The relatively laid-back tune likens the buzz of love in a summer fling to the feeling of perpetual intoxication.
Drunk
ZAYN Lyrics
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Red eyes, amnesia, on ice
Late nights, red eyes
Amnesia, I need ya
Right now I can't see straight
Intoxicated it's true
When I'm with you
I'm coming from a different phase
When I'm with you
Another way now
Like we're supposed to do
Take you to the back now
I'd take a shot for you
Wasted every night
Gone for every song
Faded every night
Dancing all night long
Drunk all summer (yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah)
Drunk all summer (yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah)
We've been drunk all summer (yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah)
Drinking and flowing and rolling
We're falling down
We're so late nights
Red eyes, amnesia, I need ya
Right now I'm emotional
I lose control, when I'm with you
I hope I haven't said too much
Guess I always push my luck when I'm with you
Another way now
Like we're supposed to do
Take you to the back now
I'd take a shot for you
Wasted every night
Gone for every song
Faded every night
Dancing all night long
Drunk all summer (yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah)
Drunk all summer (yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah)
We've been drunk all summer (yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah)
Drinking and flowing and rolling
We're falling down
We're so late nights
Red eyes (red eyes), amnesia, on ice
Late nights (baby), red eyes
Amnesia (amnesia), I need ya (baby)
Drunk, drunk, drunk, drunk
Drunk, drunk
(You put your drinks up)
Drunk, drunk, drunk, drunk
Drunk, drunk, drunk, drunk (oh)
Drunk all summer
Drunk all summer
It's goin' around, yeah
In this song, Zayn seems to be describing a state that he enters when he spends time with someone special. He mentions being drunk and how he and his partner have been “drunk all summer”. The lyrics imply that the alcohol is not the only factor contributing to their drunkenness. The repetition of “late nights, red eyes, amnesia” creates an image of the aftermath of wild and probably drunken adventures. The phrase “on ice” could mean the drink, or it can refer to a drug or medication that is making him feel numb. He seems to feel out of control when he is with this person, saying "Right now I'm emotional / I lose control, when I'm with you," indicating that he feels overwhelmed by his emotions.
The chorus repeats the same lines about “drunk all summer”, highlighting the fact that this state that he and his partner enter is not a mere occasional occurrence. It's not just about partying and losing control, but it's about finding a solace in these situations that they may not find elsewhere.
Overall, the song has the feeling of longing and nostalgia, with lyrics like "Guess I always push my luck when I'm with you". This suggests that there is some underlying tension or regrets, and Zayn knows that his feelings are making him act impulsively. The intense emotions and strong feelings of desire are also evident in the repeated phrase “I need ya.”
Line by Line Meaning
We're so late nights
We're always up late at night
Red eyes, amnesia, on ice
We're tired, forgetful, and possibly under the influence
Late nights, red eyes
We're consistently staying up late and it shows
Amnesia, I need ya
Being with you makes me forget everything else
Right now I can't see straight
I'm too drunk to see clearly
Intoxicated it's true
I'm definitely under the influence
When I'm with you
You have a strong influence on me
I'm buzzing and I feel laced
I'm feeling a buzz and it's like I'm tied to you
I'm coming from a different phase
I'm in a different state than usual
Another way now
I want to try a new approach
Like we're supposed to do
Like everyone else does
Take you to the back now
Let's go somewhere more secluded
I'd take a shot for you
I'm willing to drink more for you
Wasted every night
I get drunk every night
Gone for every song
I never miss a chance to dance
Faded every night
I'm always tired and in a daze
Dancing all night long
I love to dance until we can't dance anymore
Drunk all summer (yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah)
We've been drinking heavily all summer
We've been drunk all summer (yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah)
Drinking has been a constant part of our summer
Drinking and flowing and rolling
We've been drinking, acting carefree and having fun all summer long
We're falling down
We're so drunk that we're losing our balance and falling over
Right now I'm emotional
I'm feeling very emotional right now
I lose control, when I'm with you
You make it hard for me to keep my emotions in check
I hope I haven't said too much
I hope I haven't revealed too much about my feelings
Guess I always push my luck when I'm with you
I tend to take risks and push boundaries when I'm with you
We're so late nights (baby), red eyes (red eyes)
We're always up late together, feeling tired and possibly intoxicated
Amnesia (amnesia), I need ya (baby)
You make me forget everything else and I want to be with you
Drunk, drunk, drunk, drunk
We've been drinking so much that we're wasted
Drunk all summer
We've spent the whole summer partying and getting drunk
It's goin' around, yeah
Everybody's getting drunk this summer
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alan Mark Sampson, Anthony Athanasios George Hannides, Michael George Hannides, Zain Javadd Malik
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Lyrics
We're so late nights
Red eyes, amnesia, on ice
Late nights, red eyes, amnesia, I need ya
Right now I can't see straight
Intoxicated it's true
When I'm with you
I'm buzzing and I feel laced
I'm coming from a different phase
When I'm with you
Another way now
Like we're supposed to do
Take you to the back now
I'd take a shot for you
Wasted every night
Gone for every song
Faded every night
Dancing all night long
Drunk all summer
Drunk all summer
We've been drunk all summer
Drinking and flowing and rolling
We're falling down
We're so late nights
Red eyes, amnesia, I need ya
Right now I'm emotional
I lose control, when I'm with you
I hope I haven't said too much
Guess I always push my luck when I'm with you
Another way now
Like we're supposed to do
Take you to the back now
I'd take a shot for you
Wasted every night
Gone for every song
Faded every night
Dancing all night long
Drunk all summer
Drunk all summer
We've been drunk all summer
Drinking and flowing and rolling
We're falling down
We're so late nights
Red eyes, amnesia, on ice
Late nights, red eyes, amnesia, I need ya (baby)
Drunk, drunk, drunk, drunk
Drunk, drunk
(You put your drinks up)
Drunk, drunk, drunk, drunk
Drunk, drunk, drunk, drunk
Drunk all summer
Drunk all summer, ooh
It's goin' around yeah
@rabikafi9193
Zayn's voice is one of the most rare and beautiful voice....
@unicorntomboy9736
Its so emotional and reminds me of a wild summer party
@bilqees786
@@unicorntomboy9736 oh ma gosh yeeeea!!! Like on the beach and that💦🌅🌆
@unicorntomboy9736
@@bilqees786 it reminds me of house parties I went to back in both summer 2016 and 2017.
@salmanshaikh3143
Only one peace left man
@etti862
He has an angelic voice
@ivanlim747
This is such a good song to drive in the middle of the night. WOW WASN'T EXPECTING THE MOST LIKES FOR THIS VIDEO.
@janicairishalonzo3172
OMG yes. Perfect song.
@singularity5084
yes
@Charlotte_c106
I can feel that