Alcohol You

The lyrics of "Alcohol You" were written by Breyan Isaac and Ionuț Armaș. The latter composed the song alongside its sole producer Viky Red. Global Records made it available for digital download in various countries on 21 February 2020. Lyrically, the "dramatic" ballad discusses emotions such as sadness, despair, hope, nostalgia and finding inner peace; Romanian Television (TVR) labelled it as a "genuine anthem of universal love". Critics noted a minimalistic production, with one comparing it to the works of American singer Billie Eilish. For the purpose of Roxen's Eurovision Song Contest 2020 participation, the closing chorus of "Alcohol You" was remastered, with "extended notes , new strings dial[ing] up the urgency and percussion" being added. Throughout the song, its title is used as a word play for "I'll call you". Regarding Roxen's vocal delivery, an ESCUnited staff member noted that "he does that grating indie voice where monosyllabic words are contorted ('mind' is my-eye-und, 'line' is lye-eye-ine, etc)".

The sun is rising ink For me it’s hard to blink I’m falling I wrote some stupid words Before I lost my mind And called you A taste of bittersweet to chase the memories Blue heaven I need you but it hurts to feel like I deserve your weapons Why do fairy tales fail baby Mumbling in the dark to save me Love you from the bottom of my... Alcohol you when I’m drunk I do it 'cause you’re not around This pain's the only thing that I can't refuse They warned me but I think it’s only fake news I will “cohol” you when I’m drunk If you're the enemy then maybe I'm too weak to see it The fire's in my chest But I won't let my head believe it If this is just a dream Don't wake me in between I mean it You lied so many times but right between the lines I read it Why do fairy tales fail baby Mumbling in the dark to save me Love you from the bottom of my... Alcohol you when I’m drunk I do it 'cause you’re not around This pain's the only thing that I can't refuse They warned me but I think it’s only fake news I will “cohol” you when I’m drunk I'll “cohol” you when I’m drunk I will call you when I’m...strong