Heartless
The Weeknd Lyrics

Young Metro, Young Metro, Young Metro, sheesh
The music producer Metro Boomin (aka Young Metro) is being hyped up, possibly because he produced the beat for this song.

Never need a bitch, I'm what a bitch need (bitch need)
The Weeknd doesn't need a woman, but rather, women need him for their own satisfaction.

Tryna find the one that can fix me
The Weeknd is looking for a woman who can cure his emotional pain and problems.

I've been dodging death in the six-speed
The Weeknd drives recklessly fast in his car, putting himself in danger but getting an adrenaline rush.

Amphetamine got my stummy feelin' sickly
The Weeknd is experiencing side effects from using amphetamines, which makes his stomach feel uneasy.

Yeah, I want it all now
The Weeknd desires success, money, and fame, and he wants it all immediately.

I've been runnin' through the pussy, need a dog pound
The Weeknd has been having sex with many women, so much so that he needs a group of dogs to keep up with him.

Hundred models gettin' faded in the compound
The Weeknd has many attractive women getting drunk and high on drugs, all together in one place.

Tryna love me but they never get a pulse down
Women try to love The Weeknd, but they can never truly understand him or get through to his heart.

(Why?) 'Cause I'm heartless
The reason for The Weeknd's emotional unavailability and lack of vulnerability is because he is heartless.

And I'm back to my ways 'cause I'm heartless
Despite trying to become a better person, The Weeknd has reverted back to his previous, selfish and heartless behavior.

All this money and this pain got me heartless
The wealth and experiences of The Weeknd's life have made him feel empty and emotionless.

Low life for life 'cause I'm heartless
The Weeknd will always be a lowly person of questionable morals and values, because of his heartlessness.

So much pussy, it be fallin' out the pocket
The Weeknd has so many women that they are metaphorically 'falling out of his pockets'.

Metro Boomin turn this ho into a moshpit
Metro Boomin's beat is so good that it causes a large group of people to move wildly and aggressively, like a mosh pit.

Tesla pill got me flyin' like a cockpit
The drug Tesla is making The Weeknd feel like he's flying an airplane.

Yeah, I gotta watch it
The Weeknd is aware that his reckless lifestyle can have negative consequences, so he has to be careful.

Call me up, turn that pussy to a faucet
The Weeknd's sexual prowess is so great that women can almost physically turn on and off with his command.

Duffel bags full of drugs and a rocket
The Weeknd carries large amounts of drugs with him, and even has a rocket (likely a metaphorical description of a particularly strong drug).

Stix drunk but he never miss a target
The Weeknd's friend Stix is able to shoot accurately despite being drunk (literally or metaphorically).

Photoshoots, I'm a star now (I'm a star)
The Weeknd is now a famous person, so much so that he can be a major part of photoshoots.

I'm talking Time, Rolling Stone and Bazaar now (Bazaar)
The Weeknd has been spotlighted in major publications like Time, Rolling Stone, and Bazaar, indicating his widespread fame.

Sellin' dreams to these girls with they guard down (what?)
The Weeknd is manipulating women by giving them false hope or fantasy to seduce them when they are more vulnerable.

Seven years I been swimmin' with the sharks now
The Weeknd has been in the 'shark tank' or the competitive music industry for seven years and has learned to survive in it.

I lost my heart and my mind
The Weeknd has lost both his emotional center and his sense of reason or logic.

I try to always do right
Despite his heartlessness, The Weeknd tries to do the morally right thing.

I thought I lost you this time
The Weeknd thought he lost someone he cares about but was able to come back into his life.

You just came back in my life
The person that The Weeknd thought he lost was able to come back into his life.

You never gave up on me (why don't you?)
The person was always there for The Weeknd, and he wonders why they didn't give up on him despite his flaws and mistakes.

I'll never know what you see (why won't you?)
The Weeknd is unable to understand why this person is loyal to him, and wonders why they don't tell him exactly why.

I don't do well when alone (oh, yeah)
The Weeknd has trouble dealing with loneliness or isolation, implying he needs other people in his life.

You hear it clear in my tone
The Weeknd's tone of voice reveals his emotional state and his true feelings.

Low life for life 'cause I'm heartless
The Weeknd will always be a person of poor character and without moral values because of his heartlessness.

Said I'm heartless
The Weeknd declares himself as heartless, possibly feeling the need to acknowledge and own up to his flaws.

Tryna be a better man but I'm heartless
Despite attempting to improve himself, The Weeknd is unable to be a better person because of his heartlessness.

Never be a wedding plan for the heartless
Because of his emotional unavailability and lack of genuine connection with anyone, The Weeknd will never be able to plan a wedding or find love.

Low life for life 'cause I'm heartless
The Weeknd will always have a morally questionable lifestyle and be heartless, unable to change.