drunk text – English Lyrics

• By: Henry Moodie

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the emotional world of Henry Moodie's "drunk text," a poignant pop ballad that explores the universal feelings of unrequited love and the fear of honesty within a friendship. With its easy-listening melody and relatable, straightforward English lyrics, this song is a fantastic way to grasp common expressions related to emotions and relationships. You'll learn how to articulate regret, longing, and vulnerability, making it a perfect song for anyone looking to connect with English through music. The honesty in Moodie's songwriting makes this track particularly special, offering a genuine glimpse into an often-experienced emotional dilemma.

[English]

♪ 5th of November ♪

♪ When I walked you home ♪

♪ That's when I nearly said it ♪

♪ But then said "Forget it" and froze ♪

♪ Do you remember ♪

♪ You probably don't ♪

♪ 'Cause the sparks in the sky ♪

♪ Took a hold of your eyes while we spoke ♪

♪ Yesterday, drank way too much ♪

♪ And stayed up too late ♪

♪ Started to write what I wanna say ♪

♪ Deleted the message, but I still remember it said ♪

♪ I wish I was who you drunk texted at midnight ♪

♪ Wish I was the reason you stay up 'til 3 ♪

♪ And you can't fall asleep ♪

♪ Waiting for me to reply ♪

♪ I wish I was more than just someone you walk by ♪

♪ Wish I wasn't scared to be honest and open ♪

♪ Instead of just hoping ♪

♪ You'd feel what I'm feeling inside ♪

♪ April the 7th ♪

♪ And nothing has changed ♪

♪ It's hard to get by ♪

♪ When you're still on my mind every day ♪

♪ Sometimes I question ♪

♪ If you feel the same ♪

♪ Do we make stupid jokes ♪

♪ Trying to hide that we're both too afraid to say ♪

♪ I wish I was who you drunk texted at midnight ♪

♪ Wish I was the reason you stay up 'til 3 ♪

♪ And you can't fall asleep ♪

♪ Waiting for me to reply ♪

♪ I wish I was more than just someone you walk by ♪

♪ Wish I wasn't scared to be honest and open ♪

♪ Instead of just hoping ♪

♪ You'd feel what I'm feeling inside ♪

♪ Oh, and here we go again ♪

♪ Destroy myself to keep a friend ♪

♪ Hiding away 'cause I was afraid you'd say no ♪

♪ I wonder if I cross your mind ♪

♪ Half as much as you do mine ♪

♪ If I tell you the truth ♪

♪ What will I lose ♪

♪ I don't know ♪

♪ I wish I'd sent you that drunk text that midnight ♪

♪ I was just scared it would ruin our friendship ♪

♪ But I really meant it ♪

♪ I wonder how you would reply ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once
said /sed/ A1	verb - to utter words
remember /rɪˈmembər/ A1	verb - to be able to recall a fact, event, or situation from the past
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - the organs of sight
write /raɪt/ A1	verb - to mark (letters, words, or other symbols) on a surface, typically paper, with a pen, pencil, or similar instrument
message /ˈmesɪdʒ/ A1	noun - a verbal or written communication
midnight /ˈmɪdnaɪt/ A2	noun - twelve o'clock at night
reason /ˈriːzn/ A2	noun - a cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ A2	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety
honest /ˈɒnɪst/ B1	adjective - free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere
open /ˈoʊpən/ B1	adjective - not closed or blocked; accessible
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ B1	noun - an emotional state or reaction
scared /skerd/ B1	adjective - frightened or worried
question /ˈkwes.tʃən/ B1	verb - to express doubt about; to query noun - a sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information
friends /frendz/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations.
drunk /drʌŋk/ B2	adjective - affected by alcohol to the point where physical and mental control is significantly impaired.
texted /ˈtekstɪd/ B1	verb - to send someone a text message
hoping /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/ A2	verb - to want something to happen or be true
ruin /ˈruːɪn/ B2	verb - to destroy or severely damage

Key Grammar Structures

• That's when I nearly said it

  ➔ Past Perfect Tense

  ➔ The phrase "nearly said" uses the Past Perfect Tense to indicate an action that was on the verge of happening in the past but didn't.

• I wish I was who you drunk texted at midnight

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood with 'wish'

  ➔ The sentence uses the subjunctive mood with 'wish' to express a desire contrary to fact.

• Instead of just hoping

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase

  ➔ The phrase 'Instead of' is a prepositional phrase used to contrast two actions or ideas.

• If you feel the same

  ➔ Conditional Clause

  ➔ The phrase 'If you feel the same' is a conditional clause expressing a hypothetical situation.

• I wonder if I cross your mind

  ➔ Indirect Question

  ➔ The sentence uses an indirect question with 'if' to express uncertainty or curiosity.

• What will I lose

  ➔ Future Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the Future Simple Tense to express a future action or state.

• I was just scared it would ruin our friendship

  ➔ Past Continuous Tense with Future in the Past

  ➔ The sentence uses the Past Continuous Tense ('was scared') with a future in the past ('would ruin') to describe a past feeling about a potential future event.