Outside
TheWeeknd Lyrics


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I'll let you show me his moves
Let you do what he taught you
Let you reminisce how you used, to do
Girl I’m open to anything that'll get you into that zone
And understand that we’re all alone
So you can slowly take off your clothes
Baby girl you know what's in store
Baby I will stay up all night
I've been goin' hard since last night
And I'mma go harder tonight
Wish you could see you through my eyes
Ooh I'm telling you this ain't the same
And I know he's still in your brain
I'm 'bout to burn that shit into flames
Once I'm in you, baby woah

Forget what you know
Make yourself at home
'Cause baby when I'm finished with ya
You won't wanna go outside

Woah
Woah
Yeah

And I'mma work you like a pro, baby, why
And, you gon' take it like one
Yeah you gon' take it like one
And I'mma give it like you asked for it, why
'Cause you been talkin' 'bout it
I know you been talkin' 'bout it
Ooh baby when I'm done with you, why
You ain't saying nothing
Yeah you ain't saying nothing
Ooh baby when I'm done with you, why
You ain't saying nothing
Yeah you ain't saying nothing
You gon' make me show off
All the pain that you feel you can tell
That we ain't making no love
But I'll pretend, oh girl, I'll pretend
If you pretend then girl I'll pretend
Let's make it seem like we're all we need in the end

Woah, woah

Forget what you know
Make yourself at home
'Cause baby when I'm finished with ya
You won't wanna go outside

Yeah, ooh
(Oh yeah) ooh yeah
Oh, let's break it down

Go outside
Go outside ooh
Ay, ooh
Let's break it down

Ooh, ooh
Yeah go outside




Baby go outside
Baby go outside

Overall Meaning

The song "Outside" by TheWeeknd is about a man's sexual relationship with a woman whose thoughts are not solely on him. The singer is aware that the woman's previous lover still remains in her thoughts and he wants to help her move on. He is willing to give her what she wants and needs, even if it is to help her forget about her past. The line "you can slowly take off your clothes" indicates that the singer is aware of the woman's vulnerability, and he is willing to take his time with her. He wants to make her feel comfortable in his presence and help her let go of her past. The chorus "Forget what you know, make yourself at home, 'cause baby when I'm finished with ya, you won't wanna go outside” suggests that he is confident in his ability to pleasure her and make her feel satisfied.


The repetition of the words "woah" and "yeah" throughout the song creates a sense of intimacy, while the use of the word "pretend" implies that the relationship is not genuine. TheWeeknd is willing to pretend that they are all they need in the end, but he knows deep down that it may not be true. The phrase "I'll burn that shit into flames" suggests that the singer wants to eradicate the woman's past lover from her memory and replace it with himself. He sees this as a challenge and is willing to take it on.


Overall, "Outside" is a song about two people engaging in a sexual relationship, with the man aware that the woman's thoughts may not be solely on him. He is confident in his ability to pleasure her and help her move on from her past.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll let you show me his moves
I'm willing to let you guide me in bed and show me the things he taught you.


Let you do what he taught you
I'll let you take control and do what he showed you in bed.


Let you reminisce how you used to do
I'll let you look back on how you used to pleasure your ex and use it on me now.


Girl, I'm open to anything that'll get you into that zone
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get you turned on and in the mood for sex.


And understand that we're all alone
I want you to know that it's just me and you here, and we can be as intimate as we want.


So you can slowly take off your clothes
I'm giving you permission to undress and let me see your body.


Baby girl, you know what's in store
You know that tonight is going to be a night filled with pleasure.


Baby, I will stay up all night
I'm willing to stay up all night to satisfy you sexually.


I've been goin' hard since last night
I've been having a lot of sex since last night, and I'm ready to keep going.


And I'mma go harder tonight
I'm going to put in even more effort tonight to pleasure you.


Wish you could see you through my eyes
I wish you could see how beautiful and desirable you are from my perspective.


Ooh, I'm telling you this ain't the same
This sexual encounter will be different and unforgettable for you.


And I know he's still in your brain
I know that you still think about your ex and the sexual experiences you had with him.


I'm 'bout to burn that shit into flames
I'm going to make this sexual experience so good that you'll forget about your ex and the past.


Once I'm in you, baby woah
Once we start having sex, it's going to be intense and pleasurable.


Forget what you know
Forget about your past sexual experiences and just focus on what we're doing now.


Make yourself at home
Relax and be comfortable with me, as if you're at home.


'Cause baby when I'm finished with ya
After we're done having sex, you won't want to leave.


You won't wanna go outside
You'll be so satisfied that you won't want to leave the room or experience anything else.


And I'mma work you like a pro, baby, why
I'm going to pleasure you like a professional sex worker would.


And, you gon' take it like one
You'll enjoy it just as much as if you were paying for it.


Yeah, you gon' take it like one
You'll be so turned on that you'll act like a professional as if you've done it before.


And I'mma give it like you asked for it, why
I'm going to give it to you exactly like you want it.


'Cause you been talkin' 'bout it
Because you've been talking about wanting to have good sex with me.


I know you been talkin' 'bout it
I know that you've been telling your friends about wanting to have sex with me.


Ooh baby when I'm done with you, why
After we're done having sex, you won't be able to say anything.


You ain't saying nothing
You'll be speechless and unable to express how pleasurable it was.


You gon' make me show off
Your positive reaction will make me feel validated and confident.


All the pain that you feel you can tell
You can express any pain you feel during sex to me.


That we ain't making no love
We're not making love, we're just having sex.


But I'll pretend, oh girl, I'll pretend
I'm willing to pretend like we're in love and enjoy the moment.


If you pretend then girl I'll pretend
If you're willing to pretend and enjoy it, I will too.


Let's make it seem like we're all we need in the end
Let's make it seem like we don't need anyone else for pleasure and satisfaction.


Yeah, ooh
Expressing his pleasure and desire for her.


(Oh yeah) ooh yeah
A bit dreamlike.


Oh, let's break it down
Let's get serious and intense.


Go outside
He doesn't want her to leave the room after having great sex.


Go outside ooh
Emphasizes that they'll enjoy staying inside after sex.


Ay, ooh
A spontaneous expression of desire and satisfaction.


Yeah go outside
Reiterating that he doesn't want her to leave the room after sex.


Baby go outside
He wants her to stay with him and enjoy the moment.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ABEL TESFAYE, AHMAD BALSHE, MADELINE FOLLIN, RYAN MATTOS, CARLO MONTAGNESE

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@RavenWampus

[Verse 1]
I'll let you show me his moves
Let you do what he taught you
Let you reminisce how you used, to do
Girl I’m open to anything that'll get you into that zone
And understand that we’re all alone
So you can slowly take off your clothes
Baby girl you know what's in store
And baby I will stay up all night
I've been goin' hard since last night
And I'mma go harder tonight
Wish you could see you through my eyes
Ooh I'm telling you this ain't the same
And I know he's still in your brain
I'm 'bout to burn that shit into flames
Once I'm in you
Baby

[Hook]
Forget what you know
Make yourself at home
'Cuz baby when I'm finished with ya you won't wanna go
Outside

[Verse 2]
And I'mma work you like a pro, baby
And, you gon' take it like one
Yeah you gon' take it like one
And I'mma give it like you asked for it
Why, cuz you been talkin' 'bout it
I know you been talkin' 'bout it
Ooh baby when I'm done with you
You ain't saying nothing
Yeah you ain't saying nothing
Ooh baby when I'm done with you
You ain't saying nothing
Yeah you ain't saying nothing
You gon' make me show off
All the pain that you feel you can tell that we ain't making no love
But I'll pretend
Oh girl, I'll pretend
If you pretend then girl I'll pretend
Let's make it seem like we're all we need in the end



All comments from YouTube:

@joakimbaudon6267

i still cant wrap my mind around the fact that his first mixtapes are literally all time goats. how do you start your career with some of the best sounds ive ever heard..

@mohamedayoub6499

And he was just 21 years old 🤯

@nsh7f5

He had been making music for 3-4 years

@joakimbaudon6267

@@nsh7f5 and? most artists already start music during their childhood, im talking about his career. and since those are his first official releases as theWeeknd it’s the start.

@cuneyt3830

@@joakimbaudon6267 copying Michael Jackson’s singing sound made it easier the original part was fitting it into dark r&b

@epicchanges1072

@@joakimbaudon6267 exactly

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@captainilomilo

no one else in r&b ever came to this level.

@anishpohane6662

Even he himself is yet to reach this level again...

@user-zm1nl9di6y

NEGATIVE HE IS FLAWLESS HENCE CANT LEAVE OUT USHER,TREY SONGS/ THE KING,KANG OF RNB SLOW SONGS

@user-zm1nl9di6y

My BAD FAM R KELLY KING KANG OF RNB

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