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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Jessica Sansome

Olly Murs forced to defend new single as he's asked about 'upsetting' backlash to 'controlling' lyrics on BBC Breakfast

Olly Murs has said he has been left 'upset' by backlash to his new single after it was slammed by a DJ for portraying him as a 'sad, controlling boyfriend'. The singer returned earlier this year with new music, releasing his first single, Die of a Broken Heart in October and announcing details of his first album in over four years, titled Marry Me.

Back on a roll with his music career, Olly has released his next single, titled I Hate You When You're Drunk, and it appears the lyrics haven't gone down well with everyone. The track dropped on Friday (December 2) and appears to be criticising a loved one for getting too drunk on a night out.

Some of the lyrics include: "Oh, you’re slurrin’ all your words, there’s make-up on my shirt / You’re dancin’ on the tables, can’t you see / That you look like a mess and you’re singin’ Whitney?"

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