Abigail released the original version of this song on TikTok July 29, 2020, less than an hour after writing it while high on an edible. While the lyrics may seem to glorify inebriety on first listen, the lyrics actually discuss the downsides of irresponsible drinking and alcoholism. In a TikTok live...
[Verse 1]
I just got home, it's 3 AM
I must confess for I have sinned
But tomorrow night, I'ma do it again, again
I've been obsessed with stupid men
Little depressed, but then again
Maybe it's just 'cause I'm making bad decisions
[Chorus]
'Cause I'm only me when I'm not sober
And I've been drunk since last October
I take a walk out in the rain, the rain
But it just doesn't feel the same, the same, the same
I'm only me when I'm not sober
I’m blacked out when the party's over
I take a walk out in the rain, thе rain
But it just doesn’t numb the pain
I'm only me whеn I'm not sober
Mm
[Verse 2]
I’m all alone, don’t have no friends
I’m always home but can’t pay my rent
It ain’t a joke cause I'm broke and I smoke
But I’m tryna quit, quit
I got a problem, and it ain’t healthy
I call my momma, she tries to help me
But I don’t care much about the consequences
[Chorus]
'Cause I'm only me when I'm not sober
And I've been drunk since last October
I take a walk out in the rain, the rain
But it just doesn't feel the same, the same, the same
I'm only me when I'm not sober
I’m blacked out when the party's over
I take a walk out in the rain, the rain
But it just doesn’t numb the pain, oh
[Bridge]
I’m falling asleep on a bed with no sheets
But it’s not a disease
It ain’t addiction if I can kick it whenever I please
[Chorus]
'Cause I'm only me when I'm not sober
And I've been drunk since last October
I take a walk out in the rain, the rain
But it just doesn't feel the same, the same, the same
I'm only me when I'm not sober (No, oh)
I’m blacked out when the party's over
I take a walk out in the rain, the rain
But it just doesn’t numb the pain
I'm only me when I'm not sober
Mm
I’m Only Me (When I’m Not Sober) was written by Abigail Barlow.
I’m Only Me (When I’m Not Sober) was produced by Ariza.
Abigail Barlow released I’m Only Me (When I’m Not Sober) on Fri Oct 30 2020.