One of the Drunks

About this song

Brendon Urie has said he once enjoyed the party lifestyle but now prefers nights in with his wife or small gatherings with friends. Urie discussed the song as a commentary on the unhealthy nature of excessive partying.

What it's about

The song looks at the consequences of party culture and binge drinking, arguing that enjoying yourself is fine but going too far lands you somewhere unhealthy. It concludes that the endless cycle of alcohol and parties leads nowhere.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.

Fun facts

• Written by Brendon Urie, Sam Hollander, Jake Sinclair, Kenneth Aaron Harris, chillpill and Motiv.
• Produced by Jake Sinclair.
• Recorded at Urielectic & Infrasonic Sound.