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.
Snowchild
The Weeknd Lyrics
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If I didn't make it then I'd probably make my wrist bleed
Not to mislead, turn my nightmares into big dreams
Whole squad mobbin' even though we only six deep
I was singing notes while my niggas played with six keys
Walking in the snow before I ever made my wrist freeze
I was blowing smoke, had me dizzy like Gillespie
Niggas had no homes we were living in the dead streets
Cover girls jumping out the page like they pop ups
Spending all my money on these niggas that I brought up
Taking care of families for my brothers when they locked up
And I had nothing to believe in
Double cup leanin'
Couldn't even breathe and
For that money I was fiending
Cali was the mission but now a nigga leaving
Leaving, leaving into the night (into the night, into the night)
Now a nigga leaving, leaving
Leaving into the night
She like my futuristic sounds in the new spaceship
Futuristic sex give her Phillip K dick
She never need a man, she what a man need (man need)
So I keep on falling for her daily (daily)
We was at Coachella going brazy
Stack a couple M's like I was Shady (I was Shady)
Now I'm in Tribeca like I'm Jay-Z (Jay-Z)
Rockin' Sorayama like he pay me (pay me)
I just signed a new deal with Mercedes ('Cedes)
Got me movin' dirty like I'm Swayze (Swayze)
All my diamonds dancing like they Swayze (Swayze)
All my diamonds hitting like they Swae Lee (Swae Lee)
Jet so big got a business and a coach
Always livin' on the road, rockin' Louis a la mode, nigga
And for that money I been fiending
Cali was the mission but now a nigga leaving
Leaving, leaving into the night (into the night, into the night)
Now a nigga leaving, leaving
Leaving into the night, oh
Twenty mill' mansion, never lived in it (lived in it)
Zero edge pool, never dipped in it (dipped in it)
Superstar neighbor in my business (in my business, in my business)
Paparazzi tryna catch me slippin' (slippin')
Going on tour is my vacation (my vacation)
Every month another accusation (accusation)
Only thing I'm phobic of is failing (failing)
I was never blessed with any patience
So a nigga leaving, leaving, leaving into the night
Now a nigga leaving, leaving
Leaving into the night, oh
The lyrics to The Weeknd's song Snowchild tell the story of his journey to success and the sacrifices he made along the way. He reflects on his younger self, who used to pray for success and contemplated self-harm if he didn't achieve it. The lyrics then paint a picture of his rise to fame, from singing with friends to signing a new deal with Mercedes. However, he also acknowledges the struggles he faced, from living in dead streets to taking care of friends and family who were locked up. He's now reached a point where he has everything he could want, from a twenty million-dollar mansion to a pool he's never dipped in, but all he can focus on is the fear of failing.
The lyrics also touch on love, with a mention of a woman who doesn't need a man but is someone he keeps falling for. This relationship gives him a break from his hectic life, which at times feels like a constant vacation, but also comes with accusations and paparazzi trying to catch him slipping.
Overall, Snowchild is a reflection on The Weeknd's journey to success and the highs and lows that come with it. It's a reminder that success doesn't come without sacrifice and sometimes those sacrifices can come at a great cost.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to pray when I was sixteen
At the age of sixteen, I prayed to make it big in life
If I didn't make it then I'd probably make my wrist bleed
If success didn't knock my door, then I might have resorted to self-harm
Not to mislead, turn my nightmares into big dreams
Despite my fears and apprehensions, I converted my nightmares into grand aspirations
Whole squad mobbin' even though we only six deep
Although we were only six in number, we moved together like a squad
I was singing notes while my niggas played with six keys
While my friends played on six piano keys, I was singing melodies
Walking in the snow before I ever made my wrist freeze
My struggles started before I could afford a wristwatch or any luxuries
I was blowing smoke, had me dizzy like Gillespie
I was smoking marijuana, which affected me and made me feel disoriented
Niggas had no homes we were living in the dead streets
My peers were homeless, and we lived along deserted and unsafe streets
You couldn't find me like I'm Hoffa
I was elusive like Jimmy Hoffa, the former Teamsters boss who disappeared without a trace
Cover girls jumping out the page like they pop ups
The models flaunting their beauty on magazine pages appeared as if they were popping up in real life
Spending all my money on these niggas that I brought up
I spent considerable resources to support and uplift my close friends
Taking care of families for my brothers when they locked up
For my imprisoned comrades, I made sure to look after their families
And I had nothing to believe in
At a point, I had lost all my faith and hope
Double cup leanin'
I was drinking a potent cocktail of codeine and soda in my two cups
Couldn't even breathe and
The drink made it challenging to breathe
For that money I was fiending
I was hopelessly addicted and craving money
Cali was the mission but now a nigga leaving
Moving to California used to be my goal, but now I'm departing from there
She like my futuristic sounds in the new spaceship
My beloved is fond of my experimental music played in my new spaceship
Futuristic sex give her Phillip K dick
I engage in unconventional sexual practices that resonate with science fiction author Philip K. Dick's imagination
She never need a man, she what a man need (man need)
My lover doesn't require a partner, but she embodies what a man desires in a relationship
So I keep on falling for her daily (daily)
I continue to fall in love with her more every day
We was at Coachella going brazy
We went wild and crazy at the Coachella music festival
Stack a couple M's like I was Shady (I was Shady)
I raised a substantial amount of wealth just like rapper Eminem who also goes by the name 'Shady'
Now I'm in Tribeca like I'm Jay-Z (Jay-Z)
I'm now living in the affluent Manhattan neighborhood of Tribeca where renowned rapper Jay-Z and his spouse Beyoncé live
Rockin' Sorayama like he pay me (pay me)
I'm showing off my Sorayama, a designer outfit that makes it appear like they should be paying me to wear it
I just signed a new deal with Mercedes ('Cedes)
I recently signed a new contract endorsing Mercedes-Benz cars
Got me movin' dirty like I'm Swayze (Swayze)
I'm going about my errands and actions with a careless attitude like the late actor Patrick Swayze
All my diamonds dancing like they Swayze (Swayze)
The diamonds on my jewelry twinkle and glimmer, appearing like they're moving like the actor Patrick Swayze
All my diamonds hitting like they Swae Lee (Swae Lee)
My diamonds sparkle dance and glow like the popular rapper Swae Lee
Jet so big got a business and a coach
My private jet is so spacious- I can even carry on board my business associates and coach passengers
Always livin' on the road, rockin' Louis a la mode, nigga
I often lead the life of a constant traveler, always wearing designer clothes from the French luxury brand- Louis Vuitton
Twenty mill' mansion, never lived in it (lived in it)
I own a luxurious twenty-million-dollar mansion yet have never spent a night there
Zero edge pool, never dipped in it (dipped in it)
Although I have a pool on the edge of my property, I have never gone for a dip
Superstar neighbor in my business (in my business, in my business)
A big-shot celebrity resides next door, always trying to pry into my private life
Paparazzi tryna catch me slippin' (slippin')
The press photographers are always eager to click photos of me getting into awkward or embarrassing situations
Going on tour is my vacation (my vacation)
My constant touring and performing are equivalent to taking a break from my hectic work schedule
Every month another accusation (accusation)
Every month, people accuse me of different things, putting me under constant scrutiny
Only thing I'm phobic of is failing (failing)
I am scared of failing at anything and everything I do
So a nigga leaving, leaving, leaving into the night
I am leaving everything behind and moving into the night
Now a nigga leaving, leaving
I am leaving every aspect of my current life behind
Leaving into the night, oh
I'm departing from all things that reminded me of the past and starting afresh in the darkest hours of the night
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Ahmad Balshe, Carlo Montagnese, Jason Matthew Quenneville
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Louis Grape
[Verse 1]
I used to pray when I was sixteen
If I didn't make it then I'd probably make my wrist bleed
Not to mislead turn my nightmares into big dreams
Whole squad mobbin' even though we only six deep
I was singing notes while my niggas played with six keys
Walking in the snow before I ever made my wrist freeze
I was blowing smoke, had me dizzy like Gillespie
Niggas had no homes we were living in the dead streets
You couldn't find me like I'm Hoffa
Cover girls jumping out the page like they pop ups
Spending all my money on these niggas that I brought up
Taking care of families for my brothers when they locked up
And I had nothing to believe in
Double cup leanin'
Couldn't even breathe and
For that money I was fiending
Cali was the mission but now a nigga leaving
[Chorus]
Leaving, leaving into the night
Now a nigga leaving, leaving
Leaving into the night, oh
[Verse 2]
She like my futuristic sounds in the new spaceship
Futuristic sex give her Phillip K dick
She never need a man, she what a man need
So I could keep on falling for her daily
We was at Coachella going brazy
Stack a couple M's like I was shady
Now I'm in Tribeca like I’m Jay-Z
Rockin' Sorayama like he pay me
I just signed a new deal with Mercedes
Got me movin' dirty like I'm Swayze
All my diamonds dancing like they Swayze
All my diamonds hitting like they Swae Lee
Jet so big got a business and a coach
Always livin' on the road, rockin' Louis a la mode, nigga
And for that money I been fiending
Cali was the mission but now a nigga leaving
[Chorus]
Leaving, leaving into the night
Now a nigga leaving, leaving
Leaving into the night, oh
[Bridge]
Twenty mill' mansion, never lived in it
Zero edge pool, never dipped in it
Superstar neighbor in my business
Paparazzi tryna catch me slippin' and
Going on tour is my vacation
Every month another accusation
Only thing I'm phobic of is failing
I was never blessed with any patience
[Chorus]
So a nigga leaving, leaving into the night
Now a nigga leaving, leaving
Leaving into the night, oh
Brian Blanco
[Verso 1]
Solía rezar cuando tenía dieciséis años
Si no lo lograra, probablemente sangraría mi muñeca
No engañar, convertir mis pesadillas en grandes sueños
Escuadrón entero mobbin 'a pesar de que solo tenemos seis
Estaba cantando notas mientras mis niggas jugaban con seis teclas
Caminando en la nieve antes de que mi muñeca se congelara
Estaba soplando humo, me mareaba como Gillespie
Niggas no tenía hogares donde vivíamos en las calles muertas
No pudiste encontrarme como si fuera Hoffa
Cubra a las chicas saltando de la página como si fueran ventanas emergentes
Gastando todo mi dinero en estos niggas que crié
Cuidar de las familias de mis hermanos cuando encerraron
Y no tenía nada en que creer
Doble taza inclinada
Ni siquiera podía respirar y
Por ese dinero yo era un demonio
Cali era la misión pero ahora un nigga se iba
[Coro]
Dejando, dejando en la noche
Ahora un nigga se va, se va
Dejando en la noche, oh
[Verso 2]
A ella le gustan mis sonidos futuristas en la nueva nave espacial
Sexo futurista le da la polla a Phillip K
Ella nunca necesita un hombre, ella lo que un hombre necesita
Así que sigo cayendo por ella todos los días
Estábamos en Coachella volviéndonos locos
Apila un par de M como si yo fuera Shady
Ahora estoy en Tribeca como si fuera Jay-Z
Rockin 'Sorayama como si me pagara
Acabo de firmar un nuevo acuerdo con Mercedes
Me tienes moviéndome sucio como si fuera Swayze
Todos mis diamantes bailando como si se balancearan
Todos mis diamantes golpean como Swae Lee
Jet tan grande consiguió un negocio y un entrenador
Siempre viviendo en el camino, rockeando a Louis a la mode, nigga
Y por ese dinero he sido diabólico
Cali era la misión pero ahora un nigga se iba
[Coro]
Dejando, dejando en la noche
Ahora un nigga se va, se va
Dejando en la noche, oh
[Puente]
Mansión de veinte molinos, nunca vivió en ella
Piscina de borde cero, nunca sumergida en ella
Vecino superestrella en mi negocio
Los paparazzi intentan atraparme resbalando y
Ir de gira son mis vacaciones
Cada mes otra acusación
Lo único de lo que soy fóbico es de fallar
Nunca fui bendecido con paciencia
[Coro]
Entonces un negro se va, se va, se va a la noche
Ahora un nigga se va, se va
Dejando en la noche, oh
Cynthia Castro
Letra en español:
Solía rezar cuando tenía dieciséis años
Si no lo lograra, probablemente sangraría mi muñeca
No engañar, convertir mis pesadillas en grandes sueños
Escuadrón entero mobbin 'a pesar de que solo tenemos seis
Estaba cantando notas mientras mis niggas jugaban con seis teclas
Caminando en la nieve antes de que mi muñeca se congelara
Estaba soplando humo, me mareaba como Gillespie
Niggas no tenía hogares donde vivíamos en las calles muertas
No pudiste encontrarme como si fuera Hoffa
Cubra a las chicas saltando de la página como si fueran ventanas emergentes
Gastando todo mi dinero en estos niggas que crié
Cuidar de las familias de mis hermanos cuando encerraron
Y no tenía nada en que creer
Doble taza inclinada
Ni siquiera podía respirar y
Por ese dinero yo era un demonio
Cali era la misión pero ahora un nigga se iba
Dejando, dejando en la noche
Ahora un nigga se va, se va
Dejando en la noche, oh
A ella le gustan mis sonidos futuristas en la nueva nave espacial
Sexo futurista le da la polla a Phillip K
Ella nunca necesita un hombre, ella lo que un hombre necesita
Entonces podría seguir enamorando de ella todos los días
Estábamos en Coachella volviéndonos locos
Apila un par de M como si yo fuera sombrío
Ahora estoy en Tribeca como si fuera Jay-Z
Rockin 'Sorayama como si me pagara
Acabo de firmar un nuevo acuerdo con Mercedes
Me tienes moviéndome sucio como si fuera Swayze
Todos mis diamantes bailando como si se balancearan
Todos mis diamantes golpean como Swae Lee
Jet tan grande consiguió un negocio y un entrenador
Siempre viviendo en el camino rockeando a Louis a la mode, nigga
Y por ese dinero he sido diabólico
Cali era la misión pero ahora un nigga se iba
Dejando, dejando en la noche
Ahora un nigga se va, se va
Dejando en la noche, oh
Mansión de veinte molinos, nunca vivió en ella
Piscina de borde cero, nunca sumergida en ella
Vecino superestrella en mi negocio
Los paparazzi intentan atraparme resbalando y
Ir de gira son mis vacaciones
Cada mes otra acusación
Lo único de lo que soy fóbico es de fallar
Nunca fui bendecido con paciencia
Entonces un nigga se va, se va a la noche
Ahora un nigga se va, se va
Dejando en la noche, oh
FierceCare
This song deserves more volume.
Officer J Beck
You need better system lol beating on headphones and car audio lol
Michael Tavolacci
Realist comment i ever seen
KRALTAIR47
More verses
Muhammad Bin Asif
Ok
Dana Edrees
3d 😎
#BEFORETHEMHYPEBEASTS
PLOT TWIST: this song is about neither of them. Or atleast not directly like you thought it was, he made it seem on purpose like it's about any of them two to make it more confusing. He was at Coachella with both of them. while high.
"She never need a man, she what a man needs."
It's about cocaine. SNOWCHILD. get it?
It completely fits the narrative of the album and the videos like Heartless and Blinding Lights. This is art.
Alan Doran
Lmao okay kid
Aakash Sky
Makes sense... Also I don't think the girl he's talking about getting back with throughout the album isn't bella or selena but someone else(maybe the girl he talks about in older songs like 'adaptation' and 'tears in the rain')
Jean Grey
#BEFORETHEMHYPEBEASTS just like I can’t feel my face when I’m with you but I love it.