Often
☠The Weeknd Lyrics
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This time around bring your friend with you
But we ain't really going to sleep at all
You ain't gonna catch me with them sneak pictures
In my city I'm a young god
That pussy kill be so vicious
My god white, he in my pocket
He get me redder than the devil 'til I go nauseous
She asked me if I do this every day, I said often
Asked how many times she rode the wave, not so often
Bitches down to do it either way, often
Baby I can make that pussy rain, often
Often, often, girl I do this often
Make that pussy pop and do it how I want it
Often, often, girl I do this often
Make that pussy pop and do it how I want it
Often
Infatuated by the fame status
She wanna ride inside the G-Class Grain, matted
I come around, she leave that nigga like he ain't matter
That girl been drinkin' all day, need to change bladder
She's just happy that the crew's back in town
She 'bout to go downtown for a whole hour
If I had her, you can have her, man it don't matter
I'm never sour, I'm just smokin' somethin' much louder
She asked me if I do this every day, I said often
Asked how many times she rode the wave, not so often
Bitches down to do it either way, often
Baby I can make that pussy rain, often
Often, often, girl I do this often
Make that pussy pop and do it how I want it
Often, often, girl I do this often
Make that pussy pop and do it how I want it
Often
Oh, the sun's risin' up
The night's almost up
The night's almost done
But I see your eyes
You wanna go again
Girl, I'll go again
She asked me if I do this every day, I said often
Asked how many times she rode the wave, not so often
Bitches down to do it either way, often
Baby I can make that pussy rain, often
Often, often, girl I do this often
Make that pussy pop and do it how I want it
Often, often, girl I do this often
Make that pussy pop and do it how I want it
Often
The Weeknd's song "Often" describes an illicit sexual encounter with a woman who is not his girlfriend. He is confident in his sexual prowess, even describing himself as a "young god" in his city. The lyrics also reference drugs, as he mentions having "my god white, he in my pocket," which could refer to cocaine. The woman in the song is also depicted as being under the influence, "she's just happy that the crew's back in town" and "that girl been drinkin' all day."
The chorus of "Often" highlights the casual nature of the sexual relationship, with the woman asking if he does this every day and him responding that he does "often." He also boasts of his ability to make her orgasm ("baby I can make that pussy rain") and the frequency with which he engages in sexual activity ("girl I do this often").
Overall, the song portrays a hedonistic lifestyle focused on sex and drugs, with little regard for the consequences. It could be seen as a commentary on the music industry and the temptations that come with fame and success.
Line by Line Meaning
I usually love sleeping all alone
Normally, I enjoy sleeping alone
This time around bring your friend with you
But this time, bring your friend along
But we ain't really going to sleep at all
Although we won't be sleeping at all
You ain't gonna catch me with them sneak pictures
Don't even try to take any sneaky pictures of me
In my city I'm a young god
I am like a young god in my city
That pussy kill be so vicious
The sex is so good it's like it will kill me
My god white, he in my pocket
My drug of choice, cocaine, is in my pocket
He get me redder than the devil 'til I go nauseous
Cocaine makes me feel so good that I feel sick
She asked me if I do this every day, I said often
She asked if I have sex often and I said yes
Asked how many times she rode the wave, not so often
She asked how many times she's had great sex and I said not as often
Bitches down to do it either way, often
Girls are willing to have sex with me often, regardless of the circumstances
Baby I can make that pussy rain, often
I can make girls orgasm often
Often, often, girl I do this often
I have sex often, often
Make that pussy pop and do it how I want it
I make girls orgasm and do what I want them to do
Infatuated by the fame status
She is obsessed with my celebrity status
She wanna ride inside the G-Class Grain, matted
She wants to ride in my expensive car that has a matte finish
I come around, she leave that nigga like he ain't matter
When I show up, she forgets about her current partner
That girl been drinkin' all day, need to change bladder
The girl has been drinking all day and needs to use the bathroom
She's just happy that the crew's back in town
She's excited that my entourage is back in town
She 'bout to go downtown for a whole hour
She is about to perform oral sex on me for an hour
If I had her, you can have her, man it don't matter
If I was done with her, you can have her, it doesn't matter to me
I'm never sour, I'm just smokin' somethin' much louder
I'm not bitter, I'm just smoking a stronger type of marijuana
Oh, the sun's risin' up
The sun is rising
The night's almost up
The night is almost over
The night's almost done
The night is almost finished
But I see your eyes
But I see the desire in your eyes
You wanna go again
You want to have sex again
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ABEL TESFAYE, AHMAD BALSHE, ALI EDIP KOCATEPE, BENJAMIN DYER DIEHL, DANNY SCHOFIELD, JASON MATTHEW QUENNEVILLE, OSAM ISMEN, SABAHATTIN ALI
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@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