“It kind of outlines my struggle with mental health and different things that I had (experienced) living my life the way I used to,” he said, adding that the real-life events that inspired the song are “probably something I’ll never talk about fully.”
In the past, Payne has spoken about his struggles with bouts of alcohol dependency as a coping mechanism. The lyrics can be interpreted as a glimpse into what his mindset was like during one of the dark, self-destructive times in his life.
When speaking to Billboard in December 2019, Payne stated:
"“Weekend” is about a really dark experience that I had that I’ll probably never actually talk about publicly, but it’s in the song for people to make what they will of it."
Weekend
Liam Payne Lyrics
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I said it wrong, but I meant it right
But you're the only one who would know
Yeah, so I'm faded, right, but I was the one
I almost lost my nerve for less than I deserve, yeah
I got it wrong, but I made it right
You know I made it right
I come alive on the weekend
I might die on the weekend (might die, might die, might die)
Another line for my demons
I might die on the weekend (might die)
I talk low, but I mean it
I say, "Keep up," she can't leave it
I come alive on the weekend
I might die on the weekend
(Come alive, yeah)
How did we end up here like this? (Yeah)
I see the midnight on your lips
Every time you come around
And if there's nothing more than this (nothing more than this)
That's okay, but one more time before you're gone
We said it's done, but it's not done
I come alive on the weekend
I might die on the weekend (might die, might die, might die)
Another line for my demons
I might die on the weekend (yeah)
I talk low, but I mean it
I say, "Keep up," she can't leave it
I come alive on the weekend
I might die on the weekend
(Come alive, yeah)
Everybody's got their own vice
Do you think about me when you're alone?
It kind of got to me last night
After everyone was gone
If there's one thing that I've learned
Only you can stop the hurt
Yeah, it's 'bout time that I realize
It's a lost fight
I said it's done, but it's not done
No, no
I said it's done, but it's not done
Yeah, yeah
I said it's done, but it's never done
I come alive on the weekend (might die)
I might die on the weekend
Another line for my demons (another line)
I might die on the weekend (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
I talk low, but I mean it (no, no)
I say, "Keep up," she can't leave it (keep up, I said)
I come alive on the weekend (get up, yeah)
I might die on the weekend (oh, no, no)
(I come alive, I come alive)
I might die on the weekend
(I come alive, might die)
I might die on the weekend (yeah)
(Oh, no, no, no, no)
I might die on the weekend
(I come alive, might die)
I might die on the weekend (yeah)
In Liam Payne's song Weekend, he sings about being alive on the weekends and possibly dying on them as well. Despite saying that things are done, they're not really finished because he still has feelings for his partner. He admits to saying things wrong but meaning them right, suggesting that he may struggle with expressing his true feelings. The singer talks about his struggles with his demons and vices, wondering if his partner thinks about him when they're alone. He reflects on the fact that only he can stop the hurt, and comes to the realization that it might be a lost fight.
The chorus is catchy and reflective of the carefree attitude often associated with the weekends. However, the line about potentially dying on the weekend adds a darker element to the song. It may be interpreted as living life to the fullest and risking it all, or a deeper metaphor for the risk of losing everything, including oneself. The lyrics also suggest a complicated romantic relationship where feelings remain unresolved despite attempts to move on. The song's overall message could be interpreted as a lesson on the importance of being present and cherishing every moment, especially the ones that matter the most.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expressing an agreement or acknowledgment
I said it wrong, but I meant it right
I may have said it in a wrong way, but my intentions were right
But you're the only one who would know
You are the only one who truly understands me
Yeah, so I'm faded, right, but I was the one
Yes, I may be intoxicated, but I was the one responsible
I almost lost my nerve for less than I deserve, yeah
I almost gave up on myself even though I deserved better
I got it wrong, but I made it right
I may have made a mistake, but I fixed it
You know I made it right
You know that I made things right
We said it's done, but it's not done
We may have ended things, but it's not really over
I come alive on the weekend
I feel alive and energized on the weekends
I might die on the weekend (might die, might die, might die)
I might be taking risks or making bad decisions that could have negative consequences on the weekends
Another line for my demons
Another chance for my personal struggles and issues to arise
I talk low, but I mean it
I may not speak loudly, but I am sincere
I say, "Keep up," she can't leave it
I challenge her to keep up with me and she's unable to resist
How did we end up here like this? (Yeah)
How did our relationship take this turn?
I see the midnight on your lips
I notice the darkness or sadness in your expression
Every time you come around
Whenever you visit or are nearby
And if there's nothing more than this (nothing more than this)
If there's nothing else to our connection than what we already have
That's okay, but one more time before you're gone
I'm content with what we have, but I want to experience it one more time before it's over
Everybody's got their own vice
Everyone has their own personal weakness
Do you think about me when you're alone?
Do you ever think of me when there's no one else around?
It kind of got to me last night
It affected me emotionally or mentally last night
After everyone was gone
When everyone had left or gone away
If there's one thing that I've learned
If there's one lesson I've taken away from this
Only you can stop the hurt
Only you have the power to heal me
Yeah, it's 'bout time that I realize
It's time for me to finally understand
It's a lost fight
It's a losing battle
No, no
Expressing a negative reaction or answer
Yeah, yeah
Expressing an enthusiastic agreement or acknowledgment
I might die on the weekend
I might be putting myself in dangerous situations on the weekends
(I come alive, might die)
I feel energized and alive, but I know the risks
(Oh, no, no, no, no)
Expressing a negative reaction or answer
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aaron Zuckerman, Liam Payne, Nolan Lambroza, Shaun Frank, Simon Wilcox
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