I was going through the labyrinth that is my YouTube recommendations when I stumbled on Joy Oladokun’s sober.
The first thing that came to my mind was, “who is this Nigerian singer that I have not heard about?”

I began to play it and soon enough, I was stumbling through her discography.
As much as I want to talk about the song, that would have to wait for another day. All I want to do right now is talk about her voice.

What is this ado about Joy Oladokun’s voice?
You are only asking that because you have not heard her sing. Honestly, there is nothing and no one I can compare her voice to.
And she is Nigerian for goodness sake.

Seeing a full blooded Nigerian blessed with this vocal talent made me excited. The style of music she is using this voice for is awesome to hear.
So soothing, comforting, and enthralling.

I will have to write about another of her song some other day, but for now, just listen to Joy Oladokun on sober.
If you disagree with my assessment so far, let me know.
On second thought, please, don’t let me know. Let me enjoy this guilty pleasure in peace.

Sober Lyrics

[Intro]
Gone, guess that good old feeling’s gone
Shoulda known that you were wrong for me
Wrong for me, wrong

[Chorus]
Now that I’m sober my temperature’s a little colder
I see it clearly now, I only fell for you
‘Cause I was young, dumb and broken
I hate being sober
My hands are shaking and the nights are lonely
I put my body and my soul through hell for you
Why does it hurt that it’s over?

[Verse 1]
I’ve been drunk for three years and fifteen days
Off that perfume that you wear
And that good look on your face
I ignored all my worst fears
And now this liquor won’t chase
The thought of you from my head
My mouth still stings from the taste of it

[Chorus]
Now that I’m sober my temperature’s a little colder
I see it clearly now, I only fell for you
‘Cause I was young, dumb and broken
I hate being sober
My hands are shaking and the nights are lonely
I put my body and my soul through hell for you
Why does it hurt that it’s over?

[Verse 2]
Don’t know why I’m still crying
It’s not like you’re wide awake
Why am I tossing back whiskey?
I should be popping champagne
And I would swallow my pride ’cause I know what I gave
Why should I poison myself to try and fix your mistakes?

[Chorus]
Now that I’m sober my temperature’s a little colder
I see it clearly now, I only fell for you
‘Cause I was young, dumb and broken
I hate being sober
My hands are shaking and the nights are lonely
I put my body and my soul through hell for you
Why does it hurt that it’s over?


[Bridge]
(Gone, guess that good old feeling’s gone
Shoulda known that you were wrong for me
Wrong for me, wrong
Gone, guess that good old feeling’s gone
Shoulda known that you were wrong for me
Wrong for me, wrong)

[Chorus]
Now that I’m sober my temperature’s a little colder
I see it clearly now, I only fell for you
‘Cause I was young, dumb and broken
I hate being sober
My hands are shaking and the nights are lonely
I put my body and my soul through hell for you
Why does it hurt that it’s over?

(Gone, guess that good old feeling’s gone
Shoulda known that you were wrong for me
Wrong for me, wrong
Gone, guess that good old feeling’s gone
Shoulda known that you were wrong for me
Wrong for me, wrong)

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