!!!

Deana Bolangirl

Amen from a life long Bolan girl.

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Tina J. Singh

I really preferred Marc in the early times of T. Rex when it still was Tyrannosaurus Rex and acoustic with lots of mystic and magic, so genuine and sweet 😍 before that "they" made him become a dandy of glam rock!
Still love you Marc, since 47 years ♥️

Laurie Janes

Hi Tina. I was 14 when I discovered Marc in ‘69, so I got you beat by about five years. I’m 66 and still listening and still missing him. I, too, prefer his acoustic music, but I pretty much love almost everything he did. Keep a little Marc in your heart! 💕

Lana Alexander

Fantastic vocals! Marc was beyond adorable and so sexy. That smile of his melts my heart everytime and that little pout is crazy cute. I'm 58 and he can still make me blush. Thank goodness for YouTube for the memories. 💖💖💖💖

Roy Ferguson

This year I will be a fan for 50 years, met many new friends thru going to Bolan Bops from all over the World.

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