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.
Too Late
The Weeknd Lyrics
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I let you down, I led you on
I never thought I'd be here without you
Don't let me drown inside your arms
Bad thoughts inside my mind
When the darkness comes, you're my light, baby
My light, baby, my light when it's dark, yeah
'Cause I know right now, that I lost it (hey)
It's way too late to save our souls, baby (oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late, we're on our own (baby, on my own)
I made mistakes, I did you wrong, baby (oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late to save my
I can't trust (I can't trust) where I live (where I live)
Anymore (anymore, anymore, anymore)
Sources say that we're done, how would they know? ('cause they know, 'cause they know)
We're in hell, it's disguised as a paradise with flashing lights
I just wanna believe there's so much more (hey, woo, hey, woo, hey)
It's way too late to save our souls, baby (oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late, we're on our own (baby, on my own)
I made mistakes, I did you wrong, baby (oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late to save my
And, ooh, I tell myself I should get over you
I said ooh, I know I'd rather be all over you
I'm trying, trying, but I, I just want your body
Ridin' slow on top of me, girl, on top of me
I want you, babe, ooh-ooh
It's way too late (late) to save our souls
Baby (souls, baby, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh)
It's way too late, we're on our own (baby, on my own)
I made mistakes (mistakes), I did you wrong, baby (oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late to save my
The Weeknd's song "Too Late" is a heartfelt and emotionally charged song that tells a story of a man who comes to the realization that he has made mistakes and hurt the person he loves, and it is way too late to save their relationship. The song is characterized by its melancholic tone that reflects the singer's feelings of remorse and despair.
The first stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer acknowledges that he has let his partner down and led her on, and he never thought he would be in a place without her. He recognizes that he needs her, but at the same time, he struggles with bad thoughts that plague his mind. He finds solace in her and refers to her as his "light" in the darkness. But despite this, he can't shake the feeling that he has lost her.
As the song progresses, the singer reveals his struggles with trust and the uncertainty of his situation. He questions the sources that are telling him that his relationship is over and feels like he is in "hell disguised as paradise" with flashing lights. He wants to believe that there is more to the situation, but he cannot deny the truth of the circumstances.
Towards the end of the song, the singer admits that he is trying to move on, but he cannot escape his desire for his partner's body. He recognizes that it's too late to save their souls and the relationship, but he still wants her.
Overall, "Too Late" is a powerful song that is sure to evoke emotions from listeners. It showcases The Weeknd's talent for crafting songs that not only tell a story but connect with people on an emotional level.
Line by Line Meaning
No-no, no-no, no-no-no
Repetition of negation to emphasize denial or refusal.
I let you down, I led you on
I disappointed you and gave you false hope.
I never thought I'd be here without you
I didn't foresee being alone without you.
Don't let me drown inside your arms
I feel overwhelmed by my emotions and need comfort.
Bad thoughts inside my mind
I'm plagued by negative thinking.
When the darkness comes, you're my light, baby
You bring positivity and hope to my life, especially during tough times.
My light, baby, my light when it's dark, yeah
You're the beacon of light that helps me navigate through difficult situations.
I'm too high, baby, too high, baby
I'm under the influence of drugs, which affect my perception.
'Cause I know right now, that I lost it (hey)
I'm aware that I've messed up and lost the person I care about.
It's way too late to save our souls, baby (oh, oh, yeah)
There's no hope left to salvage our relationship.
It's way too late, we're on our own (baby, on my own)
We're on our own and there's no going back.
I made mistakes, I did you wrong, baby (oh, oh, yeah)
I acknowledge my mistakes and how they hurt you.
It's way too late to save my
There's nothing more I can do to make things right.
I can't trust (I can't trust) where I live (where I live)
I feel unsafe and unsure in my surroundings.
Anymore (anymore, anymore, anymore)
I used to feel safe, but now I don't.
Sources say that we're done, how would they know? ('cause they know, 'cause they know)
Others believe our relationship is over, but they don't truly understand our situation.
We're in hell, it's disguised as a paradise with flashing lights
Our current situation may seem nice, but it's actually a nightmare.
I just wanna believe there's so much more (hey, woo, hey, woo, hey)
I want to believe that there's a better life beyond our current struggles.
And, ooh, I tell myself I should get over you
I try to convince myself that I should move on from you.
I said ooh, I know I'd rather be all over you
But deep down, I know I still want to be with you.
I'm trying, trying, but I, I just want your body
I attempt to resist my feelings, but my desire for you remains strong.
Ridin' slow on top of me, girl, on top of me
I imagine being intimate with you.
I want you, babe, ooh-ooh
I want to be with you.
It's way too late (late) to save our souls
Our relationship is beyond repair.
Baby (souls, baby, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh)
A term of endearment.
I made mistakes (mistakes), I did you wrong, baby (oh, oh, yeah)
I take responsibility for causing harm in our relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Carlo Montagnese, Eric Burton Frederic, Jason Quenneville
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Lyrics:
No-no, no-no, no-no-no
I let you down
I led you on
I never thought I'd be here without you
Don't let me drown
Inside your arms
Bad thoughts inside my mind
When the darkness comes
You're my light, baby
My light, baby
My light when it's dark, yeah
I'm too high, baby
Too high, baby
'Cause I know right now, that I lost it (hey)
It's way too late
To save our souls, baby
(Oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late
We're on our own
(Baby, on my own)
I made mistakes
I did you wrong, baby
(Oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late to save my, my-
I can't trust (I can't trust)
Where I live (where I live)
Anymore (anymore, anymore, anymore)
Sources say (sources say)
That we're done (that we're done)
How would they know? ('Cause they know, 'cause they know, 'cause they know)
We're in Hell
It's disguised as a Paradise with flashing lights
I just wanna believe
There's so much more (hey, ooh, hey, hey)
It's way too late
To save our souls, baby
(Oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late
We're on our own
(Baby, on my own)
I made mistakes
I did you wrong, baby
(Oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late to save my, my-
And, ooh
I tell myself I should get over you
I said ooh
I know I'd rather be all over you
I'm trying, trying
But I
I just want your body
Riding slow on top of me
Girl, on top of me
I want you, babe
Ooh-ooh
It's way too late (too late)
To save our souls, baby
(Souls, baby, oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late (ooh)
We're on our own
(Baby, on my own)
I made mistakes (mistakes)
I did you wrong, baby (ooh, baby, oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late to save my, my-
@j.elliottbeck9752
🌟 Lyrics:
[Intro]
No-no, no-no, no-no-no
[Verse 1]
I let you down, I led you on
I never thought I'd be here without you
Don't let me drown inside your arms
Bad thoughts inside my mind
When the darkness comes, you're my light, baby
My light, baby, my light when it's dark, yeah
I'm too high, baby, too high, baby
'Cause I know right now, that I lost it (Hey)
[Chorus]
It's way too late to save our souls, baby (Oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late, we're on our own (Baby, on my own)
I made mistakes, I did you wrong, baby (Oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late to save my—
[Verse 2]
I can't trust (I can't trust) where I live (Where I live) anymore (Anymore, anymore, anymore)
Sources say that we're done, how would they know?
We're in Hell, it's disguised as a paradise with flashing lights
I just wanna believe there's so much more (Hey, hey, hey)
[Chorus]
It's way too late to save our souls, baby (Oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late, we're on our own (Baby, on my own)
I made mistakes, I did you wrong, baby (Oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late to save my—
[Bridge]
And, ooh, I tell myself I should get over you
I said ooh, I know I'd rather be all over you
I'm trying, trying, but I, I just want your body
Riding slow on top of me, girl, on top of me
I want you, babe, ooh-ooh
[Chorus]
It's way too late (Late) to save our souls, baby (Souls, baby, oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late, we're on our own (Baby, on my own)
I made mistakes, I did you wrong, baby (Oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late to save my—
@kenchooong8114
XO FANS WHERE U AT
[Verse 1]
I let you down, I led you on
I never thought I'd be here without you
Don't let me drown inside your arms
Bad thoughts inside my mind
When the darkness comes, you're my light, baby
My light, baby, my light when it's dark
I'm too high, baby, I'm too high, baby
'Cause I know right now, that I lost it
[Chorus]
It's way too late to save our souls, baby
It's way too late, we're on our own (Baby, on my own)
I made mistakes, I did you wrong, baby
It's way too late to save my...
[Verse 2]
I can't trust where I live anymore
Sources say that we're done, how would they know?
We're in hell, it's disguised as a paradise with flashing lights
I just wanna believe there's so much more
[Chorus]
It's way too late to save our souls, baby
It's way too late, we're on our own (Baby, on my own)
I made mistakes, I did you wrong, baby
It's way too late to save my...
[Bridge]
Oh, I tell myself I should get over you, I said oh
I know I'd rather be all over you
I'm trying, trying, but I, I just want your body
Riding slow on top of me, girl, on top of me, I want you, baby
[Chorus]
It's way too late to save our souls, baby
It's way too late, we're on our own (Baby, on my own)
I made mistakes, I did you wrong, baby
It's way too late to save my...
@thinkitsevi
No-no, no-no, no-no-no
I let you down, I led you on
I never thought I'd be here without you
Don't let me drown inside your arms
Bad thoughts inside my mind
When the darkness comes, you're my light, baby
My light, baby, my light when it's dark, yeah
I'm too high, baby, too high, baby
'Cause I know right now, that I lost it (hey)
It's way too late to save our souls, baby (oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late, we're on our own (baby, on my own)
I made mistakes, I did you wrong, baby (oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late to save my
I can't trust (I can't trust) where I live (where I live)
Anymore (anymore, anymore, anymore)
Sources say that we're done, how would they know?
We're in hell, it's disguised as a paradise with flashing lights
I just wanna believe there's so much more (hey, woo, hey, woo, hey)
It's way too late to save our souls, baby (oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late, we're on our own (baby, on my own)
I made mistakes, I did you wrong, baby (oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late to save my
And, ooh, I tell myself I should get over you
I said ooh, I know I'd rather be all over you
I'm trying, trying, but I, I just want your body
Riding slow on top of me, girl, on top of me
I want you, babe, ooh-ooh
It's way too late (late) to save our souls
Baby (souls, baby, oh, oh, oh-oh-oh)
It's way too late, we're on our own (baby, on my own)
I made mistakes (mistakes), I did you wrong, baby (oh, oh, yeah)
It's way too late to save my
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Honestly 😩
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Confirm✨🚀
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Lmaoo no joke
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The soft voice with this beat just too much to handle
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Sounds like a 10 year old girl lmao
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Metal Heart better than you could ever do in your entire life 👎👎👎👎👎