Drunk Like You
The Cadillac Three Lyrics
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In through the swinging door, straight to the dance floor, intoxicating, there you are
Addiction is a crazy thing
Oh, what you do to me
Nothing gets me drunk like you
Even whiskey can't do what you do when you kiss me that way
That black label lipstick, ninety proof hits quick top shelf tangled in my veins
Can't get enough, keep filling up my cup
Nothing gets me drunk like you
Nothing gets me drunk like you, yeah
Girl, you make a fellow want to tie one on, I'm talking dizzy tangled up in the sheets
Sip, sip, sip you, baby, 'til you're gone, and then hang over all over me
Hang over all over me
'Cause, nothing gets me drunk like you, even whiskey can't do what you do when you kiss me that way
That black label lipstick, ninety proof hits quick top shelf tangled in my veins
It's dangerous I wanna drink you on up
Can't get enough
Keep filling up my cup
Nothing gets me drunk like you,
Oh nothing gets me drunk like you, yeah
Oh
Oh, nothing gets me drunk like you, even whiskey can't do what you do when you kiss me that way
That black label lipstick, ninety proof hits quick top shelf tangled in my veins
Nothing gets me drunk like you, even whiskey can't do what you do when you kiss me that way
That black label lipstick, ninety proof hits quick top shelf tangled in my veins
It's dangerous, I want to drink you on up
Can't get enough, keep filling up my cup
Nothing gets me drunk like you
Nothing gets me drunk like you, yeah
Oh, it's dangerous
Nothing gets me drunk like you
Nothing gets me drunk like you
The Cadillac Three's song "Drunk Like You" is a love song about how the singer's lover makes him feel intoxicated and addicted to her. The first verse sets the scene of the singer sitting at the bar with a shot and a cold beer, but neither of them seems to do the job. However, when his lover enters the bar and goes straight to the dance floor, it is "intoxicating" to him. The chorus explains how "nothing gets me drunk like you," not even whiskey, and how her kisses make him feel "tangled" in his veins. The second verse has the singer wanting to spend the whole night with his lover, "tied one on" and "dizzy tangled up in the sheets." He wants to continue to sip her until she's gone, and then have her hangover all over him. The chorus repeats how nothing gets him drunk like her, and the song ends with the singer expressing how dangerous it is when he wants to keep drinking her up.
This song's lyrics use alcohol as a metaphor for love and lust, drawing parallels between feeling intoxicated and feeling addicted to someone. It's a catchy song with a barroom feel, describing how an intense relationship can make someone feel like they're drunk on love. The use of black label lipstick and ninety proof emphasizes the idea of intensity and danger. The singer doesn't want to stop drinking her up, even though it's dangerous, expressing his desire to be with her even if it's not healthy.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting at the bar with a shot and a cold beer, neither one's doing the job
Drinking alcohol isn't enough to get over you
In through the swinging door, straight to the dance floor, intoxicating, there you are
When I see you, I'm immediately attracted and mesmerized
Addiction is a crazy thing
I can't stop thinking about you
Oh, what you do to me
You have a strong effect on me
Nothing gets me drunk like you
Being around you is more intoxicating than alcohol
Even whiskey can't do what you do when you kiss me that way
Your kisses are better than any alcoholic drink
That black label lipstick, ninety proof hits quick top shelf tangled in my veins
Your kiss is like drinking high-quality whiskey that quickly and thoroughly affects me
It's dangerous, I want to drink you on up
Being around you is risky, but I can't resist
Can't get enough, keep filling up my cup
I want to be around you more and more
Girl, you make a fellow want to tie one on, I'm talking dizzy tangled up in the sheets
You make me want to drink until I'm drunk and spend the night with you
Sip, sip, sip you, baby, 'til you're gone, and then hang over all over me
I want to drink in your presence until you leave, and then suffer the aftermath of missing you
'Cause, nothing gets me drunk like you
Being with you is more intoxicating than anything else
Oh, it's dangerous
Being drawn to you is risky
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JESSE FRASURE, JAREN JOHNSTON, NEIL MASON
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