Less Than Zero
The Weeknd Lyrics

Remember I was your hero, yeah
At one point, I was the person you looked up to and relied on.

I'd wear your heart like a symbol
I wore your love like a badge of honor.

I couldn't save you from my darkest truth of all
My deepest secret was too much for me to protect you from.

I know
I understand.

I'll always be less than zero
In comparison to your expectations and desires, I will always be a disappointment.

You tried your best with me, I know
You did everything you could to help me, and I recognize that.

'Cause I can't get it out of my head
I can't stop thinking about it.

And no, I can't shake this feeling that crawls in my bed
I can't get rid of this uncomfortable emotion that haunts me even when I sleep.

I try to hide it, but I know you know me
I attempt to conceal it, but I'm aware that you understand me.

I try to fight it, but I'd rather be free
I struggle against it, but ultimately, I prefer to be liberated from it.

Can we meet in the middle?
Can we compromise or find a solution that satisfies us both?

'Cause you were just like me before
You used to be in a similar situation as me.

Now you'd rather leave me
Now you prefer to abandon me.

Than to watch me die in your arms
Rather than witness me perish in your embrace.

I can't get it out of my head
I cannot forget it.

No, I can't shake this feeling that crawls in my bed
No, I cannot alleviate this emotion that invades me even in bed.

I try to hide it, but I know you know me (know me)
I attempt to cover it up, but I acknowledge that you comprehend me.

I try to fight it, but I'd rather be free (be free)
I work to combat it, but I'd rather be emancipated from it.

Oh whoa (hey)
An expression of emotional distress.

Yeah
Yes.