Can't Feel My Face
The Weeknd feat. Ember Island Lyrics

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And I know she'll be the death of me, at least we'll both be numb
And she'll always get the best of me, the worst is yet to come
But at least we'll both be beautiful and stay forever young
This I know, yeah, this I know

She told me, don't worry about it
She told me, don't worry no more
We both know we can't go without it

She told me you'll never be in love, oh, oh, woo

I can't feel my face when I'm with you
But I love it, but I love it, oh
I can't feel my face when I'm with you
But I love it, but I love it, oh

And I know she'll be the death of me, at least we'll both be numb
And she'll always get the best of me, the worst is yet to come
All the misery was necessary when we're deep in love
This I know, girl, I know

She told me, don't worry about it
She told me, don't worry no more
We both know we can't go without it
She told me you'll never be in love, oh, oh, woo

I can't feel my face when I'm with you
But I love it, but I love it, oh
I can't feel my face (I can't feel nothing) when I'm with you
But I love it, (but I love it) but I love it, oh
I can't feel my face when I'm with you
But I love it, (but I love it) but I love it,(but I love it) oh
I can't feel my face when I'm with you
But I love it, (but I love it) but I love it, (but I love it) oh

She told me, don't worry about it
She told me, don't worry no more
We both know we can't go without it
She told me you'll never be in love, oh, oh, woo

I can't feel my face when I'm with you (I can't feel my face)
But I love it,(but I love it) but I love it (oh I love it) oh
I can't feel my face when I'm with you (said I can't feel my face)
But I love it, (but I love it) but I love it oh

I can't feel my face when I'm with you (face, when I'm with you)
But I love it (but I love it) but I love it, don't you think I can't
I can't feel my face when I'm with you (I can't feel my face)

But I love it, (when I'm with you baby) but I love it, (when I'm with you baby)
I can't feel my fa-

Overall Meaning

The Weeknd's song "Can't Feel My Face" is all about a love that is literally intoxicating. The lyrics suggest that the singer is caught up in a love so powerful that it makes him feel numb, but he doesn't care because he's so in love. The line "And I know she'll be the death of me, at least we'll both be numb" implies that this love might be destructive, but it's worth it to feel alive. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "I can't feel my face when I'm with you, but I love it," drives home the idea that this love is all-consuming and addictive.

The song also suggests that the singer's partner is similarly hooked on this love. The line "We both know we can't go without it" is a clear indication that the singer's partner is just as caught up in this love as he is. The song explores the idea that love can be like a drug, and that the highs and lows of a tumultuous relationship are worth it for the rush of emotions.

Overall, "Can't Feel My Face" is a powerful exploration of the kind of love that makes people feel alive. Despite the potential dangers and pitfalls of an intense relationship, the singer is willing to take the risk because the rewards are so great.

Line by Line Meaning

And I know she'll be the death of me, at least we'll both be numb
Despite knowing that she'll harm me, we'll both be disconnected

And she'll always get the best of me, the worst is yet to come
She'll never stop manipulating me and it's going to get worse

But at least we'll both be beautiful and stay forever young
Even though we'll suffer, we'll stay attractive and youthful

This I know, yeah, this I know
I'm aware of what's coming my way and I've accepted it

She told me, don't worry about it
She assured me that everything will be fine

She told me, don't worry no more
She repeated her assurance to ease my mind

We both know we can't go without it
We both know we're addicted to each other

She told me you'll never be in love, oh, oh, woo
She said I'll never experience true love with her

I can't feel my face when I'm with you
Being with her makes me numb to everything else

But I love it, but I love it, oh
Despite the numbness, I'm addicted to her and love it

All the misery was necessary when we're deep in love
The pain and suffering we go through is a necessary part of our love

This I know, girl, I know
I acknowledge the cost of being with her, but I won't leave

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ALI PAYAMI, SAVAN KOTECHA, MAX MARTIN, ABEL TESFAYE, PETER ANDERS SVENSSON

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