Wanderlust
The Weeknd Lyrics
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And you're so weak to say the same thing
And burn a hole into your apprehensiveness
And let the wildfire shine
And repeat after me
Good girls go to heaven,
And bad girls go everywhere
And tonight I will love you
(Precious little diamond)
(I leave it all to you)
(Precious little diamond)
(Let it come to you)
(Precious little, precious little diamond)
(I leave it all to you)
(Precious little diamond)
(Let it come to you)
You're in love with something bigger than love
You believe in something stronger than trust
Wanderlust
Wanderlust
Don't you shy away from me
Just sacrifice
Your every last, inhibition, I'm on your side
Don't patronize, you know tonight
Is the only time we'll have each other
Why, would you try
To waste this precious time?
'Cause tonight I'll be right here
And tomorrow you won't care
(Precious little diamond)
Precious little diamond (I leave it all to you)
I leave it all to you
(Precious little diamond)
Precious little diamond (Let it come to you)
Ooh hoo hoo
(Precious little, precious little diamond)
Brighter than a diamond (I leave it all to you)
I leave it all to you
(Precious little diamond)
Precious little diamond (Let it come to you)
You're in love with something bigger than love
You believe in something stronger than trust
Wanderlust
Wanderlust
They're in love with this idea of love
It's a shame that they'll believe it will come
For us all
For us all
You're in love with something bigger than love
You believe in something stronger than trust
Wanderlust
Wanderlust
(Precious little diamond)
Brighter than a diamond (I leave it all to you)
I leave it all to you
(Precious little diamond)
Precious little diamond (Let it come to you)
House (hoo)
House (hoo)
House (hoo)
(Precious little diamond)
Precious little diamond (I leave it all to you)
I leave it all to you
(Precious little diamond)
Precious little diamond (Let it come to you)
Hoo
(Precious little diamond)
Hoo
(I leave it all to you)
Hoo
(Precious little diamond)
Precious little diamond (Let it come to you)
(House, house, house)
(Precious little, precious little diamond)
Precious little diamond (I leave it all to you)
I leave it all to you
(Precious little diamond)
Precious little diamond (Let it come to you)
(Precious little diamond)
The Weeknd's song Wanderlust explores the paradoxical nature of relationships and the temporary bliss that comes with physical pleasure. The lyrics suggest that it can be difficult to express one's true feelings, leading to repetition of the same meaningless phrases. The lines "Good girls go to heaven, and bad girls go everywhere," reflect society's categorization of women based on their sexual behavior, and the notion that those who are considered "bad" are more adventurous and free-spirited. The chorus emphasizes the idea of "wanderlust," the strong desire to travel and explore, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the hunger for novelty and excitement in a relationship.
The second verse delves deeper into the idea that people often prioritize the idea of love and trust over their true feelings – "You're in love with something bigger than love, You believe in something stronger than trust." The bridge encourages the listener to let go of their inhibitions and embrace the moment, because tomorrow it won't matter. This sentiment is echoed in the final line of the song, where The Weeknd sings "For us all," perhaps in reference to the fleeting nature of human experience, and the idea that love is just another temporary distraction from the inevitable end.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it so hard to say the same thing?
Why is it difficult to speak your mind?
And you're so weak to say the same thing
You're afraid to express yourself
And burn a hole into your apprehensiveness
Overcome your fears and take risks
And let the wildfire shine
Be passionate and bold in your actions
And repeat after me
Try to follow my lead
Good girls go to heaven,
Society has an idealized notion of 'good' girls
And bad girls go everywhere
Breaking the rules has its own adventurous perks
And tonight I will love you
I will give you my all in this moment
And tomorrow you won't care
This might not matter to you in the future
Precious little diamond
A special and valuable person
I leave it all to you
I trust and empower you to take charge
Let it come to you
Accept and let life happen organically
You're in love with something bigger than love
You have a passion that transcends romance
You believe in something stronger than trust
Your convictions run deeper than mere faith
Wanderlust
A desire to travel and explore
Don't you shy away from me
Don't avoid me or hide from our connection
Just sacrifice
Give up your reservations and take risks with me
Your every last, inhibition, I'm on your side
I support you in letting go of all your fears
Don't patronize, you know tonight
Don't treat me like a child, you know what you want
Is the only time we'll have each other
This moment is fleeting, we may not have another
Why, would you try
Why hesitate or resist
To waste this precious time?
Our time together is valuable and shouldn't be squandered
Brighter than a diamond
You shine brighter than any gem
They're in love with this idea of love
Some people are attached to the concept of love more than the reality
It's a shame that they'll believe it will come
It's unfortunate that some people have a naive view of love
For us all
Love is something that we all desire and seek
House (hoo)
A vocalization to add emphasis to the song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ABEL TESFAYE, AHMAD BALSHE, ALBERT C J BERTH TAMAELA, DANNY SCHOFIELD, JASON MATTHEW QUENNEVILLE, JOSEPH BRADY BOSTANI, SELFIA MUSMIN
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