Tell Your Friends
The Weeknd ( Lyrics
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I'm not tryna go in that direction
These niggas they been doing too much flexing
But they about to follow my intention
And I ain't got no patience, no more testing
I do shit how I want, don't need no blessing
XO niggas, ain't nothing to mess with
Nobody stopping us, cause we been destined
I'm never rocking white, I'm like a racist
I don't drink my liquor with a chaser
And money is the only thing I'm chasin'
End some dope nights on some coke lines
Give me head all night, cum four times
Baby girl just wanna smoke a pound
Do an ounce get some dick, tell your friends about it
Go tell your friends about it (about it)
Go tell them what you know, what you seen
How I roll, how I be off that coke
Go tell your friends about it (about it)
I'm the nigga with the hair
Singing bout poppin pills, fucking bitches, living life, so true
Last year I did all the politicin'
This year I'm all focused on the vision
I think these hounds deserve another fixin'
Talking about the racks that we be getting
Don't believe the rumours bitch, I'm still a user
I'm still rocking camo, I still roll with shooters
I'm a villain in my city, I just made another killing
I'mma spend it all on bitches
And everybody fuckin, everybody fucking
Pussy on the house, everybody fucking
And I miss my city man it's been a minute
M.I.A. yeah, Cali was the mission
Cruise through the west-end in my new Benz
I'm just trynna live life through a new lens
Driving by the streets I used to walk through
When I had no crib I guess you call that shit I've been through
Go tell your friends about it (about it)
Go tell them what you know, what you seen
How I roll, how I be off that coke
Go tell your friends about it (about it)
Go tell your friends about it
I'm that nigga with the hair
Singing bout poppin pills, fucking bitches, sipping XO
My cousin said I made it big and it's unusual
She tried to take a selfie at my grandmas funeral
Used to roam on Queen, now I sing Queen street anthems
Used to hate attention, now I pull up in that wagon
I was broken, I was broke, I was so broke
I used to roam around the town when I was homeless
Me and my Lamar would rob a nigga for his Jordans
And flip it just to get these hoes another nose fix
Now we get faded when we want girl, we got choices
Leave 'em on the fucking table, we got choices
If they wanna fuck my niggas, they got choices
They told me not to fall in love, that shit is pointless
That shit is pointless
They told me not to fall in love, that shit is pointless
That shit is pointless
It's only meant to fall in love
That shit is pointless
Go tell your friends about it (about it)
Go tell them what you know, what you seen
How I roll, how I be off that coke
Go tell your friends about it (about it)
Go tell your friends about it
I'm the nigga with the hair
Singing bout poppin pills, fucking bitches, living life so trill
In “Tell Your Friends,” The Weeknd raps about his success and lifestyle after achieving fame. He confidently asserts his independence and takes pride in the fact that no one can control him or his career. He also raps about his past struggles with poverty, homelessness, and drugs, and how he overcame those obstacles to get to where he is now. The chorus encourages listeners to spread the word about his success and fame, suggesting that they too could have it all if they follow his lead.
The Weeknd also mentions his controversial hairstyle, which stands out in the rap and R&B community. He boasts about his sexual prowess and his ability to attract women, suggesting that this is an important part of his celebrity status. He also references drugs several times, both in terms of his past use and the impact it has had on his music career. The song features a memorable beat and is an infectious celebration of The Weeknd’s lifestyle and success.
Line by Line Meaning
We are not the same I am too reckless
I am not like these other guys. I take risks that they wouldn't.
I'm not tryna go in that direction
I'm not interested in following the crowd.
These niggas they been doing too much flexing
These guys are all talk and no action.
But they about to follow my intention
They will soon see that I am on to something and follow my lead.
And I ain't got no patience, no more testing
I'm done waiting around and testing the waters. I'm ready to take action.
I do shit how I want, don't need no blessing
I don't need anyone's approval. I do things my own way.
XO niggas, ain't nothing to mess with
Don't mess with us. We are a force to be reckoned with.
Nobody stopping us, cause we been destined
Nothing can stop us because it's our destiny to succeed.
And everybody around you is so basic
Everyone else is so mediocre compared to us.
I'm never rocking white, I'm like a racist
I never wear white. It's like I have a prejudice against it.
I don't drink my liquor with a chaser
I prefer to drink my alcohol straight without any mixers.
And money is the only thing I'm chasing
My main goal in life is to accumulate wealth.
End some dope nights on some coke lines
I like to party and do coke.
Give me head all night, cum four times
I enjoy receiving oral sex multiple times in one night.
Baby girl just wanna smoke a pound
My female companion just wants to smoke a lot of weed.
Do an ounce get some dick, tell your friends about it
If you have sex with me after smoking an ounce of weed, be sure to tell your friends.
Go tell your friends about it (about it)
Spread the word about me and what I do.
Go tell them what you know, what you seen
Tell them everything you know and have seen about me.
How I roll, how I be off that coke
Tell them how I party and do drugs.
I'm the nigga with the hair
I am the guy with the distinct hairstyle.
Singing bout poppin pills, fucking bitches, living life, so true
My music and lifestyle are all about drug use and promiscuity.
Last year I did all the politickin'
Last year I was focused on political maneuvering.
This year I'm all focused on the vision
This year I'm focused on my goals and plans.
I think these hounds deserve another fixin'
I believe my associates deserve another opportunity to succeed.
Talking 'bout the racks that we be gettin'
We talk about the money we have been making.
Don't believe the rumours bitch, I'm still a user
Ignore the rumors. I still do drugs.
I'm still rocking camo, I still roll with shooters
I still wear camouflage and surround myself with tough guys.
I'm a villain in my city, I just made another killing
I am seen as a bad guy in my city because of my actions, but I just made a lot of money.
I'mma spend it all on bitches
I'm going to use my money to attract women.
And everybody fucking, everybody fucking
Everyone is having sex.
Pussy on the house, everybody fucking
I am offering free sex to anyone who wants it.
And I miss my city man it's been a minute
I miss my city. It's been a while since I've been there.
M.I.A. yeah, Cali was the mission
I was missing in action. California was where I had to be.
Cruise through the west-end in my new Benz
I drive around the western part of town in my new car.
I'm just tryna live life through a new lens
I'm trying to see life from a different perspective.
Driving by the streets I used to walk through
I drive by the streets I used to walk through when I was less fortunate.
When I had no crib I guess you call that shit I've been through
When I was homeless and had nowhere to live, I guess that's what you call a difficult experience.
My cousin said I made it big and it's unusual
My cousin thinks it's strange that I've become so successful.
She tried to take a selfie at my grandmas funeral
She tried to take a photo of herself at a funeral, which is inappropriate.
Used to roam on Queen, now I sing Queen street anthems
I used to wander around Queen Street aimlessly, but now I write songs about it.
Used to hate attention, now I pull up in that wagon
I used to dislike being noticed, now I drive around in a fancy car.
I was broken, I was broke, I was so broke
I was once very poor and had nothing at all.
Me and my Lamar would rob a nigga for his Jordans
Me and Lamar used to steal shoes from people.
And flip it just to get these hoes another nose fix
We would sell the stolen shoes to buy drugs for women.
Now we get faded when we want girl, we got choices
Now we can do drugs whenever we want, and we have many options.
Leave 'em on the fucking table, we got choices
We don't need to hide our drugs, we can leave them out on the table.
If they wanna fuck my niggas, they got choices
Our friends can choose to have sex with us or not.
They told me not to fall in love, that shit is pointless
People have advised me not to get emotionally attached to someone, as it is a waste of time.
It's only meant to fall in love
However, falling in love is what life is really all about.
I'm the nigga with the hair
I am known for my distinctive hairstyle.
Singing bout poppin pills, fucking bitches, sipping XO
My music is all about drug use, promiscuity, and drinking XO.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: CARLO MONTAGNESE, KANYE WEST, ROBERT HOLMES, CHE POPE, ABEL TESFAYE, NOAH GOLDSTEIN, CARL MARSHALL, MIKE DEAN
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@Uglyboy_257
The hills : car accident
Can't feel my face : got burned
Tell your friends : buries himself
Starboy : suffocates himself
False alarm: shoots himself
Blinding lights: takes a beating
In your eyes : gets his head chopped off
Save your tears : shoots himself
Take my breath: gets his breath taken away
The Weekend : I got many twins I got to kill
Edit: Mama I made it in life I'm famous
@patg9351
Real Meaning:
"A few visual clues might indicate that the order these videos were released might not be the order in which they should be viewed. Indeed, Tell Your Friends ends with The Weeknd driving away in a black car (towards the hills) and The Hills begins with a black car (althought it is not the exact same car) upside down. Therefore, if we follow these visual clues, the order in which the videos should be viewed is as follows: Can't Feel My Face(Which ends with fire), Tell Your Friends (Which begins with fire and ends with a black car) and "The Hills" (which begins with a black car)
By following this order, the story of the videos becomes much darker.
The story begins with a struggling The Weeknd trying to get people to notice him at gigs. The devil then lights him on fire and kick-starts his career. The Weeknd then realizes that the deal is awful so he burries this new singing creation and shoots the devil. However, the devil is not human and therefore cannot be killed. Furthermore, he is rather vengeful. Although The Weeknd believes he is alive and free, he finds himself in a car accident that nearly kills him. As he walks into the red room, he realizes that he cannot escape the devil. The devil holds an apple reminding him that the deal is non-voidable. The two ladies that were with The Weeknd were actually the devil's minions and the near-fatal accident was actually a warning: Any further transgressions will result in death."
source:
www.vigilantcitizen.com/musicbusiness/weeknds-videos-hills-cant-feel-face-tell-friends/
@lionzzz24
The Previous Trilogy video meaning:
In Can’t Feel My Face, Tell Your Friends and The Hills which form a trilogy. When these three videos are pieced together, they tell a story about The Weeknd meeting Lucifer.
The story begins with a struggling The Weeknd trying to get people to notice him at gigs. The devil then lights him on fire and kick-starts his career.
The Weeknd then realizes that the deal is awful so he buries his new singing creation and shoots the devil. However, the devil is not human and therefore cannot be killed. Furthermore, he is rather vengeful.
The Weeknd believes he is alive and free, he finds himself in a car accident that nearly kills him. As he walks home, he realizes that he cannot escape the devil. The devil holds an apple reminding him that the deal is non-voidable. The two ladies that were with The Weeknd were actually the devil’s minions and the near-fatal accident was actually a warning: Any further transgressions will result in death.
Although the devil brought him fame and success, The Weeknd is stuck in a loop where any attempts to break free lead him right back to the devil.
@demetriuslogan5793
This man's voice can cure cancer, solve world hunger, and stop global warming.
@LoudTyler
to far there bud.
@corypotter8752
+Loud Tyler. ha
@martyalexander8744
😂😂😂
@harryw7355
True
@tomasllabres6874
tell your friends about it xD
@LTMknights41
This is my theory - In "The Hills" he crashes the car meaning in real life he finds no hope. He find the the red headed man/the devil in his home with an apple, represents temptation. He is tempted to make the deal and he does. In "Can't Feel My Face" no one is paying attention and the devil shows up to see through with the deal, by setting him on fire (making him famous) and everyone love him after that. He is famous, but he feels as though that he made a mistake. So in "Tell Your Friends" the burning bush represents a communication with god, so he spoke to god to help him and forgive him for making the deal with the devil. So the burying of himself is burying the old him that made the deal with the devil. The devil shows up and he "kills" him, but it actually only means that he is gone because he put his old self behind him and found gods forgiveness...
@QsGamer100
+Liam Mitchell Finally Someone that explains it for me
@kingirvin6371
You got it write but it's only a cry for help he has already been marked
@Chef_aleexx
that makes perfect sense.