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" depicts a deep affection for a woman who is valued for her worth and work ethic. The lyrics begin with the artist's admiration for the woman's charm and beauty that makes their relationship feel magical as if it were a fantasy. The singer acknowledges that he is accustomed to being taken advantage of in his past relationships but feels secure with the woman he sings to. The chorus, "Girl, you're perfect, you're always worth it, and you deserve it, the way you work it," is a celebration of the woman's achievements, and the confidence she exudes when doing so.


The second verse highlights the authenticity of their connection, that it is built on trust and openness, and that they genuinely care for each other. The woman is the singer's "favorite kind of night," indicating that he feels most himself when he is with her, and he enjoys her unpredictability. He hates when moments are preplanned and scripted but loves the spontaneity of their relationship.


The bridge describes how they transcend societal norms and do not let the world dictate their romantic relationship. They both felt the rush of love that led them to believe that they were the only ones around, and they share the feeling of being broken inside, indicating that they understand and support one another. The chorus is repeated, leaving the listener to infer that the admiration and love they have for one another are boundless.


Line by Line Meaning

You make it look like it's magic
You have the ability to make everything seem special


'Cause I see nobody, nobody but you, you, you
You are the only one who stands out in my eyes


I'm never confused
I know exactly what I want and need in this relationship


I'm so used to being used
I have been in relationships where people have taken me for granted and hurt me


So I love when you call unexpected
I appreciate when you show me love unexpectedly as it makes me feel special and cared for


'Cause girl you're perfect
You are amazing just the way you are


You're always worth it
You always bring value to my life


And you deserve it
You deserve all the love in the world because you are special


The way you work it
I admire the way you carry yourself and conduct your life


'Cause girl you earned it
You deserve all the love, attention and appreciation that you are receiving


You know our love would be tragic (oh yeah)
We both have been hurt before so our love could turn out to be disastrous


So you don't pay it, don't pay it no mind
Let's not dwell on the past and just live in the present moment


And you're my favourite kind of night
Being with you is my favorite way to spend my evenings


On that lonely night (lonely night)
That night when we were both alone


You said it wouldn't be love
You were hesitant to fall in love again


But we felt the rush (felt the love)
However, we both felt a special connection that was hard to ignore


It made us believe it there was only us (only us)
We were convinced that we were the only ones for each other


'Cause girl you earned it (you earned it, yeah)
You have earned all the love and appreciation that I have for you


Nana nana
Repetitive phrase meant to emphasize the idea of deserving love and appreciation


So girl you're worth it
You are a valuable person and deserving of all the love and affection that you receive


I can tell you
I am openly expressing my admiration and appreciation for you




Lyrics Β© 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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@-CrystalClear-

The Weeknd’s the type of singer to make you miss the relationship you never had.

@blade1723

For real I like this girl but I don’t know If I should ask her out

@blade1723

@Luis Manuel same here

@chandanagoswami5619

Its sooo true.. SOO true.. that i actually dont hav a relationship but miss one :p

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Me too kkkk

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lol nice joke XD thnx for making me piss myself

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