"Can't Feel My Face" is the 7th track on the album Beauty Behind the Madnes… Read Full Bio ↴"Can't Feel My Face" is the 7th track on the album Beauty Behind the Madness released under the artist The Weeknd. The song is sung and performed by Canadian singer, Abel Tesfaye. The song was written and produced by Max Martin and Ali Payami with additional songwriting from Savan Kotecha, Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd) and Peter Svensson.

The song went number 1 in the charts of Australia (ARIA), Canada, Denmark, Iceland, New Zealand, South Africa and The US (Billboard Hot 100).

Can't Feel My Face
The Weeknd Lyrics

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And I know she'll be the death of me, at least we'll both be numb
And she'll always get the best of me, the worst is yet to come
But at least we'll both be beautiful and stay forever young
This I know, yeah, this I know

She told me, don't worry about it
She told me, don't worry no more
We both know we can't go without it

She told me you'll never be in love, oh, oh, woo

I can't feel my face when I'm with you
But I love it, but I love it, oh
I can't feel my face when I'm with you
But I love it, but I love it, oh

And I know she'll be the death of me, at least we'll both be numb
And she'll always get the best of me, the worst is yet to come
All the misery was necessary when we're deep in love
This I know (this I know, yeah), girl, I know

She told me, don't worry about it
She told me, don't worry no more
We both know we can't go without it
She told me you'll never be in love, oh, oh, woo (yeah, yeah, yeah)

I can't feel my face when I'm with you
But I love it, but I love it, oh
I can't feel my face when I'm with you (I can't feel my face)
But I love it (but I love it), but I love it, oh
I can't feel my face when I'm with you (I can't feel my face when I'm with you)
But I love it (but I love it, yeah), but I love it (but I love it, yeah), oh
I can't feel my face when I'm with you (I can't feel my face when I'm with you)
But I love it (but I love it), but I love it (girl, I love it), oh

Ooh, ooh
She told me, don't worry about it
She told me, don't worry no more
We both know we can't go without it (can't go)
She told me you'll never be in love, oh, oh

Woo
I can't feel my face when I'm with you (I can't feel my face, but)
But I love it (but I love it, yeah), but I love it (oh, I love it, yeah), oh
I can't feel my face when I'm with you (said, I can't feel my face, but)
But I love it (but I love it), but, I love it (girl, I love it), oh

(Hey) I can't feel my face when I'm with you (I can't feel my face when I'm with you)
But I love it (know I love it, yeah), but I love it (don't you think I, yeah)
I can't feel my face when I'm with you (I can't feel my face when I'm with you)
(I can't feel my face but)
But I love it (when I'm with you, baby), but I love it (said when I'm with you, baby)
I can't feel my fa-
Hey

Overall Meaning

The Weeknd's song "Can't Feel My Face" is a song that describes a toxic, yet irresistible relationship that the singer knows is going to end badly. When he says "And I know she'll be the death of me, at least we'll both be numb," he acknowledges that the relationship is detrimental for him. Despite this, being together is too good to resist, and he enjoys the thrill of it, even if it means putting himself in danger. The line "I can't feel my face when I'm with you, but I love it" reinforces the idea that the experience is intense and overwhelming, and he is willing to ignore the consequences for the sake of his infatuation.

The second verse reveals more about the power dynamic in the relationship, where the woman dictates the terms of their interaction. He is told not to worry about their dangerous behavior and about the fact that he won't fall in love. He describes the shared misery that comes with loving someone so much, and the realization that all of it is essential to being in love. The song carries an overall message that the singer is willing to risk everything for this relationship and enjoy every moment, even though it may lead to his destruction.

Line by Line Meaning

And I know she'll be the death of me, at least we'll both be numb
I am aware that this person will lead to my downfall, but at least we will not feel the pain

And she'll always get the best of me, the worst is yet to come
This person takes advantage of me, and things will only get worse in the future

But at least we'll both be beautiful and stay forever young
Despite the negative aspects of our relationship, we will always look good and never age

This I know, yeah, this I know
I am certain of the previous statements

She told me, don't worry about it
She reassured me that everything is okay

She told me, don't worry no more
She advised me to stop worrying about our situation

We both know we can't go without it
We understand that our love is necessary, and we cannot live without it

She told me you'll never be in love, oh, oh, woo
She warned me that I will never truly be in love

I can't feel my face when I'm with you
Being with you is so intense, it numbs my senses

But I love it, but I love it, oh
Despite the numbness, I enjoy it and love being with you

All the misery was necessary when we're deep in love
The struggles we went through were worth it when we are truly in love

I can't feel my face when I'm with you (I can't feel my face)
Being with you is so powerful, I am physically unable to feel my face

But I love it (but I love it), but I love it, oh
Even with the lack of sensation, being with you is still amazing and I love it

We both know we can't go without it (can't go)
Again, we acknowledge the importance of our love and dependence on it

She told me you'll never be in love, oh, oh
Repeating the previous warning, showing its significance to the overall message

Woo
Sound effect, no actual meaning

I can't feel my face when I'm with you (I can't feel my face, but)
Repeating the idea of numbness when with this person

I can't feel my face when I'm with you (said, I can't feel my face, but)
Reiterating the idea of numbness and emphasizing its importance

But I love it (but I love it), but, I love it (girl, I love it), oh
Emphasizing the contradiction of loving the numbness and still enjoying the relationship

Hey
Sound effect, no actual meaning

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, The Administration MP, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Savan Harish Kotecha, Martin Max, Ali Payami, Peter Anders Svensson, Abel Tesfaye

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