The Morning
The Weeknd Lyrics


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I'm fucking gone right now
I'm fucking gone right now
Listen, listen

From the morning to the evening
Complaints from the tenants
Got the walls kicking like they six months pregnant
Drinking Alizé with our cereal for breakfast
Girls calling cabs at dawn quarter to seven
Sky's getting cold, we're flying from the North
Rockin' with our city like a sold out show
House full of pros that specialize in the ho'in
Make that money rain as they taking off they clothes
Order plane tickets
Cali is the mission
Visit every month like I'm split life living
Let the world listen
If a hater's caught slipping
Then my niggas stay tight
Got my back like Pippen
Fast life gripping
Yeah, we still tippin'
Codeine cups paint a picture so vivid
Fakes try to mimic
Get girls timid
But behind closed doors they get poles so rigid

All that money, the money is the motive
All that money, the money is the motive
All that money, the money she be folding
Girl put in work, girl, girl put in work
Girl put in work, girl, girl put in work
Girl put in work

Push it to the limit
Push it through the pain
I push it for the pleasure like a virgin to the game
A virgin to that money
A virgin to the fame
So this my only chance
And when I'm over only pray
That I flow from the bottom
Closer to the top
The higher that I climb
The harder I'ma drop
These pussy-ass niggas tryna hold on to their credit
So I tell them use a debit
Watch they image start to lessen
I warn them like discretion
Why these niggas testing?
Always fucking testing (Always fucking)
Why these niggas testing? (Always fucking)
Shit that I got them on straight bar hopping
To the music of the ambiance
Get shit popping
Zombies of the night (zombies of the night)
Niggas ain't talking if they hyping to the crew
Get it in like pockets
Downtown loving
When the moon coming
Only place to find bassheads and hot women

All that money (ayy), the money is the motive
All that money (ohh), the money is the motive
All that money, the money she be folding
Girl put in work (ayy), girl, girl put in work (ayy)
Girl put in work, girl, girl put in work (ayy)
Girl put in work

Better slow down
She'll feel it in the morning
Ain't the kind of girl you'll be seeing in the morning
Too damn raw ain't no nigga with her rollin'
Ain't no nigga that she holding
Man, her love is too damn foreign
Look at all that money
The money is the motive (the money is the motive)
All that money
The money she be folding (the money she be folding)
Girl put in work, girl, girl put in work
Girl put in work, girl, girl put in work

All that money, the money is the motive
All that money, the money is the motive
All that money, the money she be folding
Girl put in work, girl, girl put in work




Girl put in work, girl, girl put in work
Girl put in work

Overall Meaning

The Weeknd's song "The Morning" is a captivating tune that speaks about the high life of the artist and his friends. The lyrics depict their lavish lifestyle, with mentions of Alizé for breakfast and a house full of professionals who specialize in prostitution. As the song progresses, the artist notes that the money is the motive for everything that they do. Although their lifestyle seems to be fueled by drugs and sex, they work hard for the money and are willing to put in the effort to maintain their luxurious lifestyle.


The second verse of the song is particularly intriguing as it speaks about the artist's attempt to climb the ladder of success. He describes himself as a virgin to the money and fame, but he is willing to do whatever it takes to reach the top. He warns other people in the industry not to test him as he is willing to make it rough for anyone who stands in his way. The song also mentions the fleeting nature of their lifestyle, with an allusion to the depths that come after the heights are achieved. The song ends with a cautionary note, as the singer warns a girl not to get too attached to him because he will not be the type of guy she would want to see in the morning.


Overall, "The Morning" by The Weeknd is an artist's depiction of his life and those around him. The song speaks about the high and lows of the lifestyle that comes with fame and money. The song's captivating lyrics also explore the importance of keeping one's eyes fixed on the prize and working hard to achieve one's goals.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm fucking gone right now
Expressing being inebriated or high on drugs and/or alcohol.


From the morning to the evening
All day, throughout the day.


Complaints from the tenants
The neighbors are bothered by the noise or disturbances.


Got the walls kicking like they six months pregnant
The bass is so intense that it vibrates the walls.


Drinking Alizé with our cereal for breakfast
Drinking a sweet, fruity alcoholic beverage with breakfast.


Girls calling cabs at dawn quarter to seven
Women are leaving the party or event at an early hour.


Sky's getting cold, we're flying from the North
It is winter and they are traveling from a northern location to a warmer one.


Rockin' with our city like a sold out show
Moving and dancing with confidence in their hometown like they are performing for a sold-out crowd.


House full of pros that specialize in the ho'in
The party is filled with prostitutes who are experts at their trade.


Make that money rain as they taking off they clothes
The prostitutes are being paid as they remove their clothing, and money is being thrown around like rain.


Order plane tickets
Buying travel tickets.


Cali is the mission
Their goal is to travel to California.


Visit every month like I'm split life living
Going to California frequently, as if living two separate lives.


Let the world listen
Inviting attention and awareness to their actions.


If a hater's caught slipping
If someone who dislikes them is caught making a mistake or looking foolish.


Then my niggas stay tight
Their friends will remain loyal and supportive.


Got my back like Pippen
They are as supportive as Scottie Pippen was to Michael Jordan on the basketball court.


Fast life gripping
Living life at a rapid pace and holding on tight.


Yeah, we still tippin'
They are still partying and enjoying themselves.


Codeine cups paint a picture so vivid
Drinking a mixture of cough syrup and soda creates a hallucinatory experience.


Fakes try to mimic
People who are not genuine copy their behavior or style.


Get girls timid
Intimidating women and making them hesitant to approach or interact.


But behind closed doors they get poles so rigid
In private, they are sexually aroused and engage with strippers or prostitutes.


All that money, the money is the motive
Money is their driving force.


Girl put in work, girl, girl put in work
Encouraging a woman to work and earn money for herself.


Push it to the limit
Going as far as possible in pursuit of success.


Push it through the pain
Enduring discomfort or hardship to reach success.


I push it for the pleasure like a virgin to the game
They push themselves to success in order to experience the pleasure that comes with attaining it for the first time.


A virgin to that money
Inexperienced and new to earning large amounts of money.


A virgin to the fame
Inexperienced and new to fame.


So this my only chance
This is their one shot at success.


And when I'm over only pray
When their time is up, they hope to have made an impact or left a legacy.


That I flow from the bottom
Starting at a low point and ascending to higher levels of success.


Closer to the top
Approaching the highest level of success.


The higher that I climb
The further they progress, the harder it will be to maintain their success.


The harder I'ma drop
The more they continue to strive for success, the greater the potential for failure.


These pussy-ass niggas tryna hold on to their credit
People who are not brave or strong are attempting to take credit for their success.


So I tell them use a debit
They suggest that others give up trying to take credit for their work and instead focus on earning their own money.


Watch they image start to lessen
Those who take undeserved credit will begin to lose respect and admiration from others.


I warn them like discretion
Advising people to exercise caution and good judgement.


Why these niggas testing?
Why are people trying to mess with or cause trouble for them?


Always fucking testing
Frequently causing problems or trying to stir up drama.


Shit that I got them on straight bar hopping
They are able to control and manipulate the actions of others to go from one bar to the next.


To the music of the ambiance
Moving and dancing to the background music and atmosphere of the bars and clubs they visit.


Get shit popping
Making things exciting, vibrant, and fun.


Zombies of the night
People who are aimlessly wandering the streets late at night like zombies.


Niggas ain't talking if they hyping to the crew
People who are boasting or bragging to impress their friends are not actually accomplishing anything themselves.


Get it in like pockets
Earning money and filling their pockets as much as possible.


Downtown loving
Having good times and experiences in the city center.


When the moon coming
During nighttime or late at night.


Only place to find bassheads and hot women
The only location where people who enjoy bass-heavy music and attractive women can be found.


Better slow down
They are moving too quickly and need to relax and take it easy.


She'll feel it in the morning
The woman they are with will regret their actions or decisions in the morning.


Ain't the kind of girl you'll be seeing in the morning
The woman is likely a prostitute or someone they do not expect to see beyond the night.


Too damn raw ain't no nigga with her rollin'
She is extremely promiscuous and sleeps with many partners.


Ain't no nigga that she holding
She is not loyal to anyone and is not attached to a specific partner.


Man, her love is too damn foreign
She is not capable of providing real love, or is not from the same social or cultural background.


Look at all that money
Pointing out their success in amassing wealth.


The money is the motive
Money is still their primary motivation and main goal in life.


Girl put in work
Encouraging women to work hard and earn their own money instead of relying on others.




Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Carlo Montagnese, Martin McKinney

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