XO / The Host )
the weeknd Lyrics

Shots of the Henny, bottles of Patron
We are drinking Hennessy and Patron, both widely known as luxurious and high-quality alcoholic beverages

Blunts to your face, you don't wanna sing no more
We are smoking marijuana so much that it is affecting our vocal cords and we cannot sing anymore

Lost your C notes
You lost your money, specifically referring to hundred-dollar bills which have a C on them

Cabbed all day, took the bus back home
You have been using a taxi all day but now have to take the bus because you have run out of money

Evictions on your door
You are facing eviction from your home due to being unable to pay rent

Blame it on the weed
You are attributing your current situation to the use of marijuana

Blame it on the booze
You are attributing your current situation to the consumption of alcohol

Blame it on the night life, light's passin' you
You are attributing your current situation to your active nightlife which is having negative consequences

Yeah, just don't blame it on me
You are asking the listener to not hold you responsible for their current situation

That you wanna come and party, with a nigga like me
You are acknowledging that the listener wants to party with someone like you, potentially due to your fame or status

'Cause I get it
You understand why the listener wants to party with someone like you

You're built like a Goddess
You have a beautiful and desirable body

And it seems like you've been stressin'
You appear to be under a lot of stress

'Specially when your nose red
Your nose is red, possibly indicating drug use or crying

From that K, special Diet Coke you need more bread
Your nose is red from taking ketamine, a powerful drug, and the Diet Coke you are drinking is not sufficient to alleviate its effects so you need to make more money

Now you got no rent
You are currently unable to pay rent and may face eviction

You blow that money, money
You have spent all your money irresponsibly

You try to window shop
You are looking at items in store windows but cannot afford to buy them

You blow another hundred
You have spent another hundred dollars irresponsibly

She's fuckin' goons in the day
You are having sex with thugs during the day

Hipster nights downtown
You spend your nights in the hipster area of the city

And your daddy don't know you're out
Your father does not know that you are out partying and engaging in risky behavior

If they don't let you in
If you are not allowed into a party or event

You know where to find me
The singer is offering to help the listener if they are rejected from a party or event

'Cause if you wanna go again
If the listener wants to try to gain entry to the party or event again

You can always call me
The singer is offering to help the listener with gaining entry to the party or event

All we ever do is love
The singer is emphasizing that they both have a strong connection and affection for each other

Open up your mind, you can find the love
The singer is encouraging the listener to open their mind and heart to love

Girl, you ain't alone, we all been alone
The singer is reassuring the listener that they are not alone in the feeling of loneliness

Baby just be honest
The singer is encouraging the listener to be honest with their feelings

(X-O) Oh, don't you forget
The X-O is a symbol for hugs and kisses, and the singer is reminding the listener to not forget the love and affection they have shared

(X-O) Don't you worry 'bout a thing
The singer is reassuring the listener that they do not need to worry about anything

(X-O) We'll be everything you need, just believe
The singer is telling the listener that they will be everything they need and they just need to believe it

I love it when your eyes are red, ah yeah
The singer finds it attractive when the listener's eyes are red, possibly indicating drug use or crying

Are you on my cloud yet?
The singer is asking if the listener is currently high, possibly on drugs

'Cause I got a brand new cam
The singer has a new camera

Can we video feed, can we POV, oh why
The singer is asking if they can record a point-of-view video together, possibly indicating a desire for sexual content

I wanna catch you at your best, oh
The singer wants to capture the listener when they look and feel their best

When your hair's a mess
The singer wants to capture the listener when their hair is disheveled

You look so depressed
The singer finds it attractive when the listener looks depressed

And you're filled with regret
The singer finds it attractive when the listener is filled with regret

And you feel like you gotta go home, oh
The singer knows the listener may feel the need to leave and go home

'Cause these nights pass, so much quicker than the days did
The singer is acknowledging that night time passes more quickly than day time, which can sometimes lead to regrettable situations

Same clothes you ain't ready for your day shift
The listener is still wearing the same clothes from the night before and is not ready for work, indicating they may have made poor decisions the night before

But you up, you need money for your facelift
The listener needs money for their appearance, possibly indicating they prioritize physical appearance over other necessities

Lust over love is your mindset
The listener prioritizes sex and physical desire over love and emotional connection

Wakin' up with most of your side wet
The listener wakes up with a wet spot on their bed from sexual activity

Another room, you hear your mom cryin'
The listener is staying in a different room than their mother, who is crying and possibly upset with their behavior

'Cause she found your bag stuffed in the laundry
The listener's mother found something in their laundry bag that upset her

And the Bacardi from the last party
The item the mother found was a bottle of Bacardi, indicating the listener may have snuck alcohol into their home

I need (I need)
The singer has a specific need or desire

I need something from you (something from you)
The singer needs something from the listener

Oh, there's so much love to pass around
The singer has a lot of love to give and receive

There's too much love, oh
The singer may feel overwhelmed by the amount of love they are experiencing

Girl, the night's almost done
The night is coming to a close

And who you came with is already gone
The person the listener arrived with has already left

You said you want me, but I remember who you are
The singer has not forgotten the listener's past actions and behaviors

Girl, it wasn't long ago
The listener's past actions were not that far in the past

Didn't think I'd go this far, uh
The singer is acknowledging that they did not anticipate getting involved with the listener to this extent

Well, I got a test for you
The singer is challenging the listener

You said you want my heart
The listener has expressed a desire for the singer's heart, possibly indicating a desire for a serious relationship

Well, baby you can have it all
The singer is willing to give the listener their heart

There's just something that I
The singer has a specific need or desire

Need from you is to meet my boys
The singer wants the listener to meet their friends

I got a lot of boys
The singer has a lot of male friends

We can make you right
The singer and their friends can improve the listener's situation or mood

And if you get too high
If the listener becomes too intoxicated or high

Baby, come over here and ride it out
The singer is offering to help the listener with any negative effects of drug use or intoxication

Ride it out
The singer is encouraging the listener to ride out any negative effects of drug use or intoxication