Rolling Stone
The NEF Project/The Weeknd Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, yeah
Now you're thinkin' 'bout it
Girl you're thinkin' 'bout it
What we got here
How we fuckin' got here
They recognized
I'm in a life without a home so this recognition's not enough
I don't care about nobody else
'Cause I've been on these streets way too long, too long, too long
Baby, I've been on this too long
'Cause getting faded too long
Got me on this rolling stone
So I take another hit
Kill another serotonin
With a hand full of beans
And a chest full of weed
Got me singing 'bout a bitch
While I'm blowing out my steam
Yeah, I know I got my issues
Why you think I fuckin' flow?
And I'ma keep on smoking 'til I can't hit another note
Ooh, but until then
I got you, ooh
Baby, I got you, ooh
Until you're used to my face
And my mystery fades
I got you, ooh
So, baby, love me, oh
Before they all love me
Until you won't love me, oh
Because they'll all love me, ooh
I'll be different, oh
I think I'll be different, ooh
I hope I'm not different, oh
And I hope you'll still listen
But until then
Baby, I got you, ooh
I got you, oh, ohh
Girl, I still got you, oh-ohh
And I got you, ooh, woah
The Weeknd's song "Rolling Stone" is a song about the singer’s excessive behavior and his love for a girl who has been there for him through all his struggles. In the beginning of the song, The Weeknd tells the girl that he doesn't care about other people and has been on these streets for too long. He admits his addiction to drugs and how it has affected his behavior. The line "Got me singing 'bout a bitch while I'm blowing out my steam" highlights his vulnerability and how he uses music to take out his frustration.
The line "So, baby, love me, oh / Before they all love me / Until you won't love me, oh / Because they'll all love me, ooh" is a plea to the girl to love him before he becomes famous and gets swallowed up by the industry. He fears that his fame and success might change him, and he doesn't want to lose her in the process. He hopes that she will stick with him and see him through his struggles.
In the end, The Weeknd reassures the girl that he has got her and hopes that she will love him despite his flaws. He wants to be different and hopes that she will still listen to him. Overall, the song captures The Weeknd's fears, desires, and vulnerability, making it a relatable song for those who have experienced addiction and the fear of losing someone they love.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you're thinkin' 'bout it
You're contemplating something important
Girl you're thinkin' 'bout it
You're a woman considering your situation
What we got here
Our current situation
How we fuckin' got here
How we arrived to this point
They recognized
They acknowledged our existence
They just recognize
They only acknowledge us
I'm in a life without a home so this recognition's not enough
I have no sense of belonging, so just acknowledging me isn't sufficient
I don't care about nobody else
I don't care about anyone else
'Cause I've been on these streets way too long, too long, too long
I've spent a significant amount of time on the streets
Baby, I've been on this too long
I've been in this situation for too long
'Cause getting faded too long
Spending too much time getting high
Got me on this rolling stone
I'm constantly traveling and living a party lifestyle
So I take another hit
I take more drugs
Kill another serotonin
I'm depleting my serotonin levels
With a hand full of beans
Taking ecstasy pills
And a chest full of weed
Smoking a lot of marijuana
Got me singing 'bout a bitch
I'm singing about a woman
While I'm blowing out my steam
Releasing my pent-up emotions through music
Yeah, I know I got my issues
I'm aware that I have personal problems
Why you think I fuckin' flow?
That's why I rap/sing about them
And I'ma keep on smoking 'til I can't hit another note
I'll continue to smoke drugs until I'm physically unable to sing or perform
Ooh, but until then
Until that day comes
I got you, ooh
I have you with me
Baby, I got you, ooh
I have you as my partner
Until you're used to my face
Until you become familiar with me
And my mystery fades
And the mystery surrounding me disappears
So, baby, love me, oh
So, love me now
Before they all love me
Before everyone else loves me
Until you won't love me, oh
Until you fall out of love with me
Because they'll all love me, ooh
Because everyone else will love me
I'll be different, oh
I'll be unique, special
I think I'll be different, ooh
I believe I'm unique in some way
I hope I'm not different, oh
I hope I'm not too different to be loved
And I hope you'll still listen
And I hope you'll still pay attention to me
Girl, I still got you, oh-ohh
I still have you as my partner
And I got you, ooh, woah
And I have you by my side
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ABEL TESFAYE, MARTIN DANIEL MCKINNEY, CARLO MONTAGNESE
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