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 โOften,โ a remix of Beyonceโs โDrunk In Love,โ and โKing of the Fall.โ 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 Canโt 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.
Tesfayeโs 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.
Party
The Weeknd Lyrics
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I know your thoughts, oh you 'bout it, 'bout it
You're a big girl and it's your world
And I'ma let you do it how you wanna
Girl, now ride wit' it, ride wit' it
I know you know, I know you wanna (ride) wit' it
Don't be shy wit' it, I'll supply wit' it
I got you, girl, oh, I got it, girl
With your Louis V bag, tats on your arms
High heel shoes make you six feet tall
Everybody wants you, you can have them all
But I got what you need
Girl I got your bag, I got it all
Hold your drink baby, don't you fall
Be there in a minute baby just one call
You don't gotta ask me
You always come to the parties (oh, oh)
To pluck the feathers off all the birds (oh)
You always come to the parties (ride, ride)
On your knees
I will not beg you, please
Girl, pick up them shoes, I'll race your ass up all them stairs
Just grab a room I swear no one will interfere
Girl, bring your friends if you want we can share
Or we can keep it simple baby we can just
Ride wit' it, ride wit' it
I know you know, I know you wanna, wit' it
Don't be shy wit' it, I'll supply wit' it
I gotchu, girl, oh, I got it, girl
With your Louis V bag, tats on your arms
High heel shoes make you six feet tall
Everybody wants you, you can have them all
But I got what you need
Girl I got your bag, I got it all
Hold your drink baby, don't you fall
Be there in a minute baby just one call
You don't gotta ask me
You always come to the parties (oh)
To pluck the feathers off all the birds
You always come to the parties
On your knees
I will not beg you, please
I will not (I will not)
Ride wit' it, ride wit' it
I know you know
I know you wanna line wit' it
Don't be shy wit' it
I'll supply wit' it
I got you girl
Oh, I got it girl
Won't you line wit' it? Line wit' it
I know you know
I know you wanna (wanna)
Ooh (ooh)
Ooh-whoa (whoa-ooh)
I got you girl
Oh, I got you girl
Oh, oh, oh, oh (ohh-ooh)
Oh, I got it girl (oh)
Oh, I got it girl (oh)
Oh, oh
I think I'm fuckin' gone, rollin' on this floor
Messin' up your carpet
I'll get on it after four more
Sessions of the strong on your floor
Shoulda fuckin' rolled, but I fuckin' pulled
Feelin' like a billion bucks before
I walked through this door
When I walked through your door
Can't believe I made it
But I made it that's for sure
For sure
Your lovin'
I need more
I need yours
She ain't lookin' for that unconditional
What the fuck these bitches on?
They want what I'm sittin' on
They don't want my love
They just want my potential
Fuck it
I'll be sippin' on this, baby livin' off bliss
Got me drownin' in your love
Got me drownin' in the mist
Gimme right attention
Or I'll start drownin' from my wrist
Baby, if you knew
The feelin' I would give to you
Oh you, you
Oh you
'Cause I got it girl
Oh I got it girl
With me, with me
Whoa you
Oh you
Whoa you
Oh you
Oh I got it girl
Oh I got it girl
With me, with me
I got a brand new girl
Call her Rudolph
She'll probably OD before I show her to momma
All these girls try to tell me she got no love
But all these girls never ever got her blow job
Ringtone on silent
And if she stops, then I might get violent
No call is worth stoppin'
So, momma please stop callin'
We can play all night
It just takes one night
To let me fuckin' prove
This feelin' I'ma give to you
Oh you, you
Whoa you
Oh I got it girl
Yeah, I got it girl
With me, with me, with you
Oh you
Oh you
Oh you
Oh I got it girl
Yeah, I got it girl
With me, with me
Oh, oh-oh, oh, oh-oh
Oh I got it girl
The Weeknd's "Party" is a track from his third mixtape, "Echoes of Silence," released in 2011. The song is produced by Illangelo and samples Kaleidoscope's "Let Me Try," giving the bouncy, yet melancholic feel suitable for the topic of the song. There is a multiplicity of themes in the song that when broken down, depict a rather complex story. The lyrics are sultry, and the verses explore the idea of having a good time at a party. The song seems to suggest that when two people come together, the world disappears, and the only thing that matters is the connection between them.
The first verse is The Weeknd's way of saying that he knows what his partner is looking for, and he is okay with it; he is okay with her decision and he doesn't judge her. He is letting her do whatever she wants because she is a big girl and is free to make her choices. In the second verse, The Weeknd describes the girl at the party, who is the center of attention. He tells her that everyone wants her, but he has what she needs, and he positively reinforces her choices, telling her that he's got her and will always be there for her.
The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "Ride wit' it," emphasizing the idea of letting go and enjoying the moment. The lines "You always come to the parties to pluck the feathers off all the birds" and "On your knees, I will not beg you, please" come off as misogynistic, causing backlash and debate about the meaning behind the lyrics since its release.
Line by Line Meaning
I understand, your body wants it
I know you're physically attracted to me
I know your thoughts, oh you 'bout it, 'bout it
I know you're interested and willing to engage with me
You're a big girl and it's your world
You're an independent woman who can make your own choices
And I'ma let you do it how you wanna
I respect your autonomy and will not pressure you
Girl, now ride wit' it, ride wit' it
Let's enjoy this together and have fun
I know you know, I know you wanna (ride) wit' it
I can tell you're turned on and I feel the same way
Don't be shy wit' it, I'll supply wit' it
Don't feel embarrassed, I have everything we need
I got you, girl, oh, I got it, girl
I'm here to take care of you and make you feel good
With your Louis V bag, tats on your arms
You have style and edginess that I find attractive
High heel shoes make you six feet tall
You exude confidence and sexiness
Everybody wants you, you can have them all
You're desirable and attractive to many people
But I got what you need
I am the one who can satisfy you emotionally and sexually
Girl I got your bag, I got it all
I have everything we need to enjoy ourselves
Hold your drink baby, don't you fall
Let me take care of you and make sure you're okay
Be there in a minute baby just one call
I am always here for you and ready to come to your aid
You don't gotta ask me
You don't have to worry about asking me for anything
You always come to the parties (oh, ohh)
You're always up for a good time
To pluck the feathers off all the birds (ohh)
You enjoy being the center of attention and getting attention from others
On your knees
You're ready to give yourself to me
I will not beg you, please
I will not force or pressure you in any way
Girl, pick up them shoes, I'll race your ass up all them stairs
Let's have some fun and be playful together
Just grab a room I swear no one will interfere
We can have privacy and be intimate without interference
Girl, bring your friends if you want we can share
We can include others in our fun if you're interested
Or we can keep it simple baby we can just
We can keep it between just us if that's what you prefer
Ride wit' it, ride wit' it
Let's enjoy this together and have fun
I know you know, I know you wanna, wit' it
I can tell you're turned on and I feel the same way
I gotchu, girl, oh, I got it, girl
I'm here to take care of you and make you feel good
I will not (I will not)
I will not force or pressure you in any way
I know you know
We both understand what we want
I know you wanna line wit' it
I know you're interested and willing to engage with me
Don't be shy wit' it
Don't feel embarrassed, I'm accepting of you
I'll supply wit' it
I have everything we need to enjoy ourselves
Won't you line wit' it? Line wit' it
Come on, let's get into it
Ooh (ooh)
Sound of pleasure and excitement
Ooh-whoa (whoa-ooh)
Sound of pleasure and excitement
Oh, I got you girl
I am here for you and will take care of you
Oh, oh, oh, oh (ohh-ooh)
Sound of pleasure and excitement
Oh, I got it girl (oh)
I have everything we need to enjoy ourselves
I think I'm fuckin' gone, rollin' on this floor
I'm feeling intoxicated and out of control
Messin' up your carpet
I don't care about your possessions or making a mess
I'll get on it after four more
I'll take care of it after I'm done with what I'm doing
Sessions of the strong on your floor
I'm consuming drugs and alcohol in your home
Shoulda fuckin' rolled, but I fuckin' pulled
I should have done something differently, but I did something else instead
Feelin' like a billion bucks before
I felt really good and confident before coming here
I walked through this door
I entered your home and came to this party
Can't believe I made it
I'm surprised I made it here in one piece
But I made it that's for sure
I was able to attend this party despite my state
Your lovin'
Your affection and attention
I need more
I need more of your love and affection
She ain't lookin' for that unconditional
She's not interested in a committed relationship
What the fuck these bitches on?
What's wrong with these women who don't appreciate me?
They want what I'm sittin' on
They're only interested in my money and status
They don't want my love
They're not interested in my affection or emotional attachment
They just want my potential
They're only interested in what I can do for them in the future
Fuck it
I don't care anymore
I'll be sippin' on this, baby livin' off bliss
I'll be drinking and living in the moment, not caring about the future
Got me drownin' in your love
I'm lost in my attraction and affection for you
Got me drownin' in the mist
I'm lost and confused about my feelings for you
Gimme right attention
I want your full attention and affection
Or I'll start drownin' from my wrist
If I don't get your affection, I'll harm myself
Baby, if you knew
If you knew how I feel about you
The feelin' I would give to you
The affection and pleasure I would give to you
Oh you, you
It's all about you and the way you make me feel
'Cause I got it girl
I have everything we need to enjoy ourselves
With me, with me
Together, with each other
Whoa you
You are amazing and special
I got a brand new girl
I have a new love interest
Call her Rudolph
She has a unique or unconventional name
She'll probably OD before I show her to momma
She's not the type of person I would introduce to my family
All these girls try to tell me she got no love
Other women are warning me about her lack of affection
But all these girls never ever got her blow job
Other women have not experienced her sexual abilities
Ringtone on silent
I don't want to be interrupted by phone calls
And if she stops, then I might get violent
If my new love interest stops seeing me, I might become aggressive
No call is worth stoppin'
I am not interested in stopping our fun for phone calls
So, momma please stop callin'
I don't want to be bothered by my mother right now
We can play all night
We can enjoy ourselves and have fun all night long
It just takes one night
We can experience a lot of pleasure and intimacy in just one night
To let me fuckin' prove
I'll show you how good I can make you feel
This feelin' I'ma give to you
The pleasure and affection I will give to you
Yeah, I got it girl
I have everything we need to enjoy ourselves
With me, with me, with you
Together, with each other
Oh, ohh-oh, oh, ohh-oh
Sound of pleasure and excitement
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Rainer Millar Blanchaer, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Victoria Garance Alixe Legrand, Blanchaer Marcel Rainer Millar, Jeremy Peter Rose, Alex Kristian Scally, Abel Tesfaye
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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