Like the original song, Abel experiences the struggles of dealing with groupie love, especially when he’s supposed to already have something going with a girl from the previous projects in the Trilogy.
The Weeknd spoke with L.A. Times about how “Dirty Diana” influenced his artistry:
“Dirty Diana” is my favorite song of all time, it is literally my No. 1. It takes all these genres and it puts it into one song — rock, experimental, hip-hop, R&B. It’s why I wanted to write these dope songs.
In select live performances involving this track, The Weeknd performed a version merging this song with Beauty Behind the Madness single “In the Night.”
D.D
The Weeknd Lyrics
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Oh no
Oh no, oh no
You'll never make me stay so take your weight off of me
I know your every move, so won't you please let me be
I've been here times before but I was too blind to see
That you seduce every man, this time you won't seduce me
She's saying, "That's okay, hey baby do what you please"
I am the stuff the you want, I am the thing that you need
She looked me deep in the eyes, she's touchin' me so to start
She says there's no turnin' back, she trapped me in her heart
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, let me be, ooh
She likes the boys in the band, she knows when they come to town
Every musician's fan after the curtains comes down
She waits at backstage doors for those who have prestige
Who promise fortune and fame, a life that's so carefree
She's sayin', "That's okay, hey baby do what you want"
I'll be your night lovin' thing, I'll be the freak you can taunt
And I don't care what you say, I want to go too far
I'll be your everything if you make me a star
Dirty Diana, no (oh, oh, oh)
Dirty Diana, no (oh, oh, oh)
Dirty Diana, oh (oh, oh, oh)
Dirty Diana (oh, oh, oh)
Dirty Diana, ooh (oh, oh, oh)
Dirty Diana, no (oh, oh, oh)
Dirty Diana, no (oh, oh, oh)
Dirty Diana let me be, ooh (oh, oh, oh)
Ooh
She said, "I have to go home 'cause I'm real tired, you see
But I hate sleepin' alone, why don't you come with me?"
I said, "My baby's at home, she's probably worried tonight
I didn't call on the phone to say that I'm alright"
Diana walked up to me, she said, "I'm all yours tonight"
At that I ran to the phone sayin', "Baby I'm alright"
I said, "Unlock the door 'cause I forgot the key"
She said, "He's not coming back because he's sleeping with me"
Dirty Diana, no (ooh)
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, no (oh)
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, no (dirty Di-, dirty Di-)
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, let me be, ooh (oh)
Oh (oh, no)
Oh (no)
Oh
Oh no
Oh no
Oh no
Oh no
The Weeknd's song "D.D" is about a seductive and manipulative woman whom the singer is attracted to but knows he needs to stay away from. The titular Dirty Diana represents the allure of fame and fortune, with the singer acknowledging that every man she encounters falls for her charm. The repetition of "Dirty Diana, no" in the chorus signifies the singer's resistance to her temptation despite being enchanted by her. The lyrics "I've been here times before but I was too blind to see" imply a sense of regret from the singer's past experiences with women like Diana who ultimately led him on and left him heartbroken.
In the second verse, Diana is portrayed as a groupie who preys on musicians, offering herself to them in hopes of getting a taste of their fame and fortune. She tells the singer to do what he wants while promising to be his everything if he makes her a star. The lyrics "I'll be your night loving thing, I'll be the freak you can taunt" suggest that Diana is willing to submit to the singer's desires and kinks in order to get what she wants.
Overall, "D.D" portrays the damaging effects of succumbing to lust and the allure of fame, with the singer ultimately choosing to resist the temptation and be true to himself. The use of Michael Jackson's "Dirty Diana" sample in the song further emphasizes the theme of dangerous temptation and the consequences of giving in to it.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh no, oh no
The singer is realizing that they are in a dangerous situation.
You'll never make me stay so take your weight off of me
The singer is telling someone to stop trying to control or manipulate them because it won't work.
I know your every move, so won't you please let me be
The singer knows the other person's true intentions and is warning them to leave them alone.
I've been here times before but I was too blind to see
The artist has been in similar situations in the past but didn't realize what was really going on until now.
That you seduce every man, this time you won't seduce me
The artist knows that the other person has a pattern of seducing men, but this time, the artist won't be fooled.
She's saying, that's OK, hey baby do what you please
The other person is encouraging the singer to do whatever they want.
I am the stuff that you want, I am the thing that you need
The other person is telling the singer that they are everything they desire and need.
She looked me deep in the eyes, she's touchin' me so to start
The other person is making a physical move on the artist to start something romantic.
She says there's no turnin' back, she trapped me in her heart
The other person is making it clear that they want to have a romantic relationship with the artist.
Dirty Diana, no, dirty Diana, no
The artist is referring to the other person's negative behavior and indicating that they do not want to be involved with them.
She likes the boys in the band, she knows when they come to town
The other person likes the attention of the musicians who come to town and is hoping to seduce them.
Every musician's fan after the curtains comes down
The other person is attracted to the fans of musicians and wants to be involved in their world.
She waits at backstage doors for those who have prestige
The other person waits at the backstage doors for the famous or prestigious people because they believe it will lead to a better life.
Who promise fortune and fame, a life that's so carefree
The other person is attracted to those who promise them money and fame because they believe it will make their life better.
She's sayin', that's OK, hey baby do what you want
The other person again encourages the singer to do whatever they want, indicating that they are willing to fulfill their desires.
I'll be your night lovin' thing, I'll be the freak you can taunt
The other person is saying that they will fulfill the artist's desires and be willing to be their secret lover, even if that means being taunted or humiliated.
And I don't care what you say, I want to go too far
The other person is willing to take things to the next level, even if it's too far or too risky for the artist.
I'll be your everything if you make me a star
The other person is willing to do anything to become famous, even if that means using the singer.
She said I have to go home 'cause I'm real tired, you see
The other person tries to leave after their encounter with the singer because they claim to be tired.
But I hate sleepin' alone, why don't you come with me?
The other person tries to convince the artist to come home with them because they don't want to be alone.
I said my baby's at home, she's probably worried tonight
The artist acknowledges that they have a significant other at home who may be worried about them.
I didn't call on the phone to say that I'm alright
The artist didn't call their significant other to let them know they are okay after their encounter with the other person.
Diana walked up to me, she said I'm all yours tonight
The other person comes back to the singer and tries to convince them to spend the night with them.
At that I ran to the phone sayin' baby I'm alright
The artist returns to their senses and calls their significant other to let them know they are okay.
I said unlock the door 'cause I forgot the key
The singer requests to be let back into their home.
She said he's not coming back because he's sleeping with me
The other person reveals that they have been sleeping with the singer's significant other behind their back.
Dirty Diana, no, dirty Diana, no
The singer affirms that they do not want anything to do with the other person's negative behavior.
Dirty Diana, no, dirty Diana, no
The artist again states that they do not want to be involved with the other person.
Dirty Diana, no, dirty Diana, no
The artist continues to reject the other person.
Dirty Diana, no, dirty Diana, let me be, ooh
The singer pleads with the other person to leave them alone.
Oh no
The singer reaffirms their realization that they are in a dangerous situation.
Oh no
The artist again affirms their realization.
Oh no
The artist repeats their realization.
Oh no
The artist concludes the song with their realization.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Michael Jackson
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You'll never make me stay
So take your weight off of me
I know your every move
So won't you please let me be
I've been here times before
But I was too blind to see
That you seduce every man
This time you won't seduce me
She's saying that's ok
Hey, baby, do what you please
I am the stuff that you want
I am the thing that you need
She looked me deep in the eyes
She's touchin' me so to start
She says there's no turnin' back
She trapped me in her heart
[Hook:]
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana
Let me be!
Ooh
She likes the boys in the band
She knows when they come to town
Every musician's fan after the curtains come down
She waits at backstage doors
For those who have prestige
Who promise fortune and fame
A life that's so carefree
She's saying that's ok
Hey, baby, do what you want
I'll be your night lovin' thing
I'll be the freak you can taunt
And I don't care what you say
I want to go too far
I'll be your everything
If you make me a star
[Hook:]
Dirty Diana, oh
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, ooh
Dirty Diana
Dirty Diana, ooh
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana, no
Dirty Diana
Let me be…
She said I have to go home
Cause I'm real tired you see
But I hate sleepin' alone
Why don't you come with me
I said my baby's at home
She's probably worried tonight
I didn't call on the phone to
Say that I'm alright
Diana walked up to me
She said I'm all yours tonight
At that I ran to the phone
Sayin' baby, I'm alright
I said unlock the door
Because I forgot the key
She said he's not coming back
Because he's sleeping with me
[Hook:]
Dirty Diana, oh
Dirty Diana, oh
Dirty Diana, oh
Dirty Diana, no
@goniae
this guy is gonna be the king of R&B
@budzzz7838
And that happend
@starboy__finesse__4166
He is the 👑
@omarziane2972
And he's :")
@preritkhanduja8308
And he is
@derdunnedanny7172
Most streamed artist...He made it❤👑
@hahaownedlolz
As a huge MJ fan.. this cover is f*cking amazing. If there's such a thing as the next MJ, then this dude is it. Insanely talented and an amazing voice.
@bxtchyqueen1687
@@Sleeptalk20 Abel does
@suhailkhan8810
@@Sleeptalk20 yes mj is ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@johnsamsjr8670
Who did it better weeknd or Bruno Mars
I personally think weeknd did it way better