“Scared To Live” is a song by The Weeknd which first premiered on Saturday … Read Full Bio ↴“Scared To Live” is a song by The Weeknd which first premiered on Saturday Night Live on March 8, 2020. The ballad details how a tragic breakup left his lover doubting love.

While the song’s title was seemingly confirmed by XO CEO Wassim “Sal” Slaiby on his socials as “Scared To Live Again,” SNL confirmed the title as “Scared To Live.”

The singer-songwriter wrote and produced the song with its producers Max Martin and Oscar Holter, with Belly, Oneohtrix Point Never, Elton John, and Bernard Taupin receiving additional writing credits as well, with the latter two being credited due to the track's interpolation of "Your Song" by Elton John. The SNL version of the song was officially released alongside the deluxe edition of its parent album on March 23, 2020.

Scared to Live
The Weeknd Lyrics

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When I saw the signs, I shoulda let you go
But I kept you beside me
And if I held you back, at least I held you close (yeah)
Should've known you were lonely
I know things will never be the same
Time we lost will never be replaced
I'm the reason you forgot to love

So don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again
No, don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again

You always miss the chance to fall for someone else (someone else)
'Cause your heart only knows me
They try to win your love, but there was nothing left (nothing left)
They just made you feel lonely (oh)
I am not the man I used to be
Did some things I couldn't let you see
Refused to be the one who taints your heart

So don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again
No, don't be scared to live again, baby
Be scared to live again (oh)

I hope you know that (oh), I hope you know that
I'll be praying that you find yourself
I hope you know that (oh), I hope you know that
We fell apart right from the start

I should have made you my only
When it's said and done

So don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again
I said, don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again (oh)

I hope you know that (oh), I hope you know that
I'll be praying that you find yourself

I hope you know that (oh), I hope you know that
We fell apart right from the start

Overall Meaning

The Weeknd's "Scared to Live" is a powerful ballad about regret and the fear of letting go. The song starts with the singer acknowledging that he should have let go of his lover when he saw the signs that it wasn't working out. However, he held onto her, and in doing so, he knew he was holding her back but at least he held her close. Unfortunately, in holding her back, he forgot to love her, and she became lonely.

The chorus of the song offers some advice to his former lover. He tells her not to be scared to live again but instead to be scared to live again. He acknowledges that she missed the chance to fall for someone else because her heart only knew him. Others tried to win her love, but it was too late; she was already lonely.

In the second verse, the Weeknd admits that he's not the man he used to be. He's done things he couldn't let her see, but he refused to be the one that taints her heart. The bridge is a message from The Weeknd that he'll pray that she finds herself, and he hopes she knows that they fell apart right from the start. The last chorus offers his former lover the same advice: not to be scared to live again.

The song is an emotional reminder of the importance of letting go of toxic relationships and living life to the fullest. It's easy to hold onto something or someone that's not right for us, but sometimes, we have to let go of what's comfortable to grow.

Line by Line Meaning

When I saw the signs, I shoulda let you go
I should have ended our relationship when I first saw warning signs.

But I kept you beside me
Instead, I held on to you and didn't let you go.

And if I held you back, at least I held you close (yeah)
Although I may have hindered your personal growth, I was still physically close to you.

Should've known you were lonely
Hindsight tells me that you were lonely all along.

I know things will never be the same
I understand that our relationship is damaged beyond repair.

Time we lost will never be replaced
No matter what happens, we can never get back the time we lost together.

I'm the reason you forgot to love
I blame myself for your inability to love again.

So don't be scared to live again
I encourage you to take risks and embrace life once more.

Be scared to live again
However, you should still be cautious and avoid repeating the same mistakes.

You always miss the chance to fall for someone else (someone else)
You can't seem to move on and fall in love with another person.

'Cause your heart only knows me
Your heart is still loyal to me and won't let you love someone else.

They try to win your love, but there was nothing left (nothing left)
Others may have attempted to win your love, but I left you with nothing to give.

They just made you feel lonely (oh)
Instead, they just made you feel even more alone.

I am not the man I used to be
I have changed from the person you once knew me as.

Did some things I couldn't let you see
I have done things that I'm ashamed of and didn't want you to know about.

Refused to be the one who taints your heart
I didn't want to be the reason for corrupting your pure heart.

I'll be praying that you find yourself
Even though we are no longer together, I still care about you and hope you find peace within yourself.

We fell apart right from the start
Our relationship was doomed to fail from the very beginning.

I should have made you my only
I realize now that I should have committed to you and made you my only romantic partner.

So don't be scared to live again
I encourage you once more to take risks and enjoy life to the fullest.

I said, don't be scared to live again
I repeat my encouragement for you to take bold steps in life.

Be scared to live again (oh)
But at the same time, be cautious and don't repeat the same mistakes.

Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Ahmad Balshe, Bernard J. P. Taupin, Daniel Lopatin, Elton John, Max Martin, Oscar Thomas Holter

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@jaready.1475

4y↑3.7K

When I saw the signs, I shoulda let you go
But I kept you beside me
And if I held you back, at least I held you close (yeah)
Should have known you were lonely
I know things will never be the same
Time we lost will never be replaced
I'm the reason you forgot to love

So don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again
No, don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again

You always miss the chance to fall for someone else (someone else)
'Cause your heart only knows me
They try to win your love, but there was nothing left (nothing left)
They just made you feel lonely (oh)
I am not the man I used to be
Did some things I couldn't let you see
Refused to be the one who taints your heart

So don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again
No, don't be scared to live again, baby
Be scared to live again (oh)

I hope you know that (oh), I hope you know that (oh)
I'll be praying that you find yourself
I hope you know that (oh), I hope you know that (oh)
We fell apart right from the start

I should have made you my only
When it's said and done

So don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again
I said, don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again (oh)

I hope you know that (oh), I hope you know that (oh)
I'll be praying that you find yourself
I hope you know that (oh), I hope you know that (oh)
We fell apart right from the start

👉🏼👈🏼 let's vibe shall we

@deena9693

4y↑3.3K

[Verse 1]
When I saw the signs, I shoulda let you go
But I kept you beside me
And if I held you back, at least I held you close
Should have known you were lonely
I know things will never be the same
Time we lost will never be replaced
I'm the reason you forgot to love

[Chorus]
So don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again
No, don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again

[Verse 2]
You always miss the chance to fall for someone else
'Cause your heart only knows me
They try to win your love, but there was nothing left
They just made you feel lonely (Hey)
I am not the man I used to be
Did some things I couldn't let you see
Refuse to be the one who taints your heart

[Chorus]
So don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again
No, don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again (Hey)

[Post-Chorus]
I hope you know that, I hope you know that
I've been praying that you find yourself
I hope you know that, I hope you know that
We fell apart, right from the start

[Bridge]
I should have made you my only
When it's said and done

[Chorus]
So don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again
I said don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again (Oh)

[Post-Chorus]
I hope you know that, I hope you know that
I've been praying that you find yourself
I hope you know that, I hope you know that
We fell apart, right from the start

@dybixs1400

4y↑477

Cuando vi las señales, debí dejarte ir
Pero te mantuve a mi lado
Y si te contuve, al menos te sostuve cerca
Debería haber sabido que estabas sola

Sé que las cosas nunca serán iguales
El tiempo que perdimos nunca será reemplazado
Soy la razón por la que olvidaste amar

Así que no tengas miedo de vivir de nuevo
Tener miedo de vivir de nuevo
No, no tengas miedo de vivir de nuevo.
Tener miedo de vivir de nuevo

Siempre pierdes la oportunidad de enamorarte de otra persona
Porque tu corazón solo me conoce a mí
Intentan ganar tu amor, pero no quedaba nada Solo te hicieron sentir sola

(Hey) No soy el hombre que solía ser
Hice algunas cosas que no podría dejarte ver Rehúsate a ser quien manche tu corazón

Así que no tengas miedo de vivir de nuevo
Tener miedo de vivir de nuevo
No, no tengas miedo de vivir de nuevo.
Tener miedo de vivir de nuevo (hey)
Espero que sepas eso,
espero que sepas eso
He estado rezando para que te encuentres
Espero que sepas eso, espero que sepas eso
Nos desmoronamos desde el principio

Debí haberte hecho mía,
Cuando se dice y se hace

Así que no tengas miedo de vivir de nuevo
Tener miedo de vivir de nuevo
Dije que no tengas miedo de vivir de nuevo
Tener miedo de vivir de nuevo (Oh)
Espero que sepas eso, espero que sepas eso
He estado rezando para que te encuentres
Espero que sepas eso, espero que sepas eso
Nos desmoronamos desde el principio.

All comments from YouTube:

@LoverIsaDayy

4y↑5.5K

This is the “Die for you” on this album. Underrated but one of the hidden gems.

@Lameerxp

4y↑14

Yes.

@raizzean

4y↑6

AGRREDDDFGJJKK

@rickyl.103

4y↑36

Just like "Die for You" was the "Somebody to Love" on BBTM

@dybixs1400

4y↑67

Too Late is the Wasted Times of MDM.
Blinding Lights is Starboy
After Hours is Call Out My Name of MDM

@victordogaru

4y↑37

@@rickyl.103 you mean "Angel"...

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@indicaking

4y↑5K

This sounds like a song that would play at the end of a movie

@joshuaedwards9484

4y↑132

If someone died in the end like end game

@kumashi7608

4y↑18

yeah i search in comment what music like this sound

@rockcandysweet9164

4y↑14

Scared to live (Rain + Thunders)
https://youtu.be/ROAgGQbNtig

@rickyl.103

4y↑90

Yeah a romance movie but without a happy ending. One that ends with two people that were meant to be together but caused so many rifts they end up going their separate ways.

@indicaking

4y↑39

@Halley Hester blinding lights sounds like one that would play in the middle of a movie lol

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@maxrosas1534

4y↑2.5K

“And if I held you back, at least I held you close”

Damn.

@rockcandysweet9164

4y↑9

Scared to live (Rain + Thunders)
https://youtu.be/ROAgGQbNtig

@jenjenjenxxvii

4y↑30

hard hitting one liner

@Caosinterful

4y↑1

https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-no2-2019-may-jun/when-life-seems-unbearable/

@DaxTheRipperX

4y↑4

🚫🧢

@fallonisbabelol4855

4y↑1

666? wow.

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@ariiarii1045

4y↑5K

This song is so underrated I feel bad for the people that don't know this song

@CarlosHernandez-zf6zc

4y↑42

With time we still got another quarter of year that people need to catch up lol by Abel is the god of of pop/r&b

@Tiddliwinkz

4y↑27

I don't feel bad! I love that! More for us 💜

@landrilegoat9793

3y↑44

@Cloud stfu

@angngocphucnguyen3885

3y↑9

@Arii i agreed with you.
This song would be popular if it was made into M/V
But that will cost Abel's time and money also idea

@kenneth4052

3y↑32

@Cloud It's completely fine if you don't like the song. But then why are you even here? Your comment is only a week old. That means you probably have heard this song before because this album was released in March.

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@docrussojr

4y↑14.9K

Earlier in his career he was harmonizing about his pain, drugs, lust, and the nightlife. Now he's realizing the damage he's done to his self and lovers. The Weeknd is growing before our very eyes.

@fernandagarcia1797

4y↑107

Frankie Russell I love this

@hotarutekishiu7652

4y↑79

damn right my bro

@fpg3682

4y↑119

Theres my guy😂 knew I'd find u

@ocold3go

4y↑17

Damn

@denzelmoton5121

4y↑72

Perfectly said. It's all about growth

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@fraserroch9690

4y↑3.4K

This song just showcases how good of a singer this man is.
He’s truly incredible, can’t wait to hear the whole album.

@naomyj2433

4y↑84

honestly, he's the most talented singer in this music industry, he always kills it at his live performances, too. I'm in literal heaven when I hear his voice

@tarksgaming6385

4y↑2

Broken Glass as well as James blunt

@ocold3go

4y↑9

His pen game is also something that is really amazing Lyrically

@naomyj2433

4y↑1

@Broken Glass yes, I was thinking of him as well.

@TryingExplain

4y↑1

Amazing

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@rishabhshukla5719

4y↑560

That transition between Hardest to love and Scared to live again is just WOW!!

@slamrules475

4y↑7

Yep

@WithRedux

4y↑21

its like it transports you to a galactic funeral of a failed relationship

@jonathanthomasjohn8348

2y↑12

Wait till you hear dawn fm 🤣

@andraoprea4929

2y↑6

@@jonathanthomasjohn8348 frrrr😩😩 such a masterpiece

@daxjoshi2329

2y↑1

True

@richieocavel

3y↑357

My favorites:
Hardest to love
Scared to live
Save your tears

@shourishbhaduri1938

3y↑17

Nothing compares?? Missed you???

@harshitsingh6424

3y↑15

Blinding lights too

@raynewoods2370

3y↑12

There are so many of the songs I love from him so it's hard for me to choose 😅

@samiyajackson8406

3y↑2

@@raynewoods2370 me too

@holup9135

3y↑5

@@shourishbhaduri1938 until I bleed out, heartless

11 More Replies...

@swervosantana2601

4y↑2.9K

So no ones gonna talk about how “Hardest to love” fades into this song ?

@b4rl0s15

4y↑69

What that’s hella trippy I never actually noticed

@vanessa7493

4y↑114

same on the starboy album, party monster fades into false alarm and false alarm fades into reminder

@leocarmichael3930

4y↑52

It's so when you listen to the album on vinyl it sounds cleaner

@EssenceBennett

4y↑45

Thank youuuuu!!! He’s been doing that since house of balloons. All of these songs connect.

@Monica-mf5yd

4y↑28

A lot of his songs do that
Outside & XO/The Host
Adaptation & Love in the Sky

It’s something unique that he does

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@StanSibande

4y↑2K

The Weeknd : "How much sadness do you need in the new album?"
Me : "Yes"

@brelandparker4483

4y↑13

Yes

@marcusordonez2463

4y↑7

Yes

@Caosinterful

4y↑3

https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-no2-2019-may-jun/when-life-seems-unbearable/

@idonthaveaname3924

3y↑2

Absolute 🥀

@cassis870

3y↑2

Yes

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@jaready.1475

4y↑3.7K

@alekksa_priv7

4y↑6

Jaready. 14 🤘

@noturdopemusic1441

4y↑7

Idk why people spare their time to type the lyrics in yt comments🤷‍♂️

@coconut4825

4y↑46

@@noturdopemusic1441 its not a big thing you just copy and paste it here...

@kan9508

4y↑7

cry

@lxser3843

4y↑42

not ur dope music idk why people spare their time to hate on something useful 🤷🏻‍♀️

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@Klyon7o

4y↑347

This song makes me want to cry

@Jahhh65

4y↑3

Sameeee🥺❤❤

@Abi_yoga

4y↑16

This masterpiece has made me cry

@lovellyjessy5549

3y↑2

Me too 🥺

@angiecastro8261

3y↑1

💔

@cynthiamaravilla2500

3y↑2

yep

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@stmaddiemonyo

4y↑622

“i hope you know that, i’ve been praying that you find yourself”

me to myself

@jon_ovo3653

4y↑2

reine de la mort I felt this 😔

@Parallel_Visuals

Same here all the time.

@silentcurrents

4y↑1

Fuck.... I feel attacked. Ever since she left and cheated on me after 2 years....... I truly lost myself. This is relatable af

@rockcandysweet9164

4y↑3

Scared to live (Rain + Thunders)
https://youtu.be/ROAgGQbNtig

@Troy-df9xt

4y↑3.8K

This song makes me want to text back to an ex ive never had

@botthemaddog3942

4y↑44

I feel you

@chillscapevol.3799

4y↑15

Scared to live (Slowed and reverb) + rain
https://youtu.be/veoOTdJ7tPc

@starlinperdomorodriguez1926

4y↑7

Hahahahh x2

@ericktorres7237

4y↑31

Same ... actually i never had a gf before

@afkansoni167

4y↑4

Sad this is hmm

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@abhay4848

4y↑51

2:40 OMG MY EARS HAVE BEEN BLESSED

@domXsX

3y↑457

This album helped me out of a bad breakup.. it was a toxic cycle that no matter how hard we tried, it would never work. It helped me learn to let the other person go, and it helped me pick myself back up. Every single word that was sung in this album I can relate to. The denial, taking drugs, partying until I pass out to forget about it, to accepting that they’re better with someone else.. this album deserves way more than it already gets.

@villes7955

2y↑8

Man. This is so relatable, I went through sam type of shit. Music just takes you there and eases the fall of your illusions

@Tencho992

2y↑2

💘💘💘💘

@ronjieboy3483

2y↑2

Same vibe man

@jurajsk98

2y↑7

I am going through this very situation right now and nothing helps more than The Weeknd's music...

@aloneworm7

2y↑1

@@jurajsk98 me too 😢

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@theobeem9253

4y↑341

“You always miss the chance to fall for someone else, cause your heart knows only me😩😩”
Felt that..

@yesiv6707

4y↑1

Same 😭

@sarahtemple9810

TheoBee M babe

@deena9693

4y↑3.3K

@evemin6460

4y↑7

Wow♡♡♡

@kevinsaulrodriguezdeleon1887

4y↑6

Wow x2...
Its nice

@amex4453

4y↑14

Beautiful lyrics

@johanaraposo5538

4y↑6

Voy a ir al traductor Google 😂
PD: feinkui( thanks)

@vanessabetanzos3618

4y↑16

This Is the song i would dedícate to my ex cuz justo want him to be happy

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@victorjosephh

4y↑649

I didn't get a chance to live in the 80's but I'm glad we have artists like The Weeknd and Bruno Mars. They've brought that 80's vibe back!

@Caca-wp7pl

4y↑28

And Dua!

@leanmeangreenbeanmachine3347

4y↑1

Shut. Up.

@Ashna-uz9wm

3y↑6

Ariana Grande says hi with positions

@Jordan-mq4wj

3y↑36

@@Ashna-uz9wm nah that shits trash

@jasminlapanske4331

3y↑7

I was a kid in the 80's and for me only Abel ,Dua and Miley sound like the 80's

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@tysgaming214

4y↑1.3K

This that type of song where everyone gonna be waving their lighters in the air at the concert 😂 I'm bringing my lighter just in case

@mkelly534

4y↑45

Yep. Lighters up and tears flowing

@onetallgirl1369

4y↑15

yeah if we can ever come together again for a concert! :(

@warummachstdudieseya9956

4y↑10

Onetallgirl yup I was supposed to go in November 😭

@trenton14

4y↑3

warum machst du diese ya feel bad for you I would cry if I couldn’t go to his concert 😔

@warummachstdudieseya9956

4y↑2

Trenton he did not cancel it yet it got rescheduled, I hope I will be able to go😔

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@jalen3318

4y↑536

When the Weeknd drops two tracks in a row.
Everyone: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

@hunterwpayne1

4y↑68

when he drops a full album:
people: AYDURGEOSBKEJSTYIEJEIEUEGNEJEUEHRH

@TheLegacyOfKaizer

when people dont understand this meme and just keep saying dumb shit instead
everyone : asfmweihkremnjirehjm3409ym

@Tagliatorebeats

4y↑2K

For the 3% of you reading this I hope you become successful in everything you dream of and accomplish more than you imagine. I’m a music producer from Romania. I aspire to make it out 🖤

@jobean3849

4y↑8

Tagliatore keep trying brother .

@keithstone943

4y↑7

Same to you bud

@Tagliatorebeats

4y↑1

@@keithstone943 🙏

@Finishtheracemin

4y↑1

You’re a true one 💪

@okie1338

This is just what I need 😢

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@jackcolafella422

3y↑174

When he eventually does his After Hours tour, I don’t know what I’m gonna do when this song comes on.

@justzach832

3y↑17

I'll cryyyyyy

@irrelevant9242

3y↑8

Crying while singing along

@hoesmad8445

3y↑4

Cry lmao

@VladXShotisG

4y↑373

If this album dont win a grammy we make revolution

@wirasetiawan81

4y↑9

::(

@kokkyt499

4y↑3

😂😂agreed!!

@Ashna-uz9wm

3y↑46

Update it didn't

@cassidylackay8013

3y↑81

this didn't age well

@talibin

3y↑2

Wow

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@gaurired

4y↑671

The live version of this song on SNL feels like the original one and this sounds like the live one....

@chillscapevol.3799

4y↑5

Scared to live (Slowed and reverb) + rain
https://youtu.be/veoOTdJ7tPc

@liamj5091

4y↑64

It sounds crazy but I prefer live one much more

@blocknboom9353

4y↑15

Liam james same, this version isnt as good as the live one imo

@Black-bb9kc

4y↑1

@gaurired

4y↑5

@@chillscapevol.3799 you shouldn't have put reverb , it sounds better in the original voice

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@paular7084

4y↑70

Weeknd giving those 80's vibes and I live for it

@iri083

Paula R he will soon get sued by Billy joe “Piano Man”

@ElizabethNicoleSchwartz

@@iri083 how does that make sense when the song sampled is Your Song by Elton John?

@brownbanana9834

3y↑58

This song is criminally underated

@mkelly534

4y↑137

This feels like his Taj Mahal for his relationship with Bella. A beautiful mausoleum but still a grave.

@sarahtemple9810

4y↑16

poetic

@jalkrutimehta5945

4y↑8

Very true.

@MonumentToSin

3y↑16

Well put! I always wondered why those two were together for so long with all the drugs and cheating scandals. Kinda felt bad for them, it's like they were addicted to each other even knowing how toxic their relationship was.

@udyatimalhotra7949

3y↑8

Well put!!

@ulxxa124

3y↑4

@@MonumentToSin 😭😭😭💔💔💔

@atm4942

4y↑925

I hope everyone is safe and doing good and their families with this coronavirus stuff

@naomyj2433

4y↑21

I am, thank you. I hope you are too

@richardledesma1675

4y↑5

This is the comment I didn’t think I needed, thank you and I wish the same to you and everybody

@maryan0285

Thank you! 💪💪💪

@ssk3658

4y↑1

Thank you Take care too😊

@bluntsANDfame

4y↑1

Its a hoax

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@lotionabuser

4y↑210

I was unABEL to control my hype.

@Frankmudbone

4y↑3

Rishikesh Galande 😂😂😂

@johelski

4y↑1

Damn!

@ActiveFire533

4y↑2

Rishikesh Galande 🚪👈🏼

@sims4rakha

3y↑6

Thankyou jihoon and Junkyu for recommended this song

@olivehiggo

3y↑117

It's amazing how less alone you feel when you listen to Abel... suddenly you're right at home. It's even better when you read the comments and how we all feel and can relate to this same exact feeling we cannot describe in words. Thank you Legend.

@badawi1929

4y↑812

This album will cure corona cuz abel didn’t lie when he said “let music heal us”

@nachomommatarot6643

4y↑9

You should check out bianary beats to kill viruses....Tesla did a lot of research involving sound frequency and its effects within even our own molecular structure....we are all a frequency and music is universal language....BREATH AND keep in the KNOW ....be conscious and grateful for your breath ...
love always,
in all ways

@sarahw7725

🙏♥

@wolfgurl88

4y↑1

Ahmed Badawi this needs to be the corona virus anthem song.

@hafidazer1634

STFU

@joshuaedwards9484

@angel0for0U

4y↑181

This song heals, especially those who failed a relationship and became sensitive and afraid to start anything. So don’t be scared to live again ❤️

@realajani

4y↑137

Definitely the best song. His voice is so authentic and at it's natural state. It's truly beautiful.

@HankValencia

3y↑78

Grammys don’t deserve you at all...

But you deserved better. This album is brilliant!

@angelicagarcia3047

4y↑497

Who listened to the live performance before this came out ?this version makes it even more fire 🔥

@alexbarajas5867

4y↑7

Me I knew this song was going to blow up

@tarajs

4y↑30

I watched the video over and over waiting for the album version. I love both but the live version shows how incredible he is live.

@chillscapevol.3799

4y↑1

Scared to live (Slowed and reverb) + rain
https://youtu.be/veoOTdJ7tPc

@angelicagarcia3047

4y↑1

TaraJ S facts thooo👌

@blocknboom9353

4y↑16

Angelica Garcia nah this version is not that good compared to the live version imo

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@britneyuyam4159

4y↑154

he literally never disappoints

@allissax1913

39w↑6

Abel is our emotional support system

@toastedstroodl8733

4y↑38

Most underrated song on the album change my mind

@malikfisher4413

4y↑59

This song is everything rn

@monicaaquino3365

4y↑286

We all agree that Abel always transmits the best feelings to us in his songs. He deserves someone who really loves him. he is worth it, we all want an Abel in our life
We love you Abel❤

@-SP.

4y↑5

Monica Aquino I can be that Abel if you want

@xo2453

4y↑9

Monica Aquino bella really loves him

@harriet8170

4y↑2

i volunteer as tribute

@kaih615

3y↑1

@@xo2453 yeah but he hurt her too much. this song is telling her to find someone else and be happy again.

@MICONMIC

47w↑5

If I held you back at least I held you close 🥲💔💔💔

@errajiw4231

3y↑4

Yes thank you jihoon and junkyu for recommending this

@dbzayan

4y↑165

"When It's said and done..."

Shared lyric from tears in the rain...

@amritanshdubey357

4y↑2

Yess!!

@ruthlessxo99

4y↑15

God, I love tears in the rain so much. Such a beautiful song. After Hours reminds me of Kiss Land a little bit

@classicthegoat9198

4y↑1

Ruthless XO big facts after hours one of his best songs

@dbzayan

@@classicthegoat9198 Probably one of the best on the album for sure. My favorite on this album. One of his best songs though? Idk about that xD

@Parallel_Visuals

4y↑241

I am not going to lie. This song makes me emotional thinking about an ex I should’ve let go many years ago. I’ve let her go now.

@bingus34

4y↑8

I'm glad you managed to let her go. Best wishes to you man

@leeshai96

3y↑7

Goin thru the same shit right now🙁

@Parallel_Visuals

3y↑9

@@leeshai96 don’t worry buddy. You’ll get through it.

@smt2400

3y↑2

I'am here cuz Jihoon and Jihoon said this song is Junkyu level, i want to hear Junkyu cover this song:') Thanks Jihoon, i'am so in love with this song now❤

@khalild7040

4y↑35

The best song on the album in my opinion

@tarajs

4y↑323

I hope one day we can look back at this song and remember this all as that time The Weeknd dropped this legendary song during what we thought was the end of the world and it'll be a reminder to not be scared to live again.
....No?
I can show myself out..

@ashleyjosephs4379

4y↑2

TaraJ S lol too soon

@tarajs

4y↑1

@@ashleyjosephs4379 I admit I was being a tad bit presumptuous

@amyrodgers307

4y↑3

Beautifully put😌🗽🇺🇸💉🦇2020

@aaaaaaa8963

4y↑1

TaraJ S good

@brayanrodriguez1268

4y↑538

Abel: the only artist who sounds better live, than on a processed track.

@hardcore4665

4y↑60

Yo dead ass. It’s gonna take me a few more listens to get used to the official audio cause the live version was perfection

@brandonsage4883

4y↑5

@@hardcore4665 that's fucks it's so strange LISTENING to this lol

@brandonsage4883

4y↑2

Facts**

@thisiskoz

4y↑4

The last part was kinda strange, he changed that on live better than it is recorded.

@starboyfinesse4166

4y↑1

He sounds better on live too many effects

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@powerofball6416

2y↑2

That "i hope you know that" like "i hope you dont mind" of Elthon John, his songs are just pure references from other great artists like he is nowadays

@Nourxnf

3y↑4

“ I should’ve made my only “
The sadness in his voice breaks my heart.

@cristinasosa2102

4y↑56

Been having the SNL version of this song on repeat. I'm even more in love of this song. This is by far my favorite off the album.

@bosscup12

4y↑1

Cristina Sosa same😭

@botthemaddog3942

4y↑1

It's in my top 5 but nothing beats after hours yet

@faiaazfardin1596

4y↑3

Alone again for me fuck it basically the whole album is great

@bernicesimonesomiah9606

4y↑1

SAME 😭

@Crrisv

4y↑125

I’ve Been Really Depressed lately thinking about giving up because my music career not happening... by listening to The Weeknd’s music
Is inspiring me to keep going hopefully one day my music will take the same path as
The Weeknd.

@nahlanahla811

4y↑7

Good luck with your music don't give up 💪

@simrancheema4736

4y↑5

Don’t let your hopes down man. You got this ✨

@hugosigalaportillo1414

4y↑3

Keep on going man, achieving your dreams is never easy

@ezgi2970

4y↑4

don’t give up pls your dreams will come true one day ✨✨

@ishsharma5627

4y↑2

You got it bro dont worry

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@rosepetals2003

45w↑4

This hits different!!!😭😭😭

@faris2967

4y↑22

My message to Abel: You need to release this song as a single...with a music video if possible. It's way too good to be just a hidden gem.

@DonnyJ

4y↑80

Apart from his sounds, people forget what an incredible vocalist he is. My dream is to sing with him. Hope he sees me!!

@noodle7725

4y↑4

DonnyJ who TF forgets his incredible vocals??

@MrREAPER106

4y↑28

when he said "You always miss the chance to fall for someone else, Cause your heart only knows me"....I felt that

@luistelles8719

4y↑40

God the tears just flowed with this one, love you Abel. We all get better,

@user-ci4pq4md1w

1y↑3

2:41 has me ascending from my seat. beautiful ass song bro

@GodOfWar05100

4y↑174

The way he says "I shoulda made you my only" is so depressing :/

@Caosinterful

https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-no2-2019-may-jun/when-life-seems-unbearable/

@laauratwo

4y↑39

I swear to GOD, this type of music that EVEN MY MOM I'LL LIKE TO LISTEN.

@Coolkid-pq9ve

4y↑34

DAMN THESE SONGS ARE HITTING ME TOOOO FRICKEN HARD BRUH

@CL0VERKYU

3y↑6

I'm here because park jihoon of treasure recommend this song
and i'm loving this song now💕

@eddya5871

4y↑386

who else is listening to this heat while staring at their ceiling

@aaaaaaa8963

4y↑1

@zachary5237

4y↑2

switched to the wall now

@deeserieux5064

@christanochoa7387

4y↑24

I cried hearing this for the first time

@everj2jjam

3y↑12

Now I want to hear Junkyu singing this song. His voice totally suits this kind of song.

@errajiw4231

Yesss....

@itzaisha5145

It does really

@infinitecosmos9383

3y↑4

Awww I miss him and Bella together, you could tell they were so in love and he really regrets hurting her 😭💔

@alejandramorales3638

4y↑68

When you were sad about having to stay in doors because of the virus. But now The Weeknd’s album is out so you’ll be laying down in your bed just blasting his music during this Quarantine❤️

@beautybehindthemadness1

😭💜🙋‍♀️

@David-kn6lg

4y↑35

"They try to win your love, but there is nothing left" ..i felt that..

@Efrencit017

3y↑25

Most underrated song on the album.

@MrBabyBlue1993

Underrated opinion best song on the album

@lockonking338

4y↑217

Just realized this song was inspired from Elton John "Your Song".

@Dnashtharapper

4y↑2

https://youtu.be/ncC768XZa3c if you like the weeknd you'll love my song🔥🔥

@dittoluv

4y↑6

The chorus makes me think a little bit of Who’s Lovin’ You

@melvram

@@Sarah-fv3kb he’s saying “I hope you know that”

@melvram

3y↑1

@@Sarah-fv3kb but Elton John did help write it

@parisix78

3y↑1

And maybe it's just me, but the back theme looks like Can't Help Falling in Love too

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@sabrinaamer8687

4y↑68

2:41 ah this part just......

@ZlataLibra

4y↑20

I cry every time when I hear "I should have made you my only"

@adewalequdus325

1y↑15

The Weeknd's voice is just heart touching

@theBravoTwins.

3y↑8

Underrated then, underrated now, I pray and hope people are still listening to this song

@elleej3050

4y↑132

i’m not mentally prepared for this album 😭😭😭😭😭😭

@hhhdkkkdhbdj

lol fresh off a break up too huh.. i know i aint ready.. been depressed all day listening to this shit

@jordlev5846

4y↑16

Very fitting lyrics to how life has to be after all this is over. Don’t be scared to live again.

@lisakmmoyo8090

47w↑4

This song 😢

@markwalch6065

33w↑2

That drum beat beat kicking in at 1.40 then at 2.30 is everything x

@dybixs1400

4y↑477

@samuelrojasnope1765

4y↑2

Gracias<3

@mairaalvarez9652

4y↑1

Dybixs graciaaaas

@fpg3682

4y↑2

Nice my mexican

@jessikaeguia1946

Dybixs manche tu corazón*

@dybixs1400

@@jessikaeguia1946 gracias, sabía que había oido mal

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@jenjenjenxxvii

4y↑3

“And if I held you back at least I held you close.”

UGH MY HEART

@SH3LLINATOR

2y↑2

I love the "Your Song" reference <3

@NoOne-du2wv

3y↑5

Thanks Treasure Jihoon for recommending this song 😭😭😭

@seanmoses5225

3y↑3

Super underrated Weeknd song

@sarahkuhn566

4y↑7

Tears every single fucking time. I can’t wait to see him perform this one live.

@solomonkache7617

4w↑1

Damn!!! I used to think this was the least best song on the album.But now I crown it the best song on After Hours.

@Natashaa111

3y↑3

I love this guy so much

@WavyNigward

4y↑76

“When it’s said and done.”

Tears In The Rain: So you do remember me, huh Abel?

@Sam16Walker

3y↑2

Best RnB song of 2020

@izaiahsmith1228

4y↑17

There are some powerful lyrics in this song dam 🔥

@PickSurprise

4y↑1.7K

When your legs don't work like they used to before...

@onyxxed6582

4y↑24

I'm 6 months late apparently, but oh my GOD. I love your videos! Great to see you here!

@PickSurprise

4y↑28

@@onyxxed6582 hahaha epic. Yeah I'm a massive weeknd fan

@fernandoisaacpercasteguilo3373

4y↑17

Being fan of the weeknd is a amazing

@NixDarkLord

3y↑7

The Weeknd is AMAZING

@JF-ct5sg

Lolll

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@tonedogy

4y↑134

forget "scared to live", im scared to go outside the house right now

@lupitalomeli7128

3y↑9

You've had many lovers/spouses, but all have broken and drifted away from you. Your heart is shattered, and everyday you feel guilt churning in your stomach. But in the darkest time of your life, you met her/him. Both of you learn and explore each other's life and personality, and you've learnt that she/he has gone through the same path you have gone through. Eventually, both of you discover that you and her/him are the one, the ultimate soul mates. Knowing that your life won't last forever, you and her/him spend the rest of your life together, cherishing until the end.

@Punchmadedesu

3y↑1

Ay dis my story Plot rn

@yessikaandriani5812

3y↑34

This song is the most romantic yet honest heartfelt words spelled in the lyrics. I feel deeply touched by the song. It will journey with me ups and downs daily as reflection and not in negative way.