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.
The Zone Ft. Drake
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Whoa, whoa
Hold on
Whoa, whoa
Why you rushing me, baby?
It's only us alone
I don't want to die tonight, baby
I'll give you what you called for
Just let me get in my zone
I'll be making love to her through you
So let me keep my eyes closed
And I won't see a damn thing
I can't feel a damn thing
But I'ma touch you right
Oh, I won't see a damn thing
I can't feel a damn thing
But I'ma touch you right, oh yeah
I'ma touch you right, ooh yeah (just let me sip this slow)
I'ma touch you right (let me get inside my zone)
I'ma touch you right, ooh yeah (just let me)
Whoa, ooh yeah
And I'ma lean 'til I fall, ooh yeah
And I don't give a damn
I felt the ground before
I left it all behind, baby
I didn't need no one
But I'm in need tonight, baby
I've been alone for too long
Oh, oh yeah
So, I won't say a damn thing
I can't feel a damn thing
But I'ma touch you right, ooh yeah, oh
I can't see a damn thing
I can't feel a damn thing
But I'ma touch you right, ooh
I'ma touch you right, oh yeah (just let me sip this slow)
Ooh, I'ma touch you right (let me get inside my zone)
Ooh, I'ma touch you right, girl (just let me)
Whoa, ooh yeah
Whoa, all these broken hearts on that pole
Man, if pole dancing's an art, you know how many fuckin' artists I know?
Got some new bills in the mail, got some big favors I owe
Got some good things ahead of me when these bad bitches let go
Well, girl, let's go, walk your broken heart through that door
Sit yo' sexy ass on that couch
Wipe that lipstick off of your mouth, I take it slow
She in love with my crew
She said, "Make enough so I can try some"
I thought taking drugs just ain't you, be you
Yeah girl, just be you
And I do this shit for my hometown, it been going down, it ain't new
That's that North North, that up top
That OVO and that XO
Your girlfriend at our next show
But it's all good, don't stress though
First night fuck, never really planned it
Take a deep breath, no one need to panic
Lips so French, ass so Spanish
She don't really like attention, I don't know if she gon' manage out here
But she got me all up in my zone
Said she like the view I got in this place
Shit, I did all of that on my own, aw yeah
The Weeknd's song "The Zone" is a slow and seductive tune that describes a lustful and thrilling encounter between the artist and his lover. The song begins with the Weeknd pleading with his partner to slow down and take it easy, afraid of where the passion might lead them. He then offers to fulfill her desires but requests that he be allowed to get into his "zone" beforehand. He wants to make sure he is in the right headspace to please his lover, even if he cannot see or feel what is happening around him.
The chorus is an affirmation of his desire to please and touch his lover in all the right ways, reassured by the slow, atmospheric beat in the background. The second verse deals with pole dancers and broken hearts, telling his lover to forget her past hurt and let him take care of her. The Weeknd then describes his love for his hometown and the entire North, shouting out both his OVO and XO crews. He ends by saying that his lover's presence has him in his "zone," and he's excited to share his newfound success with her.
Line by Line Meaning
Why you rushing me baby
The Weeknd is asking his partner why they are in such a hurry.
It's only us alone
He wants to reassure his partner that they have plenty of time together.
I don't wanna die tonight baby
The Weeknd is worried about something happening to him and not being able to enjoy his time with his partner.
So let me sip this slow
He wants to take his time and enjoy the moment.
I'll give you what you called for
He wants to please his partner and give them what they want.
Just let me get in my zone
The Weeknd wants to focus on the moment and get in his headspace.
I'll be making love to her through you
He is using his partner as a conduit for his love and desire.
So let me keep my eyes closed
He wants to shut out the world and focus on the moment.
And I won't see a damn thing
The Weeknd wants to be lost in the moment and not be distracted by his surroundings.
I can't feel a damn thing
He doesn't want to be aware of anything else going on except for his partner.
But I'ma touch you right
He is focused on bringing pleasure to his partner and making sure they are satisfied.
And I'ma lean, lean till I fall, ooh yeah
The Weeknd wants to fully immerse himself in the moment and not be distracted by anything else.
And I don't give a damn
He is so focused on the moment that anything else doesn't matter to him.
I felt the ground before
The Weeknd has experienced this feeling before and wants to fully embrace it.
I left it all behind, baby
He wants to forget about everything else and focus on the present moment with his partner.
I didn't need no one
He's previously been able to enjoy the moment without the aid of someone else, but now he wants to share that moment with his partner.
But I'm here tonight baby
The Weeknd is reminding his partner that he's here and present with them in the moment.
I've been alone for too long
He's longing for companionship after being alone for a while.
Oh, oh yeah
The Weeknd is feeling confident and sure of himself.
Whoa, all these broken hearts on that pole
He's observing the broken hearts of the people working at a strip club.
Man if pole dancers an art you know how many fuckin' artists I know
The Weeknd is suggesting that pole dancing is an art form and that he knows many other artists.
Got some new bills in the mail
The Weeknd has received some new money.
Got some big favours I owe
He's in debt to someone who has done him a big favor.
Got some good things ahead of me
The Weeknd is excited about the future and what it holds for him.
When these bad bitches let go
When the things that are holding him back are gone, he can move forward.
Well, girl let's go
The Weeknd is ready to move forward with his partner.
Walk your broken heart through that door
He wants his partner to leave their emotional baggage outside and enjoy the moment with him.
Sit yo sexy ass on that couch
He wants his partner to relax and enjoy the moment with him.
Wipe that lipstick off of your mouth
He's asking his partner to freshen up before they get into things.
I take it slow
He wants to make sure they both enjoy the moment without rushing things.
She in love with my crew
The Weeknd's partner is comfortable with his friends and the people around him.
She said make enough so I can try some
His partner is interested in trying some of the new things that come with his increased wealth.
I thought taking drugs jus' ain't you
Although his partner may not have a history with drugs, he wants them to open up and be themselves.
Yeah girl, just be you
The Weeknd wants his partner to feel comfortable and be themselves around him.
And I do this shit for my hometown
He wants to represent his hometown and give back to the community he came from.
It being going down it ain't new
The Weeknd has been able to achieve his success and represent his hometown before.
That's that north north, that up top
He's representing the north side of his hometown.
That O-V-O and that X-O
He's shouting out his own record label and music collective.
Your girlfriend at our next show
The Weeknd knows that his partner's girlfriend will be interested in seeing what he has to offer.
But it's all good, don't stress though
The Weeknd doesn't want his partner to worry about anything and wants them to enjoy the moment.
First night fuck, never really planned it
He didn't expect to have sex on the first night, but it happened spontaneously.
Take a deep breath, no need to panic
He's reassuring his partner that everything is okay and they don't need to worry about anything.
Lips so French, ass so Spanish
He's taking in and enjoying his partner's sensual qualities.
You don't really like attention, I don't know if she gon' manage out here
The Weeknd is not sure if his partner can handle the attention that comes with being with him.
But she got me all up in my zone
He's feeling focused and in the moment because of his partner's presence.
Said she like the view I got in this place
His partner appreciates the environment and his success.
Shit I did all of that on my own
The Weeknd is proud of what he's accomplished and wants to take credit for it.
Oh yeah
The Weeknd is still feeling confident and enjoying the moment with his partner.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Abel Tesfaye, Carlo Montagnese, Martin McKinney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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