Trilogy received generally positive reviews from critics, who reinforced the previous acclaim of the mixtapes, although some found it indulgent. It was promoted with three singles and The Weeknd's concert tour during September to November 2012. The album charted at number five and number four in Canada and the United States, respectively.
High for This
The Weeknd Lyrics
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But you know what you're here for
Close your eyes, lay yourself beside me
Hold tight for this ride
We don't need no protection
Come alone, we don't need attention
Open your hand, take a glass
Don't be scared, I'm right here
Even though, you don't roll
Trust me girl, you wanna be high for this
Take it off, you want it off
'Cause I know what you're feeling
It's okay, girl, I feel it too
Let it be, baby breathe
I swear I'm right here
We'll be good, I promise, we'll be so good, ayy
Open your hand, take a glass
Don't be scared, I'm right here
Even though, you don't roll
Trust me girl, you wanna be high for this
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
You wanna be high for this
You wanna be high for this
Ooh, whoa
You wanna be high for this, yeah
You wanna be high for this
The Weeknd's song "High for This" is an invitation to ultimate freedom and empowerment but in a very dark and twisted way. The song has a constant thumping beat mixed with seductive synthesizers that creates a perfect backdrop for the singer's mesmerizing voice. From the lyrics, it appears that the singer wants to take his partner on a wild, thrilling ride that involves getting high and losing all control. The opening line suggests that there's something unknown about the experience that his partner is about to have but that they know why they're here- to let loose and get lost in the moment.
The singer positions himself as a protector, asking his partner to close their eyes and hold tight because what's to come might be overwhelming. He promises that they don't need protection or attention, essentially saying that they can be reckless without any consequence. The chorus calls for his partner to take a glass and trust him, even though they might not usually partake in such activities. The implicit message is that only by getting high can they experience something transformative and truly incredible. The end of the song sounds like a climax, with the singer repeatedly chanting that "you want to be high for this", almost as if he's brainwashing his partner to think that getting high is the only way to have a good time.
Overall, the song creates a sense of danger and darkness surrounding the idea of letting go and indulging in pleasure, while also being incredibly alluring and seductive.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't know what's in store
You have no idea what's going to happen next
But you know what you're here for
You know why you came here
Close your eyes, lay yourself beside me
Relax and lay next to me while closing your eyes
Hold tight for this ride
Get ready for what's about to happen and hang on tight
We don't need no protection
We don't need anyone or anything else – just each other is enough
Come alone, we don't need attention
It's just the two of us – we don't need anyone else or any attention
Open your hand, take a glass
Take a glass and relax
Don't be scared, I'm right here
Don't be afraid – I'm here with you
Even though, you don't roll
Even though you don't partake in this activity normally
Trust me girl, you wanna be high for this
Believe me, you want to be under the influence for what's about to happen
Take it off, you want it off
You want to get naked
'Cause I know what you're feeling
Because I know how you're feeling
It's okay, girl, I feel it too
It's okay, I feel the same way as you
Let it be, baby breathe
Just relax and breathe
I swear I'm right here
I promise I'm here with you
We'll be good, I promise, we'll be so good, ayy
We'll be okay – I promise, we'll be great actually
You wanna be high for this
You really want to be under the influence for what's about to happen
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
An expression of excitement or anticipation
You wanna be high for this
You really want to be under the influence for what's about to happen
You wanna be high for this
You really want to be under the influence for what's about to happen
Ooh, whoa
An expression of excitement or anticipation
You wanna be high for this, yeah
You really want to be under the influence for what's about to happen
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Henry Russell Walter, Adrien Gough, Abel Tesfaye
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