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 “Often,” a remix of Beyonce’s “Drunk In Love,” and “King of the Fall.” 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 Can’t 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.
Tesfaye’s 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.
Sexodus
The Weeknd Lyrics
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If you got swag, fuck with us
And do you wanna ride like a crusader?
You ain't gotta Christian Dior (christ endour)
My blood type is no negative
But I'm positive that I'm too deep
Switch the light on when we hit the sheets
Truly what I see is all I keep
When I help 'em you say broke in
I see you locked in you say I don't let you in
How come all this drama's still trending
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
New frontier I got news from there
Let's sail it to a new frequency
I left the graveyard selling full of fancy
Bring your homie with transparency
My blood type is no negative
But I'm positive the dark ain't deep
Just switch your light on when we hit the streets
Truly what I see is all I keep
My sights are set in higher times
And my eyes can see in 3D
Make it bright and I see 360
I can get you, but you can't get me
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
Cash and Kashmir, gold in Zaier
I got a new want from over there
You can drink a mint tea by the Red Sea
As you're living out whose fantasy
Yeah the sun the moon are both
Hitting the hood and the heat's too hot to be cool
Yeah I'm sailing my bed to a better man school
And it's two in the afternoon
We already bullet-proof we got a big crew
And we're running on a force that's true
We don't fear you wear up-to-date shoes
Or fall for the point of view
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
What d'you want it all for?
What d'you want it all for?
The Weeknd's "Sexodus" is a song about wanting to leave behind a world that's full of chaos and negativity. The lyrics suggest that the singer and his crew are fed up with the current state of things and have decided to embark on a journey to a new world. The invitation to come on the "exodus" is extended to anyone who's got swag and wants to break free from the old ways.
The song also touches on the idea of being able to have it all and what that really means. The Weeknd seems to be challenging the listener to question their own motives for wanting material wealth and power, asking "tell me what for?" The repeated line "Baby, you can have it all" could be interpreted as a sarcastic commentary on society's obsession with consumerism and status.
The theme of duality is prevalent throughout the song, with the singer referencing his blood type ("no negative, but I'm positive") and the contrast between light and darkness. Ultimately, the song seems to be about seeking a new beginning and breaking free from the constraints of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you want to come on this exodus?
Are you willing to join me on this journey?
If you got swag, fuck with us
If you have confidence, come hang out with us.
And do you wanna ride like a crusader?
Do you want to travel with a purpose, like the knights of the Crusades?
You ain't gotta Christian Dior (christ endour)
You don't need fancy designer clothes to be part of this trip.
My blood type is no negative
My blood type is O negative, a rare and important type.
But I'm positive that I'm too deep
But I'm sure that I am too involved in something.
Switch the light on when we hit the sheets
Turn on the lights when we are in bed.
Truly what I see is all I keep
I only hold on to what I truly observe or experience.
I see you stacked chicks their views are blocked in
I see that you surround yourself with women who have limited perspectives.
When I help 'em you say broke in
When I try to help them, you criticize me for interfering.
I see you locked in you say I don't let you in
I see that you feel trapped, but you blame me for not helping you escape.
How come all this drama's still trending
Why is this conflict and tension still ongoing and popular?
Baby you can have it all Tell me what for
You can have everything you want, but why do you want it?
New frontier I got news from there
I have discovered new territory and learned something new.
Let's sail it to a new frequency
Let's explore this new knowledge together and grow from it.
I left the graveyard selling full of fancy
I left my old habits and ways of thinking behind.
Bring your homie with transparency
Bring your friend along and be honest.
My blood type is no negative
My blood type is still O negative.
But I'm positive the dark ain't deep
But I am sure that darkness is not as scary as it seems.
Just switch your light on when we hit the streets
Just turn on your awareness when we are out in public.
Truly what I see is all I keep
I only hold on to what I truly observe or experience.
My sights are set in higher times
I am aiming for better, brighter future times.
And my eyes can see in 3D
And I have a unique perspective on things.
Make it bright and I see 360
If you make things clear, I can see the whole picture.
I can get you, but you can't get me
I understand you, but you don't understand me.
Cash and Kashmir, gold in Zaier
There is wealth and treasure to be found in exotic places.
I got a new want from over there
I have discovered a new desire from those places.
You can drink a mint tea by the Red Sea
You can enjoy simple pleasures in beautiful locations.
As you're living out whose fantasy
As you enjoy yourself, you may be living someone else's dream.
Yeah the sun the moon are both Hitting the hood and the heat's too hot to be cool
The sun and moon are shining on the neighborhood, and it is too hot to be relaxed.
Yeah I'm sailing my bed to a better man school And it's two in the afternoon
I am trying to improve myself and it is mid-afternoon.
We already bullet-proof we got a big crew And we're running on a force that's true
We are already prepared and have a strong team behind us.
We don't fear you wear up-to-date shoes Or fall for the point of view
We are not impressed by your fashion, and we don't buy into your perspective.
What d'you want it all for?
What is the reason behind wanting everything?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CARLO MONTAGNESE, MAYA ARULPRAGASAM, CHAUNCEY HOLLIS, MARTIN MCKINNEY, DAVE TAYLOR, ABEL TESFAYE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jusaggoldcow1125
it's a shame not more so called critics tackled how exodus-sexodus fits into her entire album and her own mythology.
one way i see it (and this is only one way) is unlike other MIA albums, MATANGI follows a largely tho not completely linear storytelling trajectory.
starting off with karmagedon+matangi: a roll call to get on the dancefloor as metaphor to get involved - engage in the world wherever we are, however we can.
there's only 1 u. warriors in a dance. it's cool it takes 2 ima still fux w u come walk with me. attention.
then we have EXodus. its sonics as are more sensual (compared 2 sexodus). different from mere sex, which in the western's conception, is largely viewed as lacking spiritual depth. a lot can be said about the sensuality of being unshakeable in one's beliefs especially when we connect to a larger group. revolution is not just violent, it requires an acknowledgment of people's humanity as whole and not as is usually perpetuated by western media. we are not broken and dehumanized.
there's bad girls, boom skit, dbt, yala, bring the noize. all these songs are much more confrontational than the previous half. yet it gains its power from the earlier half where we have now been called to the floor to march to empire's gates.
lights + know it aint right stands out as softer songs. it is a quick look at the introspection in the journey. could be seen as moments of weakness. but only if you see self-evaluation and vulnerability as weakness. when really it can be immense spiritual growth.
then we get to SEXodus. which have harder beats the drums the helicopters. perhaps even more spare despite these harder sonics. it almost seems like salvation bt i dont think MIA is hopeful without being critical of the world we live in. i dont think there is any resolution. not when the world is nowhere near resolution. i almost feel like the physical aspect of resistance against empire 'ends' at bring the noize. cos there's where we're at too, in the world we live in. after which, the personal and spiritual comes back in main focus as a place of evaluation maybe even exhaustion ambivalence (but NOT apathy). so in the 'end' Sexodus is a critical hope and imagining of the resistance being fruitful. where fight and flight converges into a transcendence that doesn't necessarily prioritize the individual but entire communities of resistance.
[[[[[YEAAA. also, if you grew up on bollywood films, you'd also know that a lot of the times, there will be one main song in a film, which takes on different forms throughout the film. the melodies words etc will b the same, bt the instrumentation changes according to the mood of the arch in the film. e.g. the same song can b joyful in one scene, yet take on a mood of despair in the other all while the content of the song remains the same.]]]]]
@vanity7venus7
Do you want to come on this exodus?
If you got swag, fuck with us
And do you wanna ride like a crusader?
You ain't gotta Christian Dior (christ endour)
My blood type is no negative
But I'm positive that I'm too deep
Switch the light on when we hit the sheets
Truly what I see is all I keep
I see you stacked chicks their views are blocked in
When I help 'em you say broke in
I see you locked in you say I don't let you in
How come all this drama's still trending
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
New frontier I got news from there
Let's sail it to a new frequency
I left the graveyard selling full of fancy
Bring your homie with transparency
My blood type is no negative
But I'm positive the dark ain't deep
Just switch your light on when we hit the streets
Truly what I see is all I keep
My sights are set in higher times
And my eyes can see in 3D
Make it bright and I see 360
I can get you, but you can't get me
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
Cash and Kashmir, gold in Zaier
I got a new want from over there
You can drink a mint tea by the Red Sea
As you're living out whose fantasy
Yeah the sun the moon are both
Hitting the hood and the heat's too hot to be cool
Yeah I'm sailing my bed to a better man school
And it's two in the afternoon
We already bullet-proof we got a big crew
And we're running on a force that's true
We don't fear you wear up-to-date shoes
Or fall for the point of view
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Baby you can have it all
Tell me what for
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
Yeah you keep on telling me you wanna have it all
Tell me what for
What d'you want it all for?
What d'you want it all for?
@LiLT0Y
Here we go another underrated legendary queen :/
@angelicadossantos7614
Really!
@BeeMusic2024
Awww shit here we go again
@mainecurtis1192
She is just so consistent when it comes to being amazing
@rikki.stardustt
fax
@alirzasadkzade4659
FACTS
@evolution031680
As a white dude who grew up on Metallica and Guns N' Roses, I can definitively say that MIA has sucked me in. This song is fucking amazing.
@satyabratasethi4619
evolution031680 sex
@aibel99
Baagoat what's the original song?
@aibel99
I like this one more. but then, im a hardcore MIA fan. this song sounds more developed than the original by the weekend. It makes the original sound imcomplete. Plus i pefer mia's voice over the song than the weekends.