Attention
The Weeknd Lyrics

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
The Weeknd is beginning the song with a series of sounds that do not have any specific lyrics, but are meant to create an atmosphere of intrigue and anticipation.

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
The Weeknd is continuing to create the same atmosphere, building up a sense of expectation for what is to come.

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh ooh
The Weeknd is still using this same vocal style to set the mood for the song, creating a sense of longing and desire.

Baby, you were so strong
The Weeknd is addressing someone he knows, who used to be strong and confident in the past.

Baby you were calm, you were so calm, yeah
The Weeknd is saying that this person was also calm in the past, possibly indicating that something has changed in their behavior or personality.

Tell me where it went wrong
The Weeknd is asking this person to explain what happened to cause this change in behavior or personality.

Tell me how to love, it's been so long
The Weeknd is saying that it has been a long time since he has been in love, and is looking for guidance on how to do it properly.

When a call's not enough, yeah
The Weeknd is suggesting that he has tried to communicate with this person in the past, but it has not been effective.

And you just need to touch
The Weeknd is saying that this person is in need of physical intimacy or contact.

Thinking twice, I'm the one
The Weeknd is suggesting that he is the best person to provide the physical intimacy that this person is seeking.

But you just need to trust
The Weeknd is asking this person to trust him and believe that he can fulfill their needs.

You're only looking for attention
The Weeknd is accusing this person of only seeking attention from him, rather than genuinely wanting his company or affection.

You only notice it 'cause I'm never around
The Weeknd is saying that this person is only aware of him not being around when they want attention from him.

The only problem is you'll never get enough
The Weeknd is suggesting that even if he were to give this person the attention they desire, it would never be enough for them.

What do you expect now?
The Weeknd is questioning this person's expectations of him and their relationship.

Only thing left is the sex now
The Weeknd is suggesting that the only thing left in their relationship is physical intimacy or sex.

'Cause baby, too vexed now
The Weeknd is saying that this person has become too demanding or difficult to deal with.

Only see me on the TV or the bed now
The Weeknd is suggesting that this person is only interested in him when he is on television or in bed with them.

You want more than a fuck
The Weeknd is suggesting that this person wants more from him than just a physical relationship.

Yeah
The Weeknd is punctuating the end of this part of the song with a simple interjection.

Attention
The Weeknd is repeating the title of the song, emphasizing the idea that this person is only seeking attention from him.

The only problem is you'll never get enough
The Weeknd is repeating this line from earlier in the song, highlighting his belief that this person will never be satisfied with the attention they receive from him.

Yeah
The Weeknd is again interjecting with a simple sound at the end of the song.

Yeah
The Weeknd is doing this again here, possibly indicating that he is not finished with his thoughts on this subject.

Yeah
The Weeknd is once more interjecting at the end of the song.