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.
The Zone
The Weeknd Lyrics
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Whoa, whoa
Hold on
Whoa, whoa
Why you rushing me, baby?
It's only us alone
I don't want to die tonight, baby
I'll give you what you called for
Just let me get in my zone
I'll be making love to her through you
So let me keep my eyes closed
And I won't see a damn thing
I can't feel a damn thing
But I'ma touch you right
Oh, I won't see a damn thing
I can't feel a damn thing
But I'ma touch you right, oh yeah
I'ma touch you right, ooh yeah (just let me sip this slow)
I'ma touch you right (let me get inside my zone)
I'ma touch you right, ooh yeah (just let me)
Whoa, ooh yeah
And I'ma lean 'til I fall, ooh yeah
And I don't give a damn
I felt the ground before
I left it all behind, baby
I didn't need no one
But I'm in need tonight, baby
I've been alone for too long
Oh, oh yeah
So, I won't say a damn thing
I can't feel a damn thing
But I'ma touch you right, ooh yeah, oh
I can't see a damn thing
I can't feel a damn thing
But I'ma touch you right, ooh
I'ma touch you right, oh yeah (just let me sip this slow)
Ooh, I'ma touch you right (let me get inside my zone)
Ooh, I'ma touch you right, girl (just let me)
Whoa, ooh yeah
Whoa, all these broken hearts on that pole
Man, if pole dancing's an art, you know how many fuckin' artists I know?
Got some new bills in the mail, got some big favors I owe
Got some good things ahead of me when these bad bitches let go
Well, girl, let's go, walk your broken heart through that door
Sit yo' sexy ass on that couch
Wipe that lipstick off of your mouth, I take it slow
She in love with my crew
She said, "Make enough so I can try some"
I thought taking drugs just ain't you, be you
Yeah girl, just be you
And I do this shit for my hometown, it been going down, it ain't new
That's that North North, that up top
That OVO and that XO
Your girlfriend at our next show
But it's all good, don't stress though
First night fuck, never really planned it
Take a deep breath, no one need to panic
Lips so French, ass so Spanish
She don't really like attention, I don't know if she gon' manage out here
But she got me all up in my zone
Said she like the view I got in this place
Shit, I did all of that on my own, aw yeah
In The Weeknd's song The Zone, the lyrics describe a relationship where the singer and his partner are alone and engaging in physical intimacy. The singer implores his partner to slow down and enjoy the moment rather than rush. The singer is focused on being in his own zone and being in tune with his partner's desires as he engages in the physical act through her. As the chorus repeats, the singer talks about his inability to see and feel anything, but he promises to touch his partner in the right way.
As the song progresses, the focus shifts to the singer's lifestyle beyond his relationship. He discusses the success he has achieved and the debts that he owes. He takes a moment to encourage his partner to move on from a broken heart and embrace her sexy side. The singer reinforces the theme of being in one's zone when he talks about doing things for his hometown and achieving success on his own. The song ends with a reference to the singer feeling comfortable being alone in his own world.
Overall, The Zone is a song that explores the themes of physical intimacy and self-awareness. The singer seeks to be in his own zone while also being aware and in tune with his partner's desires. The song also explores the idea of finding comfort in oneself while still striving for success and accomplishment in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Why you rushing me, baby?
The singer wants to proceed slowly and cautiously, taking his time with his partner.
It's only us alone
The singer emphasizes that they are alone and he wants to focus on their time together.
I don't want to die tonight, baby
The singer is worried about the consequences of taking drugs and alcohol and wants to take it easy to avoid any risk.
So lemme sip this slow
The artist wants to take his time to enjoy the drink, and the moment with his partner.
I'll give you what you called for
The artist will give his partner what she desires or wants from him.
Just let me get in my zone
The singer wants to get in the state where he can feel the full effects of the alcohol and drugs he's taking.
I'll be making love to her through you
The singer will be engaging in sexual activity with his partner while imagining having sex with another woman.
So let me keep my eyes closed
The artist wants to keep his eyes closed to enhance the imaginary experience in his mind and have a better time with his partner.
And I won't see a damn thing
The artist would not see anything as he's keeping his eyes closed.
I can't feel a damn thing
The artist can't feel anything as the effects of the drugs have taken a toll on him.
But I'ma touch you right
Despite not feeling anything, the singer will satisfy his partner physically.
I'ma touch you right, ooh yeah (just let me sip this slow)
The artist will still provide physical pleasure to his partner, but he needs to take things slow and steady.
And I'ma lean 'til I fall, ooh yeah
The singer is metaphorically leaning into the experience, letting himself go with the flow of things.
And I don't give a damn
The singer doesn't care about the consequences of his actions and is living in the moment.
I felt the ground before
The singer has experienced intense emotional pain before.
I left it all behind, baby
The artist has moved on from his past and is looking towards the future.
I didn't need no one
The artist used to be content with being alone in the past.
But I'm in need tonight, baby
The singer is now in need of emotional connection and comfort from his partner.
I've been alone for too long
The singer has been without emotional connection or support for a while.
So, I won't say a damn thing
The artist is not willing to express his true feelings or emotions, preferring to let the moment speak for itself.
But I'ma touch you right, ooh yeah, oh
Despite keeping his thoughts and feelings to himself, the artist will still satisfy his partner physically.
Ooh, I'ma touch you right (let me get inside my zone)
The artist wants to be in a specific state of mind to enjoy the moment fully and satisfy his partner.
Whoa, all these broken hearts on that pole
The singer observes the strippers at a club and notes that they must have some emotional pain.
Man, if pole dancing's an art, you know how many fuckin' artists I know?
The artist is being sarcastic, implying that pole dancing isn't an art and that many people could do it.
Got some new bills in the mail, got some big favors I owe
The singer has some financial responsibilities that he needs to take care of, and he has some people that he needs to repay for their help.
Got some good things ahead of me when these bad bitches let go
The singer is looking forward to more positive things in his life once he ends his relationships with negative people.
Well, girl, let's go, walk your broken heart through that door
The singer is inviting his partner to leave her emotional baggage behind and join him for some fun.
Sit yo' sexy ass on that couch
The artist is telling his partner to sit down comfortably.
Wipe that lipstick off of your mouth, I take it slow
The artist wants to take things slow and spend some time talking to his partner before proceeding with physical intimacy.
She in love with my crew
The singer's partner is attracted to the lifestyle and the people around the singer.
She said, "Make enough so I can try some"
The singer's partner is interested in trying the drugs that he uses.
I thought taking drugs just ain't you, be you
The artist is being honest about his own past experiences and wants his partner to be true to herself.
Yeah girl, just be you
The artist encourages his partner to be authentic and true to herself.
And I do this shit for my hometown, it been going down, it ain't new
The artist is proud of where he comes from and does what he does for the people in his town.
That's that North North, that up top
The singer is referring to his hometown located up north.
That OVO and that XO
The artist is referencing two record labels, one his own (OVO) and the other well-known (XO).
Your girlfriend at our next show
The singer is suggesting that his partner's girlfriend will be present at their next performance.
But it's all good, don't stress though
The singer is assuring his partner not to worry about the girlfriend's presence and that everything will be okay.
First night fuck, never really planned it
The singer and his partner did not plan to have sex on their first night together.
Take a deep breath, no one need to panic
The artist wants his partner to relax and not worry about anything while they are together.
Lips so French, ass so Spanish
The artist is complementing his partner's look and her mix of different cultures (French and Spanish).
She don't really like attention, I don't know if she gon' manage out here
The singer is not sure if his partner can handle being the center of attention and being around his world and fame.
But she got me all up in my zone
Despite his concerns, the singer finds his partner to be attractive and is getting into his zone where he feels good.
Said she like the view I got in this place
The artist's partner likes his perspective on life and the world around them.
Shit, I did all of that on my own, aw yeah
The artist is proud of having achieved success on his own without depending on anyone else.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Abel Tesfaye, Carlo Montagnese, Martin McKinney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kozihoppy
World's gonna over populate if The Weeknd keeps making songs like this.
@shareenyuriar
It already has
@eeknd
It's really easy to get in a girl's pants nowadays, just play the weeknd while y'all alone and you're good to go.
@eeknd
9595113 that ass doe!
@EviGranger
+kozihoppy i think it has already started...:P
@subankisabesan2033
OMF IKR XO
@EccentricEmolga
Before He Went To The Hills He Was In The Zone
@CookiiBoii
Just chilling in a house of balloons
@akllls617
+Kameezus Christ on a Thursday
@CookiiBoii
+Andi Sanchez In the morning