The track features prominent religious imagery, contrasting with the life of excess and sin Abel is enjoying because of his fame.
Ordinary Life
The Weeknd Lyrics
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Ooh, ooh
Heaven in her mouth, got a hell of a tongue
I can feel her teeth when I drive on a bump
Fingers lettin' go of the wheel when I cum
Whe-wheel when I cum, whe-wheel when I cum
David Carradine, I'ma die when I cum (die when I cum)She just givin' head, she don't know what I've done
Like I'm James Dean, I'ma die when I'm young (die when)
Die when I'm young, die when I'm young (die when)
Heaven knows that I've been told
Paid for the life that I chose
If I could, I'd trade it all
Trade it for a halo
And she said that she'll pray for me
I said, "It's too late for me
'Cause I think it's safe to say"
This ain't ordinary life
This ain't ordinary life
This ain't ordinary life
This ain't ordinary life
No ordinary life
This ain't ordinary life
This ain't ordinary life
This ain't ordinary life
Valhalla is where all the righteous are led
Mulholland is where all the damned will be kept
Devil on my lap and a cross on my neck
Cross on my neck, cross on my neck
Do a buck 20, I'ma fly off the edge
Everybody said it would hurt in the end
Hurt in the end, but I feel nothin'
She said that she'll pray for me
I said, "It's too late for me
'Cause I think it's safe to say"
This ain't ordinary life
This ain't ordinary life
This ain't ordinary life
This ain't ordinary life
No ordinary life
This ain't ordinary life (woah)
This ain't ordinary life (woah)
This ain't ordinary life
Angels all singin' in monasteries, yeah
My soul is burning in LaFerraris
Father, sorry, father, sorry
Halos are given to ordinary lives
No, but this ain't ordinary life
This ain't ordinary life
This ain't ordinary life
This ain't ordinary life
No ordinary life
This ain't ordinary life (woah)
This ain't ordinary life (woah)
This ain't ordinary life
No ordinary life
Woah
Woah
The Weeknd's song "Ordinary Life" is a vivid depiction of a life filled with excesses and recklessness that are not ordinary. The song begins with The Weeknd describing his lover's prowess with her tongue, despite the teeth he feels when they hit a bump in the ride. Then he goes on to liken the experience to choking himself while performing sexual acts, drawing similitude to the late American actor, David Carradine, who died due to accidental asphyxiation during sexual activity. He sings about living like James Dean and wanting to die young, filled with passion and excitement.
The chorus of the song talks about yearning for a better life, wishing for a halo instead of what he has now, but it's too late. The Weeknd then paints a picture of Valhalla, which is where the brave and righteous are led, and Moorhall is where the damned are kept, a metaphor that speaks to his own life choices. He talks about the devil being on his lap while wearing a cross around his neck, a nod to the struggle between the good and bad that he faces. During the bridge, he acknowledges the irony of his situation where angels are singing in monasteries while his soul burns in LaFerraris, a reference to the high-end Ferrari cars.
Overall, "Ordinary Life" conveys the theme of excess and indulgence that is not uncommon in the entertainment industry. It's a song that shows the dichotomy between desires and what one needs. It's a song that provokes introspection of one's life choices, as well as an acknowledgment of the fact that nothing is as straightforward as one may think.
Line by Line Meaning
Heaven in her mouth, got a hell of a tongue
She's talented, and it's heavenly to be with her.
I can feel her teeth when I drive on a bump
It's uncomfortable due to the physical contact.
Fingers lettin' go of the wheel when I cum
Intense pleasure makes it impossible to focus on steering.
Whe-wheel when I cum, whe-wheel when I cum
He's so overwhelmed that he loses control of the wheel.
David Carradine, I'ma die when I cum (die when I cum)
Like the actor David Carradine, he might die during sex.
She just givin' head, she don't know what I've done
She's clueless about his dirty deeds and criminal acts.
Like I'm James Dean, I'ma die when I'm young (die when)
Like the Hollywood icon, he believes he'll die young.
Die when I'm young, die when I'm young (die when I'm young)
Emphasizing that he believes he won't live a long life.
Heaven knows that I've been told
He's aware of the warnings and consequences of his actions.
Paid for the life that I chose
He's admitting that he's responsible for his choices and their consequences.
If I could, I'd trade it all
He has regrets and would like to undo his past actions.
Trade it for a halo
He desires forgiveness and a chance at a better afterlife.
And she said that she'll pray for me
Someone is giving him a chance to change his ways through prayer.
I said, "It's too late for me
He believes he's already damned and beyond redemption.
'Cause I think it's safe to say"
He's confident that his fate is sealed.
This ain't ordinary life
His lifestyle is far from normal or acceptable.
Valhalla is where all the righteous are led
Valhalla signifies a place of honor and paradise after death.
Moorhall is where all the damned will be kept
Moorhall symbolizes a place of punishment and damnation after death.
Devil on my lap and a cross on my neck
He carries symbols of both sin and salvation with him at all times.
Cross on my neck, cross on my neck
Emphasizing the importance of faith and religion to him.
Over 45, I'ma drift on a bend
He's aware that he's living a dangerous lifestyle, and it'll catch up with him someday.
Do a buck 20, I'ma fly off the edge
He's taking unnecessary risks that could lead to his death.
Everybody said it would hurt in the end
People have warned him that his reckless behavior will have consequences.
Hurt in the end, but I feel nothin'
Despite the warnings, he feels numb to any potential pain or suffering.
Angels all singin' in monasteries, yeah
He's aware of the beauty and peace of religious sanctuaries.
My soul is burning in LaFerraris
The luxury sports car represents his burning desire and hedonistic lifestyle.
Father, sorry, father, sorry
He acknowledges that his behavior is sinful and begs for forgiveness.
Halos are given to ordinary lives
He's not an ordinary person and believes he won't receive the blessings of the afterlife.
No, but this ain't ordinary life
He's rejecting the notion of a normal, moral existence.
Woah
An interjection expressing a mix of emotions, such as shock and awe.
Lyrics © Anthem Entertainment, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Ahmad Balshe, Martin Daniel Mckinney, Martin Sandberg, Henry Russell Walter, Marilyn Sandberg
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