I get smooth when I've been drinking I get smooth when I've been I mesmerize ya Philosophize ya I spiritualize ya I keep you flying 'Til the sun's a-rising I get smooth I get smooth I get smooth You get mean when you've been drinking You get mean when you've been You cut me down You criticize me You try to ride me You analyze me Undersize me Oh, you're so cruel, girl You rile me You get mean You get mean You get mean You get mean I can tell by the way that you're tilting your head Tell by the way that you're slapping your leg Talk like your upper lip is made of lead I love it when you shake it till you're cherry red I get smooth when I've been drinking I get smooth when I've been I take your blues And work em' out I gently whisper Don't need to shout Don't have to push When I can slide Drive so smooth girl You need to ride it I get smooth I get smooth I get smooth You get mean You get mean