2Drunk – English Lyrics

• By: Nick Jonas

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a linguistic journey with Nick Jonas's '2Drunk,' a relatable and emotionally charged pop song. Through its introspective lyrics, you can explore everyday vocabulary related to feelings, isolation, and late-night thoughts. The song's clear narrative and modern language make it an excellent choice for learners to grasp conversational English, while its 'sloppy chill' musical style offers an engaging listening experience. Discover how Nick Jonas channeled his lockdown experiences into this fan-favorite track.

[English]

Turn the TV off, make the bed

Oh my God, it's five, once again

Pour another drink

Pour another drink and take it down

All my friends are home, so am I

So I drink alone, justified

Nobody around

Nobody around, keeping count

Now I'm dancing in the kitchen, breaking all the dishes

Breaking all the rules that I set myself

I swore I wouldn't lose my mind again

Yeah, what would Mama say? She'd say

"Oh, you never know when to stop"

Like everyday's Friday night

Too drunk and I'm all in my feelings

Oh, well, now I'm high as the ceiling

And, oh, I think I just hit my stride

'Til I wake up and hate my life

I'm too drunk and I'm all in my feelings

Oh well, now I'm high as the ceiling, oh (high as the ceiling)

Should I send that text? Maybe not

But I miss that sex, quite a lot

It's 5 o'clock somewhere

Maybe you're somewhere thinkin' 'bout me

Now I'm dancing in the kitchen, breaking all the dishes

Breaking all the rules that I set myself

I swore I wouldn't lose my mind again

Yeah, what would Mama say? She'd say

"Oh, you never know when to stop"

Like everyday's Friday night

Too drunk and I'm all in my feelings

Oh, well, now I'm high as the ceiling

And, oh, I think I just hit my stride

'Til I wake up and hate my life

I'm too drunk and I'm all in my feelings

Oh well, now I'm high as the ceiling, oh (high as the ceiling)

Nothing good happens at 4:00 in the morning

But it's another day, guess I'm keeping it going

I did some crazy things, but that was yesterday

What would Mama say? She'd say

"Oh, you never know when to stop"

Like everyday's Friday night

Too drunk and I'm all in my feelings

Oh, well, now I'm high as the ceiling

And, oh, I think I just hit my stride

'Til I wake up and hate my life

I'm too drunk and I'm all in my feelings

Oh well, now I'm high as the ceiling

She's say, "Oh"

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
drunk /drʌŋk/ A2	adjective - intoxicated by alcohol
feelings /ˈfiːlɪŋz/ B1	noun - emotions or sensations
high /haɪ/ B1	adjective - elevated; under the influence of a drug or alcohol
ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ B2	noun - the upper interior surface of a room
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
Friday /ˈfraɪdeɪ/ A1	noun - the fifth day of the week
mind /maɪnd/ B1	noun - the part of a person that thinks, feels, and reasons
rules /ruːlz/ B1	noun - principles that control or govern behavior
kitchen /ˈkɪtʃən/ A2	noun - a room or area where food is prepared and cooked
dancing /ˈdænsɪŋ/ B1	verb - moving rhythmically to music
breaking /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/ B2	verb - splitting or shattering something
friends /frɛndz/ A1	noun - people with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
alone /əˈloʊn/ A2	adjective - without other people; solitary
justified /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd/ B2	adjective - shown to be right or reasonable
Mama /ˈmɑːmə/ A2	noun - informal term for mother
stop /stɒp/ A1	verb - to cease moving or acting
text /tɛkst/ A2	noun - a written message sent electronically
sex /sɛks/ B1	noun - sexual activity or gender classification

Key Grammar Structures

• Turn the TV off, make the bed

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The verbs 'Turn' and 'make' are in the imperative mood, used to give commands or instructions.

• Oh my God, it's five, once again

  ➔ Present Simple for Routine

  ➔ The phrase 'it's five, once again' uses the present simple to indicate a recurring event or routine.

• Pour another drink and take it down

  ➔ Compound Verb Phrase

  ➔ 'Pour another drink' and 'take it down' form a compound verb phrase, combining two actions.

• So I drink alone, justified

  ➔ Present Simple with Adverb

  ➔ The adverb 'alone' modifies the verb 'drink', and 'justified' provides additional context in the present simple tense.

• Now I'm dancing in the kitchen, breaking all the dishes

  ➔ Present Continuous for Current Action

  ➔ The present continuous tense ('I'm dancing', 'breaking') is used to describe actions happening now.

• What would Mama say? She'd say

  ➔ Indirect Speech with 'would'

  ➔ The use of 'would' in 'She'd say' indicates indirect speech, reporting what Mama would say.

• Too drunk and I'm all in my feelings

  ➔ Adjective + 'and' + Present Continuous

  ➔ The adjective 'Too drunk' is connected to the present continuous clause 'I'm all in my feelings' using 'and'.

• Nothing good happens at 4:00 in the morning

  ➔ Present Simple in Negative Form

  ➔ The sentence uses the present simple in negative form ('Nothing good happens') to make a general statement.