The Hills
The Weeknd Lyrics
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Yeah
Yeah
Your man on the road, he doin' promo
You said, "Keep our business on the low-low"
I'm just tryna get you out the friendzone
'Cause you look even better than the photos
I can't find your house, send me the info
Drivin' through the gated residential
Found out I was comin', sent your friends home
Keep on tryna hide it but your friends know
I only call you when it's half past five
The only time that I'll be by your side
I only love it when you touch me, not feel me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me, yeah
I only call you when it's half past five
The only time I'd ever call you mine
I only love it when you touch me, not feel me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me, babe
I'ma let you know, we keep it simple
Tryna keep it up don't seem so simple
I just fucked two bitches 'fore I saw you
And you gon' have to do it at my tempo
Always tryna send me off to rehab
Drugs started feelin' like it's decaf
I'm just tryna live life for the moment
And all these motherfuckers want a relapse
I only call you when it's half past five
The only time that I'll be by your side
I only love it when you touch me, not feel me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me, yeah
I only call you when it's half past five
The only time I'd ever call you mine
I only love it when you touch me, not feel me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me, babe
Hills have eyes, the hills have eyes
Who are you to judge? Who are you to judge?
Hide your lies, girl, hide your lies
Only you to trust, only you
I only call you when it's half past five
The only time that I'll be by your side
I only love it when you touch me, not feel me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me, yeah
I only call you when it's half past five
The only time I'd ever call you mine
I only love it when you touch me, not feel me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me, babe
Ewedihalehu
Yene konjo, ewedihalehu
Yene fikir, fikir, fikir, fikir
Yene fikir, fikir, fikir, fikir
Ewedihalehu
Yene konjo, ewedihalehu
The Weeknd's song "The Hills" delves into his complicated relationships with women, substance abuse, and a desire to live a carefree lifestyle. He begins by referencing his busy schedule on the road while his significant other wants to keep their relationship a secret. Despite his efforts to move the relationship beyond the friendzone, his significant other is not ready to be open about it. Even though she tries to hide it, her friends know about the relationship.
The Weeknd goes on to sing about the only time he calls his significant other, which is at half past five in the morning when he is high on drugs. He admits that he loves it when she physically touches him, but he does not want to be emotionally connected to her in any other way. He emphasizes that when he is messed up, it is the real him, implying that he struggles with being true to himself and having genuine feelings when he is sober.
Towards the end of the song, The Weeknd discusses his carefree lifestyle and how he wants to live life in the moment. He mentions having multiple partners before seeing his significant other and the pressure from others to seek help for his drug addiction, which he likens to decaf. Overall, "The Hills" is a song about a person struggling with addiction who is unable to form meaningful connections, using drugs to numb his emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Your man on the road, he doin' promo
Your partner is on tour promoting his music career
You said, "Keep our business on the low-low"
You've requested that our relationship remain confidential
I'm just tryna get you out the friendzone
I'm attempting to make our platonic relationship romantic
'Cause you look even better than the photos
Your appearance in person exceeds that of your pictures online
I can't find your house, send me the info
I'm unable to locate your home and require you to send me the address
Drivin' through the gated residential
I'm driving through a gated community
Found out I was comin', sent your friends home
You presumed I was visiting and sent your friends away to avoid them seeing me
Keep on tryna hide it but your friends know
You are attempting to conceal our relationship, but your friends are aware of it
I'ma let you know, we keep it simple
I want to make it clear that we are keeping our relationship uncomplicated
Tryna keep it up don't seem so simple
Our attempts to maintain our relationship appear to be challenging
I just fucked two bitches 'fore I saw you
I had sexual relations with two women before seeing you
And you gon' have to do it at my tempo
You'll have to adjust to my preferred pace and style of living
Always tryna send me off to rehab
People are frequently urging me to seek treatment for substance abuse
Drugs started feelin' like it's decaf
Drugs no longer have the same effect on me as they once did
I'm just tryna live life for the moment
I'm focused on making the most of the present
And all these motherfuckers want a relapse
Others are hoping for me to relapse and return to my previous lifestyle
Hills have eyes, the hills have eyes
The hills are watching us, observing our every move
Who are you to judge? Who are you to judge?
Who are you to criticize or judge me?
Hide your lies, girl, hide your lies
Conceal your deception and be trustworthy
Only you to trust, only you
You're the only person I trust
Ewedihalehu
Amharic for 'I love you'
Yene konjo, ewedihalehu
Amharic for 'my dear, I love you'
Yene fikir, fikir, fikir, fikir
Amharic for 'my love, love, love, love'
Yene fikir, fikir, fikir, fikir
Amharic for 'my love, love, love, love'
Ewedihalehu
Amharic for 'I love you'
Yene konjo, ewedihalehu
Amharic for 'my dear, I love you'
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Ahmad Balshe, Carlo Montagnese, Emmanuel Nickerson, Thomas Raybould
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Ancor3
For those who don't understand the lyrics, Imma break it down for ya.
He only calls her when it's half past five because that's a reference to the song by Alan Jackson (It's Five O'Clock Somewhere), a song wherein Jackson sings about getting drunk all the time. So when he calls her when it's half past five he only calls when he's really drunk/high. He says he doesn't want commitment, he's living in the moment and only calls her when he's drunk/high. But by his own admission, that's the real him (when he's fucked up). So he can only open up when he's drunk/high.
The Weeknd (or rather Abel M. Tesfaye) had a rough childhood with an abusive (but mostly absent) father and he left one weekend to never return again (explains his stage name). Now he uses drugs oftenly, possibly to escape the pains of the past. There, I've just given this song and artist much more depth than you wanted to have. The song is not romantic or chauvinistic, it's sad.
EDIT, bonus analysis
Since it seems that not everyone understands why the song is called "The Hills", so Imma break that down too. The first two verses state Your man on the road, he doing promo. You said keep our business on the low-low. The girl is probably cheating on her husband/boyfriend with Abel (The Weeknd). That's probably why she's trying to hide their relationship from her friends/neighbors. Either that or she's really embarrassed by his hairstyle. Anyway, she lives in a upper class neighborhood and people found out that she was cheating. The Hills refer to the upper class people who found out and is also reference to the horror movie "The Hills have Eyes". All you need to know is that that means that people are watching you and not in a good way.
@AshlyCT
Teacher in the hall having a convo
You said keep our business on the low-low
I'm just tryna get them chemistry notes tho
'cuz your grades are better than the whole class so
even if you scared, give me the info
When I'm done I'll bring them by your desk bro
Found out I was coming, shook your head no
Keep on tryna hide it but she won't know
I only call you when it's half past two.
The only time I can get notes from you.
I only trust them when it's chemistry, not biology.
Cuz you really suck, at biology
Yeah you really suck at biology, sorry
I'ma let you know and keep it simple,
Tryna write these quickly aint that simple
I just had two classes 'fore I saw you
So just let me copy at my tempo
Always tryna tell me "go to the labs"
But that sounds so boring, I'd need decaf
I'm just tryna stay out of remedial class
And teachers always expect for me to relapse
@apfel22
this song aged like fine wine.
@bootycheeks9262
Still sounds fresh
@datyson4618
ITS SO DAMN GOOD!! STOP COMMENTING AND LISTENNN. I DO TOO BUT PLS.DO😭😭😭😓
@katsin5514
IKR
@soldez3129
Măru like milk
@PunkEnergy88
More like fine milk
@MISERI
it’s crazy how this song isn’t old yet..
2022 update: still fye
@DeadShooter518
for some people this song is very old
@Zaicedd
Gamer Loco fr
@Zaicedd
IC frio fr