Influence
Tove Lo Lyrics
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Love myself tonight and I think you can feel the same
Moonshine, good time; babe, you're in luck
'Cause I will do whatever comes to mind
You'll go insane
Things I say don't usually come easily
There's one thing I need you now to know 'bout me
You know I'm under the influence
So don't trust every word I say, I say
When I'm under the influence
It's a blur, but I want my way, my way
You know I'm under the influence
So don't trust every word I say, I say
Sounds good without making sense
It's a blur, but I want my way, my way
When I'm under the influence
Take off, liquor; I feel the beat
Hold onto the floor but I keep spinnin' round and round
Swing me, baby, back on my feet
Hiding in the crowd; we're making love without a sound
Things I say don't usually come easily
There's one thing I need you now to know 'bout me
You know I'm under the influence
So don't trust every word I say, I say
When I'm under the influence
It's a blur, but I want my way, my way
You know I'm under the influence (oh, oh)
So don't trust every word I say, I say
Sounds good without making sense (sounds good without making sense)
It's a blur, but I want my way, my way
When I'm under the influence
Boy meets, boy meets
Girl meets girl
This is the best place in the world, ooh
Boy meets, boy meets
Girl meets girl
This is the best place in the world, ooh
So, intoxicated and faded, I'm in the club, barely made it
I see the look on your face and it says that you want it later
But you ain't too into waitin', I fly you to different places
Took all your crew and amazing cause they ain't doing the same shit
Barely knew what your name is, don't care who you just came with
Make a move and get famous, get your mission completed
Use the other politic or entertainment
I just got a couple things I wanna know 'cause everything is moving slow
I usually wouldn't ask this though
You know I'm under the influence
So don't trust every word I say, I say (Wiz Khalifa man)
When I'm under the influence
It's a blur, but I want my way, my way
You know I'm under the influence (boy meets, boy meets, girl meets, girl)
So don't trust every word I say, I say
Sounds good without making sense (boy meets, boy meets, girl meets, girl)
It's a blur, but I want my way, my way
When I'm under the influence
The song “Influence” by Tove Lo feat. Wiz Khalifa is a representation of the rush and thrill associated with partying whilst under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The first verse highlights the confidence boost that comes from being under the spell of drugs such as moonshine, as the singer expresses how fine she is looking and feeling. She goes on to describe how she will do whatever comes to mind, creating a sense of recklessness that is often associated with partying. Despite the fact that she is aware of the nature of her speech, she encourages her partner to join in the fun as she convinces him that they are making love without sound.
The chorus emphasises the impact that drugs have on the singer’s judgement and reasoning, urging listeners not to believe everything she says. She describes her experience under the influence as a blur, yet she is still determined to have her way. In the second verse, the singer continues to express the overwhelming joy and excitement associated with partying under the influence of drugs. She describes how she feels the beat of the music after taking liquor, and though she is dancing, she is spinning all around. The last part of the song features Wiz Khalifa’s rap, where he talks about his experiences with drugs and partying, and he too admits that he’s not the most reliable source of information during such events.
Line by Line Meaning
First line, take mine; I'm fine as fuck
I am confident and desirable, and I want you to take a chance on me.
Love myself tonight and I think you can feel the same
I am feeling good about myself and want to share that positivity with you.
Moonshine, good time; babe, you're in luck
Let's enjoy some drinks and have a good time together.
'Cause I will do whatever comes to mind
I am feeling spontaneous and open to whatever ideas or actions come up.
You'll go insane
Our time together will be wild and exciting.
Things I say don't usually come easily
I have a hard time expressing myself sometimes.
There's one thing I need you now to know 'bout me
I want to make sure you understand something important about me.
You know I'm under the influence
I am drinking or using drugs and my judgement may be impaired.
So don't trust every word I say, I say
I may say things that I don't truly mean or believe.
When I'm under the influence
My senses and perceptions are altered and I am not entirely in control of my actions or words.
It's a blur, but I want my way, my way
I may not fully comprehend what is happening, but I still have desires and intentions.
Sounds good without making sense
I may say things that sound good or make sense in the moment, but upon reflection they may not hold up.
Take off, liquor; I feel the beat
I am drinking alcohol and am feeling the music and the energy of the club.
Hold onto the floor but I keep spinnin' round and round
I feel like I am losing control or getting dizzy.
Swing me, baby, back on my feet
I want you to help me balance and stay upright.
Hiding in the crowd; we're making love without a sound
We are lost in the moment and enjoying each other's company without any distractions.
Boy meets, boy meets
This is a diverse and inclusive space where gender norms are not strictly enforced.
Girl meets girl
This is a space where people of all sexual orientations can connect and enjoy themselves.
This is the best place in the world, ooh
I am expressing how much I enjoy this particular moment and environment.
So, intoxicated and faded, I'm in the club, barely made it
I am very drunk and high, and just barely made it into the club.
I see the look on your face and it says that you want it later
I think you are attracted to me and want to be intimate at a later time.
But you ain't too into waitin', I fly you to different places
You are not interested in waiting and are open to traveling to different places with me.
Took all your crew and amazing cause they ain't doing the same shit
I impressed you and your friends by doing something unexpected or exciting.
Barely knew what your name is, don't care who you just came with
I am not concerned with knowing your name or what your relationship status is.
Make a move and get famous, get your mission completed
If you take a risk and do something adventurous with me, it could lead to positive outcomes.
Use the other politic or entertainment
I am suggesting that flirting or socializing in this environment can be likened to politics or entertainment.
I just got a couple things I wanna know 'cause everything is moving slow
I have some questions I want to ask you, and I want to slow down and take the time to really connect.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAKOB BO JERLSTROEM, LUDVIG KARL DAGSSON SOEDERBERG, CAMERON JIBRIL THOMAZ, TOVE LO
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@glitterrockfilms
So, intoxicated and faded, I'm in the club, barely made it
I see the look on your face and it says that you want it later
But you ain't too into waitin', I fly you to different places
Took all your crew and amazing cause they ain't doing the same shit
Barely knew what your name is, don't care who you just came with
Make a move and get famous, get your mission completed
Use the other politic or entertainment
I just got a couple things I wanna know 'cause everything is moving slow
I usually wouldn't ask this though
@RottenRobyn
sounds more like:
I'm so, intoxicated and faded, I'm in the club, barely made it
I see the look on your face and it says that you want it later
But you ain't too into waitin', I fly you to different places
You'll call your crew in amazement cause they ain't doing the same shit
Barely knew what your name is, don't care who you just came with
Make a move and get famous, get your mission completed
Usually gotta politic or entertain but
I just got a couple things I wanna know 'cause everything is moving slow
I usually wouldn't ask this though but
@mohamedm3618
queen of lady woods' she's so underrated.
@pitynadisthirsty1379
Tru
@Talkingbirbs
Definitely
@deluna7202
yep
@philippem7748
well she's more up and coming than underrated I'd say.
@evanwoodske9149
she's not underrated
@Daniel-jk5nm
life without tove lo would be a mistake !
@smc118118
5 years later it still gets played daily 🙂
@Doob0492
Especially today Happy 420 😎
@ravenswood118
Apostrophes are around "Audio" instead of "Influence." YOU HAD ONE JOB