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.
Fill The Void
The Weeknd Lyrics
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(Void)
(Void)
(Void)
I don't wanna decide things for myself, on my own
Finally, for the first time, I'm alone
You caught me havin' good times with a bad boy
Be my voice and I choose you to fill the void
(Void) I choose you to fill my void, yeah
(Void) I choose you to tell me, you to tell me
(Voice) I choose you to fill my void, yeah
(Voice) be my voice and I choose you to fill the void
Ooh, tell me why, tell me why do I feel so free when I'm dead?
Ooh, when I'm tied on to your short leash
Ooh, tell me why, tell me why do I feel so free when I'm dead?
Ooh, when I'm tied on to your short leash
Oh, give it up, give up that threesome
God damn, you look good in this lighting
Fill it up, fill a prescription
Feel numb while we're intertwining
I'm in love with both at the same time
She'll go down while I hit it from behind
You're the one, you're the only one
Baby girl, we could both have fun, and
Oh, I choose you to fill your void, yeah
Oh, I choose you to fill you up, I fill you up, hey
Oh, I choose you to fill the void, yeah
Oh, oh, yeah, yeah
In "Fill The Void," The Weeknd explores themes of choice, loneliness, and freedom within a complicated and unconventional relationship. The lyrics suggest a sense of indecisiveness and a desire to rely on someone else to make decisions. The singer expresses a newfound sense of freedom, possibly from the burdens of responsibility, when they are alone and not influenced by others.
The mention of the bad boy indicates a tempting and dangerous allure that the singer is drawn to. They acknowledge that they have the choice to make between the bad boy and the person they are addressing in the song. The lyrics describe the person as the singer's voice, implying that they have a strong impact on their decisions and fill a void in their life.
The chorus reinforces the idea of the person being chosen to fill the singer's void. It suggests that the person's presence and influence have a profound effect on them. The repetition of the word "voice" emphasizes the connection and importance of this individual in the singer's life.
Overall, "Fill The Void" delves into the complexities of relationships, choices, and the longing for someone to fill a void while also exploring the freedom found in being alone.
Line by Line Meaning
(Void)
Feeling empty or lacking something meaningful in life
(Void)
Experiencing a sense of emptiness and uncertainty
(Void)
Being in a state of emotional emptiness
(Void)
Feeling a void or emptiness inside
I don't wanna decide things for myself, on my own
Preferring not to make choices and decisions independently
Finally, for the first time, I'm alone
Finding solace in being by oneself for the first time
You caught me havin' good times with a bad boy
Being caught in a situation where one is enjoying the company of a rebellious or troublesome person
Seems I've got a choice to make
Realizing the need to make a decision
Be my voice and I choose you to fill the void
Desiring someone to step in and provide guidance or fill the emotional void
(Void) I choose you to fill my void, yeah
Selecting someone as a solution to fill the emotional emptiness
(Void) I choose you to tell me, you to tell me
Selecting someone to be a source of advice and guidance
(Voice) I choose you to fill my void, yeah
Selecting someone to be the one who brings fulfillment and meaning into life
(Voice) be my voice and I choose you to fill the void
Requesting someone to step in and provide emotional support and fulfill the emptiness
Ooh, tell me why, tell me why do I feel so free when I'm dead?
Questioning the paradoxical feeling of freedom that comes when in a lifeless or detached state of mind
Ooh, when I'm tied on to your short leash
Referring to being controlled and restricted in a relationship
Oh, give it up, give up that threesome
Letting go and abandoning the idea of involving a third person in the relationship
God damn, you look good in this lighting
Expressing admiration for the partner's appearance in a specific environment
Fill it up, fill a prescription
Seeking to fulfill emotional needs and desires
Feel numb while we're intertwining
Experiencing a loss of emotions while physically engaging with each other
I'm in love with both at the same time
Having feelings for two different people simultaneously
She'll go down while I hit it from behind
Engaging in sexual activities with two different partners in different positions
You're the one, you're the only one
Expressing that the chosen partner holds a special place in one's life
Baby girl, we could both have fun, and
Suggesting that both individuals can enjoy themselves in the arrangement
Oh, I choose you to fill your void, yeah
Deciding to be the one who fulfills the other person's emotional emptiness
Oh, I choose you to fill you up, I fill you up, hey
Expressing the intention to bring fulfillment and satisfaction to the other person
Oh, I choose you to fill the void, yeah
Selecting the other person to provide a sense of meaning and purpose
Oh, oh, yeah, yeah
An expression of affirmation and agreement
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ramsey, Abel Tesfaye, Lily-Rose Depp, Suzanne Vega
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SLYP1EPLUSH
Regardless of how bad this show was you can’t lie this song is art
@Fraisefireflyz
True
@SK-vk9jf
the show is great, it's honest, real, and has as much sense as life
@DaBigestRat
The show ain’t bad tho gtfoh
@DjDarkD
I liked the comment for the last part. The first part I disagree.. Show had some odd choices, but it wasn't THAT bad as media painted it out to be. Unfortunate we will never get the second season.
@mountrushmore19
I don’t care if you like the series or no but the songs are fire
@pretty.intoxications
Exactly
@foryourentertainment1973
Show's good, too.
@pretty.intoxications
@@foryourentertainment1973 I've seen clips of it and honestly I'd rather not watch it and keep my perception of Abel high as it is rn
@Limitedvoid
Real 🗣️