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.
One Of Those Nights
The Weeknd Lyrics
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Hey, I'mma dance on the clouds today
And make it rain, on everybody beneath us
Just cause they try, doesn't mean they can be us
No, nobody can be us
I'm tryna sink in some gin
I need, I need, I need, I need, I need
But if the neighbors know my name then, then I'm doing something right
And if their mamas know my name, and if their homies know my name then
Then I'm doing something right
And if their girlfriends know my name
Just cos she loves me, don't mean she understands
I don't give a damn, I'll make her fuck the band
I already know, I've seen her at my show banging out XO all day
And her friend's a freak
She can't feel her throat, she can't feel her knees
And I'm not tryna talk
And I'm not tryna walk
Just lift me out the club
One of those, it's gonna be one of those nights
One of those, it's gonna be one of those nights
Weed blowing, champagne poppin
Got that drink flowing, champagne poppin
Pounds of weed, Sour D
That medical for my allergies
In the hotel with your girl
For 'bout a week, shootin' a shower scene
She a bad chick like Bonnie Parker
Rollin' blunts in my flying saucer
Juicy J - the new skywalker, I'll put your ho in a body auction
When I'm having fun, I'm still getting paid
Got a whole lot of mud in my Minute Maid
Stay riding through the city with my twelve gauge
Hating ass niggas, get it any day
Got a house on the hill cost a couple of mill
Juicy J got bank like uncle Phil
Keep snow bunnies that like popping pills
Keep a double cup, I like cracking seals
Y'all niggas shit, I'm still going strong
Bought the loud pack now I'm in my zone
Rolls Royce got me feeling like King Tut
Got my codeine cups, bout to drink up
If you're talking about money, we can link up
Bad red boned bitch, body inked up!
Your girlfriend coming home with me
And when she alone with me
She gonna suck dick and she don't spit
Or I'mma put that bitch back on the streets
I'm kickin' it with girls that be going bi
'Cause their pussy is the best and they head fire
One of those, it's gonna be one of those nights
One of those, it's gonna be one of those nights
Weed blowing, champagne poppin
Got that drink flowing, champagne poppin
Hey, I'mma visit the sky today
Hey, I'mma dance on the clouds today
And make it rain, on everybody beneath us
Just cause they try, doesn't mean they can be us
No, nobody can be us
The Weeknd feat. Juicy J's song One Of Those Nights portrays the wild and carefree lifestyle of the artists. The song starts with The Weeknd stating that he has decided to visit the sky and dance on the clouds, indicating that he is ready to leave his earthly problems behind and enjoy life to the fullest. He then boasts about his fame and success, but at the same time acknowledges the jealousy and hatred he receives from others. Despite facing criticism and disapproving looks, he believes that he is doing something right and will continue to do whatever he wants.
Juicy J's verse, on the other hand, focuses on his life of luxury, partying, and sexual encounters. He talks about smoking weed, consuming alcohol, and having sex with women who are willing to do anything to please him. He also mentions that money is not a problem for him, and he can afford to buy anything he wants.
Overall, the song One Of Those Nights glorifies a life of excess, indulgence, and fun. It reinforces the notion that fame and wealth can be used to escape reality and enjoy life on your own terms without facing any consequences. The song encourages the audience to live in the moment and enjoy the ride regardless of what others may think.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, I'mma visit the sky today
I am feeling elevated and soaring high in my spirit today
Hey, I'mma dance on the clouds today
I am so happy that I am dancing on clouds, experiencing blissful joy and freedom
And make it rain, on everybody beneath us
I want to rain on those below me with my success and happiness, showing them that anything is possible if you put in the work
Just cause they try, doesn't mean they can be us
Some try to follow in our footsteps, but they can never truly be us or replicate our success
No, nobody can be us
We are unique and inimitable, there is no one else like us
I'm tryna sink in some gin
I am trying to relax and enjoy myself by drinking gin
I need, I need, I need, I need, I need
I have a strong desire and craving for something, whether it be attention, money, or something else
And all this Hennessy got niggas in here hating on me, on me, on me, on me
Due to my success and fame, some people are hating on me and being jealous towards me
But if the neighbors know my name then, then I'm doing something right
If I am making a significant impact and impression on those around me, then I must be doing something right
And if their mamas know my name, and if their homies know my name then
If even the mothers and close friends of those around me know my name, then I have truly made a name for myself
Then I'm doing something right
My actions and decisions have led to positive outcomes and success
And if their girlfriends know my name
Even the girlfriends of those around me know my name, showing my popularity and impact
Just cos she loves me, don't mean she understands
Just because someone might have feelings for me, it doesn't necessarily mean they truly understand who I am as a person
I don't give a damn, I'll make her fuck the band
I don't care about the consequences, I will pursue someone and make them have intercourse with me or my bandmates
I already know, I've seen her at my show banging out XO all day
I have already observed someone at my concert, singing along to my music and showing their love for the XO brand
And her friend's a freak
Her friend is sexually adventurous and open-minded
She can't feel her throat, she can't feel her knees
The sexual act is so intense that she has lost feeling in parts of her body
And I'm not tryna talk
I am not trying to engage in conversation, I am solely focused on sexual pleasure
And I'm not tryna walk
I am not trying to leave, I want to stay and continue with the sexual encounter
Just lift me out the club
Get me out of this club, I want to leave and be with this person
One of those, it's gonna be one of those nights
Tonight is going to be one of those incredible and unforgettable nights
Weed blowing, champagne poppin
We are smoking marijuana and drinking champagne, having a great time
Got that drink flowing, champagne poppin
We have a lot of alcohol, and we are continuing to drink and have fun
Pounds of weed, Sour D
We have a significant amount of high-quality marijuana, specifically the Sour D strain
That medical for my allergies
I am using marijuana as medicine for my allergies
In the hotel with your girl
I am in a hotel with someone's girlfriend
For 'bout a week, shootin' a shower scene
We are filming a shower scene together, possibly implying we are making a sex tape
She a bad chick like Bonnie Parker
The girl I am with is a bad and attractive woman, comparable to the infamous Bonnie Parker
Rollin' blunts in my flying saucer
I am rolling marijuana in a spaceship-like object, possibly implying I am high or intoxicated
Juicy J - the new skywalker, I'll put your ho in a body auction
I am comparing myself to the iconic character Luke Skywalker, and I will put your girlfriend up for sale as a prostitute
When I'm having fun, I'm still getting paid
Even when I'm having a good time, I am still making money
Got a whole lot of mud in my Minute Maid
I have a significant amount of codeine in my Minute Maid drink
Stay riding through the city with my twelve gauge
I am driving around the city with a shotgun
Hating ass niggas, get it any day
I am able to get at people who hate on me and my success at any time
Got a house on the hill cost a couple of mill
I have a luxurious house on a hill that cost me millions of dollars
Juicy J got bank like uncle Phil
I have a lot of money, comparable to the wealthy TV character Uncle Phil
Keep snow bunnies that like popping pills
I keep attractive, white women around me who enjoy taking drugs
Keep a double cup, I like cracking seals
I keep two styrofoam cups for mixing and drinking codeine, and I enjoy cracking open the seals of the bottles
Y'all niggas shit, I'm still going strong
I am still going strong and succeeding, despite others thinking I am not good enough
Bought the loud pack now I'm in my zone
I have purchased high-quality marijuana and am now feeling good and in my element
Rolls Royce got me feeling like King Tut
I am driving a Rolls Royce and feeling like royalty, specifically the Egyptian pharaoh King Tut
Got my codeine cups, bout to drink up
I have my cups for codeine and am about to drink and get high
If you're talking about money, we can link up
If you have money, we can work together or do business
Bad red boned bitch, body inked up!
I am with an attractive, light-skinned woman with tattoos all over her body
Your girlfriend coming home with me
I am taking your girlfriend home with me, implying infidelity
And when she alone with me
When she is alone with me, we will engage in sexual activity
She gonna suck dick and she don't spit
She is going to give me oral sex, and she will not spit
Or I'mma put that bitch back on the streets
If she doesn't do what I want, I will make her work as a prostitute
I'm kickin' it with girls that be going bi
I am hanging out with women who are bisexual or sexually curious about women
'Cause their pussy is the best and they head fire
This is because their vaginal area is of high quality, and performing oral sex on them is incredibly pleasurable
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carlo Montagnese, Jordan Houston, Ahmad Balshe, Abel Tesfaye
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Yup!
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Lol
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🙋🏼♀️
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Everyday
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Hells to the yes
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2024, still bumping it. 🥇🔥
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💯💯💯
@aidenlondon
Remember that you don’t attract what you want, you attract who you are. So focus on love. Focus on happiness. Focus on feeling fulfilled and like you already have everything you’ve ever wanted. Focus on gratitude. You are a powerful source of energy. When you do this, you will get what you want because you are in alignment and focusing on all you have instead of a lack. Just know you have everything you have ever wanted. It’s already yours . Be joyful! Sending loving energy to you all. ❤️
@lainbrown6824
Felt it ... 💯