Drunk

Ed Sheeran

About Drunk

"Drunk" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released as the fourth single lifted from the debut studio album + on 17 February 2012. The song was written by Ed Sheeran and Jake Gosling and produced by Gosling. The single entered the UK Singles Chart at number 63. The week after, it climbed to number 29. Later on, it climbed to number 9, making it his fourth top ten single.


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I wanna be drunk when I wake up
On the right side of the wrong bed
And never an excuse I made up
Tell you the truth I hate
What didn't kill me
It never made me stronger at all
Love will scar your makeup, lip sticks to me
So now I'll maybe lean back there
I'm sat here, wishin' I was sober
I know I'll never hold you like I used to

But our house gets cold when you cut the heating
Without you to hold, I'll be freezing
Can't rely on my heart to beat it
'Cause you take part of it every evening
Take words out of my mouth just from breathing
Replace with phrases like, "When you leavin' me?"
Should I, should I?

Maybe I'll get drunk again
I'll be drunk again
I'll be drunk again
To feel a little love

I wanna hold your heart in both hands
Not watch it fizzle at the bottom of a Coke can
And I got no plans for the weekend
So should we speak then? Keep it between friends?
Though I know you'll never love me like you used to
There may be other people like us
Who see the flicker of the clipper when they light up
Flames just create us
But burns don't heal like before
You don't hold me anymore

On cold days, cold plays out like the band's name
I know I can't heal things with a handshake
You know I can't change, as I began sayin'
You cut me wide open like landscape
Open bottles of beer but never champagne
To applaud you with the sound that my hands make
Should I? Should I?

Maybe I'll get drunk again
I'll be drunk again
I'll be drunk again
To feel a little love

All by myself
I'm here again
All by myself
You know I'll never change
All by myself
All by myself

I'm just drunk again
I'll be drunk again
I'll be drunk again
To feel a little love

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Ed Sheeran

Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran (born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter and producer. He was born in Halifax, before moving to Framlingham. He learned to play guitar and started writing songs at a young age. He began recording in 2005 and moved to London in 2008 to pursue a music career. In 2009, he played 312 gigs. In early 2011, Sheeran released an independent extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project which led him to be signed to Asylum / Atlantic Records. Buoyed by the commercial breakthrough of the singles "The A Team" and "Lego House", his debut album + has been certified quintuple platinum in the United Kingdom. In 2012, he won two BRIT Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist, and British Breakthrough of… more »

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Written by: Edward Christopher Sheeran, Jake Nathan Gosling

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Drunk," is a song by Ed Sheeran included in his first album "+" released in 2011. Unlike some other songs on the album, “Drunk” is a pop-rock song, with some elements of acoustic and folk blended in.
Chart Performance
It was released as the fourth single from the album and reached number nine on the UK singles chart. "Drunk" also achieved success outside the UK, reaching the top 10 in Australia and New Zealand.
Song Creation
The song was written by Ed Sheeran and produced by Jake Gosling. Sheeran’s emotions about an ex-girlfriend inspired this song, which is a recurring theme throughout "+".
Music Video
The music video for "Drunk" is notable because it features a cat that goes drinking with Sheeran after a painful breakup. The video, directed by Emil Nava, was released on YouTube on 20 January 2012.
Live Performances
Sheeran has performed "Drunk" live on various television shows, including "The Graham Norton Show" in the UK and "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" in the United States. These performances helped to boost its popularity.
Acclaim
"Drunk" has received favorable reviews from music critics, with many praising its catchy melody and Sheeran's distinct style of singing and songwriting.
Collaboration
A remix of "Drunk" was made by Rudimental, a British drum and bass band, which was included in the deluxe edition of Sheeran’s "+".
Recognition
Despite its chart success, "Drunk" did not receive any major awards. However, its album "+" won the British Album of the Year at the 2012 Brit Awards.
Lyrics
This song blurs the lines between drinking to forget and becoming drunk to remember. Its lyrics focus on the heartache of losing a loved one and resorting to alcohol as a coping mechanism.
Impact
"Drunk" helped establish Sheeran's image as a down-to-earth and relatable artist. Its honest and straightforward lyrics resonate with many people and have helped Sheeran gain a broad fan base.

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