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1) The Weekend
From humble beginnings in the summer of 1995 when two young girls from London, Canada, Andrea Wasse (vox/guitar) and Lorien Jones (vox/bass) found kindred spirit Lincoln Cushman (keyboards) wandering the streets, The Weekend’s reason for existence has been to rock the tired masses. The Weekend's self-titled debut full-length record, produced by Andy Magoffin at the House of Miracles, contained ten sensational gems that did just that. The Weekend’s fresh-faced approach, infectious vocal harmonies, sweet keyboards, crunchy guitar and heartstring tugging lyrics have become a beacon of rock hope in this era of bland music saturation.
“The Weekend” spent 16 weeks in the Top Ten radio charts for Campus Radio nationwide which led them to opening for such notable acts as Green Day, Matthew Good Band, Big Sugar, 54:40 and Default. Their music has been featured on television in episodes of “Family Law,” Mary-Kate & Ashley Olson's “So Little Time”, and the CBC series “Our Hero.” The Weekend’s pop rock candy floss flavored sound has made them one of the most popular independent bands in the country, being featured on CBC Radio's “Just Concerts” along with radio and websites around the world. In 2001, MGM Distribution released their debut album domestically in Australia, and there are plans to tour “down under” this fall.
2) The Weekend is also the name of the now defunct duo consisting of Abel Tesfaye (now The Weeknd) and Jeremy Rose.
Out of Sight
The Weekend Lyrics
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The lyrics to The Weeknd's "Out of Sight" portray a person who has finally moved on from a past relationship. The song resonates with the emotions of letting go and finding independence, which is depicted through the words of someone who's been holding onto hope that the relationship would eventually get better. However, the singer has finally come to the conclusion that it won't, and so is determined to move on.
The opening lines showcase the singer's decision to turn down a call from their ex. It signifies that they are no longer willing to be involved in a relationship that only exists to fulfill their needs. Instead, they desire a relationship that's mutual and fulfilling for both parties. The lines "Anytime you think you'd like to hold me, anytime you'd like," show that the ex would often get in touch only when they're feeling lonely, and the singer in the song is no longer interested in being used in this way.
The chorus "And I close my eyes, and I feel alright because you're out of mind when you're out of sight" represents the singer's final closure and acceptance that they don't need their ex to be happy. They have begun to heal and found happiness without them by their side. Throughout the song, there is a certain sense of freedom that the singer is expressing. They are no longer allowing themselves to be tied down by their previous relationship, and they're hopeful about the future.
Line by Line Meaning
You called me up and I turned you down.
I am not always available for you to call me whenever you feel lonely or bored.
I can't keep coming around every time you dial my digits darlin'.
I cannot always be available to you just because you want me to be around.
You think of me only when you're feeling a little too lonely.
You only remember me when you are feeling lonely.
Anytime you think you'd like to hold me, anytime you'd like.
You want me around only when you feel like being intimate.
I thought I'd be lost forever, thought I'd never find my way.
I was sad and thought I would always be lost.
Thought we'd always be together, thought I'd never see the day.
I thought we would forever be a couple, but I was wrong.
And I close my eyes, and I feel alright because you're out of mind when you're out of sight.
When you are not around, I can close my eyes and feel happy and comfortable.
Now I'm kick starting something new becuase I swear to god that I'm over you.
I am now starting a new chapter of my life because I have moved on from you.
I'm tired of feeling sick and blue, tired of never knowing what to do.
I am tired of feeling sad and not knowing how to move on from you.
So I sit back and watch the show, and start to let these feelings go.
I am letting go of my feelings for you and watching how things unfold.
I'm tired of feeling like I don't have a clue, tired of always running back to you.
I am tired of feeling lost and always returning to you.
And you're watching me, wondering what I'll do.
You are watching me and curious about what I will do next.
You can wait and see, I won't talk to you.
You will just have to wait and see what happens because I will not communicate with you.
Contributed by Nathaniel A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
supersatanic
Clooney and JLO had 'once in a lifetime chemistry'. I'm surprised they haven't done a movie together since.
Steve Santiago
@Michael [Mandatory Last Name] I heard the director Steven S. alude to that in an interview as well.
Michael [Mandatory Last Name]
(01) I saw an interview ounce with John Leguizamo where he intimated that Lopez and Clooney didn't get along. I don't know if that's true, but it would fit with the fact that they've never done a film after this.
(02) Though "Out of Sight" is regarded as a classic now (and was critically well received) it tanked commercially when it was first released.
gf4670
I'm actually somewhat surprised they never made a sequel to this. Especially in the last decade as both of their careers got a bit stale and everyone now is coming back to their old roles that made them famous. Elmore Leonard wrote a sort of sequel to the novel, though it didn't have Karen Sisco, and Clooney was looking at making the movie years back but it just never happened.
Anne Brown
I fell in love with this movie the first moment I saw it, and I haven't stopped. Clooney and Lopez were just so dynamic together.
avijit jha
Absolutely. Chemistry was sizzling.
wittylibrarian
yas yas yas. I defend this movie to the death.
Paul Dante
The first time I saw this movie I was blown away. Steven Soderbourgh is an exceptional and original director
macfan128
aka one of the most well-written, well edited love scenes in recent history
Sam Foster
Couldn’t agree more.