Twenty Eight
TheWeeknd Lyrics
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But you decide to go ahead and lay down, lay down
There are no words to describe the depth of your indifference
Cause I see you’re here to stay
Should of known to pick my fate
I’m so wrong, I’m so wrong
(To let you in my)
(Now you know where I sleep)
Now you know where I sleep
(Never felt so damn weak)
Hey there lonely girl
Did you have to tell your friends
About the way I got you screaming my name
Did you have to tell the world
Now your girls all wanna fuck
Girl you could've been the one
Now gotta change my number twice a month
When you could have simply kept it on the down low
I’m so wrong, I’m so wrong
(To let you in my)
To let you in my home
(Now you know where I sleep)
Now you know where I sleep
(Never felt so damn weak)
Baby if I knew you'd be living in my sheets
I wouldn't have shown you any love
I would have left you in the club
You said you don't belong
You keep saying there's no one
And there's no where to go
But who keeps calling on your phone?
I'm so wrong, I'm so wrong, I'm so wrong
I’m so wrong, I’m so wrong
(To let you in my)
To let you in my home
(Now you know where I sleep)
Now you know where I sleep
(Never felt so damn weak)
I’m so wrong, I’m so wrong
(To let you in my)
To let you in my home
(Now you know where I sleep)
Now you know where I sleep
(Never felt so damn weak)
Baby ooh, ay
In "Twenty Eight," The Weeknd laments his decision to let someone into his life, who has now taken over his home and his emotions. Despite the fact that this person seems to have no real connection to him, or even love for him, he can't seem to let go. He is weak in her presence, and she knows it. He acknowledges his mistake in letting her in, but he can't seem to shake her hold on him. He wishes he could turn back time and never show her any love, so she would never have the chance to infiltrate his life in such a way. The title of the song refers to the idea of spending your last twenty-eight days with someone, signifying the temporary nature of the relationship that has now become permanent.
The lyrics tell the story of someone who has become entirely too comfortable in his own destruction, allowing someone he never really wanted in his life to take over everything. The use of the phrase "this house is not a home to you" speaks to the fact that she has no real connection to him or the space he occupies, but she has still managed to invade his home and his soul. The Weeknd's use of desperation in the lyrics, such as "never felt so damn weak" and "now you know where I sleep," shows just how powerless he feels in this situation. Overall, the song is a haunting reflection on the dangers of letting someone in too deep, and the lasting impact that can have on one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
This house is not a home to you
You don't feel comfortable or welcomed in this environment
But you decide to go ahead and lay down, lay down
Despite not feeling at home, you choose to stay and settle in
There are no words to describe the depth of your indifference
Your lack of concern or interest is beyond description
Cause I see you’re here to stay
You have no intention of leaving anytime soon
Should of known to pick my fate
I should have been more careful in choosing who to let into my life
Hey there lonely girl
Addressing the person he is singing to
Did you have to tell your friends
Questioning why she felt the need to share intimate details with her friends
About the way I got you screaming my name
Specifically referencing sexual activities and how loud she was
Did you have to tell the world
Expressing frustration that this information got out to everyone
Now your girls all wanna fuck
Her friends are now interested in seeking a physical relationship with him
Girl you could've been the one
Expressing regret that this could've turned into something more meaningful
Now gotta change my number twice a month
Having to frequently change his contact information to avoid her reaching out
When you could have simply kept it on the down low
If she had kept their activities private, none of this would have happened
Baby if I knew you'd be living in my sheets
If he knew she would become so involved in his life and intimate spaces
I wouldn't have shown you any love
He would have avoided any emotional attachment
I would have left you in the club
He would have only had a physical relationship and not pursued anything further
You said you don't belong
She expressed feeling out of place or lost
You keep saying there's no one
She feels alone and like she has no one
And there's no where to go
She feels stuck or trapped
But who keeps calling on your phone?
Questioning who is reaching out to her and why
I’m so wrong, I’m so wrong
Feeling remorse or regret for previous actions
To let you in my
To have allowed her into his life and personal space
To let you in my home
To have allowed her into his living space
Now you know where I sleep
She now knows where he lives and can intrude on his personal space
(Never felt so damn weak)
Feeling vulnerable and powerless in this situation
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ABEL TESFAYE, MARTIN DANIEL MCKINNEY, CARLO MONTAGNESE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ani.xvi_6970
Twenty eight - the song title itself, has a double entendre. Firstly, there are twenty eight grams in one ounce of cocaine.
Abel is known to be a user so
this could be of reference to his drugs. Secondly, twenty eight is officially the first bonus track of HOB (27 songs altogether in HOB/EOS/THURSDAY with twenty eight being the 28th bonus and last song from HOB.
Video interpretation - the girl on the bed represents valarie “I left my girl back home” valarie is depicted in this menacing ghostly figure haunting Abel throughout the video in which at the end he is seen walking back to her. In this way, valarie also represents his old OG fans - without us, Abel wouldn’t be where he is, so in a way he is thankful to us but also upset because the fame won’t leave him.
The nude women - represent the mainstream world, they only want him for his fame and he doesn’t seem phased by it. He simply just sits back and observes them, he sees these females as sexual objects, to feel good and nothing more. In the lines “Hey, there lonely girl did you have to tell your friends about the way I got you screaming my name” - a literal reference to his older fans. Abel wishes that his fans kept his music on the “down low” because now he can’t get out of the spotlight. Similarly, this can be used as a sexual reference to females sharing their encounters with their friends.
The Line - “I shouldve left you in the Club” has two meanings. A) his fans, they could’ve been the “one” if they didn’t share his music w the world. B) cocaine, Abel being a heavy cocaine user can’t get enough of it, his addiction is following into his everyday life and he can’t escape it.
Lastly, the interview - Abel has never been the type to hold interveiws and hates being in the public eye. With his first performance being the Toronto mod club July 2011, He didn’t think he would blow up. From House of balloons, no one even knew what he looked like. After the ‘girl’ (his fans) shared his music with the world, he is receiving this unnecessary undivided attention in which he doesn’t not show any interest to. Towards the end of the video he rolls his eyes. - This, showing how being in the spotlight and media bores him.
This being my very first Abel song (since I was 11/12) holds a very close place to my heart. So, this is my analysis on the video.
@neer_chaudhary_17
Certainly, here's a breakdown of each line:
1. "His house is not a home to you": Suggesting that the partner's residence doesn't feel welcoming or comfortable.
2. "But you decide to go ahead and lay down, lay down": Despite the discomfort, the person chooses to stay or be intimate with their partner.
3. "There are no words to describe the depth of your indifference": Describing the partner's lack of care or concern.
4. "'Cause I see you're here to stay": Realizing that the partner intends to remain in the relationship despite the issues.
5. "Should've known to pick my fate, oh": Reflecting on past decisions and the consequences they now face.
6. "I'm so wrong, I'm so wrong (To let you in my)": Acknowledging regret for allowing the partner into their life.
7. "To let you in my home (Now you know where I sleep)": Regretting letting the partner into their personal space and life.
8. "Never felt so damn weak": Feeling vulnerable and powerless in the situation.
9. "Hey there, lonely girl": Addressing the partner, possibly suggesting a sense of isolation or sadness.
10. "Did you have to tell your friends": Questioning the partner's decision to share personal details with others.
11. "About the way I got you screaming my name?": Referring to intimate moments shared between the singer and the partner.
12. "Did you have to tell the world? Ooh": Expressing frustration that the partner has spread private information to a wider audience.
13. "Now your girls all wanna fuck": Indicating that others are now interested in the partner due to the shared information.
14. "Girl, you could've been the one": Suggesting that the partner had potential to be special.
15. "Gotta change my number twice a month": Implying that the partner's actions have led to unwanted attention or harassment.
16. "When you could have simply kept it on the down low": The singer wishes the partner had kept things private.
17. "And baby if I knew you'd be living in my sheets": Expressing regret for allowing the partner into their bed.
18. "I wouldn't have shown you any love": Implying that the singer would have avoided getting involved with the partner.
19. "I would have left you in the club": Suggesting that the singer would have avoided the relationship altogether.
20. "You said you don't belong": Indicating that the partner felt out of place or misunderstood.
21. "You keep saying there's no one and there's nowhere to go": Suggesting that the partner feels trapped or without options.
22. "But who keeps calling on your phone?": Implies that the partner may not be as alone or trapped as they claim.
23. "I'm so wrong, I'm so wrong, I'm so wrong": Reiterating the feeling of regret and fault.
24. "(Girl, if your man call your phone again)": Possibly addressing the partner directly or warning them about unwanted attention.
25. "Oh, oh (baby, ooh, hey)": Ending the song with a mix of frustration and resignation.
@TheGroovyGuitarDude
For anyone who wants to play this on guitar, here's how :)
- Standard Tuning - Capo 6th Fret -
- Chord Progression & Picking Pattern -
Am, Em, Dm, F
For each chord, pick: GBe (at the same time), then Bass Note [repeat x4 for each chord]
This matches up perfectly with the piano! Repeat for the ENTIRE song!
Hope this helps out! If you get stuck or need a little extra help, I just posted a video lesson for this on my channel :)
@nekbudestobitinemoze
This house is not a home to you
But you decide to go ahead and lay down, lay down
There are no words to describe the depth of your indifference
'Cause I see you’re here to stay
Should’ve known to pick my fate
I’m so wrong, I’m so wrong
(To let you in my)
To let you in my home
(Now you know where I sleep)
Now you know where I sleep
(Never felt so damn weak)
Hey there, lonely girl
Did you have to tell your friends about the way I got you screaming my name?
Did you have to tell the world?
Now your girls all wanna fuck
Girl you could’ve been the one
Gotta change my number twice a month
When you could have simply kept it on the down low
I’m so wrong, I’m so wrong
(To let you in my)
To let you in my home
(Now you know where I sleep)
Now you know where I sleep
(Never felt so damn weak)
And baby if I knew you’d be living in my sheets
I wouldn’t have shown you any love
I would have left you in the club
You said you don’t belong
You keep saying there’s no one
And there’s no where to go
But who keeps calling on your phone?
I’m so wrong, I’m so wrong, I’m so wrong
I’m so wrong, I’m so wrong
(To let you in my)
To let you in my home
(Now you know where I sleep)
Now you know where I sleep
(Never felt so damn weak)
I’m so wrong, I’m so wrong
(Girl, if your man call your phone again)
(To let you in my)
To let you in my home
(Girl, if your man call your phone again)
Now you know where I sleep
(Never felt so damn weak)
@alexurbaniak3161
"Hey there lonely girl" gives me chills. Favorite Weekend song of all time.
@elnurkhalilov4020
Weeknd*
@jjmkmrunkoo7295
weeknd*
@mannank77
Weeknd*
@bleach9258
Weeknd*
@kymoranash8549
Weeknd*
@hazeybabes7234
“Hey there lonely girl”
Gets me every time
@hopehamilton3201
Me too lol
@snappback18
That MJ comes out.
@n.h1911
same.