The Fall
The Weeknd Lyrics


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Oh yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Ooh
You been picking my voice to dance to
You say my money no good in here, even though I didn't ask you
And it's the most you've worked
Even though I probably don't deserve this, girl
But you been dreaming for this moment so you have to
Baby, it's okay
I got show money, baby
I wanna show you how I blow money, baby
I wanna show you how I throw money, baby
I'm a kid, so it's hard for me to hold money, baby
Ooh, 'Cause I'm a star, don't get it twisted, got some trappers in my car
What kind of caps I got, the brownest of them all
Somebody pop 'em before we pop 'em all, before we pop 'em all

Saying this ain't nothing, but it's all I need
And the peak ain't reached but the peak is all I feel
And it feels so good (it feels so good)
It feels so good (it feels so good)
It feels so good (it feels so good)
It feels so good (oh yeah)

I ain't scared of the fall
(The fall) I ain't scared of the fall
(The fall) I ain't scared of the fall
(The fall) I ain't scared of the fall
(The fall) I've felt the ground before
(The fall) I've felt the ground before
(The fall) I've felt the ground before
(The fall) I've felt the ground before
'Cause I ain't scared of the fall

Mama, I understand why you're mad
And it hurts to accept what I am
And how I live and what I did
But I've been good since Thursday
Yes, I've been good since Thursday

So you can watch my love vanish
In a girl with no talent
'Bout to make mula vanish
Call her friend for my friend
And friend's name's Lexus
I let my niggas test it
Her morals worth a cent
And best believe I already spent it
My blunt full of B-C
My cup full of Texas
Flown on that OVO jet, yeah I said it
I was born to be reckless
Was forced to make records
So you don't gotta ask who's next, who's next

This ain't nothing, but it's all I need (it's all I need)
And the peak ain't reached but the peek is all I feel (ooh)
And it feels so good (it feels so good)
It feels so good (it feels so good)
It feels so good (it feels so good)
It feels so good (oh yeah)

(The fall) and I ain't scared of the fall
(The fall) and I ain't scared of the fall
(The fall) and I ain't scared of the fall
(The fall) I've felt the ground before
(The fall) I've felt the ground before
(The fall) I've felt the ground before
(The fall) the fall
(The fall) and I ain't scared of the fall, oh yeah
Woah, whoa, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh yeah




XO, XO
XO, XO, XO

Overall Meaning

The Weeknd's "The Fall" is a song about chasing success and feeling invincible, even if it means taking risks and experiencing the consequences of failure. The chorus explicitly states that the artist is not afraid of falling, as they have experienced it before and are willing to take the fall again for their career. But the artist is also aware of the strain their career is putting on their relationships. The artist acknowledges the judgment of their mother for the choices they have made, but they believe they are doing good since Thursday (a nod to their mixtape, "Thursday"). The artist also references their lifestyle of throwing money in the club and their tendency to attract women who may not care for them but rather their money.


The artist is known for his dark, seductive lyrics, and "The Fall" is no exception. The lyrics offer a glimpse into the mind of someone with power and the consequences of it. At the same time, the instrumentation in the song is upbeat, which creates a feeling of excitement and intoxication.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh yeah
An expression of excitement or pleasure.


You been picking my voice to dance to
You have been selecting my songs to dance to.


You say my money no good in here, even though I didn't ask you
You are telling me that my money is not accepted here, without me even inquiring.


And it's the most you've worked
This is the most effort you have put in.


Even though I probably don't deserve this, girl
Even though I know I may not deserve this treatment.


But you been dreaming for this moment so you have to
But you have been dreaming about this time, so it has to happen for you.


Baby, it's okay
It is alright, don't worry about it.


I got show money, baby
I have money specifically for my performances.


I wanna show you how I blow money, baby
I want to demonstrate how I frivolously spend money.


I wanna show you how I throw money, baby
I want to exhibit how I carelessly throw money around.


I'm a kid, so it's hard for me to hold money, baby
I am young and inexperienced, so it is difficult for me to manage money.


Ooh, 'Cause I'm a star, don't get it twisted, got some trappers in my car
Because I am a celebrity, don't misunderstand, I have some drug dealers in my car.


What kind of caps I got, the brownest of them all
The type of drugs I have are the strongest and purest.


Somebody pop 'em before we pop 'em all, before we pop 'em all
Someone should use the drugs before they all go to waste.


Saying this ain't nothing, but it's all I need
This may seem insignificant, but it is all I require to feel fulfilled.


And the peak ain't reached but the peak is all I feel
I have not yet reached my maximum potential, but I already feel on top of the world.


And it feels so good (it feels so good)
And it feels amazing.


I ain't scared of the fall (The fall) I ain't scared of the fall
I am not afraid of failure or losing everything.


(The fall) I've felt the ground before
I have already experienced failure before.


Mama, I understand why you're mad
Mother, I understand why you are upset.


And it hurts to accept what I am
It is painful to acknowledge who I have become.


And how I live and what I did
And my way of life and actions.


But I've been good since Thursday
But I have been doing well since Thursday.


Yes, I've been good since Thursday
Yes, I have been doing well since Thursday.


So you can watch my love vanish
So you can witness my affection disappear.


In a girl with no talent
With a girl who lacks skill or ability.


'Bout to make mula vanish
About to spend a lot of money.


Call her friend for my friend
To set up a meeting between two friends.


And friend's name's Lexus
The name of my friend is Lexus.


I let my niggas test it
I allowed my friends to try it out.


Her morals worth a cent
Her principles are worth very little.


And best believe I already spent it
And believe that I have already used up her value.


My blunt full of B-C
My marijuana joint is filled with high-quality weed.


My cup full of Texas
My drink is filled with a type of Texan alcohol.


Flown on that OVO jet, yeah I said it
Flew on Drake's record label's airplane, yes I said it.


I was born to be reckless
I was always meant to live carelessly.


Was forced to make records
I had to start making music because of my difficult circumstances.


So you don't gotta ask who's next, who's next
So you don't have to wonder who will come after me.


Woah, whoa, ooh, ooh, ooh
An expression of surprise or excitement.


Ooh yeah
An expression of agreement or pleasure.


XO, XO
A signature used by The Weeknd, meaning hugs and kisses.


XO, XO, XO
Multiple signatures of hugs and kisses used by The Weeknd.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Michael Thomas Volpe, Carlo Montagnese, Abel Tesfaye

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@sofia-of7gm

The Weeknd - The Fall
(Lyrics)

You been picking my voice to dance to
You say my money no good in here
Even though I didn't ask you
And it's the most you've worked
Even though I probably don't deserve this girl
But you been dreaming for this moment so you have to
Baby, it's OK
I got show money, baby
I wanna show you how I blow money, baby
I wanna show you how I throw money, baby
I'm a kid, so it's hard for me to hold money, baby
Cause I'm a star, don't get it twisted
Got some trappers in my car
What kind of caps I got the brownest of them all
Somebody pop 'em before we pop 'em all, before we pop 'em all

Saying this ain't nothing, but it's all I need
And the peak ain't reached but the peak is all I feel
And it feels so good
It feels so good (2x)

I ain't scared of the fall (3x)
I've felt the ground before (3x)
Cuz I ain't scared of the fall
 
Mama, I understand why you're mad
And it hurts to accept what I am
And how I live
And what I do
But I've been good since Thursday
Yes I've been good since Thursday

So you can watch my love vanish
In a girl with no talent
And bout to make mula vanish
Call her friend for my friend
And friends name's Lexus
I let my niggas test it
Her morals worth a cent
And best believe I already spent it
My blunt full of B.C
My cup full of Texas
Flown on that OVO jet, yeah I said it
I was born to be reckless
Was forced to make records
So you ain't gotta ask "who's next?"

Saying this ain't nothing, but it's all I need
And the peak ain't reached but the peak is all I feel
And it feels so good
It feels so good
It feels so good
It feels so good

I ain't scared of the fall (2x)
I've felt the ground before (2x)

The fall
And I ain't scared of the fall
XO (4x)



@briannagarcia9557

Tbh i kinda like feeling like abel
I liked being a "fuck-up"
I like being different
I like using guys for my needs
I think its better to be different,a fuck up than to be normal
I like the way people look at me different since I'm the fuck up
Its funny, yet I feel wickedly awesome
I like the fact that i can actually relate to someone like abel
I like being faded
The fact that being faded is fun
Life really isnt hard
Well for me but idk im just a fuck up
I like being the outcast, the fuck up
Idk i just love being like him
I love the fact that i dont have to try to have the same problems as him



My opinion thoe*no judgement of me please*



@pro_nube5860

Mama, I understand why you're mad
And it hurts to accept what I am
And how I live
And what I do
But I've been good since Thursday
Yes I've been good since Thursday

So you can watch my love vanish
In a girl with no talent- -



All comments from YouTube:

@Nero-ox5tw

The energy in the room when they made these tracks must have been legendary.

@chillallthekildren

Xotillweod

@qax8526

It's all I need

@azurnxo2134

XO TILL WE OD

@kanakkaradbhajne7105

XOTWOD

@azurnxo2134

@@kanakkaradbhajne7105 nice, welcome

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@laurabevers340

after depression comes acceptance....maturity is the ability of handling disappointment well...

@the8thgate543

Laura Bevers this is a really late reply, but that is real af. I feel that shit

@xyoungdipsetx

Laura Bevers does he say that In the song? I love this quote

@tayahlittle8543

does that mean maturity is simply not giving a fuck

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