"The Hills" was a critical success, appearing on several year-end lists. In the singer's native Canada, the song peaked at number one. In the United States, where it was a sleeper hit, it also reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, replacing his own "Can't Feel My Face", which was released later (only the second artist on the chart to do so, after Rihanna). The song also made the top 10 in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Australia and New Zealand. It reached the top 20 in Denmark and Sweden while reaching the top 40 in the Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland. A music video for the song was released on May 27, 2015. It Was directed by Grant Singer. Two official remixes of the song features rappers Eminem and Nicki Minaj.
The Hills
The Weeknd Lyrics
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Yeah
Yeah
Your man on the road, he doin' promo
You said, "Keep our business on the low-low"
I'm just tryna get you out the friendzone
'Cause you look even better than the photosI can't find your house, send me the info
Drivin' through the gated residential
Found out I was comin', sent your friends home
Keep on tryna hide it but your friends know
I only call you when it's half past five
The only time that I'll be by your side
I only love it when you touch me, not feel me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me, yeah
I only call you when it's half past five
The only time I'd ever call you mine
I only love it when you touch me, not feel me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me, babe
I'ma let you know, we keep it simple
Tryna keep it up don't seem so simple
I just fucked two bitches 'fore I saw you
And you gon' have to do it at my tempo
Always tryna send me off to rehab
Drugs started feelin' like it's decaf
I'm just tryna live life for the moment
And all these motherfuckers want a relapse
I only call you when it's half past five
I only love it when you touch me, not feel me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me, yeah
I only call you when it's half past five
The only time I'd ever call you mine
I only love it when you touch me, not feel me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me, babe
Hills have eyes, the hills have eyes
Who are you to judge? Who are you to judge?
Hide your lies, girl, hide your lies
Only you to trust, only you
I only call you when it's half past five
The only time that I'll be by your side
I only love it when you touch me, not feel me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me, yeah
I only call you when it's half past five
The only time I'd ever call you mine
I only love it when you touch me, not feel me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me, babe
Ewedihalehu
Yene konjo, ewedihalehu
Yene fikir, fikir, fikir, fikir
Yene fikir, fikir, fikir, fikir
Ewedihalehu
Yene konjo, ewedihalehu
The Weeknd's song "The Hills" delves into his complicated relationships with women, substance abuse, and a desire to live a carefree lifestyle. He begins by referencing his busy schedule on the road while his significant other wants to keep their relationship a secret. Despite his efforts to move the relationship beyond the friendzone, his significant other is not ready to be open about it. Even though she tries to hide it, her friends know about the relationship.
The Weeknd goes on to sing about the only time he calls his significant other, which is at half past five in the morning when he is high on drugs. He admits that he loves it when she physically touches him, but he does not want to be emotionally connected to her in any other way. He emphasizes that when he is messed up, it is the real him, implying that he struggles with being true to himself and having genuine feelings when he is sober.
Towards the end of the song, The Weeknd discusses his carefree lifestyle and how he wants to live life in the moment. He mentions having multiple partners before seeing his significant other and the pressure from others to seek help for his drug addiction, which he likens to decaf. Overall, "The Hills" is a song about a person struggling with addiction who is unable to form meaningful connections, using drugs to numb his emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Your man on the road, he doin' promo
Your partner is on tour promoting his music career
You said, "Keep our business on the low-low"
You've requested that our relationship remain confidential
I'm just tryna get you out the friendzone
I'm attempting to make our platonic relationship romantic
'Cause you look even better than the photos
Your appearance in person exceeds that of your pictures online
I can't find your house, send me the info
I'm unable to locate your home and require you to send me the address
Drivin' through the gated residential
I'm driving through a gated community
Found out I was comin', sent your friends home
You presumed I was visiting and sent your friends away to avoid them seeing me
Keep on tryna hide it but your friends know
You are attempting to conceal our relationship, but your friends are aware of it
I'ma let you know, we keep it simple
I want to make it clear that we are keeping our relationship uncomplicated
Tryna keep it up don't seem so simple
Our attempts to maintain our relationship appear to be challenging
I just fucked two bitches 'fore I saw you
I had sexual relations with two women before seeing you
And you gon' have to do it at my tempo
You'll have to adjust to my preferred pace and style of living
Always tryna send me off to rehab
People are frequently urging me to seek treatment for substance abuse
Drugs started feelin' like it's decaf
Drugs no longer have the same effect on me as they once did
I'm just tryna live life for the moment
I'm focused on making the most of the present
And all these motherfuckers want a relapse
Others are hoping for me to relapse and return to my previous lifestyle
Hills have eyes, the hills have eyes
The hills are watching us, observing our every move
Who are you to judge? Who are you to judge?
Who are you to criticize or judge me?
Hide your lies, girl, hide your lies
Conceal your deception and be trustworthy
Only you to trust, only you
You're the only person I trust
Ewedihalehu
Amharic for 'I love you'
Yene konjo, ewedihalehu
Amharic for 'my dear, I love you'
Yene fikir, fikir, fikir, fikir
Amharic for 'my love, love, love, love'
Yene fikir, fikir, fikir, fikir
Amharic for 'my love, love, love, love'
Ewedihalehu
Amharic for 'I love you'
Yene konjo, ewedihalehu
Amharic for 'my dear, I love you'
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Ahmad Balshe, Carlo Montagnese, Emmanuel Nickerson, Thomas Raybould
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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1. Xxxtentacion
2. DDG
3. NBA young boy
4. Nikki Minaj
5. Eminem
6. Justin Timberlake (most recent demonic vid)
7. Beyoncé & jay-z
8. Rihanna
9. Megan thee stallion
10. Moola & Zillakami (“nitro cell “ da song)
11. Kehlani
12. Julio Foolio
13. Taylor Swift
14. Katy Perry (“Roar”)
15. Lil Nas X
16. Travis Scott
17. The Weekend
18. Usher
19. Doja cat
20. Sexxy Red
21. Dj akademiks
22. Charlemagne tha god
23. Lil pump
24. 607 Unc (claims he escaped Illuminati by sacrificing his son)
25. Young thug (goat sacrifice trial)
26. Quavo
27. Lil durk
28. Yg (in music vid “In the Dark” he revealed he took da satanic oath)
29. Lil Wayne
30. Polo g- “my story” raps about he taken satan side… “Through da storm” he raps about da same thing joinin da devil instead. “Bloody Canvas” in da song he shows he reps the Illuminati
These rappers aren’t believing in something fake. They all believe and worship da same devil. Like da devil Jesus Christ is 100% real. Da devil is evil and Jesus Christ is holy. Please accept Jesus Christ as your savior soon so u can go to heaven.
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@@ayuhaintplayin 1. Xxxtentacion
2. DDG
3. NBA young boy
4. Nikki Minaj
5. Eminem
6. Justin Timberlake (most recent demonic vid)
7. Beyoncé & jay-z
8. Rihanna
9. Megan thee stallion
10. Moola & Zillakami (“nitro cell “ da song)
11. Kehlani
12. Julio Foolio
13. Taylor Swift
14. Katy Perry (“Roar”)
15. Lil Nas X
16. Travis Scott
17. The Weekend
18. Usher
19. Doja cat
20. Sexxy Red
21. Dj akademiks
22. Charlemagne tha god
23. Lil pump
24. 607 Unc (claims he escaped Illuminati by sacrificing his son)
25. Young thug (goat sacrifice trial)
26. Quavo
27. Lil durk
28. Yg (in music vid “In the Dark” he revealed he took da satanic oath)
29. Lil Wayne
30. Polo g- “my story” raps about he taken satan side… “Through da storm” he raps about da same thing joinin da devil instead. “Bloody Canvas” in da song he shows he reps the Illuminati
These rappers aren’t believing in something fake. They all believe and worship da same devil. Like da devil Jesus Christ is 100% real. Da devil is evil and Jesus Christ is holy. Please accept Jesus Christ as your savior soon so u can go to heaven.
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@@WM5000-ek9nk 1. Xxxtentacion
2. DDG
3. NBA young boy
4. Nikki Minaj
5. Eminem
6. Justin Timberlake (most recent demonic vid)
7. Beyoncé & jay-z
8. Rihanna
9. Megan thee stallion
10. Moola & Zillakami (“nitro cell “ da song)
11. Kehlani
12. Julio Foolio
13. Taylor Swift
14. Katy Perry (“Roar”)
15. Lil Nas X
16. Travis Scott
17. The Weekend
18. Usher
19. Doja cat
20. Sexxy Red
21. Dj akademiks
22. Charlemagne tha god
23. Lil pump
24. 607 Unc (claims he escaped Illuminati by sacrificing his son)
25. Young thug (goat sacrifice trial)
26. Quavo
27. Lil durk
28. Yg (in music vid “In the Dark” he revealed he took da satanic oath)
29. Lil Wayne
30. Polo g- “my story” raps about he taken satan side… “Through da storm” he raps about da same thing joinin da devil instead. “Bloody Canvas” in da song he shows he reps the Illuminati
These rappers aren’t believing in something fake. They all believe and worship da same devil. Like da devil Jesus Christ is 100% real. Da devil is evil and Jesus Christ is holy. Please accept Jesus Christ as your savior soon so u can go to heaven.
@soobinsaqtxt3021
I remember hearing this song on the radio when I was younger, I miss those days so much...
@nakeymeriggs9420
Yep...
@katlady2474
I remember a bunch of songs when I was little. Yeah I miss those days too ;T
@nakeymeriggs9420
@@katlady2474 Me too!
@layler5264
SAME! Like honestly this is nostalgic but still bomb asf
@Ivoyy-n1t
Omg me too
@lillamatthews7702
I can’t get enough of the I ONLY CALL YOU WHEN ITS HALF PAST FIVE
@mohammednavas5493
Mee too yo like the beat drop is so cool
@NJDSnowRETURN
YESSSS AFTER 5 YEARS I STILL CANT GIVE A FCK WITH THAT!!!!!!!
@Trozade
Same here