Drunk Me
Mitchell Tenpenny
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Some people don't know when to quit and that's why they quit Some need to hit the bottom to see they got a problem, they can't handle it But that ain't why I started cleaning up my life Wish it was but, ooh, that would be a lie I've been sober 'cause there ain't no hangover like you girl, no, no, no Baby can you come over, I always find those words at the bottom of a hundred proof, yeah Girl, every time you do I just end up, head all messed up like the sheets where we made love I've been sober since you broke my heart in two 'Cause drunk me can't get over you (there ain't no hangover like you) Can't get over, can't get over (there ain't no hangover like you) Oh, no, no, no All those bottles sitting up on the shelf are just salt on the wound One sip and I'm picking up the phone trying not to go home without you And that ain't nothing but a whole lotta pain And that kind of hurt, ooh hurts, it ain't worth another drink I've been sober 'cause there ain't no hangover like you, no, no, no Baby, can you come over, I always find those words at the bottom of a hundred proof, yeah Girl, every time you do I just end up, head all messed up like the sheets where we made love I've been sober since you broke my heart in two 'Cause drunk me can't get over you, no Can't get over you, oh, no, no, no I've been sober 'cause there ain't no hangover like you, no, no, no Can you come over, I always find those words at the bottom of a hundred proof, yeah Girl, every time you do I just end up, head all messed up like the sheets where we made love I've been sober since you broke my heart in two 'Cause drunk me, yeah drunk me, yeah drunk me can't get over you, no (there ain't no hangover like you) Can't get over, can't get over (there ain't no hangover like you), oh, no, no, no
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Written by: Jordan Schmidt, Justin Wilson, Mitchell Tenpenny
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundThe song "Drunk Me" is by Mitchell Tenpenny, an American country music singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Tenpenny has music in his blood as his grandmother was the longtime president of Sony/ATV Music Publishing.
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Chart Performance"Drunk Me" peaked at number 2 on the Billboard's Country Airplay chart in 2018. It also reached number 53 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing Tenpenny's widespread popularity beyond just country music circles.
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Album InformationThe song is included on Tenpenny’s debut album, “Telling All My Secrets," which was released in December 2018.
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Certifications"Drunk Me" was certified Platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for selling over 1 million units in the United States.
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Song Message"Drunk Me" is about a man trying to overcome a breakup and realizing that he can't drunk dial his ex if he stays sober.
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Writing ProcessTenpenny co-wrote the song with his friends, Justin Wilson, and Michael Lotten. They had the title "Drunk Me" and wrote the rest of the song around it, which is a different approach from their usual writing process.
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Awards and Nominations"Drunk Me" earned Tenpenny a nomination for Breakthrough Video of the Year at the 2019 CMT Music Awards.
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Live PerformancesTenpenny has performed "Drunk Me" on several television shows, including NBC's Today Show, further increasing the song's exposure and popularity.
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Production DetailsThe song was produced by Jordan Schmidt and Andrew Albert. Schmidt is known for his work with other country stars like Florida Georgia Line and Kane Brown.
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Video ConceptThe music video for "Drunk Me" presents a gloomy setting, filled with dark colours, smoke, and mirrors to symbolize the numbness and illusion created by alcohol.
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