Earned It
The Weeknd ( Lyrics


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You make it look like it's magic
'Cause I see nobody, nobody but you, you, you
I'm never confused
Hey, hey

I'm so used to being used
So I love when you call unexpected
'Cause I hate when the moment's expected
So I'ma care for you, you, you
I'ma care for you, you, you, you, yeah
'Cause girl you're perfect
You're always worth it
And you deserve it
The way you work it
'Cause girl you earned it, yeah
Girl you earned it, yeah

You know our love would be tragic (oh yeah)
So you don't pay it, don't pay it no mind
We live with no lies
Hey, hey
And you're my favourite kind of night

So I love when you call unexpected
'Cause I hate when the moment's expected
So I'ma care for you, you, you
I'ma care for you, you, you, you, yeah
'Cause girl you're perfect (girl you're perfect)
You're always worth it (you're always worth it)
And you deserve it (and you deserve it)
The way you work it (the way you work it)
'Cause girl you earned it (earned it, yeah)
Girl you earned it (earned it, yeah)

On that lonely night (lonely night)
You said it wouldn't be love
But we felt the rush (felt the love)
It made us believe it there was only us (only us)
Convinced we were broken inside, yeah
Inside, yeah

'Cause girl you're perfect (girl you're perfect)
You're always worth it (you're always worth it)
And you deserve it (and you deserve it)
The way you work it (the way you work it)
'Cause girl you earned it (girl you earned it, yeah)
Girl you earned it (you earned it, yeah)

Nana nana
So girl you're worth it
The way you work it




You deserve it
I can tell you

Overall Meaning

The Weeknd's song "Earned It" with its seductive vocals and poignant lyrics is a powerful ballad about a complicated and tumultuous relationship between two lovers. The opening lyrics "You make it look like it's magic, 'Cause I see nobody, nobody but you, you, you" describe the fascination and enchantment he feels towards his lover. The first verse quickly transitions into the pre-chorus which sees him realizing that he is used to being used and loves when his lover calls him unexpectedly. He hates when the moment is predictable or ordinary, implying that he craves spontaneity and surprises in the relationship.


The chorus is the heart of the song, where The Weeknd tells his lover how perfect she is and how deserving she is of love and attention. The lyric "The way you work it" hints at his lover's dedication and hard work in the relationship, suggesting that their love is not effortless but rather something they both have to work for. The second verse reassures his lover that their complicated relationship is okay even if it may seem "tragic" to others. Despite everything, they live without lies and never take each other for granted. The bridge of the song dives deep into the insecurities and fears they have as a couple. But, the chorus reappears at the end to remind us of the unbreakable bond that they share, and that she truly earned it.


Line by Line Meaning

You make it look like it's magic
You have an enchanting quality that makes everything you do seem surreal and extraordinary


'Cause I see nobody, nobody but you, you, you
When I'm with you, you're the only thing that matters to me and nothing else can distract me from you


I'm never confused
When I'm with you, I feel certain and confident about everything because you make everything clear and easy to understand


I'm so used to being used
I'm accustomed to being taken advantage of or exploited, but with you, it's different and I appreciate the way you treat me


So I love when you call unexpected
I enjoy it when you unexpectedly reach out to me because it makes me feel wanted and important to you


'Cause girl you're perfect
My perception of you is flawless, and I admire everything about you


You know our love would be tragic (oh yeah)
We both understand that our love could be disastrous and detrimental, but we're willing to take that risk because it's worth it to us


So you don't pay it, don't pay it no mind
We don't let the potential negative consequences of our love affect us or bother us


We live with no lies
We're completely honest and transparent with each other, and we don't have any secrets to hide


And you're my favourite kind of night
Spending time with you is the best kind of night because you bring me joy and happiness


On that lonely night (lonely night)
During a time when I felt lonely and isolated,


You said it wouldn't be love
You didn't expect our relationship to turn into anything serious or meaningful


But we felt the rush (felt the love)
Despite our initial doubts, we both experienced a powerful connection and attraction to each other


'Cause girl you're perfect (girl you're perfect)
My admiration for you and everything you do is unwavering and consistent


Nana nana
Vocalization of admiration and appreciation


So girl you're worth it
You are valuable and significant to me, and I believe you deserve to be treated with respect and care


The way you work it
Your talents, skills, and qualities leave me in awe and make me appreciate you even more


You deserve it
You have earned and are entitled to all the good things in life, including love and affection


I can tell you
I want to make sure you know how much you mean to me and how much I appreciate you




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ABEL TESFAYE, AHMAD BALSHE, JASON QUNNEVILLE, STEPHAN MOCCIO

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