Die For You
The Weeknd&Ariana grande Lyrics


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I'm findin' ways to articulate the feelin' I'm goin' through
I just can't say I don't love you, yeah
'Cause I love you, yeah
It's hard for me to communicate the thoughts that I hold
But tonight, I'm gon' let you know
Let me tell the truth
Baby, let me tell the truth, yeah
You know what I'm thinkin', see it in your eyes
You hate that you want me, hate it when you cry
You're scared to be lonely, 'specially in the night
I'm scared that I'll miss you, happens every time
I don't want this feelin', I can't afford love
I try to find reason to pull us apart
It ain't workin', 'cause you're perfect
And I know that you're worth it
I can't walk away, oh

Even though we're goin' through it
(Ah) and it makes you feel alone
Just know that I would die for you
(Ooh) baby, I would die for you, yeah
The distance and the time between us (the distance and the time)
It'll never change my mind
'Cause baby, I would die for you (I would die for you)
Baby, I would die for you, yeah

I'm findin' ways to stay concentrated on what I gotta do
But baby boy, it's so hard 'round you
And yes, I'm blamin' you
And you know I can't fake it, now or never
And you insinuating that you think we might be better
Better me and you
Yeah, I know you do

You know what I'm thinkin', see it in your eyes
You hate that you want me, hate it when you cry
It ain't workin', 'cause you're perfect
And I know you deserve it
I can't walk away

Even though we're goin' through it (even though)
And it makes you feel alone
Just know that I would die for you (I would die for you)
Baby, I would die for you, yeah
The distance and the time between us
It'll never change my mind
'Cause baby, I would die for you, uh (I would die for you)
Yeah, baby, I would die for you (I would die for you), yeah

I would die for you, I would lie for you
Keep it real with you, I would kill for you, my baby
I'm just sayin', yeah
I would die for you, I would lie for you
Keep it real with you, I would kill for you, my baby
Na-na, na-na-na, na-na

Even though we're goin' through it
And it makes you feel alone
Just know that I would die for you (yeah)
Baby, I would die for you, yeah
The distance and the time between us
It'll never change my mind
'Cause baby, I would die for you




Baby, I would die for you
(Oh) yeah, babe

Overall Meaning

In "Die For You" by The Weeknd and Ariana Grande, the two singers are expressing their love for each other in a vulnerable and honest way. The song talks about the difficulty of expressing one's feelings but also emphasizes that even when communicating is hard, love still exists. The lyrics also touch on the fear of being alone and missing someone, especially at night, and the desire to be with the person one loves, even if there are challenges that come with the relationship.


There is a back-and-forth dialogue between The Weeknd and Ariana throughout the song, with each artist adding their own unique perspective on the relationship. The Weeknd acknowledges his own flaws and fears, while Ariana candidly admits that the situation is hard but that she still loves him. The duet has an emotional resonance, with the two singers sharing the feeling of being willing to do anything for the person they love, even if it means sacrificing their own lives.


In summary, "Die For You" speaks honestly about love and feelings, and how expressing those feelings can be challenging, yet the love remains. The song emphasizes the desire to be with the person you love, no matter what challenges arise in the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm findin' ways to articulate the feelin' I'm goin' through
I'm struggling to express my emotions


I just can't say I don't love you, yeah
I can't deny my love for you


'Cause I love you, yeah
I'm deeply in love with you


It's hard for me to communicate the thoughts that I hold
I find it difficult to express my feelings and thoughts


But tonight, I'm gon' let you know
But tonight, I'll open up to you


Let me tell the truth
Let me be honest


You know what I'm thinkin', see it in your eyes
You can read my mind from my expression


You hate that you want me, hate it when you cry
You struggle with your desire for me and the pain it causes


You're scared to be lonely, 'specially in the night
You fear being alone, especially at night


I'm scared that I'll miss you, happens every time
I fear missing you, it happens every time we're apart


I don't want this feelin', I can't afford love
I don't want this feeling, as I can't risk falling in love


I try to find reason to pull us apart
I try to find reasons to end our relationship


It ain't workin', 'cause you're perfect
It's not working because you're too perfect to let go


And I know that you're worth it
And I know that you're worth fighting for


I can't walk away, oh
I can't just leave you


Even though we're goin' through it
Even though we're struggling


And it makes you feel alone
And it makes you feel isolated


Just know that I would die for you
Just know that I would sacrifice anything for you


The distance and the time between us (the distance and the time)
The physical separation and time apart from each other


It'll never change my mind
It won't affect my commitment to you


I'm findin' ways to stay concentrated on what I gotta do
I'm trying to focus on my responsibilities


But baby boy, it's so hard 'round you
But it's tough to stay focused when you're around


And yes, I'm blamin' you
And yes, I'm holding you responsible


And you know I can't fake it, now or never
But you know I can't pretend anymore, it's now or never


And you insinuating that you think we might be better
And you hinting that we might be better off apart


Better me and you
Better for both of us


Yeah, I know you do
Yeah, I know you think that


I would die for you, I would lie for you
I would do anything for you, including lying


Keep it real with you, I would kill for you, my baby
I would stay honest with you, and even kill for you, my love


Even though we're goin' through it (even though)
Despite our hardships


Baby, I would die for you, yeah
I'll always prioritize you over anything else


The distance and the time between us
The time and space separating us


It'll never change my mind
It won't affect the way I feel about you


Baby, I would die for you, uh (I would die for you)
I will always be ready to give my life for your sake


Na-na, na-na-na, na-na
Repeating sounds for rhythm and style


Yeah, babe
Affectionate expression for a loved one




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Ariana Grande, William Thomas Walsh, Dylan Wiggins, Henry Russell Walter, Magnus August Hoiberg, Martin Daniel McKinney, Mejdi Rhars

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@gta5online9_official

[Verse 1: The Weeknd]
I'm findin' ways to articulate the feelin' I'm goin' through
I just can't say I don't love you (Yeah)
'Cause I love you, yeah
It's hard for me to communicate the thoughts that I hold
But tonight, I'm gon' let you know
Let me tell the truth
Baby, let me tell the truth, yeah

[Pre-Chorus: The Weeknd]
You know what I'm thinkin', see it in your eyes
You hate that you want me, hate it when you cry
You're scared to be lonely, 'specially in the night
I'm scared that I'll miss you, happens every time
I don't want this feelin', I can't afford love
I try to find a reason to pull us apart
It ain't workin' 'cause you're perfect
And I know that you're worth it
I can't walk away, oh

[Chorus: Both, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd]
Even though we're goin' through it (Ah)
And it makes you feel alone
Just know that I would die for you (Ooh, ooh)
Baby, I would die for you, yeah
The distance and the time between us (Distance and the time)
It'll never change my mind 'cause
Baby, I would die for you (I would die for you)
Baby, I would die for you, yeah

[Verse 2: Ariana Grande]
I'm findin' ways to stay concentrated on what I gotta do
But, baby boy, it's so hard 'round you
And yes, I'm blamin' you
And you know I can't fake it, now or never
And you insinuatin' that you think we might be better
Better me and you
Yeah, I know you do

[Pre-Chorus: Ariana Grande]
You know what I'm thinkin', see it in your eyes
You hate that you want me, hate it when you cry
It ain't workin' 'cause you're perfect (Mm)
And I know you deserve it
I can't walk away

[Chorus: Both, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd]
Even though we're goin' through it
And it makes you (Me) feel alone
Just know that I would die for you (I would die for you)
Baby, I would die for you, yeah
The distance and the time between us
It'll never change my mind 'cause
Baby, I would die for you (I would die for you, uh)
Baby, I would die for you, yeah (I would die for you)

[Bridge: The Weeknd]
I would die for you, I would lie for you
Keep it real with you, I would kill for you, my baby
I'm just sayin', yeah
I would die for you, I would lie for you
Keep it real with you, I would kill for you, my baby
Na-na-na, na-na-na, na-na-na

[Chorus: The Weeknd]
Even though we're goin' through it (Ooh)
And it makes you feel alone (No, no)
Just know that I would die for you (No)
Baby, I would die for you, yeah
The distance and the time between us (Ooh)
It'll never change my mind 'cause (No, no)
Baby, I would die for you (No)
Baby, I would die for you, yeah (Oh, babe)



@wly8735

I'm findin' ways to articulate the feelin' I'm goin' through
Estou procurando maneiras de expressar o que estou sentindo

I just can't say I don't love you (yeah)
Simplesmente não posso dizer que não te amo (é)

'Cause I love you, yeah
Porque eu te amo, é

It's hard for me to communicate the thoughts that I hold
É difícil para mim comunicar o que estou pensando

But tonight I'm gon' let you know
Mas esta noite vou deixar você saber

Let me tell the truth
Me deixe dizer a verdade

Baby, let me tell the truth, yeah
Amor, me deixe dizer a verdade, é


You know what I'm thinkin', see it in your eyes
Você sabe o que estou pensando, vejo isso nos seus olhos

You hate that you want me, hate it when you cry
Você odeia me querer, odeio quando você chora

You're scared to be lonely, 'specially in the night
Você está com medo de ficar sozinha, especialmente durante a noite

I'm scared that I'll miss you, happens every time
Estou com medo de sentir sua falta, acontece toda vez


I don't want this feelin', I can't afford love
Eu não quero esse sentimento, não consigo lidar com o amor

I try to find a reason to pull us apart
Tento encontrar um motivo para nos separar

It ain't workin' 'cause you're perfect
Não está funcionando porque você é perfeita

And I know that you're worth it
E sei que você vale a pena

I can't walk away, oh
Não posso ir embora, oh


Even though we're goin' through it (oh)
Mesmo que nós estejamos passando por isso (oh)

And it makes you feel alone
E isso faz com que você se sinta sozinha

Just know that I would die for you (ooh)
Apenas saiba que eu morreria por você (ooh)

Baby, I would die for you, yeah
Amor, eu morreria por você, é

The distance and the time between us (distance and the time)
A distância e o tempo entre nós (distância e o tempo)

It'll never change my mind 'cause
Nunca farão com que eu mude de ideia porque

Baby, I would die for you (I would die for you)
Amor, eu morreria por você (eu morreria por você)

Baby, I would die for you, yeah
Amor, eu morreria por você, é


I'm findin' ways to stay concentrated on what I gotta do
Estou procurando maneiras de permanecer concentrada no que preciso fazer

But, baby boy, it's so hard 'round you
Mas, gatinho, é tão difícil perto de você

And, yes, I'm blamin' you
E, sim, estou te culpando

And you know I can't fake it, now or never
E você sabe que não posso fingir, é agora ou nunca

And you insinuatin' that you think we might be better
E você está insinuando que acha que podemos melhorar

Better me and you
Você e eu melhores

Yeah, I know you do
É, sei que você está


You know what I'm thinkin', see it in your eyes
Você sabe o que estou pensando, vejo isso nos seus olhos

You hate that you want me, hate it when you cry
Você odeia me querer, odeio quando você chora

It ain't workin' 'cause you're perfect (hmm)
Não está funcionando porque você é perfeito (hum)

And I know you deserve it
E sei que você vale a pena

I can't walk away
Não posso ir embora


Even though we're goin' through it
Mesmo que nós estejamos passando por isso

And it makes you feel alone
E isso faz com que você se sinta sozinha

Just know that I would die for you (I would die for you)
Apenas saiba que eu morreria por você (eu morreria por você)

Baby, I would die for you, yeah
Amor, eu morreria por você, é

The distance and the time between us
A distância e o tempo entre nós

It'll never change my mind 'cause
Nunca farão com que eu mude de ideia porque

Baby, I would die for you (I would die for you, uh)
Amor, eu morreria por você (eu morreria por você, uh)

Baby, I would die for you, yeah (I would die for you)
Amor, eu morreria por você, é (eu morreria por você)


I would die for you, I would lie for you
Eu morreria por você, eu mentiria por você

Keep it real with you, I would kill for you, my baby
Sendo sincero com você, eu mataria por você, meu amor

I'm just sayin', yeah
Só estou dizendo, é

I would die for you, I would lie for you
Eu morreria por você, eu mentiria por você

Keep it real with you, I would kill for you, my baby
Sendo sincero com você, eu mataria por você, meu amor

Na-na-na, na-na-na, na-na-na
Na-na-na, na-na-na, na-na-na


Even though we're goin' through it (ooh)
Mesmo que nós estejamos passando por isso (ooh)

And it makes you feel alone (no, no)
E isso faz com que você se sinta sozinha (não, não)

Just know that I would die for you (no)
Apenas saiba que eu morreria por você (não)

Baby, I would die for you, yeah
Amor, eu morreria por você, é

The distance and the time between us (ooh)
A distância e o tempo entre nós (ooh)

It'll never change my mind 'cause (no, no)
Nunca farão com que eu mude de ideia porque (não, não)

Baby, I would die for you (no)
Amor, eu morreria por você (não)

Baby, I would die for you, yeah (oh, babe)
Amor, eu morreria por você, é (oh, amor)



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@moonlightuwu3252

2014: Love Me Harder
2020: Off The Table
2021: Save Your Tears (Remix)
2023: Die For You (Remix)

Este dúo es mágico señores 💜

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They need to do an album together. This would break the charts worldwide. What a duo..

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