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.
Pray For Me
the weeknd Lyrics
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Go down that road again (that road again)
It's all the same (it's all the same)
I'm always ready to take a life again
You know I'll ride again
It's all the same (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Tell me who's gon' save me from myself
Tell me who's gon' save me from this hell
Without you, I'm all alone
Who gon' pray for me? (Who gon' pray for me?)
Take my pain for me? (Take my pain for me?)
Save my soul for me? (Save my soul for me?)
'Cause I'm alone, you see (I'm alone, you see)
If I'm gon' die for you (if I'm gon' die for you)
If I'm gon' kill for you (if I'm gon' kill for you)
Then I'll spill this blood for you, hey
I fight the world, I fight you, I fight myself
I fight God, just tell me how many burdens left
I fight pain and hurricanes, today I wept
I'm tryna fight back tears, flood on my doorsteps
Life a livin' hell, puddles of blood in the streets
Shooters on top of the building, government aid ain't relief
Earthquake, the body drop, the ground breaks
The poor run with smoke lungs and Scarface
Who need a hero? (Hero)
You need a hero, look in the mirror, there go your hero
Who on the front lines at ground zero? (Hero)
My heart don't skip a beat, even when hard times bumps the needle
Mass destruction and mass corruption
The souls of sufferin' men
Clutchin' on deaf ears again, rapture is comin'
It's all prophecy and if I gotta be sacrificed for the greater good
Then that's what it gotta be
Who gon' pray for me? (Who gon' pray for me?)
Take my pain for me? (Take my pain for me?)
Save my soul for me? (Save my soul for me?)
'Cause I'm alone, you see (I'm alone, you see)
If I'm gon' die for you (if I'm gon' die for you)
If I'm gon' kill for you (if I'm gon' kill for you)
Then I'll spill this blood for you, hey
Hey, hey
Hey, hey
Hey, hey
Hey, hey
Who gon' pray for me? (Who gon' pray for me?)
Take my pain for me? (Take my pain for me?)
Save my soul for me? (Save my soul for me?)
'Cause I'm alone, you see (I'm alone, you see)
If I'm gon' die for you (if I'm gon' die for you)
If I'm gon' kill for you (if I'm gon' kill for you)
Then I'll spill this blood for you, hey
Just in case my faith go
I live by my own law
I live by my own law
I live by my own
Just in case my faith go
I live by my own law
I live by my own law
I live by my own
The Weeknd's song Pray For Me, featuring Kendrick Lamar, is a powerful and emotional track that touches on themes of sacrifice, heroism, and the struggle to find faith and hope in the face of overwhelming darkness. The opening lines of the song, "I'm always ready for a war again, go down that road again, it's all the same, I'm always ready to take a life again, you know I'll ride again," set a tone of intensity and determination that runs throughout the track. The Weeknd seems to be saying that he's been down this road before, that he's fought these battles before, and that he's always ready to fight them again - no matter what it costs him.
The chorus of the song, which features the lyrics "who gon' pray for me, take my pain for me, save my soul for me, 'cause I'm alone, you see," is a cry for help and support - a recognition that even the strongest among us need someone to lean on when the weight of the world becomes too much to bear. The verses of the song, delivered by both The Weeknd and Lamar, are packed with powerful imagery and vivid descriptions of the pain, suffering, and despair that can be found in the world, and the need for someone - anyone - to step up and be a hero in the face of such overwhelming darkness.
Overall, Pray For Me is a deeply emotional and thought-provoking track that touches on themes and issues that are relevant to people all around the world. It's a call to action, a warning, and a plea for help all rolled up into one powerful and unforgettable song.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm always ready for a war again (a war again)
The singer is always prepared to face struggles and hardships again.
Go down that road again (that road again)
The singer is willing to revisit tough situations that they have encountered previously.
It's all the same (it's all the same)
The singer feels that they are trapped in repetitive cycles of hardship and struggle.
I'm always ready to take a life again
The artist is prepared to engage in harmful, desperate behavior in order to survive.
You know I'll ride again
The artist will face challenges with resilience and determination.
It's all the same (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Despite challenges and hardships, the singer feels stuck in a cycle of struggle.
Tell me who's gon' save me from myself
The singer is struggling with inner demons and is in need of help and guidance.
When this life is all I know
The artist feels trapped in their current circumstances and has no hope for change.
Tell me who's gon' save me from this hell
The artist is in a dark, difficult situation and is reaching out for help.
Without you, I'm all alone
The artist feels that they cannot face their challenges alone and needs support.
Who gon' pray for me? (Who gon' pray for me?)
The singer is desperate for someone to pray for them in their time of need.
Take my pain for me? (Take my pain for me?)
The artist wants someone to help them carry the burdens and hardships that they face.
Save my soul for me? (Save my soul for me?)
The singer is in desperate need of salvation and is reaching out for help.
'Cause I'm alone, you see (I'm alone, you see)
The singer feels isolated and in need of companionship and support.
If I'm gon' die for you (if I'm gon' die for you )
The singer is willing to make great sacrifices for someone they care about.
If I'm gon' kill for you (if I'm gon' kill for you)
The artist is desperate enough to engage in violent behavior in order to survive or protect someone they care about.
Then I'll spill this blood for you, hey
The artist is willing to make significant sacrifices for the sake of someone they care about.
I fight the world, I fight you, I fight myself
The singer feels that they are constantly battling with external and internal struggles.
I fight God, just tell me how many burdens left
The singer is questioning their faith and is desperate for relief from their struggles.
I fight pain and hurricanes, today I wept
The artist has faced significant physical and emotional pain and is feeling overwhelmed and defeated.
I'm tryna fight back tears, flood on my doorsteps
The artist is struggling to hold back their emotions and is feeling overwhelmed.
Life a livin' hell, puddles of blood in the streets
The artist is living in a difficult, dangerous environment, filled with violence and suffering.
Shooters on top of the building, government aid ain't relief
The singer is in a situation where there is violence and no real help available.
Earthquake, the body drop, the ground breaks
The artist is witnessing the devastation and destruction caused by violent events.
The poor run with smoke lungs and Scarface
The singer describes the suffering and desperation of those who are most affected by violent events.
Who need a hero? (Hero)
The singer recognizes that there is a need for someone to step up and provide help and support.
You need a hero, look in the mirror, there go your hero
The singer suggests that we all have the potential to be the hero that someone else needs.
Who on the front lines at ground zero? (Hero)
The artist is questioning who is willing to step up and help in difficult, dangerous situations.
My heart don't skip a beat, even when hard times bumps the needle
The artist is resilient and strong even when faced with significant challenges.
Mass destruction and mass corruption
The singer is seeing large-scale devastation and corruption in their environment.
The souls are sufferin' men
The singer recognizes the suffering of those around them.
Clutchin' on deaf ears again, rapture is comin'
The artist feels that their cries for help are going unanswered and believes that there will be a reckoning or judgment day.
It's all prophecy and if I gotta be sacrificed for the greater good
The artist believes that their struggles and hardships are part of a larger plan, and if their sacrifice can help others, it is worth it.
Then that's what it gotta be
The artist is willing to make great sacrifices for the greater good.
Just in case my faith go
The singer is acknowledging that their faith may be challenged or tested.
I live by my own law
The artist is living according to their own values and beliefs.
I live by my own law
The singer is living according to their own values and beliefs.
I live by my own
The singer is independent and self-sufficient.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Adam King Feeney, Kendrick Lamar, Martin McKinney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I'm always ready for a war again (a war again)
Go down that road again (that road again)
It's all the same (it's all the same)
I'm always ready to take a life again
You know I'll ride again
It's all the same (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Tell me who's gon' save me from myself
When this life is all I know
Tell me who's gon' save me from this hell
Without you, I'm all alone
Who gon' pray for me? (Who gon' pray for me?)
Take my pain for me? (Take my pain for me?)
Save my soul for me? (Save my soul for me?)
'Cause I'm alone, you see (I'm alone, you see)
If I'm gon' die for you (if I'm gon' die for you )
If I'm gon' kill for you (if I'm gon' kill for you)
Then I'll spill this blood for you, hey
I fight the world, I fight you, I fight myself
I fight God, just tell me how many burdens left
I fight pain and hurricanes, today I wept
I'm tryna fight back tears, flood on my doorsteps
Life a livin' hell, puddles of blood in the streets
Shooters on top of the building, government aid ain't relief
Earthquake, the body drop, the ground breaks
The poor run with smoke lungs and Scarface
Who need a hero? (Hero)
You need a hero, look in the mirror, there go your hero
Who on the front lines at ground zero? (Hero)
My heart don't skip a beat, even when hard times bumps the needle
Mass destruction and mass corruption
The souls are sufferin' men
Clutchin' on deaf ears again, rapture is comin'
It's all prophecy and if I gotta be sacrificed for the greater good
Then that's what it gotta be
Who gon' pray for me? (Who gon' pray for me?)
Take my pain for me? (Take my pain for me?)
Save my soul for me? (Save my soul for me?)
'Cause I'm alone, you see (I'm alone, you see)
If I'm gon' die for you (if I'm gon' die for you )
If I'm gon' kill for you (if I'm gon' kill for you)
Then I'll spill this blood for you, hey
Hey, hey
Hey, hey
Hey, hey
Hey, hey
Who gon' pray for me? (Who gon' pray for me?)
Take my pain for me? (Take my pain for me?)
Save my soul for me? (Save my soul for me?)
'Cause I'm alone, you see (I'm alone, you see)
If I'm gon' die for you (if I'm gon' die for you )
If I'm gon' kill for you (if I'm gon' kill for you)
Then I'll spill this blood for you, hey
Just in case my faith go
I live by my own law
I live by my own law
I live by my own
Just in case my faith go
I live by my own law
I live by my own law
I live by my own
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Wakanda Forever
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RIEP Chadwick. Wakanda Forever! 💪🏾🙅🏾♂️
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Its crazy how many legends we've been losing recently
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Is everyone here after Chadwick Boseman's death
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This song really compliments Chadwick Boseman's personality he fought for 4 years...Rest Easy King
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Rip
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Hey maybe he then listened to it as a motivator