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.
Dollhouse
The Weeknd Lyrics
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In some other lifetime
I roam free
Strutting down my own lane, my way, no kings, no slaves
But right now
You got me in a chokehold, headlock, blindfold, don't stop
(I don't need to see, have your way with me)
(Friendly as can be, have your way with me)
Just prop me with my head high (oh, oh)
Dollhouse, dressed up, perfect, messed up
Torture me to sleep, paint the air I breath
Fishbowl, chokehold, clear water, I'm cold (oh, oh)
Perfect as can be, have your way with me
Somewhere
On some other timeline
There's no price on me (oh)
Nothing to compete with, pray for, no games, no war
I lay down
Every night at sunset, glowing, fairytale, knowing
(Everything will be perfectly complete)
Happy ever after, gleaming, daytime, dreaming
(Once upon a time, in my brand new life)
You'll find me with my head high
(No longer dancing in your)
Dollhouse, dressed up, perfect, messed up
Torture me to sleep, paint the air I breath (oh)
Fishbowl, chokehold, dirty water, I'm cold
Heavy as can be, have your way with me
All the trauma couldn't hold you down
You're no victim, baby
Oh, you're not a victim, baby
Oh, yeah
I'm tellin' you
I love it when you call me daddy
Am I? Am I? (Oh, yeah)
Know I love it when you call me daddy
Am I? Am I? Am I? Am I?
Am I playing' all right now, daddy?
Am I? Am I?
Am I playing' all right now, daddy?
The lyrics to "Dollhouse" by The Weeknd, Lily Rose Depp, and Suzanna Son seem to depict a metaphorical representation of a toxic and controlling relationship. The song describes the feeling of being trapped in a "dollhouse," where the singer is expected to conform to an ideal and perfect image, even though it is causing pain and suffocation. The chorus repeats the lines "Dollhouse, dressed up, perfect, messed up" to emphasize the conflicting expectations imposed on the singer. The lyrics indicate a struggle between wanting to break free and be true to oneself, and the pressure to please and conform to the desires of the dominant figure represented as "daddy" in the song.
In the first verse, the lyrics describe a longing for freedom and independence. The singer yearns for a time when they were not constrained and controlled by someone else. They dream of walking their own path without the shackles of authority, longing for a sense of self-determination. However, in the present moment, they find themselves under the control and dominance of another. The lyrics use imagery of being in a chokehold, blindfolded, and confined to a dollhouse, where they are coerced into fulfilling the expectations set upon them.
The second verse continues the theme of captivity, portraying a parallel universe where the singer envisions a life without manipulation and competition. They long for a fairytale-like existence, where they are free to be themselves without any external pressures. However, there is a sense of resignation as they lay down every night, hoping that eventually, everything will be complete and they will find happiness. The lyrics emphasize the contrast between the singer's dream of being free and the reality of being trapped in the puppeteer's control.
Overall, "Dollhouse" explores the struggles of wanting to break free from a controlling relationship and society's expectations while grappling with the desire for acceptance and validation. It speaks to the emotional and psychological toll of conforming to unrealistic standards and the internal conflict that arises from such expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Somewhere
In an alternate reality
In some other lifetime
In a different time and situation
I roam free
I live without restrictions
Strutting down my own lane, my way, no kings, no slaves
Confidently walking my own path, free from hierarchy and control
But right now
In the present moment
You got me in a chokehold, headlock, blindfold, don't stop
You have complete control over me, restraining me without mercy
(I don't need to see, have your way with me)
(I am willing to surrender, blinded by desire)
Keep me in the dollhouse, dressed up, perfect, messed up
Keep me confined like a doll, flawlessly presented but internally damaged
(Friendly as can be, have your way with me)
(Appearing agreeable, ready to fulfill your desires)
Just prop me with my head high
Just position me proudly
Dollhouse, dressed up, perfect, messed up
Representing an image of perfection, yet marred
Torture me to sleep, paint the air I breathe
Causing me pain until I find solace, controlling every aspect of my life
Fishbowl, chokehold, clear water, I'm cold
Trapped in a confined space, suffocating, feeling isolated and numb
(Perfect as can be, have your way with me)
(Maintaining an outward appearance of flawlessness, yielding to your desires)
Somewhere
In another reality
On some other timeline
In a different version of events
There's no price on me
I am not valued or objectified
(Nothing to compete with, pray for, no games, no war)
(No need for comparison, external validation, manipulation, or conflict)
I lay down
I rest
Every night at sunset, glowing, fairytale, knowing
Each evening, in a magical atmosphere, with the certainty of a happy ending
(Everything will be perfectly complete)
(All aspects will be harmoniously fulfilled)
Happy ever after, gleaming, daytime, dreaming
Perpetual joy and fulfillment, even in waking moments
(Once upon a time, in my brand new life)
(In a new chapter filled with possibilities)
You'll find me with my head high
You will see me confident and proud
(No longer dancing in your)
(No longer controlled by your influence)
Dollhouse, dressed up, perfect, messed up
Symbolizing an image of perfection, tainted and damaged
Torture me to sleep, paint the air I breathe (oh)
Causing me distress until I find solace, influencing every aspect of my existence
Fishbowl, chokehold, dirty water, I'm cold
Confined in a restrictive environment, suffocating, feeling unclean and indifferent
Heavy as can be, have your way with me
Overwhelming burden, giving you control over me
All the trauma couldn't hold you down
Despite past hardships, you remain resilient
You're no victim, baby
You refuse to be defined as a victim
Oh, you're not a victim, baby
You defy victimhood
I'm telling you
I want you to understand
I love it when you call me daddy
I find pleasure when you address me as 'daddy'
Am I? Am I? (Oh, yeah)
Do I meet your expectations? Am I what you desire?
Know I love it when you call me daddy
Understand that I derive pleasure when you refer to me as 'daddy'
Am I? Am I? Am I? Am I?
Do I satisfy you? Am I sufficient for you?
Am I playin' all right now, daddy?
Am I fulfilling your desires adequately, 'daddy'?
Am I? Am I?
Am I meeting your expectations?
Am I playin' all right now, daddy?
Am I effectively satisfying your desires, 'daddy'?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Mike Dean, Rebecca Fisher
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Verse 1: Lily-Rose Depp, The Weeknd]
Somewhere
In some other lifetime
I roam free
Strutting down my own lane, my way, no kings, no slaves
But right now
You got me in a chokehold, headlock, blindfold, don't stop
(I don't need to see, have your way with me)
Keep me in the dollhouse, dressed up, perfect, messed up
(Friendly as can be, have your way with me)
Just prop me with my head high (Oh, oh)
[Chorus: Lily-Rose Depp, The Weeknd]
Dollhouse, dressed up, perfect, messed up
Torture me to sleep, paint the air I breathe
Fishbowl, chokehold, clеar water, I'm full (Oh, oh)
Perfect as can bе, have your way with me
[Verse 2: Lily-Rose Depp, The Weeknd]
Somewhere
On some other timeline
There's no price on me (Oh, oh)
Nothing to compete with, pray for, no games, no war
I lay down
Every night at sunset, glowing, fairytale, knowing
Every day will be perfectly complete
Happy ever after, gleaming, daytime, dreaming
Once upon a time, in my brand new life
You will find me with my head high
(No longer dancing in your—)
The Weeknd, Lil Baby & Suzanna Son
[Chorus: Lily-Rose Depp, The Weeknd]
Dollhouse, dressed up, perfect, messed up
Torture me to sleep, paint the air I breathe (Oh)
Fishbowl, chokehold, dirty water, I'm cold
Dirty as can be, have your way with me
[Bridge: The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp]
On control but I want your love
You're no victim, baby
Oh, you're not a victim, baby
Oh, yeah
Love it when you call me daddy
Am I? Am I?
But I love it when you call me daddy
Am I? Am I? Am I? Am I?
[Outro: Lily-Rose Depp]
Am I playing' all right now, daddy?
Am I? am I?
Am I playing' all right now, daddy?
@ProjectJamesify
The Idol is an entire album in disguise 🖤 XO
@DatBoySax
No it's just an album, he already announced it a while ago
@zerando.trechos6541
@@DatBoySaxálbum mesmo?
@angelashinner
Yeah. It’s all about The Weeknd and his music honestly. No plot
@tinaselka8155
And it's so stunning
@bruno_silveira12
@@angelashinner I also love to hear music on mute just like you
@Mercvriie
Lily’s voice is so powerful and beautiful.
@M_06_08
Autotune
@Mercvriie
@@M_06_08 ??
@presleyluis4666
@@M_06_08voices still need to be somewhat good to sound good with autotune lol