Earned It
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'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
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
that The Weeknd's "Earned It" is a song about being in love with someone who makes you feel special and appreciated. The lyrics reveal the singer's heightened sense of appreciation for this person, or woman, in his life. He admires her in every way possible, and her presence alone is magical to him, making him see nobody but her.
The song begins with the singer acknowledging how the woman in his life makes the impossible seem possible, as if performing magic tricks. He then talks about how he has been used in the past, leaving him with mixed emotions. However, this woman who he adores, always manages to make him feel appreciated and loved, especially when she surprises him with calls, rather than having predetermined moments. He concludes that she is his ideal kind of partner and he will be there to support and care for her.
The chorus repeated throughout the song emphasizes the singer's admiration for this woman, stating that she is perfect, always worth it, deserving of his love and attention, as well as admiring the way she carries out her daily life, making her deserving of everything she earns.
Line by Line Meaning
You make it look like it's magic
You have a way of making everything seem effortless and mystical.
'Cause I see nobody, nobody but you, you, you
When I'm with you, my focus is solely on you and nothing else matters.
I'm never confused
Hey, hey
Your actions and intentions are always clear to me.
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
In past relationships, I have been taken advantage of, so I appreciate when you surprise me and don't follow a predictable pattern. I will take care of you and your needs because that's what you deserve.
'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 are flawless in my eyes, always worthy of love and affection, and have earned everything good that comes your way.
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
We both know that our love would be difficult to sustain, so we don't worry about it and enjoy each other's company in the moment. We have an honest and open relationship and being with you is my favourite way to spend my time.
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
Although we both agreed it wouldn't be love, we couldn't help feeling a connection and a rush of emotions. It felt like we were the only two people in the world and we were able to put aside our past traumas together.
Nana nana
So girl you're worth it
The way you work it
You deserve it
I can tell you
You are absolutely worth it, the way you carry yourself and your actions show that you deserve everything good that comes your way. I can tell you this with full confidence.
Lyrics © 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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