His debut studio album, I Created Disco, was released in June 2007. Its singles "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls" both reached the top 10 in the UK. In 2009, he released his second studio album, Ready for the Weekend, which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and whose lead single, "I'm Not Alone", became his first song to top the UK Singles Chart.
In 2012, Harris rose to international prominence with the release of his third studio album, 18 Months, which topped the UK Albums Chart and became his first album to chart on the US Billboard 200, peaking at number 19. All eight of the album's singles reached the top 10 in the UK, breaking the record for the most top 10 songs from one studio album on the UK Singles Chart with eight entries, surpassing Michael Jackson's record. In 2014, he released his fourth studio album, Motion, which debuted at number two in the UK and number five in the US. In 2017, he released his fifth studio album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1, which reached the top two in the UK and the US and became his third consecutive number one album on the US Dance/Electronic Albums chart.
In October 2014, Harris became the first artist to place three songs simultaneously on the top 10 of Billboard's Dance/Electronic Songs chart. He also became the first UK solo artist to reach more than one billion streams on Spotify. Harris has received 18 Brit Award nominations–winning British Producer of the Year and British Single of the Year in 2019, as well as five Grammy nominations, including a win for Best Music Video in 2013. In 2013 he also received a Ivor Novello Award, and was named the Top Dance/Electronic Artist at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards. He appeared on Debrett's 2017 list of the most influential people in the United Kingdom. He topped Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid DJs for six consecutive years from 2013 to 2018 until being dethroned by The Chainsmokers in 2019.
The Weekend
Calvin Harris Lyrics
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That's what you're, shouting at me
I could run but I'd sooner have this
And I make her bleed
Liquid blood stain from your finger
Say what do you see?
Remind you that whatever you get is
What you want it to be (You want it to be)
You get a feeling, that's what you choose
And I was told there was not a minute to lose
So if you're waiting, jump out your skin
To find a cure for whatever state your in
I tell my good friends 'get out the way' of all the lightning hitting the trees today
We get a thrill from clapping our hands
We find the nearest girl and ask her to dance
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Coming back coming back
To a place where, I never knew
Pushing knobs, pushing faders,
But I, don't know what they do
This reflection in my mirror, reminds me of you
When I tilt it towards the sunlight, you fall out of view (fall out of view)
You get a feeling, that's what you choose
And I was told there was not a minute to lose
So if you're waiting, jump out your skin
To find a cure for whatever state your in
I tell my good friends 'get out the way' of all the lightning hitting the trees today?
We get a thrill from clapping our hands
We find the nearest girl and ask her to dance
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
The lyrics of "Ready for the Weekend" by Calvin Harris seem to be about living for the moment without worrying about what other people think. The opening lines "Counterfeit, counterfeit/That's what you're, shouting at me" suggest that people might be criticizing the singer for not conforming to their ideas of how he should be living his life.
The chorus "Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend" is an upbeat expression of the idea that the weekend is a time to let loose and have fun. The line "We get a thrill from clapping our hands" suggests that the singer is talking about partying with friends and having a good time. The bridge "Coming back coming back/ To a place where, I never knew" talks about the idea of living in the moment and not worrying about the future.
Overall, "Ready for the Weekend" seems to be a celebration of youth and the idea of seizing the day. It is an upbeat and fun song that encourages listeners to forget their worries and enjoy the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Counterfeit, counterfeit
You're accusing me of being fake
That's what you're, shouting at me
You're yelling at me about it
I could run but I'd sooner have this
I could escape but I prefer this situation
And I make her bleed
And I hurt her emotionally
Liquid blood stain from your finger
Your emotional pain is real
Say what do you see?
What's your interpretation of this situation?
Remind you that whatever you get is
Remember that you are in control of your own experience
What you want it to be (You want it to be)
It will be what you make it (and that's what you desire)
You get a feeling, that's what you choose
Your emotions are under your control
And I was told there was not a minute to lose
There's no time to waste
So if you're waiting, jump out your skin
If you're hesitant, push yourself to act
To find a cure for whatever state your in
To get over your current emotional state
I tell my good friends 'get out the way' of all the lightning hitting the trees today
I tell my friends to avoid negativity and danger
We get a thrill from clapping our hands
We enjoy showing excitement and approval
We find the nearest girl and ask her to dance
We look for someone to share our joy with
Coming back coming back
Returning to a familiar place
To a place where, I never knew
To somewhere I haven't been before
Pushing knobs, pushing faders,
Adjusting the controls, trying new things
But I, don't know what they do
But I'm uncertain of the outcome
This reflection in my mirror, reminds me of you
Seeing myself reminds me of someone else
When I tilt it towards the sunlight, you fall out of view (fall out of view)
When I look closely, you disappear
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
I'm prepared to enjoy my time off
Coming back coming back
Returning
To a place where, I never knew
To somewhere unfamiliar
Pushing knobs, pushing faders,
Trying new things, adjusting to change
But I, don't know what they do
But I'm uncertain of the outcome
Oh, I put on my shoes and I'm ready for the weekend
I'm looking forward to relaxing and having fun
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM WILES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@milenalima262
I don't really care if your tears fall down your face
You know you play the victim every time
I know you gettin' turnt every night, oh yeah
Your girls ain't shit
Tryna get me off your mind
The same ones who be hittin' up my line
They're not your friends
I need you to know that
We ain't ever gonna go back
This time, it got so bad
It's best for me, it's best for you
I need you to know that
Tried to love you, but I forced that
All signs, we ignored that
And it's not the same
'Cause it's over now, oh yeah
Don't get too confused, girl, it's over now
Oh yeah, uh
No comin' back around, baby
Nothin' left to lose, girl, it's over now
(Oh yeah, yeah)
So, I take this just to forget you
I don't regret those memories
And I swear I'm not tryna test
I wish you the best with the life you lead
But you always need that attention
Feedin' the press, but we don't speak
But we're both with somebody else
So please stop calling me
I need you to know that (oh girl)
We ain't ever gonna go back (oh girl)
This time, it got so bad
It's not the same
'Cause it's over now, oh yeah
Don't get too confused, girl, it's over now
Oh yeah, uh (stop callin', stop callin')
No coming back around, baby (oh, no comin' back around)
Nothin' left to lose, girl, it's over now
(Oh yeah, yeah, said)
Na, na, na, na-na-na-na-na
Na, na, na, na-na-na-na-na
Na, na, na, no, whoa (yeah, yeah, I said)
Na, na, na, na-na-na-na-na
Na, na, na, na-na-na-na-na
Na, na, na, na-na-na-na-na (hey)
'Cause it's over now, oh yeah (stop callin' me, oh)
Don't get too confused, girl, it's over now
Oh yeah, uh (stop callin', hey)
No comin' back around, baby (no comin' back around, no, no)
Nothin' left to lose, girl, it's over now
(Stop callin' yeah) Oh yeah
Stop callin' me back around, back around
Oh yeah
Ooh, oh girl
(Please stop callin')
Oh yeah
Stop callin', stop callin'
Ooh
@saintmontshiwa2435
[Verse 1]
I don't really care if your tears fall down your face
You know you play the victim every time
I know you gettin' turnt every night, oh yeah
Your girls ain't shit, tryna get me off your mind
The same ones who be hittin' up my line
They're not your friends
[Pre-Chorus]
I need you to know that
We ain't ever gonna go back
This time, it got so bad
It's best for me, it's best for you
I need you to know that
Tried to love you, but I forced that
All signs, we ignored that
And it's not the same
[Chorus]
'Cause it's over now, oh yeah
Don't get too confused, girl, it's over now, oh yeah, uh
No comin' back around, baby
Nothin' left to lose, girl, it's over now (Oh yeah, yeah)
[Verse 2]
So, I take this just to forget you
I don't regret those memories
And I swear I'm not tryna test
I wish you the best with the life you lead
But you always need that attention
Feedin' the press, when we don't speak
But we're both with somebody else
So please stop callin' me
[Pre-Chorus]
I need you to know that (Oh girl)
We ain't ever gonna go back (Oh girl)
This time, it got so bad
It's not the same
[Chorus]
'Cause it's over now, oh yeah
Don't get too confused, girl, it's over now, oh yeah, uh
(Stop callin', stop callin')
No comin' back around, baby (Oh, no comin' back around)
Nothin' left to lose, girl, it's over now (Oh yeah, yeah, said)
[Bridge]
Na, na, na, na-na-na-na-na
Na, na, na, na-na-na-na-na
Na, na, na, no, woah (Yeah, yeah)
I said, na-na, na, na, na-na-na-na-na
Na, na, na, na-na-na-na-na
Na, na, na, na-na-na-na-na (Hey)
[Chorus]
'Cause it's over now, oh yeah (Stop callin' me, oh)
Don't get too confused, girl, it's over now, oh yeah, uh (Stop callin' me, hey)
No comin' back around, baby (No comin' back around, no, no)
Nothin' left to lose, girl, it's over now (Stop callin' me, yeah)
Oh yeah, uh, yeah
[Outro]
Stop callin' me back around, back around
Oh yeah
Ooh
Oh, girl
(Please stop comin' back)
Oh yeah
Stop callin', stop callin'
Ooh😏😏😏
@MJHistory100
@@simeonbozmov145 MJ at the same age already sold the biggest album of all time, made the biggest live tour ever, changed the music industry with videos clips, changed dance, created the mediatic buzz, etc ! don't compare him with the Weeknd even though I love him. Abel is a variation of Michael, Michael was a gamechanger, the greatest solo artist ever ! The Weeknd is a better singer than most of the artists nowadays and I love his universe but he don't do MORE than the others, he's not a bareer pusher in any way, he's not a pioneer of something while Michael revolutionned everything he touched during all his career.
And sorry but even at more than 60 years old, I'm sure Michael, if he was still alive, would be more entertaining to see live than the Weeknd now in his prime, you clearly have no idea how much Michael was powerful, he was more protected than the US president and he was invited by world leaders to eat with them, no one was, is or will be more famous than Michael Jackson.
He's the artistic intersection of everybody nowadays, you can find his DNA everywhere if you see artists today, Michael's aura is even present in Asia, on the K-Pop scene, everybody is a variation of Michael Jackson, no one can touch the king. Even female artists are copying his style, just look at Beyoncé who is a pure copycat or Lady Gaga when she tries to be excentric. Michael Jackson alone changed the male singer archetype, there were crooners, rockers and then when Michael came, a new type emerged : the performer.
Michael Jackson changed how a male singer can be perceveid because he was the first person to understand how much aesthetics, visual experiences and mystery around your person can help to reach fame and notoriety. He changed the male musician evolution.
Before Michael there was a lot of bands musicians or bands, nowadays, thanks to the racial bareers he pushed, we can see a new alternative way to feel and express music with male solo performers like The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, Usher, Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Ne-Yo, etc.. but don't get me wrong, ALL of them are MJ wannabees in one way or another despite their talent.
Michael was a artistic genius, he wasn't a musician but he understood music better than them, he was a human beat that felt notes like no other, he was music ! That was all he knew during his entire lifetime.
@cagatay8068
A moment of appreciation to the people who made these graphic and visuals, so random yet so nostalgic to watch and vibe on them
@xxketxx5682
Can this guy improve his music? 💣 https://youtu.be/N2PPfurGdiY
@gauthamxo3791
Agreed
@robbiekumeso
https://youtu.be/451n_Fd6dvU
@trxvo222
Do you beleive in t https://youtu.be/z4hC6wjy37w
@panicatthedisco727
Wonder if The Weeknd has seen it!😂
@DonnyJ
Calvin's production and The Weeknd's vocals. Now that's a deadly combo!
@am0804
:0
@lucasnct2681
Arny https://youtu.be/9eE2gFPM7E4 bb
@francoislegalmartin5333
Yes, bro.... 👍🏼