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.
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The Weeknd Lyrics
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All alone
All alone
All alone
I got something to tell you but don't know how I'ma say it
I guess that I could only say one thing
Girl I been bad again
'Cause with this money comes problems
And with these problems comes solutions
And I use 'em
When I'm faded I forget
Forget what you mean to me
Hope you know what you mean to me
Pick up your phone
The party's finished and I want you to know
I'm all alone
I'm feelin' everything before I got up
I always want you when I'm coming down
I always want you when I'm coming down (ay)
I always want you when I'm coming down (oh-ooh)
I always want you when I'm coming down (ay)
I always want you when I'm coming down (ay)
I always want you when I'm coming down (ooh)
I always want you when I'm coming down (oh yeah)
I always want you when I'm coming down
Poppin' again, I tried to quit again
I'm always tight with something I begin
That's why my niggas got me to the end
Supply what I take, I take what I spend baby
I ain't lied to nobody but me
And you, and me
But you especially
Pick up your phone (oh-ooh)
The party's finished and I want you to know
I'm all alone
I'm feelin' everything before I got up
I always want you when I'm coming down (oh-oh)
I always want you when I'm coming down (when I'm coming down)
I always want you when I'm coming down (right down)
I always want you when I'm coming down (right down, right down, oh)
I always want you when I'm coming down (oh)
I always want you when I'm coming down (oh)
I always want you when I'm coming down (right down)
I always want you when I'm coming down
Ooh
Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh
Oh, oh-oh
Pick (pick) up your phone
I'm all alone
I always want you when I'm coming down
I always want you when I'm coming down
I always want you when I'm coming down
I always want you when I'm coming down
I always want you when I'm coming down
I always want you when I'm coming down
I always want you when I'm coming down
I always want you when I'm coming down
The Weeknd's song "Coming Down" is a song that delves into the notion of using money as a way of solving problems. The artist is aware of the challenges that come with the wealth he has amassed, and despite his best intentions, he often finds himself being reckless and getting into trouble. He confesses to his lover that he has been "bad" again, referring to his unhealthy behavior.
He goes on to explain that he sometimes forgets the importance of his significant other and what she means to him when he's "faded." In the chorus, he repeatedly declares that he always wants her when he's "coming down," referencing the temporal after-effects of his drug use.
The repeated line "Pick up your phone," signifies his desperation and longing for her after the high of his excesses has worn off. The lyrics in Japanese that appear towards the end of the song add an additional layer of complexity to the song, suggesting that The Weeknd is aware of the betrayals that he has committed but is not sure if his lover is aware of them.
The dynamic between wealth and fulfillment, the effects of drug use, and the dilemma of confronting oneself are all themes that The Weeknd explores in this song, expressing a universal yearning for something more in life than fleeting pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
All alone
Feeling isolated and disconnected from others.
I got something to tell you but don't know how I'ma say it
Being unsure of how to communicate a difficult message to someone.
I guess that I could only say one thing
Restricting oneself to being able to say only one thing due to fear or anxiety.
Girl I been bad again, girl I been bad again
Continuing to make mistakes and engage in negative behavior despite knowing better.
'Cause with this money comes problems
Acknowledging that wealth and success do not necessarily bring happiness or fulfillment.
And with these problems comes solutions
Realizing that every challenge presents an opportunity for growth and finding a way forward.
And I use 'em
Taking advantage of these solutions in order to deal with the problems and challenges that come with success.
When I'm faded I forget
Losing sight of what is truly important or meaningful while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Forget what you mean to me
Losing sight of the value and importance of a significant other when under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Hope you know what you mean to me
Expressing the desire for one's significant other to understand and appreciate their true worth and value.
Pick (pick) up your phone (phone)
Requesting communication and connection with a significant other who is currently not present.
The party's finished and I want you to know
Acknowledging that the fun and excitement of being at a party is not as important as communicating with a significant other.
I'm (I'm) all alone ('lone)
Feeling lonely and disconnected from others.
I'm feelin' everything before I got up
Experiencing a flood of emotions and thoughts before even getting out of bed in the morning.
I always want you when I'm coming down
Realizing the importance of a significant other when coming down from the high of drugs or alcohol.
Poppin' again, I tried to quit again
Struggling with addiction and the attempt to stop using substances.
I'm always tight with something I begin
Finding it difficult to let go of and move on from things that one has started.
That's why my niggas got me to the end
Recognizing the importance of having loyal friends who are there for you through thick and thin.
Supply what I take, I take what I spend baby
Engaging in a cycle of consumption and spending, relying on friends to provide what is taken.
I ain't lied to nobody but me
Being honest with others but not oneself.
But you, and me
Recognizing that one's significant other is the one person in their life who truly knows them and can call them out on their mistakes.
Oh-oh, the party's finished and I want you to know
Repeating the desire for communication with one's significant other despite the party having ended.
I always want you when I'm coming down (ohh-oh)
Realizing the true importance and value of a significant other when coming down from the high of drugs or alcohol.
Right down, right down, right down
Continuing to prioritize connection and communication with one's significant other, even when coming down from the high of drugs or alcohol.
私を怒らせないで欲しい
Please don't make me angry.
Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Martin Daniel McKinney, Carlo Montagnese
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@giodydio7431
the girl's verse is in Japanese , here's the lyrics:
Watashi o okorasenaide hoshii
Konoyo na koto o sareruno wa fukainano
Watashi no kako o shitte, nando mo watashi no naka ni haittekuru
Watashi no kotae nado shitteiru hazu nanoni
Watashi ga something to tsumi wo kasanete kita koto o, anata wa shitte inai no
translated:
"I don’t want you to piss me off
It’s disgusting you did something like this
It’s unfair after knowing my past, you’re trying to come inside me over and over.
You sure as hell know what I want
I bet s/he knows my answer, though
Don’t you know I’ve constantly sinned?"
By: Rapgenius :)
@l1749
+Giody Dio Ehh Its more like:
"I wish you wouldn't trouble/bother me
What you do makes me uncomfortable
Shirou*, you are mean.
You learned about my past, and you used it against me over and over.
You already know my answer. You already know my sins. Don't you know?"
Source: I'm Japanese. :)
*Shirou is the name of the guy that the woman (named Saber) is speaking to.
@arafnoor9739
Watashi o okorasenaide hoshii
Konoyo na koto o sareruno wa fukainano
Watashi no kako o shitte, nando mo watashi no naka ni haittekuru
Watashi no kotae nado shitteiru hazu nanoni
Watashi ga something to tsumi wo kasanete kita koto o, anata wa shitte inai no
"I wish you would not trouble me.
What are you doing makes me uncomfortable.
You learned about my past and used that against me several times.
Even when you know my answer.
Even though you know my sins."
Translation of the Japanese verse. You're welcome.
@3rdiy895
man i seriously still can't believe people used to think i was weird listening to the weeknd
@JonathanMartinez-cy4zn
I dont even tell tbh atleast im listening to good music not mum mumble rap
@mayrgarbang5584
Jonathan Martinez rap is good doe
@kelsyerivas4354
Yess all the girls would look at me crazy and now most of them claim to be xo fans
@virginiagomez4620
Kelsye Rivas sameee
@don.b3596
I feel you i used to where my xo merch to school and people were like wtf
@RandomGuy7815
2am, sitting alone in a dark room, headphones in with this song on full blast
@ruthlessxoxo6046
that's what I'm doing right now!
@nirvana4083
+Ruthless XOXO Same, 3:55am
@erendiraarciniega1944
Pariah same lol