Outside
Weeknd (The) Lyrics


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I'll let you show me his moves
Let you do what he taught you
Let you reminisce how you used, to do
Girl I’m open to anything that'll get you into that zone
And understand that we’re all alone
So you can slowly take off your clothes
Baby girl you know what's in store
Baby I will stay up all night
I've been goin' hard since last night
And I'mma go harder tonight
Wish you could see you through my eyes
Ooh I'm telling you this ain't the same
And I know he's still in your brain
I'm 'bout to burn that shit into flames
Once I'm in you, baby woah

Forget what you know
Make yourself at home
'Cause baby when I'm finished with ya
You won't wanna go outside

Woah
Woah
Yeah

And I'mma work you like a pro, baby, why
And, you gon' take it like one
Yeah you gon' take it like one
And I'mma give it like you asked for it, why
'Cause you been talkin' 'bout it
I know you been talkin' 'bout it
Ooh baby when I'm done with you, why
You ain't saying nothing
Yeah you ain't saying nothing
Ooh baby when I'm done with you, why
You ain't saying nothing
Yeah you ain't saying nothing
You gon' make me show off
All the pain that you feel you can tell
That we ain't making no love
But I'll pretend, oh girl, I'll pretend
If you pretend then girl I'll pretend
Let's make it seem like we're all we need in the end

Woah, woah

Forget what you know
Make yourself at home
'Cause baby when I'm finished with ya
You won't wanna go outside

Yeah, ooh
(Oh yeah) ooh yeah
Oh, let's break it down

Go outside
Go outside ooh
Ay, ooh
Let's break it down

Ooh, ooh
Yeah go outside




Baby go outside
Baby go outside

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Weeknd's song "Outside" express the desire to please and satisfy a woman by letting her showcase her previous sexual experiences. The Weeknd implies that he is open to anything that will get her into the zone, even if it means letting her take the lead with the moves her ex-boyfriend taught her. The song also showcases The Weeknd's drive and determination to keep going hard and burning the memories of the past into flames. In the end, the song suggests that both The Weeknd and the woman should pretend that they are all they need in the end, making it seem like they are "making love."


This song has a typical Weeknd vibe, expressed through his distinct vocal range and electronic rhythm. It comes from his first mixtape "House of Balloons." It is a part of the trilogy of mixtapes that won hearts of the audiences worldwide. It was His mixtape β€œHouse of Balloons” which was made available on streaming platforms in 2021 that was known for its explicit lyrics and dark, moody atmosphere.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll let you show me his moves
Let you demonstrate the techniques he used


Let you do what he taught you
Allow you to perform the actions he instructed you on


Let you reminisce how you used, to do
Enable you to recall the way you used to behave


Girl I’m open to anything that'll get you into that zone
I'm willing to try anything that puts you in the right frame of mind


And understand that we’re all alone
Realize that we're the only ones here


So you can slowly take off your clothes
It's okay for you to undress gradually


Baby girl you know what's in store
You're aware of what's going to happen


Baby I will stay up all night
I'll remain awake throughout the night


I've been goin' hard since last night
I've been putting a lot of effort in since last night


And I'mma go harder tonight
I'll put even more effort in tonight


Wish you could see you through my eyes
I wish you could experience how I perceive you


Ooh I'm telling you this ain't the same
This is different from your previous experiences


And I know he's still in your brain
I'm aware that you're still thinking about him


I'm 'bout to burn that shit into flames
I'm going to eradicate those thoughts


Once I'm in you, baby woah
After we've been intimate


Forget what you know
Let go of your existing knowledge


Make yourself at home
Get comfortable


'Cause baby when I'm finished with ya
Once I'm done with you


You won't wanna go outside
You'll be so satisfied, you won't want to leave


And I'mma work you like a pro, baby, why
I'm going to work with you like an expert, baby, why?


And, you gon' take it like one
You're going to receive it like one


Yeah you gon' take it like one
Yes, you're going to take it like one


And I'mma give it like you asked for it, why
And I'm going to give it to you like you requested, why?


'Cause you been talkin' 'bout it
Because you've been discussing it


I know you been talkin' 'bout it
I know you've been discussing it


Ooh baby when I'm done with you, why
When I'm finished with you, why


You ain't saying nothing
You won't say anything


Yeah you ain't saying nothing
Yes, you won't say anything


You gon' make me show off
You'll make me showcase


All the pain that you feel you can tell
You can communicate all the pain you feel


That we ain't making no love
That we're not making love


But I'll pretend, oh girl, I'll pretend
But I'll act as if, oh girl, I'll act as if


If you pretend then girl I'll pretend
If you act as if, then girl I'll act as if


Let's make it seem like we're all we need in the end
Let's make it appear as though we're all we require in the end


Yeah, ooh
Yes, ooh


(Oh yeah) ooh yeah
Oh yeah, ooh yeah


Oh, let's break it down
Oh, let's simplify it


Go outside
Go somewhere else


Go outside ooh
Go somewhere else, ooh


Ay, ooh
Yes, ooh


Let's break it down
Let's simplify it


Ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh


Yeah go outside
Yes, go somewhere else


Baby go outside
Darling, go elsewhere


Baby go outside
Darling, go elsewhere




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ABEL TESFAYE, AHMAD BALSHE, MADELINE FOLLIN, RYAN MATTOS, CARLO MONTAGNESE

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@RavenWampus

[Verse 1]
I'll let you show me his moves
Let you do what he taught you
Let you reminisce how you used, to do
Girl I’m open to anything that'll get you into that zone
And understand that we’re all alone
So you can slowly take off your clothes
Baby girl you know what's in store
And baby I will stay up all night
I've been goin' hard since last night
And I'mma go harder tonight
Wish you could see you through my eyes
Ooh I'm telling you this ain't the same
And I know he's still in your brain
I'm 'bout to burn that shit into flames
Once I'm in you
Baby

[Hook]
Forget what you know
Make yourself at home
'Cuz baby when I'm finished with ya you won't wanna go
Outside

[Verse 2]
And I'mma work you like a pro, baby
And, you gon' take it like one
Yeah you gon' take it like one
And I'mma give it like you asked for it
Why, cuz you been talkin' 'bout it
I know you been talkin' 'bout it
Ooh baby when I'm done with you
You ain't saying nothing
Yeah you ain't saying nothing
Ooh baby when I'm done with you
You ain't saying nothing
Yeah you ain't saying nothing
You gon' make me show off
All the pain that you feel you can tell that we ain't making no love
But I'll pretend
Oh girl, I'll pretend
If you pretend then girl I'll pretend
Let's make it seem like we're all we need in the end



All comments from YouTube:

@joakimbaudon6267

i still cant wrap my mind around the fact that his first mixtapes are literally all time goats. how do you start your career with some of the best sounds ive ever heard..

@mohamedayoub6499

And he was just 21 years old 🀯

@nsh7f5

He had been making music for 3-4 years

@joakimbaudon6267

@@nsh7f5 and? most artists already start music during their childhood, im talking about his career. and since those are his first official releases as theWeeknd it’s the start.

@cuneyt3830

@@joakimbaudon6267 copying Michael Jackson’s singing sound made it easier the original part was fitting it into dark r&b

@epicchanges1072

@@joakimbaudon6267 exactly

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@captainilomilo

no one else in r&b ever came to this level.

@anishpohane6662

Even he himself is yet to reach this level again...

@user-zm1nl9di6y

NEGATIVE HE IS FLAWLESS HENCE CANT LEAVE OUT USHER,TREY SONGS/ THE KING,KANG OF RNB SLOW SONGS

@user-zm1nl9di6y

My BAD FAM R KELLY KING KANG OF RNB

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