The Weeknd gained widespread critical acclaim for his three mixtapes: House of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes of Silence, which he later compiled to make a remastered, three-disc album titled Trilogy after signing his record deal with Republic. In 2013, he released Kiss Land, which was considered to be his debut studio album.
In 2014, he dropped “Often,” a remix of Beyonce’s “Drunk In Love,” and “King of the Fall.” The Weeknd released two songs in collaboration with the film Fifty Shades of Grey, with Earned It becoming his solo breakout hit.
His second studio album became highly-anticipated, with riveting singles like The Hills and Can’t Feel My Face leaving fans hungry for more. Beauty Behind the Madness was released on August 28, 2015.
His third studio album, Starboy, was released on November 25, 2016. The Daft Punk-assisted title track led the project as its first official single, released on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, before becoming his third number one track in the United States, as also his home country, Canada. The effort was a commercial success, topping the Billboard 200 albums chart with over 348,000 copies sold in its first week, all eighteen tracks debuting on the Billboard Hot 100, receiving a GRAMMY Award for the Best Urban Contemporary Album, category at the 60th annual ceremony, overall for the second time in his music career and being ranked as the third most popular album of 2017 in the U.S.
Next came the My Dear Melancholy EP, released on March 30, 2018 and revolving around his breakups with Bella Hadid during summer of 2016 and Selena Gomez in October 2017. With the lead single, Call Out My Name, the Canadian singer earned the largest first-day Spotify stream count of any song released in 2018 at that time and his eighth Top 10 entry on Hot 100.
Tesfaye’s fourth studio album (and his first in three years), After Hours was officially released on March 20, 2020, and is named after a 1985 movie directed by his idol, Martin Scorsese. It was primarily supported by November 2019-released singles Heartless and Blinding Lights, with the pair becoming his fourth and fifth #1 singles in the US and the latter his first #1 single in the UK. The title track and In Your Eyes were also released as singles.
Although widely expected to receive multiple nominations for After Hours, Tesfaye failed to receive any nominations for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards (2021). Tesfaye took to his social media to criticize the Recording Academy, claiming corruption. Speculation arose that the announcement of his then-upcoming Super Bowl performance as well as the discrepancy of being nominated as pop music versus R&B contributed to the snubs. On February 5, 2021 The Highlights was released, as his second greatest hits album. Tesfaye performed at the Super Bowl LV halftime show on February 7, 2021 after announcing he would perform in November 2020. He reportedly spent $7 million on his performance at the show. Despite having a mixed response, the show resulted in a surge in streaming and downloads for Tesfaye's After Hours album as well as for the seven other songs he performed.
His fifth album, Dawn FM was released on January 7, 2022, continuing the writing and production work with Swedish pop svengalis Max Martin and Oscar Holter. The album was preceded by the single Take My Breath in August 2021, with Sacrifice announced as the second single.
Cant Love Anyone
The Weeknd Lyrics
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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
Got a spot down on fifth street
Drinkin' whiskey at the bar
Got some random guy with me
And he doesn't know my name
But he thinks that I'm pretty
Oh, I swear, I'm never gonna drink again
Got a girl with California eyes
And I thought that she could really
Be the one this time
But I never got the chance to make her mine
Because she fell in love with
Little thin white lines
London girl with an attitude
We never told no one, but we look so cute
Both got way better things to do
But I always think about it
When I'm riding through
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 alone", oh, oh
'Cause now I'm dancin' in the dark
Got a spot down on fifth street
Drinkin' whiskey at the bar
Got some random guy with me
And he doesn't know my name
But he thinks that I'm pretty
Oh, I swear, I'm never gonna drink again
I always wanna run outside back door
And shut down the city
Kissing strangers on the back
Wakin' up with some hickies
Took like four too many shots
Hope the hangover kills me
Oh, I swear, I'm never gonna drink again
The lyrics to The Weeknd's song "Bad" explore the aftermath of a toxic relationship and the singer's self-destructive coping mechanisms. The opening lines, "And I know she'll be the death of me, At least we'll both be numb," suggest that the singer is aware that this relationship is not healthy but chooses to indulge in it anyway. The line "And she'll always get the best of me, The worst is yet to come" further emphasizes the destructive nature of the relationship and hints at the impending pain and misery.
The chorus, "All the misery was necessary when, We're deep in love this I know," suggests that despite the pain, the singer believes that this toxic love is somehow necessary. It reflects the idea that sometimes people choose to stay in unhealthy relationships because they are deeply attached or unable to let go. The line "Got a spot down on fifth street, Drinkin' whiskey at the bar" portrays the singer seeking solace in alcohol and numbing their emotions, trying to escape the pain they are experiencing.
The second verse introduces a new love interest, the "girl with California eyes," but it is revealed that their chance at a relationship is lost due to addiction. The line "Because she fell in love with, Little thin white lines" suggests that the singer's addiction to drugs caused them to lose the opportunity for a meaningful connection. The mention of a "London girl with an attitude" highlights the singer's fleeting encounters and casual relationships, suggesting an ongoing pattern of self-destructive behavior.
Overall, the lyrics of "Bad" convey a sense of self-awareness and reflection on the singer's unhealthy relationship choices and addictive tendencies. It portrays the conflicts between longing for love and falling into destructive patterns.
Line by Line Meaning
And I know she'll be the death of me
I am aware that being with her will eventually destroy me
At least we'll both be numb
But at least we'll both be emotionally detached
And she'll always get the best of me
She constantly brings out the most vulnerable side of me
The worst is yet to come
Yet, there is even more pain to endure in the future
All the misery was necessary when
The suffering we experienced together served a purpose
We're deep in love this I know
Because I am deeply in love with her, I am certain
(This I know) , yeah, girl, I know
Yes, girl, I am fully aware of this fact
'Cause now I'm dancin' in the dark
Because of the situation, I find myself lost and confused
Got a spot down on fifth street
I have a place in the city where I often find myself
Drinkin' whiskey at the bar
I frequently consume whiskey at the bar
Got some random guy with me
I am accompanied by a stranger
And he doesn't know my name
This person I'm with is unaware of my identity
But he thinks that I'm pretty
Regardless, he finds me attractive
Oh, I swear, I'm never gonna drink again
I promise myself that I will refrain from drinking in the future
Got a girl with California eyes
I have a girl with captivating eyes like those from California
And I thought that she could really
I believed that she had the potential
Be the one this time
To be the person who would change my previous experiences
But I never got the chance to make her mine
Yet, I never had the opportunity to have her as my own
Because she fell in love with
That is because she developed strong feelings for
Little thin white lines
The use of drugs, specifically cocaine
London girl with an attitude
A girl from London with a distinct personality
We never told no one, but we look so cute
We kept our relationship a secret, but we appeared adorable together
Both got way better things to do
Both of us have more important obligations
But I always think about it
However, I always reflect on it
When I'm riding through
As I am driving around
She told me, "Don't worry about it"
She assured me, "There is no need to be concerned"
She told me, "Don't worry no more"
She conveyed to me, "Stop worrying from this point onwards"
We both know we can't go without it
We both understand that we are dependent on it
She told me, "You'll never be alone", oh, oh
She uttered, "You will always have someone by your side", oh, oh
I always wanna run outside back door
I constantly desire to escape through the rear exit
And shut down the city
And bring the entire city to a standstill
Kissing strangers on the back
Engaging in intimate encounters with unfamiliar individuals
Wakin' up with some hickies
Awakening with visible marks from passionate encounters
Took like four too many shots
I consumed an excessive amount of alcohol, around four shots
Hope the hangover kills me
I wish for the hangover to cause my demise
Oh, I swear, I'm never gonna drink again
I make a solemn vow that I will avoid alcohol in the future
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@pkcool1000
[Intro]
No, yeah
Oh, yeah
Oh, yeah
Yeah, uh
[Verse 1]
You try with me so many times, yeah
You're cryin' out behind the smiles
And I can see right through the lies
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
And what we had is dead inside, yeah
You're actin' like it's still alive, ayy
And you still wanna make it right, yeah
I know
[Chorus]
But I've been the hardest to love
You're tryna let me go, yeah
And I can see it, I can see it
I've been the hardest to love
It's hard to let me go, yeah
And I can feel it, I can feel it (Oh, yeah)
[Verse 2]
I don't feel it anymore (Yeah)
The house I bought is not a home (No)
Together we are so alone
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (Oh)
Don't regret the day we met (We met)
Don't forget that time we spent (We spent)
Forget that we're in different beds
I know
[Chorus]
'Cause I've been the hardest to love
You're tryna let me go, yeah
And I can see it, I can see it
I've been the hardest to love
It's hard to let me go, yeah
And I can feel it, I can feel it
[Bridge]
I can't, can't believe you want me
After all the heart break, after all I've done, oh-oh-oh (Oh, oh)
No I can't, can't believe you trust me (Trust me)
After all the rough days, you still call me up (Me up, oh-oh-oh)
[Chorus]
'Cause I've been the hardest to love, you're tryna let me go, yah
And I can see it, I can see it
I've been the hardest to love, it's hard to let me go, yah
And I can feel it, I can feel it
@nazaechandi2880
Lyrics
You try with me so many times, yeah
You're cryin' out behind the smiles
And I can see right through the lies
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
And what we had is dead inside, yeah
You're actin' like it's still alive
And you still wanna make it right, yeah
I know
But I've been the hardest to love
You're tryna let me go, yeah
And I can see it, I can see it
I've been the hardest to love
It's hard to let me go, yeah
And I can feel it, I can feel it (oh, yeah)
I don't feel it anymore (yeah)
The house I bought is not a home (no)
Together we are so alone
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (oh, babe)
Don't regret the day we met (we met)
Don't forget that time we spent (we spent)
Forget that we're in different beds
I know
'Cause I've been the hardest to love
You're tryna let me go, yeah
And I can see it, I can see it
I've been the hardest to love
It's hard to let me go, yeah
And I can feel it, I can feel it
I can't, can't believe you want me
After all the heartbreaks, after all I've done, oh-oh-oh (oh, oh, oh)
No I can't, can't believe you trust me (trust me)
After all the rough days, you still call me up (me up), oh-oh-oh
'Cause I've been the hardest to love
You're tryna let me go, (tryna let me go, oh), yeah
And I can see it, I can see it (I can see it)
I've been the hardest to love (love, babe)
You're tryna let me go, yeah
And I can feel it, I can feel it
@thinkitsevi
No, oh
Oh, yeah
Yeah, uh
You try with me so many times
You're cryin' out behind the smiles
And I can see right through the lies
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
And what we had is dead inside, yeah
You're actin' like it's still alive
And you still wanna make it right, yeah
I know
But I've been the hardest to love
You're tryna let me go, yeah
And I can see it, I can see it
I've been the hardest to love
It's hard to let me go, yeah
And I can feel it, I can feel it (oh, yeah)
I don't feel it anymore (yeah)
The house I bought is not a home (no)
Together we are so alone
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (oh)
Don't regret the day we met (we met)
Don't forget that time we spent (we spent)
Forget that we're in different beds
I know
'Cause I've been the hardest to love
You're tryna let me go, yeah
And I can see it, I can see it
I've been the hardest to love
It's hard to let me go, yeah
And I can feel it, I can feel it
I can't, can't believe you want me (oh)
After all the heart breaks (oh), after all I've done
Oh-oh-oh (oh, oh, oh)
No, I can't, can't believe you trust me (trust me)
After all the rough days
You still call me up (me up, oh-oh-oh)
'Cause I've been the hardest to love
You're tryna let me go (tryna let me go), yeah
And I can see it, I can see it (I can see it)
I've been the hardest to love (love, baby)
You're tryna let me go, yeah
And I can feel it, I can feel it
@khaliphanisikhosana2921
This album will never be forgotten
@felixpineda2508
This album is good cuz it’s the mf weeknd!! But starboy to me was the best
@omaricoleman9753
Felix Pineda same and both Starboy and After Hours is better than Beauty Behind The Madness and his early work
@Hamzethegoat
@@omaricoleman9753 wtf did u just say? House of Balloons and BBTM are classics and both changed the sound of R&B and pop
@abdelfettahoran8913
All his albums are unforgettable
@mate2996
@@felixpineda2508 nah this is better for me
@alkll9757
It’s rare for EVERY song on an album to be good but if anyone can do it it’s The Weeknd
@RandomGuy-vo1mu
him and post malone
@srspresso
MJ
@dynamicz2212
not a fan of the weeknd but this album bangs. i mean EVERY song on the album depends on the person.