The verses discuss how their addiction has led them to make poor decisions and how they are addicted to a life that is empty and cold. Their addiction has become the driving force in their lives, with both singers admitting that they feel like they have no control over their actions.
The bridge is sung by Lana and describes the pain she feels from being in Hollywood for too long and feeling her soul burning slowly. This could be interpreted as her feeling like she has lost herself in the world of fame and that she is slowly losing herself to the addiction that comes with it.
The song ends with Lana admitting that she feels lost in a world where nothing is as it seems and that real life is stranger than her dreams. This line is open to interpretation, but it could be interpreted as her feeling like her addiction has made the world around her seem surreal and that the harsh reality of her situation is stranger than anything she could have imagined. Overall, "Prisoner" is a dark and honest look at the toll addiction has taken on the lives of both singers.
Prisoner
The Weeknd Lyrics
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It's hard for me to look into your eyes
When, I say that I would be nothing without your love
I feel the rush and it's amazing
Maybe I've been always destined
To end up in this place (up in this place), yeah
I don't mean to come off selfish
But I want it all (want it all)
Love will always be a lesson
Let's get out of its way (out of its way)
'Cause I know, all I know, all I know (ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah)
I'm a prisoner to my addiction
I'm addicted to a life that's so empty and so cold
I'm a prisoner to my decisions
Woo, woo, woo
I think I've been in Hollywood for too long (for too long)
Cause I can feel my soul burning, feel it burning slow
But I would be nothing without the touch (-out the touch)
I feel the rush and it's amazing, mhm
Maybe I've been always destined to end up in this place (oh)
I don't mean to come off selfish, but I want it all (want it all)
Love will always be a lesson, let's get out of its way (out of its way)
'Cause I know, all I know, all I know (ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah)
I'm a prisoner to my addiction
I'm addicted to a life that's so empty and so cold
I'm a prisoner to my decisions
Woo, woo, woo (woah)
I'm a prisoner to my addiction
I'm addicted to a life that's so empty and so cold (empty and so cold)
I'm a prisoner to my decisions (prisoner)
Woo (yeah), woo (yeah), woo
I don't know
I get so wrapped up
In a world
Where nothing's as it seems
And real life i
Is stranger than my dreams
Mhm, mhm
Ooh
Ooh
The lyrics of "Prisoner" by The Weeknd featuring Lana Del Rey explore the theme of obsession and addiction to both a person and a lifestyle. The singer acknowledges their dependence on their lover, saying that they would be nothing without their love. However, they also recognize the dangers of such an addiction, likening it to a prison. The singer is conflicted with their desire to have it all while also wanting to escape from the hold that love has on them.
The opening line, "You bring good to my lonely life, honestly," sets the tone for the song, which is one of honesty and vulnerability. The line also suggests that the singer's life was lacking before their lover came into it. However, their addiction to this person is so strong that it's hard for them to look into their eyes for fear of being consumed by it.
The chorus, "I'm a prisoner to my addiction, I'm addicted to a life that's so empty and so cold, I'm a prisoner to my decisions," highlights the singer's struggle with addiction and how it has taken over their life. They feel trapped and unable to escape, highlighting the fact that addiction is a cycle that can be difficult to break.
Overall, "Prisoner" conveys the complicated nature of addiction and the desire to break free from it. It's a powerful track that showcases the vocal talent of both The Weeknd and Lana Del Rey.
Line by Line Meaning
You bring good to my lonely life, honestly
Your companionship alleviates my solitude in life, and I genuinely appreciate it.
It's hard for me to look into your eyes
I find it difficult to maintain eye contact with you.
When, I say that I would be nothing without your love
I mean it truly when I express that your love is the key to my existence.
I feel the rush and it's amazing
The adrenaline I experience when I'm with you is absolutely exhilarating.
Maybe I've been always destined to end up in this place, yeah
Perhaps I was always fated to arrive at this point in my life.
I don't mean to come off selfish, but I want it all
I am aware of how self-centered it sounds, but I desire everything.
Love will always be a lesson, let's get out of its way
Romantic relationships are always educational, so let's not obstruct the natural course of things.
Cause I know, all I know, all I know
I am confident in what I understand, and that's all.
I'm a prisoner to my addiction
I'm trapped by my dependence on something.
I'm addicted to a life that's so empty and so cold
I crave a lifestyle that is devoid of any warmth and fulfillment.
I'm a prisoner to my decisions
I am captive to my choices.
Woooo, woooo, woooo
Interjection expressing strong emotion or excitement.
I think I've been in Hollywood for too long
I suspect that I have been living in Hollywood for too many years.
Cause I can feel my soul burning, feel it burning slow
I feel as though my soul is slowly being consumed.
But I would be nothing without the touch
I am aware that my life would hold no significance without the physical closeness we share.
I don't know
I'm not sure.
I get so wrapped up in a world where nothing's as it seems
I become so involved in a world where appearances are often deceiving.
And real life is stranger than my dreams
The reality I experience on a daily basis is even more surreal than my dreams.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Elizabeth Grant, Carlo Montagnese
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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