In March 2015, it was revealed that The Weeknd maybe publish another mixtape “And time stood still” which Often was the 8th track.
Then, in July 2015, it was revealed that this song would appear as the fourth track on The Weeknd’s second studio album, Beauty Behind the Madness.
A demo version of the song leaked on March 29, 2018.
“Often” was certified 4x platinum by the RIAA on January 30, 2019.
Often
The Weeknd Lyrics
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Ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah
I usually love sleepin' all alone
This time around, bring your friend with you
But we ain't really gonna sleep at all
In my city I'm a young god
That pussy kill be so vicious
My god white, he in my pocket
He get me redder than the devil 'til I go nauseous
She asked me if I do this every day, I said, "Often"
Asked how many times she rode the wave, not so often (baby)
Bitches down to do it either way, often
Baby, I can make that pussy rain, often
Often, often, girl, I do this often
Make that pussy poppin', do it how I want it
Often, often, girl, I do this often
Make that pussy poppin', do it how I want it
Often
Infatuated by the fame status
She wanna ride inside the G-Class grey 'matic (oh)
I come around, she leave that nigga like he ain't matter
That girl been drinkin' all day, need to change bladder
She's just happy that the crew back in town
She 'bout to go downtown for a whole hour
If I had her, you can have her, man, it don't matter
I'm never sour, I'm just smokin' somethin' much louder
She asked me if I do this every day, I said, "Often"
Asked how many times she rode the wave, not so often (she rode the wave)
Bitches down to do it either way (baby), often
Baby, I can make that pussy rain, often (baby, I can make that pussy rain)
Often, often, girl, I do this often
Make that pussy poppin', do it how I want it
Often, often, girl, I do this often
Make that pussy poppin', do it how I want it
Often
Ooh, the sun's risin' up
The night's almost up
The night's almost done
But I see your eyes
You wanna go again
Girl, I'll go again
Girl, I'll go again
She asked me if I do this every day, I said, "Often"
Asked how many times she rode the wave, not so often
Bitches down to do it either way, often (bitches down to do it)
Baby, I can make that pussy rain, often
Often, often, girl, I do this often
Make that pussy poppin', do it how I want it
Often, often, girl, I do this often
Make that pussy poppin', do it how I want it
Often
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah
The Weeknd's song "Often" is an R&B track about sexual encounters with multiple partners. The opening lines of the song, "ooh yeah," are repeated throughout, creating a sensual atmosphere. The first verse establishes the concept of having a sexual encounter with someone's friend. The Weeknd's character seems assured that he will not be caught taking sneaky pictures despite a reputation as a "young god" in his city.
The second verse describes the appeal of being with someone who is attracted to his fame and status. He describes a woman who will leave her current partner for him and comments on her excessive drinking. The chorus repeats the line "she asked me if I do this every day" twice, establishing a sense of repetition in his sexual behavior.
The bridge of the song sees the sun rising, and the night almost over, but The Weeknd seems ready to go for another round. The song's explicit lyrics and graphic descriptions of sexual encounters reflect The Weeknd's style and build on the singer's persona as an R&B bad boy. Overall the song seeks to capture the mood and intensity of sexual activities.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah
The Weeknd is expressing his excitement for what is about to happen
I usually love sleepin' all alone
The Weeknd enjoys solitude in his sleeping habits
This time around, bring your friend with you
He wants his partner to bring someone else with her this time
But we ain't really gonna sleep at all
They won't be getting any actual sleep
You ain't gon' catch me with them sneak pictures, sneak pictures
The Weeknd does not want any secret photos being taken of him or his partner
In my city I'm a young god
The Weeknd is highly respected, even idolized, in his hometown
That pussy kill be so vicious
The sex is so good that it's almost dangerous
My god white, he in my pocket
He has drugs (cocaine) on him
He get me redder than the devil 'til I go nauseous
The Weeknd is high to the point of sickness
She asked me if I do this every day, I said, 'Often'
The Weeknd is questioned about his sexual habits and he replies that he does it frequently
Asked how many times she rode the wave, not so often (baby)
The partner is not as experienced in this particular sexual act
Bitches down to do it either way, often
Many women are interested, and willing, to participate
Baby, I can make that pussy rain, often
He is highly skilled sexually and can make his partner orgasm frequently
Infatuated by the fame status
The partner is attracted to The Weeknd's fame and status
She wanna ride inside the G-Class grey 'matic (oh)
She wants to ride in his expensive car (Mercedes-Benz G-Class)
I come around, she leave that nigga like he ain't matter
She is willing to leave her current partner for The Weeknd
That girl been drinkin' all day, need to change bladder
She's been drinking alcohol all day and needs to use the bathroom
She's just happy that the crew back in town
She's happy that The Weeknd and his team are back in town
She 'bout to go downtown for a whole hour
She's going to perform oral sex on The Weeknd for an hour
If I had her, you can have her, man, it don't matter
The Weeknd is not possessive of his partner and is willing to share her with others
I'm never sour, I'm just smokin' somethin' much louder
He is not upset, just smoking a stronger strain of marijuana
Ooh, the sun's risin' up
Morning is approaching
The night's almost up
Their night of sex is ending soon
The night's almost done
Their night of sex is almost over
But I see your eyes
He sees that his partner still wants to continue having sex
You wanna go again
She wants to have sex with The Weeknd again
Girl, I'll go again
He is willing to have sex with her again
Often, often, girl, I do this often
The Weeknd repeats the chorus to emphasize how frequently he has sex
Make that pussy poppin', do it how I want it
He is in control of the sexual experience and knows how to make his partner feel amazing
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah
The Weeknd ends the song with the same excitement he expressed at the beginning
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Danny Schofield, Jason Matthew Quenneville, Ali Edip Kocatepe, Osam Ismen, Benjamin Dyer Diehl, Ahmad Balshe, Sabahattin Ali, Khaled Khaled, Abel Abraham Tesfaye
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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