The song marks the second official collaboration between Abel and the popular Swedish DJ group, Swedish House Mafia, after their 2021 release, “Moth to a Flame”. They have further collaborated together on another track from Dawn FM, “Sacrifice”, as well as on the remix of that same track.
How Do I Make You Love Me?
The Weeknd Lyrics
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You don't have to hide
Forget 'bout what your daddy said
I'll teach you how to shine
And I can hear the real you, girl
You don't have to hide
Forget 'bout what your daddy said
I'll teach you how to shineAnd I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
Forget 'bout what your daddy said
I'll teach you how to shine
How do I make you love me?
I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And how do I make you love me?
I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
Forget 'bout what your daddy said
I'll teach you how to shine
I can see the real you, girl
You don't have to hide
Forget 'bout what your daddy said
I'll teach you how to shine
And I can hear the real you, girl
You don't have to hide
Forget 'bout what your daddy said
I'll teach you how to shine
And I can see the real you, girl
You don't have to hide
Forget 'bout what your daddy said
I'll teach you how to shine
And I can hear the real you, girl
You don't have to hide
Forget 'bout what your daddy said
I'll teach you how to shine
And I can see the real you, girl
You don't have to hide
Forget 'bout what your daddy said
I'll teach you how to shine
And I can hear the real you, girl
You don't have to hide
Forget 'bout what your daddy said
I'll teach you how to shine
And
And
How do I make you love me?
I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And how do I make you love me?
I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And I'll teach you how to shine
And how do I make you love me?
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The Weeknd's "How Do I Make You Love Me?" is a song that speaks about the singer's desperation for love and approval from a woman. The lyrics describe the efforts he is willing to make to win her affection, as well as the obstacles he faces in trying to do so. The opening lines, "We're going back in time, I'd like to see you try," suggest a nostalgic longing for a time when love was less complicated. He is trying to connect with her on a deeper level by unpacking the thoughts and emotions buried deep within her mind.
The second verse contains some uplifting and empowering lyrics. The Weeknd tells the woman that she doesn't have to hide her true self, and that he can help her "shine" and "light her up again like embers of a fire." In doing so, he hopes to bring her out of the emotional coldness that she has been subjected to in the past.
The chorus is the main crux of the song, with the Weeknd repeatedly asking the woman how he can make her love him, fall for him, and want him, with a desire to make it last eternally. The song ends on the same note of desperation with which it began.
Overall, "How Do I Make You Love Me?" presents a poignant picture of a person desperately seeking love and approval, and willing to do almost anything to achieve it.
Line by Line Meaning
We're going back in time
Reflecting on past experiences
I'd like to see you try
Challenging the other person
Unpacking thoughts through tunnels in your mind
Exploring the other person's innermost thoughts
I'll fix you mushroom tea
Offering a solution to the other person's problems
And cross the restless sea
Overcoming obstacles together
Release yourself to escape reality (reality)
Letting go of worries and embracing a new perspective
It doesn't phase you
The other person is unresponsive
I need a breakthrough
Desperately wanting progress in the relationship
I only want what's right in front of me
Desiring a straightforward, simple relationship
It's quite unusual
Acknowledging that the situation is unique or different
Seeking approval
Yearning for validation from the other person
Begging for it desperately (desperately)
Expressing a strong need for approval
How do I make you love me?
Asking for guidance in building a stronger connection
How do I make you fall for me?
Asking for advice in winning the other person's heart
How do I make you want me
Asking for help in creating desire between them
And make it last eternally?
Seeking to build a long-lasting relationship
I can see the real you, girl
Claiming to understand the other person's true self
You don't have to hide
Encouraging the other person to be themselves
Forget 'bout what your daddy said
Disregarding parental influence on previous relationships
I'll teach you how to shine
Promising to help the other person thrive
And all the things you tolerated, made you cold inside
Acknowledging the other person's past pain
But I can light you up again like embers of a fire
Promising to rekindle the other person's passion
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Axel Christofer Hedfors, Daniel Lopatin, Matthew Cohn, Max Martin, Oscar Thomas Holter, Sebastian Carmine Ingrosso, Steve Angello
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@yashsxna4322
Lyrics✨
[Verse 1]
We're going back in time
I'd like to see you try
Unpacking thoughts through tunnels in your mind
I'll fix you mushroom tea
And cross the restless sea
Release yourself to escape reality
[Pre-Chorus]
It doesn't phase you
I need a breakthrough
I only want what's right in front of me
It's quite unusual
Seeking approval
Begging for it desperately
I said
[Chorus]
How do I make you love me?
How do I make you fall for me?
How do I make you want me
And make it last eternally?
How do I make you love me? (Oh, ah)
How do I make you fall for me?
How do I make you want me (Oh, ah)
And make it last eternally?
[Verse 2]
I can see the real you, girl
You don't have to hide
Forget 'bout what your daddy said
I'll teach you how to shine
And all the things you tolerated
Made you cold inside
But I can light you up again
Like embers of a fire
[Pre-Chorus]
It doesn't phase you
I need a breakthrough
I only want what's right in front of me
It's quite unusual
Seeking approval
Begging for it desperately
I said
[Chorus]
How do I make you love me?
How do I make you fall for me?
How do I make you want me
And make it last eternally?
How do I make you love me? (Oh, ah)
How do I make you fall for me?
How do I make you want me (Oh, ah)
And make it last eternally?
@habibataaw227
✨Lyrics ✨
We're going back in time
I'd like to see you try
Unpacking thoughts through tunnels in your mind
I'll fix you mushroom tea
And cross the restless sea
Release yourself to escape reality
[Pre-Chorus]
It doesn't phase you
I need a breakthrough
I only want what's right in front of me
It's quite unusual
Seeking approval
Begging for it desperately
I said
[Chorus]
How do I make you love me?
How do I make you fall for me?
How do I make you want me
And make it last eternally?
How do I make you love me? (Oh, ah)
How do I make you fall for me?
How do I make you want me (Oh, ah)
And make it last eternally?
I can see the real you, girl
You don't have to hide
Forget 'bout what your daddy said
I'll teach you how to shine
And all the things you tolerated
Made you cold inside
But I can light you up again
Like embers of a fire
It doesn't phase you
I need a breakthrough
I only want what's right in front of me
It's quite unusual
Seeking approval
Begging for it desperately
I said
[Chorus]
How do I make you love me?
How do I make you fall for me?
How do I make you want me
And make it last eternally?
How do I make you love me? (Oh, ah)
How do I make you fall for me?
How do I make you want me (Oh, ah)
And make it last eternally?
@NE0ai
Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
We're going back in time
I'd like to see you try
Unpacking thoughts through tunnels in your mind
I'll fix you mushroom tea
And cross the restless sea
Release yourself to escape reality
[Pre-Chorus]
It doesn't phase you
I need a breakthrough
I only want what's right in front of me
It's quite unusual
Seeking approval
Begging for it desperately
I said
[Chorus]
How do I make you love me?
How do I make you fall for me?
How do I make you want me
And make it last eternally?
How do I make you love me? (Oh, ah)
How do I make you fall for me?
How do I make you want me (Oh, ah)
And make it last eternally?
[Verse 2]
I can see the real you, girl
You don't have to hide
Forget 'bout what your daddy said
I'll teach you how to shine
And all the things you tolerated
Made you cold inside
But I can light you up again
Like embers of a fire
[Pre-Chorus]
It doesn't phase you
I need a breakthrough
I only want what's right in front of me
It's quite unusual
Seeking approval
Begging for it desperately
I said
[Chorus]
How do I make you love me?
How do I make you fall for me?
How do I make you want me
And make it last eternally?
How do I make you love me? (Oh, ah)
How do I make you fall for me?
How do I make you want me (Oh, ah)
And make it last eternally?
@rodriguihBR
music to listen to in the car at night <3
@katelynwhite3233
Definitely
@newwavenewagek-hazechannel
https://youtu.be/G4Z9RGZGmyM
@slayersangelripper83
already can't wait to cruise around Dallas🔥🔥
@devionjalderson
ME 222222
@freakygrandma4626
Haha I had the same thought and commented the same thing lol
@achintsingh2575
Listening to the song as I write this comment. The retro feel, the synthesizer, really takes you back.
@KenobiStark1
The synthesizer is such a killer instrument and damn he uses it so tastefully!!! The Weeknd rules!!!
@gabs2426
The synthesizer is badass 😁😎
@riccardocarrato
SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA LET’S GOOO