The Weeknd gained widespread critical acclaim for his three mixtapes: House of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes of Silence, which he later compiled to make a remastered, three-disc album titled Trilogy after signing his record deal with Republic. In 2013, he released Kiss Land, which was considered to be his debut studio album.
In 2014, he dropped “Often,” a remix of Beyonce’s “Drunk In Love,” and “King of the Fall.” The Weeknd released two songs in collaboration with the film Fifty Shades of Grey, with Earned It becoming his solo breakout hit.
His second studio album became highly-anticipated, with riveting singles like The Hills and Can’t Feel My Face leaving fans hungry for more. Beauty Behind the Madness was released on August 28, 2015.
His third studio album, Starboy, was released on November 25, 2016. The Daft Punk-assisted title track led the project as its first official single, released on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, before becoming his third number one track in the United States, as also his home country, Canada. The effort was a commercial success, topping the Billboard 200 albums chart with over 348,000 copies sold in its first week, all eighteen tracks debuting on the Billboard Hot 100, receiving a GRAMMY Award for the Best Urban Contemporary Album, category at the 60th annual ceremony, overall for the second time in his music career and being ranked as the third most popular album of 2017 in the U.S.
Next came the My Dear Melancholy EP, released on March 30, 2018 and revolving around his breakups with Bella Hadid during summer of 2016 and Selena Gomez in October 2017. With the lead single, Call Out My Name, the Canadian singer earned the largest first-day Spotify stream count of any song released in 2018 at that time and his eighth Top 10 entry on Hot 100.
Tesfaye’s fourth studio album (and his first in three years), After Hours was officially released on March 20, 2020, and is named after a 1985 movie directed by his idol, Martin Scorsese. It was primarily supported by November 2019-released singles Heartless and Blinding Lights, with the pair becoming his fourth and fifth #1 singles in the US and the latter his first #1 single in the UK. The title track and In Your Eyes were also released as singles.
Although widely expected to receive multiple nominations for After Hours, Tesfaye failed to receive any nominations for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards (2021). Tesfaye took to his social media to criticize the Recording Academy, claiming corruption. Speculation arose that the announcement of his then-upcoming Super Bowl performance as well as the discrepancy of being nominated as pop music versus R&B contributed to the snubs. On February 5, 2021 The Highlights was released, as his second greatest hits album. Tesfaye performed at the Super Bowl LV halftime show on February 7, 2021 after announcing he would perform in November 2020. He reportedly spent $7 million on his performance at the show. Despite having a mixed response, the show resulted in a surge in streaming and downloads for Tesfaye's After Hours album as well as for the seven other songs he performed.
His fifth album, Dawn FM was released on January 7, 2022, continuing the writing and production work with Swedish pop svengalis Max Martin and Oscar Holter. The album was preceded by the single Take My Breath in August 2021, with Sacrifice announced as the second single.
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the weeknd Lyrics
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She pop that pussy on a Monday
She never falls in love
But she heard me in the club, she put in work
She wanna give me all her money
She used to spend it all alone
'Cause her man went and did her wrong, so she
But baby I'm not trying to be the one
I got my baby waiting home
She been too good to let that go
And I ain't tryna win your heart
And you can't pay to win my love
So keep dancin', baby, keep dancin', dancin'
Keep dancin', dancin', keep dancin'
(I want you)
I know, yes I know, yes I know, yes I know, yes I know
(Baby, I want you)
I'm too far in this game, to let go
So let go, so let go
(Baby, I want you)
Baby, who you tryna fool?
Girl, I might be twenty-one but I got memories to prove
That I've seen your kind before
And I know exactly what you want
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next, baby
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next, baby
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next, ooh yeah
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next, oh-oh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Baby, who you callin' soft?
Don't make me smoke up all your kush
Don't make me pop your cheap ass pills
I used to do this for the thrill, ooh yeah
I know you got a lot to lose
But ain't nobody here but me
So, baby, what you got to prove, ooh yeah
I see the way your body moves
On the pole, on the floor, you're alone (na-na-na-na)
But there ain't nothing I can do
So keep dancin' baby, keep dancin', dancin'
Keep dancin', dancin', keep dancin'
(I want you)
I know, yes I know, yes I know, yes I know, yes I know
(Baby, I want you)
I'm too far in this game, to let go
So let go, so let go
(Baby, I want you)
Baby, who you tryna fool?
Girl, I might be twenty-one but I got memories to prove
That I've seen your kind before
And I know exactly what you want, oh
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next, oh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Whoa
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah
The Weeknd’s song “Next” is a song about a guy in a club who meets a girl who is willing to do anything to keep him next to her. The girl is referred to as someone who pops her pussy on a Monday, indicating that she is promiscuous and doesn't mind performing sexually explicit acts. The Weeknd, however, isn't interested in being in a relationship with her as he has a girlfriend at home. The Weeknd acknowledges that the girl he is talking to is trying to win him over by offering to give him all her money, but he is not interested in that either. He knows that the girl wants him because he is next, but he is not willing to be just another notch on her bedpost.
Throughout the song, The Weeknd is saying that he knows what kind of girl the girl is and that he has seen her type before. He is not interested in falling for her tricks and is not going to cheat on his girlfriend. The song is a classic example of how The Weeknd can turn a simple concept into a catchy song.
Overall, “Next” is a song about a guy who is not interested in being just another conquest for a girl who is willing to do anything to keep him. He acknowledges that the girl wants him because he is next, but he is not willing to be just another guy that she can add to her tally.
Line by Line Meaning
She pop that pussy on a Monday
She is willing to engage in sexual activity casually and without emotional attachment.
She never falls in love
She does not believe in love and emotional attachment.
But she heard me in the club, she put in work
She saw the singer's status and wealth, and made an effort to get his attention.
She wanna give me all her money
She is willing to financially support the artist for his attention and affection.
She used to spend it all alone
She used to waste her money due to loneliness.
'Cause her man went and did her wrong, so she
Her previous partner cheated on her or betrayed her, leading her to seek temporary companionship and validation through casual sex and financial support.
But baby I'm not trying to be the one
The singer does not want to be in a long-term relationship with her.
I got my baby waiting home
The artist has a committed partner at home.
And I ain't tryna win your heart
The artist is not interested in developing an emotional connection with her.
And you can't pay to win my love
The artist's affection is not for sale and cannot be bought with her money.
So keep dancin', baby, keep dancin', dancin'
The singer encourages her to continue dancing and entertaining him, but does not want to commit to her.
Baby, who you tryna fool?
The artist questions her intentions and sincerity.
Girl, I might be twenty-one but I got memories to prove
Despite his young age, the singer has had similar experiences and encounters before.
That I've seen your kind before
The singer has encountered and interacted with women like her before.
And I know exactly what you want
The singer understands her intentions and motivations.
You just want me 'cause I'm next
She is only interested in him because he is the next desirable and available option.
Baby, who you callin' soft?
The artist challenges her perception of his masculinity and toughness.
Don't make me smoke up all your kush
The singer is willing to consume her drugs, but not willing to commit to her.
Don't make me pop your cheap ass pills
The singer is willing to consume her drugs, but not willing to commit to her.
I used to do this for the thrill
The artist was previously engaged in casual sex and drug use for fun and excitement, rather than emotional attachment.
I know you got a lot to lose
The artist acknowledges that she may have a lot to lose if she continues to pursue him.
But ain't nobody here but me
The artist is the only option available to her in the present moment.
So, baby, what you got to prove
The singer questions her motivations and intentions for pursuing him.
I see the way your body moves
The artist is attracted to her physically, but not emotionally.
On the pole, on the floor, you're alone (na-na-na-na)
She is dancing alone, seeking attention and validation from the singer and other men present.
But there ain't nothing I can do
The singer is aware that he cannot change her behavior or intentions.
So keep dancin' baby, keep dancin', dancin'
The singer continues to encourage her to dance and entertain him, but does not want to commit to her emotionally.
You just want me 'cause I'm next
The artist reaffirms that she is only interested in him because he is the next desirable and available option.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Carlo Montagnese, Abel Tesfaye
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@evis24
She never falls in love
But she heard me in the club, she put in work
She wanna give me all her money
She used to spend it all alone
'Cause her man went and did her wrong, so she
But baby I'm not trying to be the one
I got my baby waiting home
She been too good to let that go
And I ain't tryna win your heart
And you can't pay to win my love
So keep dancin', baby, keep dancin', dancin'
Keep dancin', dancin', keep dancin'
I know, yes I know, yes I know, yes I know, yes I know
(Baby, I want you)
I'm too far in this game, to let go
So let go, so let go
(Baby, I want you)
Baby, who you tryna fool?
Girl, I might be twenty-one but I got memories to prove
That I've seen your kind before
And I know exactly what you want
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next, baby
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next, baby
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next, ooh yeah
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next, oh-oh
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Baby, who you callin' soft?
Don't make me smoke up all your kush
Don't make me pop your cheap ass pills
I used to do this for the thrill, ooh yeah
I know you got a lot to lose
But ain't nobody here but me
So, baby, what you got to prove, ooh yeah
I see the way your body moves
On the pole, on the floor, you're alone (na-na-na-na)
But there ain't nothing I can do
So keep dancin' baby, keep dancin', dancin'
Keep dancin', dancin', keep dancin'
I know, yes I know, yes I know, yes I know, yes I know
(Baby, I want you)
I'm too far in this game, to let go
So let go, so let go
(Baby, I want you)
Baby, who you tryna fool?
Girl, I might be twenty-one but I got memories to prove
That I've seen your kind before
And I know exactly what you want, oh
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next, oh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Whoa
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah
@mrmikebo6756
People just don't understand... This song is a damn masterpiece ..
@lensaliya4828
This is one of my favorite for the life time💜
@iNICK7MANUTD
GOAT COMMENT.
@bettywhite6857
One of my favorites .
@antoniokastrocarlisledemel6617
Those first 3 albums(mixtape is disrespectful label for the quality he gave us in 9 months) are collectively a masterpiece, 27 songs(30 with the classics from trilogy) that i can put on and not skip one track(no other artist has ever done that especially not in 9 months time) and really it's more like 33 songs as songs like HoB/Glass Table Girl and Party and after Party are really 2 songs..Xo/The Host as well but yea man i don't know how he pulled this off and then gave it to us for free..wtf??!!??..Kiss Land is a classic as well..i love pretty much everything he does but as cliche as it is i have to say that I don't think he'll ever be able to top his pre2015 music..along with the allure of the mystery behind him it's hard to top that
@mehis3938
Hello
@kostanian
Holy fuck. This guy literally got me listening to no other music than him…
@lovethegodme
Enjoy the ride.
@hskrnrs8128
Same. He's a drug. I'm so addicted.
@markmandotcom
right? i feel guilty not listening to skillet... but THIS