Nomads
Ricky Hil & The Weeknd Lyrics


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She'll be alone when I leave her
I like it better that way
I'm on my own when I need her
Cause they get better that way
She's addicted to the heroin
Lighter than a feather that day
But I kind of like the morphine
Triple x, got the bottle lean codeine
What you want?
I'm that motherfucker
Baby, I'm that motherfucker
What you on?
Nothing like them other suckers
Nothing like them other suckers
Mrs. Lucille
Come and touch me
Let me know that you're real
Because if you're fake
I got to get away
Punch you in the fucking face

Should have known from the start
What we got can't leave this room
And I ain't playing with your heart
It's just a habit to let bitches know the truth
I made it clear to the world
Ain't nobody gonna be that somebody
I made it clear to the world
Ain't nobody gonna be that somebody

I do it all to stay warm
I do it all to get by
I do it all for a home
For a night
But, baby
I won't keep ya
Just know that
I'mma leave ya
So, fuck me right
Baby, fuck me right
Until I'm too tired to leave ya
And we can
Call this your night
Wipe those tears from your eyes
Cause, baby it's alright
Baby it's alright
I got a bottle of the 'Tron
In my brand new coat
If you want to take a sip
To forget what we did
Girl, I've done this before
I get faded all alone




'Til my body gets thin
To forget all my sins

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song Nomads by Ricky Hill and The Weeknd narrate a story about a man who prefers to be on his own and leave relationships behind. He likes it better that way because things tend to get better that way. The woman in the picture is addicted to heroin, and he is fond of morphine. He is not like other men, and he describes himself as a motherfucker. He wants someone to touch him to prove that she is real; otherwise, he will leave her alone. The chorus emphasizes that he does things to stay warm, get by, and find a home for a night. Still, he won't stay with anyone, and he makes it clear to the world that nobody can be that somebody.


The verse then emphasizes that he does everything to forget his sins. He gets faded all alone until his body gets thin, and he forgets all his sins. The chorus repeats, showcasing that he still won't keep the woman, and he's always ready to leave. He tells her to fuck him right and forget everything after he leaves. The final lines indicate that he has a bottle of the 'Tron, and if she wants to take a sip and forget what they did, he's okay with that, too.


Line by Line Meaning

She'll be alone when I leave her
When I leave her, she'll be on her own, and I prefer it that way.


I like it better that way
I prefer her being alone when I'm gone.


I'm on my own when I need her
When I need her to be on her own, I go on my own too.


Cause they get better that way
It's better for both of us to be alone sometimes.


She's addicted to the heroin
She's addicted to a dangerous substance that's as light as a feather.


Lighter than a feather that day
The heroin was relatively easy for her to handle.


But I kind of like the morphine
I prefer a stronger drug, morphine, to heroin.


Triple x, got the bottle lean codeine
I have an addictive drink called Codeine, with three X's on the bottle, that makes you lean when you drink it.


What you want?
What do you need?


I'm that motherfucker
I'm the one you need to fulfill your desires and cravings.


Baby, I'm that motherfucker
I'm the one you can trust to give you what you want.


What you on?
What are you currently using or addicted to?


Nothing like them other suckers
I'm nothing like other people you've dealt with in the past.


Nothing like them other suckers
I'm different from other people you've known or been with.


Mrs. Lucille
A reference to a woman he desires or is obsessed with.


Come and touch me
Come and make a move on me.


Let me know that you're real
Show me that you're genuine and not fake.


Because if you're fake
If you turn out to be fake, I'll have to leave you.


I got to get away
I have to break free to avoid being hurt or getting into trouble.


Punch you in the fucking face
I'll hit you if you try to deceive me or lie to me.


Should have known from the start
I should have known this wouldn't end well from the beginning.


What we got can't leave this room
We can't have what we have outside of this place.


And I ain't playing with your heart
I don't want to break your heart or play games with you.


It's just a habit to let bitches know the truth
I'm used to being honest with women I'm involved with.


I made it clear to the world
It's obvious to everyone.


Ain't nobody gonna be that somebody
No one can be that special person in my life.


I do it all to stay warm
I do everything I can to feel comfortable and secure.


I do it all to get by
I do what I have to do to survive.


I do it all for a home
Everything I do is to find a place to belong.


For a night
Even if it's only for a brief time.


But, baby
However,


I won't keep ya
I won't stay with you for long.


Just know that
Just understand that


I'mma leave ya
I'm going to leave you.


So, fuck me right
Let's have sex before I go.


Baby, fuck me right
Have sex with me and do it well.


Until I'm too tired to leave ya
Until I'm too exhausted to go anywhere.


And we can
And we are able to


Call this your night
Consider this your night to remember.


Wipe those tears from your eyes
Stop crying and cheer up.


Cause, baby it's alright
Everything's going to be okay, baby.


I got a bottle of the 'Tron
I have a bottle of Codeine with me.


In my brand new coat
In my new jacket.


If you want to take a sip
If you want to taste it.


To forget what we did
To forget what we just did.


Girl, I've done this before
I've taken Codeine to forget before.


I get faded all alone
I get high by myself.


Til my body gets thin
Until my body feels weak and wasted.


To forget all my sins
To forget all the bad things I've done.




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@monflyre

this a sanctuary for old weeknd fans

@KelleeJade07

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@Paranghelie89

coming back on a regular to this XO!

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Yessir ✨

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Yesserki ❤

@guardmanbob

most underrated song ever

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Yosuf Kushan so.

@seanlisa

So true this my shit

@olguinenrique1

amen!!!

@cashmoola

haleigh the first listen was orgasmic!🤤😌 I don't need drugs, when I listen to Abel he makes me feel high just from the music and his voice..... No homo lol

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