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.
Power Is Power
the weeknd Lyrics
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With the winter wolves, in the dark alone
The wildest night, I became the one
And you'll know you're mine when the silence comes
Heavy is the crown, only for the weak
A knife in my heart couldn't slow me down
I rise from my scars, nothing hurts me now
'Cause power is power
Now watch me burn it down
I been down for the coldest war
And I'll know where I been 'cause I bled before, yeah
How do I know if I let you stay?
How do I know if we did it your way?
You wouldn't take my place
Put me away, I'd die lookin' up at your face
How do I ever know? Who can I trust?
Feelings of emptiness
Only love could kill me, God bless
A knife in my heart
Couldn't slow me down (couldn't slow me down)
'Cause power is power ('cause power is power)
My fire never goes out
I rise from my scars
Nothing hurts me now (nothing hurts me now)
'Cause power is power ('cause power is power)
Now watch me burn it down
Breathe, feel the air that I breathe (yeah)
Air that I, air that I breathe (ooh)
Who's hotter? Been a monster with a crown (ooh)
So swamped by high water, keep your head up, you might drown (ooh)
In this world it's way colder, by the day, we count it down
Been around, just been waitin' up, she gon' come around
I took a drag, bust it out the gates, my lil' baby slay
I wore the flag, put that on my face, ain't nobody safe
Lift the mask, they gon' have to see what they can't erase
I took a lie, so I took it back (do-do-do-do-do, yeah)
Danger's on my mind (ah)
Ain't no knife, dagger, bullet that can do it
For you, yeah you know, I go right up straight through it (yeah, yeah)
Heavy is the crown, but never for a queen (oh, yeah)
A knife in my heart
It couldn't slow me down (couldn't slow me down)
'Cause power is power ('cause power is power)
The fire never goes out (oh)
I rise from my scars
Nothing hurts me now (nothing hurts me now)
'Cause power is power ('cause power is power)
Now watch me burn it down (ooh, yeah, yeah)
Now watch me burn it down
The opening lines "I was born of the ice and snow, With the winter wolves, in the dark alone" represents the beginning of the transformation of the singer into someone powerful. The idea of being born in the ice and snow represents being forged in hard conditions through which the singer built character and resilience. The winter wolves create the idea of a pack, a group dynamic that embodies strength and loyalty that the singer could feed off. The next line, "The wildest night, I became the one" reiterates this transformation where the singer becomes powerful. The next line of "And you'll know you're mine when the silence comes" represents a warning sign for any potential opponent that his reign is about to begin, and they should be prepared for the silence that will come with the establishment of his power.
The chorus emphasizes that the crown, while seeming desirable, is a heavy burden and can only be borne by the strong, and "a knife in my heart couldn't slow me down" represents that there is nothing that can stop the singer. The line "Now watch me burn it down" suggests that the singer can tear down whatever they have built down the road, which symbolizes the ability to create or destroy.
In the second verse "How do I know if I let you stay?" represents the reality of a leader where it is hard to know who to trust. Feelings of emptiness only love could kill me, is an acknowledgment of the fact that love has the potential to weaken the singer, and they need to be careful about such a trap. The line, "Danger's on my mind" shows that the singer is aware of the dangers around him and is always prepared. The idea that he would go straight through a knife, dagger, or bullet shows the level of strength the singer has that no weapon can stop him.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born of the ice and snow
I come from a cold and harsh environment where survival is key.
With the winter wolves, in the dark alone
I grew up among predators who are at the top of the food chain and thrive on survival, making me tough and resilient.
The wildest night, I became the one
I proved myself to be brave, strong and capable of leading, against all odds.
And you'll know you're mine when the silence comes
I command respect and authority, and people will follow my lead without me even speaking because of my intimidating presence.
Heavy is the crown, only for the weak
Being in charge comes with a lot of responsibility and pressure, and only those who are strong enough can handle it.
A knife in my heart couldn't slow me down
I have faced challenges and endured pain, but my strength and determination have never wavered.
'Cause power is power, my fire never goes out
My power is derived from within me and it never diminishes, no matter what obstacles I face.
I rise from my scars, nothing hurts me now
I have been through difficult times and come out stronger, and nothing can break me now.
'Cause power is power
My strength and authority are absolute.
Now watch me burn it down
I will use my power to take control and overcome any opposition that may stand in my way.
I been down for the coldest war
I have been through the harshest battles and come out victorious.
And I'll know where I been 'cause I bled before, yeah
I am intimately familiar with struggle and pain, having endured it many times in the past.
How do I know if I let you stay?
I am wary of allowing others into my inner circle, because I do not know if they can handle the heat.
How do I know if we did it your way?
I am in charge and I must maintain control of the situation. I cannot afford to take chances.
You wouldn't take my place
No one else could handle the responsibility that comes with being in my position.
Put me away, I'd die lookin' up at your face
If I were to be overpowered and defeated, it would be a final humiliation and a reminder of what I once had and lost.
How do I ever know? Who can I trust?
I am constantly on edge and cannot trust anyone completely, because I must always be vigilant and in control.
Feelings of emptiness
Despite my power and success, there is a nagging sense of loneliness and isolation.
Only love could kill me, God bless
The only thing that could truly defeat me is an emotional vulnerability that I am afraid to acknowledge.
Breathe, feel the air that I breathe (yeah)
I am alive and in control, and I take pleasure in every breath I take.
Who's hotter? Been a monster with a crown (ooh)
I am the most powerful and intimidating figure around, and people are in awe of me.
So swamped by high water, keep your head up, you might drown (ooh)
I am surrounded by obstacles and opponents who are constantly trying to bring me down, but I will not be defeated.
In this world it's way colder, by the day, we count it down
The world is a harsh and unforgiving place, and we must constantly be alert and aware of our surroundings.
Been around, just been waitin' up, she gon' come around
I have been through many challenges and setbacks, but I know that eventually things will come my way.
I wore the flag, put that on my face, ain't nobody safe
I am proud of my power and authority, and anyone who stands in my way will be destroyed.
Lift the mask, they gon' have to see what they can't erase
I am not afraid to show my true self, and others will have to accept me as I am.
I took a lie, so I took it back (do-do-do-do-do, yeah)
I may have made mistakes or lied in the past, but I am taking responsibility and correcting my errors.
Danger's on my mind (ah)
I am constantly aware of the dangers around me, and I am ready to face them head on.
Ain't no knife, dagger, bullet that can do it
I am so strong and powerful that no weapon can harm me or prevent me from achieving my goals.
For you, yeah you know, I go right up straight through it (yeah, yeah)
I will not back down or be intimidated by anyone, and I will always rise to the occasion.
Heavy is the crown, but never for a queen (oh, yeah)
As a fierce and powerful woman, the challenges and pressures of leadership do not faze me at all.
The fire never goes out (oh)
My strength and determination are constant and unwavering, and they will never die out or weaken.
Now watch me burn it down (ooh, yeah, yeah)
I will take control and destroy anything or anyone that stands in my way, using my power and strength to conquer all.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Ahmad Balshe, Jacques Webster, Jason Quenneville, Mike Dean, Myles Martin, Ricky Reed, Sam Harris, Solana Rowe, Victor Dimtosis, Zachary Cooper
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@user-lk1ot7je7x
'a knife in my heart'
'watch me burn it down'
'only love can kill me'
'i'd die lookin' up at your face'
'who can i trust'
'you wouldn't take my place'
Me:(watched the finale of GOT)
Hey..........wait a minute
@creamcheesecakes7500
Weeknd- I was born from the ice and snow
SZA- I rise from the scars
Travis- TUTUTU
@thenorthremembers02
Bad copy
@glitchinthematrix3559
Creamcheese Cakes Scooby-Doo Pot pot
@art1524
Creamcheese Cakes had to leave a like coz it had 666
@brantallison8558
You forgot Tu
@gilbertoayala6503
Definitely not in the same level as them. Travis is just alright...
@dmla8769
Nobody:
Not a single soul:
Travis scott : TU TU TUU
@omkarpatil1678
Breathe..
@jvn1e
COPY
@sxndovaal
bruh that was my comment and never got any likes wth