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Intro : Here's my keys, I want you to take them I think I'm gonna need you  to get back home Hold on to my hat I don't wanna lose it I couldn't stand for something else to be gone I'm sure you know the reason I'm here cryin' I think you'll understand why... Tonight, I'm the designated drinker I just lost the one that wrapped round her finger I need to get to where I can't think of her So tonight I'm the designated drinker   I came here to get you to help me I need a friend to see me through I hated to call I knew you wouldn't mind at all I know you know I'd do the same for you I'm not the kind that likes to drown my sorrows I may hate myself tomorrow But tonight, I'm the designated drinker I just lost the one that wrapped round her finger I need to get to where I can't think of her So tonight I'm the designated drinker We need to get to where we can't think of her So tonight we're the designated drinkers Oh ! tonight we're the designated drinkers

La chanson évoque un homme qui se retrouve en pleine détresse émotionnelle après avoir perdu une personne qui lui tenait à cœur. Dans un moment de solitude, il appelle un ami pour l'accompagner dans sa peine et se saouler afin d'échapper à ses pensées. Il sait que ce n’est pas une solution, mais pour cette nuit, il veut juste oublier sa douleur et ne plus penser à celle qui l’a fait souffrir. Ensemble, ils décident de se soutenir mutuellement en profitant de cette escapade nocturne, cherchant à noyer leur chagrin dans l’oubli.