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Artist: The Weeknd
Track: After Hours

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Thought I almost died in my dream again (baby, almost died)
Fightin' for my life, I couldn't breathe again
I'm fallin' in too deep (oh)
Without you, don't wanna sleep (fallin' in)
'Cause my heart belongs to you
I'll risk it all for you
I want you next to me
This time, I'll never leave
I wanna share babies
Protection, we won't need
Your body next to me
Is just a memory
I'm fallin' in too deep, oh
Without you, I can't sleep
Insomnia relieve, oh
Talk to me, without you I can't breathe

My darkest hours
Girl, I felt so alone inside of this crowded room
Different girls on the floor, distracting my thoughts of you
I turned into the man I used to be, to be
Put myself to sleep
Just so I can get closer to you inside my dreams
Didn't wanna wake up 'less you were beside me
I just wanted to call you and say, and say

Oh, baby, where are you now when I need you most?
I'd give it all just to hold you close
Sorry that I broke your heart, your heart

Never comin' down, uh
I was runnin' away from facin' reality, uh
Wastin' all of my time on livin' my fantasies
Spendin' money to compensate, compensate
'Cause I want you baby
I'll be livin' in Heaven when I'm inside of you
It was definitely a blessing wakin' beside you
I'll never let you down again, again

Oh, baby, where are you now when I need you most?
I'd give it all just to hold you close
Sorry that I broke your heart, your heart
I said, baby, I'll treat you better than I did before
I'll hold you down and not let you go
This time I won't break your heart, your heart, yeah

I know it's all my fault
Made you put down your guard
I know I made you fall
Then said you were wrong for me
I lied to you, I lied to you, I lied to you (to you)
Can't hide the truth, I stayed with her in spite of you
You did some things that you regret, still ride for you
'Cause this house is not a home

Without my baby, where are you now when I need you most?
I gave it all just to hold you close
Sorry that I broke your heart, your heart
And I said, baby, I'll treat you better than I did before
I'll hold you down and not let you go
This time I won't break your heart, your heart, no
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The Weeknd – After Hours
“After Hours” is the title track and the third promotional single for The Weeknd’s fourth studio album After Hours. The song addresses a failed relationship that ended in
The Weeknd – Faith
“Faith” is a somber banger that features The Weeknd exploring his usual themes of hedonism and partying over a beat by frequent collaborator Metro Boomin. He also opens up about
The Weeknd – Repeat After Me (Interlude)
“Repeat After Me (Interlude)” is the sole interlude on After Hours. The song features Abel beckoning to his lover to repeat after him, essentially brainwashing them into loving him
The Weeknd – After Hours Til Dawn Tour (Setlist)
Mike Dean / 1. Once Upon a Time / 2. Artifical Intelligence / 3. The Lure (Main Theme) / 4. Defame Moi / 5. More Coke!! / 6. Hold My Liquor / KAYTRANADA / 1. Who He Iz / 2. At All
The Weeknd – Escape From LA
“Escape From LA” is one of After Hours‘ most dark and lethargic moments, with Abel dismissively addressing his partner and her infidelity within their relationship. He eventually
The Weeknd – Alone Again
“Alone Again” serves as the opener of Abel’s long-awaited 2020 album After Hours. On the track, Abel addresses a substance abuse issue and overdose scare, asking his lover to
The Weeknd – Scared To Live
“Scared To Live” is a song by The Weeknd which first premiered on Saturday Night Live on March 8, 2020. The ballad details how a tragic breakup left his lover doubting love. While
The Weeknd – Until I Bleed Out
“Until I Bleed Out” describes the end of Abel’s journey throughout After Hours, with the record’s ending signifying that Abel’s body has run out of blood. He has given every last
The Weeknd – After Hours (Live)
[Intro] / Oh! / Ooh, baby / I'm fallin' in too deep, oh, no / I'm fallin' in too deep, oh, baby / I'm fallin' in too deep, oh, let's go! / [Verse 1] / My darkest hours / Girl, I
The Weeknd – Nothing Compares
“Nothing Compares” is a bonus track on the deluxe version of The Weeknd’s fourth studio album After Hours. Abel seemingly comes to terms with his feelings for his lover, realizing
The Weeknd – After Hours Samples
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The Weeknd – Too Late
“Too Late” is a fast-paced, synthetic song that features the blame-taking theme from Abel that is seen all over the album, asking for forgiveness from his lover and to come and
The Weeknd – Blinding Lights
“Blinding Lights” is the second single to The Weeknd’s fourth studio album After Hours, following the record’s lead single “Heartless,” which released two days prior on November 27
Swedish House Mafia & The Weeknd – Moth to a Flame
“Moth To A Flame” is the third single from Swedish House Mafia’s third studio album Paradise Again. The single was first teased at the end of the trio’s performance at the VMAs on
The Weeknd – Save Your Tears
On “Save Your Tears,” The Weeknd once again addresses his past relationships and recollects on the experiences they went through together, while also providing no emotional support
The Weeknd – A Lesser Man
[Verse 1] / What you don't even know / I'm a deadbeat man, never know when to fold / Spent a lot for your soul / You gon' make that back, I'ma take what I own / Far away from my
The Weeknd – Hardest To Love
“Hardest to Love” features Abel reminiscing on his past behaviors in a relationship, blaming himself for its demise. The track’s instrumental belongs to the genre of liquid drum
How Las Vegas Shapes The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours’
Sin City casts a long shadow over the singer’s fourth album.
The Weeknd – Heartless
“Heartless” is the lead single to The Weeknd’s fourth studio album and his first solo single since 2018’s “Call Out My Name.” The track’s release was first teased on November 25th
The Weeknd – After Hours (The Blaze Remix)
This is the remix to The Weeknd’s February 2020 single “After Hours,” featuring a brand new instrumental courtesy of French production duo The Blaze. Similar to the other remixed
The Weeknd – Final Lullaby
“Final Lullaby” is a bonus track on the deluxe version of The Weeknd’s fourth studio album After Hours. The “Lullaby” descriptor is aptly used for this very calm and soothing track
The Weeknd & Ariana Grande – Save Your Tears (Remix)
The Weeknd links up with pop singer and past collaborator Ariana Grande for the remix of his hit track “Save Your Tears” from his 2020 record-breaking album After Hours. On April
The Weeknd – Missed You
“Missed You” is a bonus track on the deluxe version of The Weeknd’s fourth studio album After Hours. It is a very melancholy and reflective track from The Weeknd, with him coming
The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours’ Is Dedicated To One Of His Biggest Fans Who Passed Away
The singer called him one of the “true original backbones of my XO fan base.”
The Weeknd – The Party & The After Party
In this two part song, Abel gives temporary love, sex, and drugs to a girl who desperately wants it. During the party, Abel’s not only willing, but more than happy to serve this
The Weeknd – In Your Eyes
“In Your Eyes” features The Weeknd singing in a more vulnerable manner than most of his other hedonistic songs, giving himself up to the feelings he can see in his lover and how
The Weeknd – Snowchild
“Snowchild” features Abel looking back at his past, addressing his fast come-up to fame and past vices like drugs and women that wanted him as he blew up. The track’s title refers
The Weeknd (Ft. Doja Cat) – In Your Eyes (Remix)
On the remix to “In Your Eyes,” The Weeknd enlists Doja Cat for a verse and some new backing vocals. On the track she sings from the perspective of The Weeknd’s female counterpart
The Weeknd – Is There Someone Else? (From the "After Hours Til Dawn" Live Album)
I know that you're hiding something from me / That's been close to your heart / And I felt it creepin' up every day / Baby, right from the start / I know that look you give when we
Metro Boomin, The Weeknd & 21 Savage – Creepin'
On the melancholy and soft sound of Metro Boomin’s “Creepin,” The Weeknd and 21 Savage talk about the vulnerability of all the lies and “keep it in secret” moments that got the
The Weeknd & Ty Dolla $ign – Or Nah (Live)
[Intro] / Na-na-na-na, na-na, na-na-na / [Verse: The Weeknd] / Do you like the way I flick my tongue or nah? / You can ride my face until you're drippin' cum / Can you lick the tip
The Weeknd – Take Me Back
[Verse 1] / I've been manipulated a hundred times, but / None of them felt so soft and kind, and / Hell is a place for what we tried, but / Never felt so wrong in my mind, and
Breaking Down All The Movie References On The Weeknd’s “Escape From LA”
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The Weeknd – The Hills
Originally nicknamed “Mood Music” and first teased in a live performance at SXSW, the narrative of “The Hills” is a sinking sexual affair. Abel sets the record straight about what
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After Hours by The Weeknd
After Hours is The Weeknd’s fourth studio album. It was released on March 20, 2020, to critical acclaim, with some calling it his best work to date. The album contains themes
After Hours (Deluxe) by The Weeknd
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The Weeknd - After Hours Lyrics
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The Weeknd
Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (born February 16, 1990 in Scarborough, Ontario), popularly known as The Weeknd, is an R&B/pop/hip-hop singer-songwriter and record producer from Toronto