Music Review - Exzenya Faces Loss and Denial on “Till I’m Drunk & Confused”

KMasters
Jan 13
2 min read

“Till I’m Drunk & Confused” by Exzenya comes in sounding light and almost cheerful — ukulele, acoustic guitar, a rhythm that feels relaxed and familiar. It’s the kind of sound you’d usually connect with something easy or carefree. But that mood doesn’t last long once the lyrics start sinking in.

The song circles around alcohol and loss, and the way the two get tangled together. Not in a dramatic, over-written way — more like the thoughts you repeat to yourself when you’re trying not to face something. Drinking until you’re “too drunk to call” feels less like a hook and more like a habit that won’t let go. The repetition makes sense, that’s how these cycles work.

What stands out is how upbeat everything sounds while the story underneath is clearly falling apart. Friends try to help, denial kicks in, and eventually the blame turns inward. There’s a point where the song stops pointing fingers and just admits the truth. Those moments feel uncomfortable, but real.

The vocals help sell that feeling. They’re recorded live, with no autotune or AI, and you can hear it. Some lines sound strained, some sound tired, and that actually works in the song’s favor. It doesn’t feel polished — it feels exposed.

By the time the song reaches its final stretch, it’s clear this isn’t about excusing alcohol or using it as a crutch. It’s about realizing too late what it cost. “Till I’m Drunk & Confused” ends up being catchy, honest, and a little hard to sit with — which is probably the point.

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