Unlike the soundtrack’s other placements, Like A God actually portrays the background story of the show’s main characters Jocelyn and Tedros. The first verse covers the story of Jocelyn’s mother, who presumably died from cancer. The second verse covers Tedros' life pre-Idol, sitting as a back-story to the show. Both are told from a narrative perspective.
The song was premiered on The Weeknd’s Instagram June 26th, 2023, and then performed live on tour on June 28th in Dublin, before being released on June 30th, together with “False Idols” as the Episode 5, Part 1 pack.
lIke a GOD
The Weeknd Lyrics
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Daddy begged them not to leave
But they drove to the City of Angels
Mama knows baby girl gon' be famous
Mama died after fallen dream
Suicide made her tabloid queen
She's alone
There's no one, there's no one to save her, oh
He watches over like a God
Makes you hurt again, so you can heal and say amen
We will change for you
We will cry for you
We will pay for you
Give our lives to you, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
We will change for you
We will cry for you
We will pay for you
Give our lives to you, oh
Baby boy was doing petty crimes
Twenty-five, he was serving time
He would dream of the City of Angels
He was born to entertain us, 'tain us, 'tain us
At his core, he's just a jealous guy
Many women falling for his lies
He's alone
The city gon' break him
'Cause there's no, there's no one to save him, oh
She watches over like a God
Makes you hurt again, so you can heal and say amen
We will change for you
We will cry for you
We will pay for you
Give our lives to you, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
We will change for you
We will cry for you
We will pay for you
Give our lives to you
We will change for you
We will cry for you
We will pay for you
End our lives for you, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
We will change for you
We will cry for you
We will pay for you
Give our lives to you, oh
In "like a GOD" by The Weeknd, the lyrics tell a story of two individuals who are seeking validation and acceptance in the City of Angels, Los Angeles. The first verse introduces a young girl whose mother taught her how to please and believed in her potential to become famous. However, her mother's death, most likely due to the pressure and disappointment of her own unfulfilled dreams, leaves the young girl feeling alone and vulnerable in the city. The chorus emphasizes the idea of someone watching over her like a god, allowing her to experience pain and struggle in order to ultimately find healing and redemption.
The second verse focuses on a young man who turns to a life of petty crime and eventually ends up serving time in prison. Similar to the girl in the first verse, he also dreams of finding success and validation in the City of Angels. However, he too is left feeling alone and deceived by the numerous women who fall for his lies. The chorus is repeated, highlighting the theme of seeking validation and redemption through sacrifice and devotion.
Overall, the song paints a picture of the pursuit of fame and acceptance in the harsh realities of the entertainment industry. Both characters are willing to change, cry, and even give their lives for this elusive validation. It speaks to the desperation and vulnerability that can come with seeking validation from others, as well as the sacrifices one may make in order to achieve their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama taught her how to please
Her mother taught her how to satisfy others
Daddy begged them not to leave
Her father pleaded for them not to go away
But they drove to the City of Angels
But they went to Los Angeles
Mama knows baby girl gon' be famous
Her mother believes that the girl will become a celebrity
Mama died after fallen dream
Her mother died after her dream was shattered
Suicide made her tabloid queen
Her suicide made her famous in the tabloids
She's alone
She is now by herself
The city gon' break her
The city will crush her spirit
There's no one, there's no one to save her, oh
There is no one to rescue her
He watches over like a God
He watches over her like a deity
Makes you hurt again, so you can heal and say amen
He causes pain for her to experience healing and find solace
We will change for you
We are willing to alter ourselves for you
We will cry for you
We will shed tears for you
We will pay for you
We will bear the cost for you
Give our lives to you, oh
We are ready to sacrifice our lives for you
Baby boy was doing petty crimes
The young man was engaged in minor illegal activities
Twenty-five, he was serving time
At the age of twenty-five, he was incarcerated
He would dream of the City of Angels
He would envision himself in Los Angeles
He was born to entertain us, 'tain us, 'tain us
He was destined to captivate and amuse us
At his core, he's just a jealous guy
Deep down, he is merely envious
Many women falling for his lies
Numerous women are deceived by his false words
He's alone
He is alone
The city gon' break him
The city will crush his spirit
'Cause there's no, there's no one to save him, oh
Because there is no one to rescue him
She watches over like a God
She watches over him like a deity
Makes you hurt again, so you can heal and say amen
She causes pain for him to find healing and solace
We will change for you
We are willing to alter ourselves for you
We will cry for you
We will shed tears for you
We will pay for you
We will bear the cost for you
Give our lives to you, oh
We are ready to sacrifice our lives for you
We will change for you
We are willing to alter ourselves for you
We will cry for you
We will shed tears for you
We will pay for you
We will bear the cost for you
End our lives for you, oh
We are willing to end our lives for you
We will change for you
We are willing to alter ourselves for you
We will cry for you
We will shed tears for you
We will pay for you
We will bear the cost for you
Give our lives to you
We are ready to sacrifice our lives for you
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Mike Dean, Sam Levinson, Suzanna Son
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[Intro]
Oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
[Verse 1]
Mama taught her how to please
Daddy begged them not to leave
But they drove to the City of Angels
Mama knows, baby girl gon' be famous (Yeah)
Mama died after fallen dreams
Suicide made her tabloid queen
[Pre-Chorus]
She's alone, the city gon' break her
There's no one, there's no one to save her, oh-oh
[Chorus]
He watches over like a God
Makes you hurt again, so you can heal and say "Amen"
We will change for you
We will cry for you
We will pay for you
Give our lives to you, oh-oh-oh
[Post-Chorus]
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
We will change for you
We will cry for you
We will pay for you
Give our lives to you, oh-oh-oh
[Verse 2]
Baby boy was doing petty crimes
Twenty-five, he was serving time
He would dream of the City of Angels
He was born to entertain us, 'tain us, 'tain us
At his core, he's just a jealous guy
Many women falling for his lie
[Pre-Chorus]
He's alone, the city will break him
'Cause there's no, there's no one to save him, oh-oh-oh
[Chorus]
She watches over like a God
Makes you hurt again so you can heal and say "Amen"
We will change for you
We will cry for you
We will pay for you
Give our lives to you, oh-oh-oh
[Post-Chorus]
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh
We will change for you
We will cry for you
We will pay for you
Give our lives to you
[Outro]
We will change for you
We will cry for you
We will pay for you
End our lives for you, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh
We will change for you
We will cry for you
We will pay for you
Give our lives to you, oh-oh-oh
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