Solo career - on July 29, 2015, Zayn wrote on his Twitter feed that he had signed a solo record deal with RCA. Making the announcement, Zayn said, "I guess I never explained why I left, it was for this moment to be given the opportunity to show you who i really am! #realmusic" - a perceived dig at his former band, One Direction.
Big break-through - Zayn's major break came in 2010 when he appeared as a solo artist on the UK edition of X-Factor: the judges on the TV show suggested that Zayn and 4 other solo artists join together to create a new band - called One Direction. Despite One Direction's huge subsequent global success, Zayn announced he was to leave the band on March 25, 2015. Zayn said “My life with One Direction has been more than I could ever have imagined. But, after five years, I feel like it is now the right time for me to leave the band”.
Family Background - Born to British Pakistani father Yaser and an English mother, Tricia Malik (née Brannan), he has one older sister, Doniya, and two younger sisters, Waliyha and Safaa. He grew up in East Bowling, was a pupil at Lower Fields Primary School, and went to Tong High School, a state comprehensive school. During the summer of 2013, Zayn announced his engagement to Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards, but in August 2015 the pair separated.
Musical influences - Zayn cites urban music as his main musical influence, growing up, he was into R&B and rap. He as well as other members of One Direction further notes artists such as Bruno Mars, as a "dream collaborator."
Faith - Malik is a Muslim, and once wrote on Twitter, "La ila ha ill lalla ho muhammed door rasoolalah", known as a common declaration of faith among Muslims meaning: "There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the prophet of Allah."
Miscellaneous - Zayn is addicted to smoking cigarettes; in late 2011, he expressed his desire to quit.
Drunk
Zayn Malik 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 buzzing and I feel laced
When I'm with you
Run away now
Like we're supposed to do
Take you to the back now
I 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 be 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
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
Run away now
Like we're supposed to do
Take you to the back now
I 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 be 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
Drunk, drunk, 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
The lyrics of Zayn Malik's song "dRuNk" describe a state of intoxication and recklessness that is experienced during late nights of partying. The repetition of "late nights, red eyes, amnesia, I need ya" emphasizes the urgency and dependency that the singer feels towards his partner in order to maintain his high. He admits that being with his partner makes him feel "buzzing and laced," and that he loses control of his emotions when he is with them. The chorus, "drunk all summer," repeats the theme of intoxication as well as the carefree, hedonistic lifestyle that the singer is living.
The singer also admits that he may have gone too far in his confessions to his partner, and that he tends to push his luck when he is with them. This vulnerability is juxtaposed with the assertion of agency when the singer commands his partner to "run away now" and join him in their wild behavior. The repetition of "drunk, drunk, drunk" and the chant to "put your drinks up" reinforce the focus on alcohol as the means to escape reality and enjoy the moment.
Overall, the lyrics of "dRuNk" convey the wild, carefree experience of partying and being swept up in the moment, while also acknowledging the potential consequences of this behavior.
Line by Line Meaning
We're so late nights
We spend our nights awake and active.
Red eyes, amnesia, on ice
Our eyes are tired and bloodshot, our memories fuzzy, and we feel frozen.
Late nights, red eyes, amnesia, I need ya
Despite our tiredness and forgetfulness, I need you with me during these late nights.
Right now I can't see straight
I am so under the influence that my vision is blurry.
Intoxicated it's true
I am really drunk.
When I'm with you I'm buzzing and I feel laced
Being with you makes me feel excited and alive.
I'm coming from a different phase
I feel like I'm in a different state of mind.
Run away now Like we're supposed to do
We should run away together as we planned.
Take you to the back now I take a shot for you
Let's go somewhere private and I'll take a shot of alcohol for you.
Wasted every night Gone for every song Faded every night Dancing all night long
We are drunk every night, enjoying every song and dancing a lot.
Drunk all summer We be drunk all summer Drinking and flowing and rolling We're falling down
We've been drinking, partying, and having fun all summer long, and now we're getting really drunk and falling down.
Right now I'm emotional I lose control, when I'm with you
I get emotional and lose my self-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
I'm worried I might have said something I shouldn't have, but I tend to take risks when I'm with you.
Drunk, drunk, drunk, drunk (You put your drinks up) Drunk, drunk, drunk, drunk Drunk, drunk, drunk, drunk Drunk all summer Drunk all summer
We keep getting drunk and having a good time all summer long, with our drinks in hand.
Contributed by Lucas H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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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