Wish You Were Sober

It was released on March 18, 2020 by Republic Records as the fifth single from his debut studio album Kid Krow.

The song addresses the mistakes of Gray's teenage years, and acknowledges that "moments from young adult life aren't always remembered.

Why can't you tell me this in daylight?’ I think the song is about all those mixed emotions and all the craziness behind being young and getting super drunk and calling someone and telling them that you love them.”[9] Helen Ehrlich from Affinity Magazine declared that "'Wish You Were Sober' is the song that plays in a coming of age film after the main character completely claims their identity.

"[11] Taylor Swift praised "Wish You Were Sober" on her Instagram story, claiming it was her favorite song off Kid Krow.

Gray responded via Twitter, writing; "Thank you for being my lifelong songwriting inspiration and icon.