Acquainted
The Weeknd Lyrics


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Baby you're no good
'Cause they warned me 'bout your type girl
I've been ducking left and right
Baby you're no good
Think I fell for you, I fell for you, I fell for you

You got me puttin' time in, time in
Nobody got me feeling this way
You probably think I'm lying, lying
I'm used to bitches comin' right 'way

You got me touchin' on your body
You got me touchin' on your body
To say that we're in love is dangerous
But girl I'm so glad we're acquainted, oh
I'll get you touchin' on your body
I'll get you touchin' on your body
I know I'd rather be complacent
But girl I'm so glad we're acquainted
We're acquainted

Baby you're no good
All my niggas think I'm crazy
'Cause I'm thinkin' 'bout us lately
But really if I could
I'd forget about you, 'get about you, 'get about you

You got me puttin' time in, time in
Nobody got me feeling this way
You probably think I'm lying, lying
I'm used to bitches comin' right 'way

You got me touchin' on your body
You got me touchin' on your body
To say that we're in love is dangerous
But girl I'm so glad we're acquainted, oh
I got you touchin' on your body
I got you touchin' on your body
I know I'd rather be complacent
But girl I'm so glad we're acquainted
We're acquainted

Mama caught me cryin', cryin', cryin', cryin'
'Cause I won't find somebody that's real, yeah (she wants somebody that's real)
'Cause every time I try to, try to, try to run
The fast life keeps gaining on me, shit (the fast life keeps gaining on me)
But ever since I met you (ever since I met you)
I couldn't believe what you did
So comfort me babe (comfort me babe)
Ain't no rush from me babe, ooh (ain't no rush from me babe)

I keep on touchin' on your body
I keep on touchin' on your body
To say that we're in love is dangerous
But girl I'm so glad we're acquainted, oh
I got you touchin' on your body (touchin' on your body)
I got you touchin' on your body (touchin' on your body)
I know I'd rather be complacent (oh-oh)
But girl I'm so glad we're acquainted (girl, I'm so glad we're acquainted)
We're acquainted

I'm not trying to talk at all
'Cause I'm tryna trying to love you crazy
Put some more inside your cup
And drink 'til you numb the pain

I got you touchin' on your body
These girls keep touchin' on their body
They got accustomed to the life we live
These girls want it, the nineties are dangerous
I got 'em thinkin' that they want me
Although they know they not the only




I got 'em wanting to embrace their sins
These girls want it, the nineties are dangerous

Overall Meaning

The Weekndā€™s Acquainted is a song about him confessing his feelings to a girl who he knows is no good for him. He mentions that he has been warned about her and has been dodging her, but he still falls for her. The lyrics suggest that he canā€™t help himself and must put in the time to be with her even though his friends think heā€™s crazy. Throughout the song, he refers to the physical attraction between them and how itā€™s dangerous to say they're in love. However, he's still happy they're acquainted. The music video also exudes this physical attraction as it features dancers moving sensually to the song.


The lyrics show how dangerous it is to be in love and how it's not always black and white. The Weeknd wants to be with her despite knowing she's no good for him. The chorus is the main hook of the song, repeating the phrase ā€œyou got me touchinā€™ on your bodyā€ to emphasize the physical attraction between them. The second verse describes how The Weekndā€™s friends think he's lying about his feelings because he's used to meeting girls who come his way quickly. Mama caught me crying is a metaphor for how The Weeknd has been rejected so many times; he's frustrated about finding someone that's real before he met the girl in the song. The song ends repeating how glad The Weeknd is that they're acquainted; he's happy to have any part of her.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby you're no good
The singer has been warned about the girl's nature and understands that she is not a good fit for him.


'Cause they warned me 'bout your type girl
The people around the singer have warned him that the girl is not trustworthy.


I've been ducking left and right
The singer has been avoiding getting too involved with the girl due to her reputation.


Think I fell for you, I fell for you, I fell for you
Despite his reservations, the singer has developed feelings for the girl.


You got me puttin' time in, time in
The singer is investing his time and energy into the relationship.


Nobody got me feeling this way
The singer has never felt this way about anyone before.


You probably think I'm lying, lying
The girl may doubt the sincerity of the singer's feelings.


I'm used to bitches comin' right 'way
The singer is accustomed to women being attracted to him quickly and easily.


You got me touchin' on your body
The singer is physically intimate with the girl.


To say that we're in love is dangerous
The singer is hesitant to label their relationship as love due to the risks involved.


But girl I'm so glad we're acquainted, oh
Despite his reservations, the singer is happy to know the girl and have her in his life.


I'll get you touchin' on your body
The singer plans to reciprocate and make the girl feel desired.


I know I'd rather be complacent
The singer is comfortable with his previous lifestyle and is hesitant to change.


But girl I'm so glad we're acquainted
Despite his reservations, the singer values his relationship with the girl.


All my niggas think I'm crazy
The singer's friends are concerned about his involvement with the girl.


'Cause I'm thinkin' 'bout us lately
The singer's thoughts have been consumed by his feelings for the girl and their relationship.


But really if I could
The singer wishes he could forget about the girl.


'get about you, 'get about you
The singer is emphasizing his desire to move on from the girl.


Mama caught me cryin', cryin', cryin', cryin'
The singer is upset and emotional over his inability to find a real connection with someone.


I won't find somebody that's real, yeah
The singer is pessimistic about finding someone genuine.


(she wants somebody that's real)
The singer's mother also wants him to find someone genuine and trustworthy.


'Cause every time I try to, try to, try to run
The singer has tried to distance himself from the girl.


The fast life keeps gaining on me, shit
The singer is struggling with the pressures of his fast-paced lifestyle.


But ever since I met you (ever since I met you)
The singer's life has changed since he met the girl.


I couldn't believe what you did
The singer is amazed by the girl's actions or behavior.


So comfort me babe (comfort me babe)
The singer is seeking comfort from the girl.


Ain't no rush from me babe, ooh (ain't no rush from me babe)
The singer is not in a hurry to move their relationship forward.


These girls keep touchin' on their body
Other women are envious of the singer's relationship with the girl.


They got accustomed to the life we live
The women are familiar with the singer's celebrity lifestyle.


These girls want it, the nineties are dangerous
The women are attracted to the singer's lifestyle and the accompanying risks.


I got 'em thinkin' that they want me
The singer is aware that other women want to be with him.


Although they know they not the only
The other women understand that they are not the only ones interested in the singer.


I got 'em wanting to embrace their sins
The other women are willing to compromise their values and engage in risky behavior to be with the singer.


But girl I'm so glad we're acquainted (girl, I'm so glad we're acquainted)
The singer values his relationship with the girl above all others, despite the risks and temptations that come with his lifestyle.


We're acquainted
The singer and the girl have a connection and understanding, even if they are not formally labeled as a couple.




Lyrics Ā© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Benjamin Dyer Diehl, Carlo Montagnese, Jason Matthew Quenneville, Danny Schofield

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@maroon_white

LYRICS āœØ
Baby, you're no good
'Cause they warned me 'bout your type girl
I've been ducking left and right
Baby, you're no good
Think I fell for you, I fell for you, I fell for you

You got me puttin' time in, time in
Nobody got me feeling this way
You probably think I'm lying, lying
I'm used to bitches comin' right 'way

You got me touchin' on your body
You got me touchin' on your body
To say that we're in love is dangerous
But girl I'm so glad we're acquainted
I'll get you touchin' on your body
I'll get you touchin' on your body
I know I'd rather be complacent
But girl I'm so glad we're acquainted
We're acquainted

Baby, you're no good
All my niggas think I'm crazy 'cause I'm thinkin' 'bout us lately
But really if I could
I'd forget about you, 'get about you, 'get about you

You got me puttin' time in, time in
Nobody got me feeling this way
You probably think I'm lying, lying
I'm used to bitches comin' right 'way

You got me touchin' on your body
You got me touchin' on your body
To say that we're in love is dangerous
But girl I'm so glad we're acquainted
I got you touchin' on your body
I got you touchin' on your body
I know I'd rather be complacent
But girl I'm so glad we're acquainted
We're acquainted

Momma caught me cryin', cryin', cryin', cryin'
'Cause I won't find somebody that's real
(She wants somebody that's real) yeah
'Cause every time I try to, try to, try to run
The fast life keeps gaining on me (fast life keeps gaining on me) shit
But ever since I met you
I couldn't believe what you did
So comfort me babe, ain't no rush from me babe

I'll keep on touchin' on your body
I'll keep on touchin' on your body
To say that we're in love is dangerous
But girl I'm so glad we're acquainted
I got you touchin' on your body
I got you touchin' on your body
I know I'd rather be complacent
But girl I'm so glad we're acquainted
We're acquainted

I'm not tryna talk at all
'Cause I'm tryna love you crazy
Put some more inside your cup
And drink till you numb the pain
I got you touchin' on your body
These girls keep touchin' on their body
They got accustomed to the life we live
These girls born in the '90s are dangerous
I got 'em thinkin' that they want me
Although they know they not the only
I got 'em wanting to embrace their sins
These girls born in the '90s are dangerous



All comments from YouTube:

@qvdz_

POV: you liked this because The Weeknd never made a bad song

@itsrazzylol

true :D

@jerusalencortes9487

Exactly!

@ZaddyStarvin

This song was made in 2016 i think

@kingsosaguwap6724

Cap

@Acrylier

Think I just found one

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@batalasasmr

idc if itā€™s 20 years from now. i still want a music video for this song šŸ˜­ we were robbed

@archayla

EXACTLY !

@isabelerebekah

!!!

@HYPERxSONICxFANx2012

I can pretty much visualize one

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