Drunk on Love

Basia Trzetrzelewska, Basia

About Drunk on Love

"Drunk on Love" is a 1994 song by Polish-born singer Basia from her third album The Sweetest Illusion. The track was a no. 1 on Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart and remains one of Basia's biggest hits.


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1994
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I was dreaming when I jumped the lights
Busy scaling dizzy heights
Hummed a somewhat strangely familiar tune
My eyes as wide as open books
And from my ears upon two hooks
A big smile was hanging there like a crescent moon
 
It sometimes comes as quite a shock
When the gods of love decide to knock
You're in a state of disarray
Just when you least expect it you'll never know a better day
 
Day dreaming fever taking over
No misdemeanour stone cold sober
 
The officer who stopped me said: "lucky you didn't wind up dead!"
And he guessed that I was over and above
I hoped he'd only caution me, and I made a plea for clemency
On the grounds that I was only drunk on love
 
Day dreaming fever taking over
No misdemeanour stone cold sober
 
It sometimes comes as quite a shock
When the gods of love decide to knock
You're in a state of disarray
Just when you least expect it you'll never know a better day

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Basia

Basia Trzetrzelewska [ˈbaɕa tʂɛtʂɛˈlɛfska] ( listen) (born September 30, 1954) is a Polish singer-songwriter and record producer. She established a successful international recording career featuring characteristically Latin-flavoured jazz-pop crossover songs during the late 1980s and early 1990s and the late 2000s and 2010s, particularly in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Japan. She is noted for possessing a wide vocal range, approximately three octaves that span from contralto to soprano tessituras, as well as her singular jazz-influenced stylings and multi-layered harmonies. more »

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Written by: BASIA TRZETRZELEWSKA

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Drunk on Love" is a popular song by Basia, a Polish singer-songwriter and record producer. This hit is from her debut studio album entitled "Time and Tide."
Release Date
The song "Drunk on Love" was officially released in 1987, along with the album "Time and Tide."
Genre
The genre of "Drunk on Love" is pop and jazz. Basia's music is known for its characteristic fusion of pop melodies, jazz arrangements, and Brazilian rhythms.
Music Style
"Drunk on Love" encapsulates Basia's distinctive style featuring pop hooks and samba rhythms, characterised by her light, airy, and crystal-clear vocals.
Track Components
"Drunk on Love" harnesses the power of various instruments including synthesizers, percussion, flugelhorns, and drums.
Chart Performance
The song, along with the entire album, achieved significant commercial success. ‘Time and Tide’ including "Drunk on Love" topped the jazz albums in the US Billboard charts.
Song Theme
Just as the title suggests, "Drunk on Love" delves into the intoxicating effects of being madly in love.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Drunk on Love" are delightful and playfully touch the theme of love. The verses convey the depth of emotions a person feels when they are head over heels in love.
Collaborator
The song features the input of Danny White, a British musician who was part of the original line-up of the band Matt Bianco along with Basia.
Cover Versions
Over the years, "Drunk on Love" has inspired a few cover versions by other artists who interpreted the song in their unique style.
Live Performances
"Drunk on Love" is a crowd favorite during Basia's concerts and live performances, showcasing her vocal range and energetic stage presence.
Re-release
In 2013, a deluxe edition of the album "Time and Tide" was released, featuring "Drunk on Love" along with some new versions and remixes of Basia's other tracks.

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