Rockin’
The Weeknd Lyrics


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Mhm, もう待てない
Yeah
Uh

People always talk about the ones that got away
I just seem to get the ones that always want to stay
I'm just too distracted with the life I'm tryna paint
Yeah, yeah, uh, ooh yeah, yeah
Say, I got all these women too attracted to the fame
Got too many niggas that I'll ignore in the way
Nothing's gonna stop me, I'ma get it either way
Yeah, yeah, uh, oh yeah, yeah (ooh)

Why would you wanna take away from this moment? We can own it
Why would you wanna take away from this moment? Woo-hoo

You don't have to spend your life with me
You don't have to waste your energy
We can just be rockin', yeah
We can just be rockin', yeah
I just want your body next to me
'Cause it brings me so much ecstasy
We can just be rockin', yeah
We can just be rockin', yeah, yeah, yeah

You see me texting, baby, you see those missed calls
I'm actin' reckless baby, I'm 'bout to lose it all
This liquor got me crazy, mixed with that Adderall
I'm focused on the beat, oh yeah

Why would you wanna take away (take away)
From this moment (from this moment)? We can own it (we can own it)
Why would you wanna take away (take away)
From this moment? Woo-hoo (oh)

You don't have to spend your life with me (don't have to spend)
You don't have to waste your energy
We can just be rockin', yeah
We can just be rockin', yeah (we can just be rockin')
I just want your body next to me (oh, hey)
'Cause it brings me so much ecstasy
We can just be rockin', yeah
We can just be rockin', yeah, yeah (we can just be rockin', baby)

Yeah, yeah
(Why would you wanna take away from this moment? We can own it) hey
(Why would you wanna take away from this moment? Woo-hoo!)
(Let's go)

You don't have to spend your life with me (you don't have to spend your life with me)
You don't have to waste your energy (you don't have to waste)
We can just be rockin', yeah (oh, baby)
We can just be rockin', yeah (all you got to need to know)
I just want your body next to me (woah-ooh, hey)
'Cause it brings me so much ecstasy
We can just be rockin', yeah (oh)




We can just be rockin', yeah
(Yeah, yeah, yeah)

Overall Meaning

The Weeknd’s "Rockin'" is a sultry tune that talks about the artist’s inability to maintain a stable relationship due to his celebrity status. He reveals that he has a plethora of women who are attracted to his fame and that he is merely interested in a physical relationship. The song opens with the artist acknowledging that people tend to talk about the ones that get away, but in his case, he keeps attracting women that want to stay. The second verse reveals The Weeknd’s reckless behavior brought on by liquor and Adderall, and he becomes distracted with the beat.


The chorus highlights the artist’s desire to live in the moment and enjoy the physical connection they have without any emotional commitment. The Weeknd acknowledges that they can be “rockin’” without wasting their lives or energy. The song ends with the artist urging the woman to enjoy the moment.


Overall, the lyrics in "Rockin'" explain The Weeknd’s need to prioritize his music career over romance. He enjoys the spoils of fame but doesn't want to be tied down to a woman. The song's meaning is relatable for many people who have difficulty maintaining relationships due to their busy lifestyles.


Line by Line Meaning

People always talk about the ones that got away
Others often share stories about missed opportunities in love, but I seem to attract those who want to stay with me.


I'm just too distracted with the life I'm tryna paint
My focus is on creating the life I envision and sometimes it distracts me from fully committing to a relationship.


Say, I got all these women too attracted to the fame
My fame and success attract many women who may not genuinely care about me as a person but rather my status.


Not too many n****s that will end up in the way
Few people can prevent me from achieving my goals, even when they try to stand in my way.


Nothing's gonna stop me, I'mma get it either way
I am determined to succeed and nothing will prevent me from achieving my dreams.


Why would you wanna take away from this moment? We can own it
Why let anything distract or detract from our time together when we can fully experience this moment and make it unforgettable?


You don't have to spend your life with me
I am not asking for a lifetime commitment, just for us to enjoy the present moment without any obligations.


We can just be rockin', yeah
We can simply enjoy each other's company and not worry about anything else.


I just want your body next to me
I want to experience the physical pleasure that comes from being close to you.


'Cause it brings me so much ecstasy
Being physically intimate with you brings me intense pleasure and satisfaction.


You see me texting, baby, you see those missed calls
I may appear distracted by my phone, but that doesn't mean I am not interested in spending time with you.


This liquor got me crazy, mixed with that Adderall
The combination of alcohol and prescription medication may affect my behavior, but that doesn't change how I feel about you.


We can just be rockin', yeah (We can just be rockin')
Let's not complicate things, we can just enjoy each other's company and not worry about anything else.


All you got to need to know
There's nothing complicated or confusing about our relationship, it's just about enjoying each other's company without any expectations or commitments.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Savan Kotecha, Ahmad Balshe, Ali Payami, Martin Sandberg, Peter Svensson

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This is still one of the best ones on the album say what you want

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i agree 100% ive been saying this for years its gives me a 90s boyband feel that i love

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