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My Interpretation and True Meaning of Starboy
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Many people think the song Starboy, by the Weeknd, is meant to be represented as his fans turning him into what he is now: a starboy. That is actually not the real meaning of the song if you think about it. That is the “meaning” of the song, but what about the video? Listen closely.
In the song, the Weeknd repeated these lines in the chorus:
Look what you’ve done
I’m a motherfuckin' starboy
Now, in the chorus, he said look what “you’ve” done. So, the Weeknd is in particular referring to one person or a person. He didn’t say y'all, they’ve, we’ve or anyhting else. If he did, then the meaning of the fact that his fans, haters, or music executives turned him into a starboy would be valid. Listening to the song, that is what I thought it meant, but the music video makes a better understanding of the true meaning.
In the beginning of the video, there is someone who kills the Weeknd. The killer is revealed in the video, and it happens to be the new Weeknd with his haircut. This shows a point
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What’s The Meaning Of The Weeknd’s “Starboy” Name?
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From Jamaican slang to comic books, the term has been used many times.
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The Weeknd (Ft. Daft Punk) – Starboy
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“Starboy” is The Weeknd’s realization of his mega-stardom. Transforming from mysterious Canadian act to Billboard mainstay. Abel has come a long way, but with negative consequences
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The Weeknd (Ft. Lana Del Rey) – Stargirl Interlude
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Infectious and erotic, slow and washed in drenching synths, “Stargirl Interlude” is the eighth track from The Weeknd’s third studio album Starboy. The interlude features previous
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The Weeknd (Ft. Daft Punk) – I Feel It Coming
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Inspired by house-and ‘80s pop, “I Feel It Coming” is about wanting more from a relationship. The song differs from The Weeknd’s usual attitudes towards love, which revolve around
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The Weeknd – Reminder
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“Reminder” is Abel’s response to his critics following the release of Beauty Behind the Madness that suggest he’s lost his drug-fueled way. Much as he did on 2015’s “Tell Your
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Here’s The Meaning Behind The Weeknd’s ‘Starboy’ Title
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His next album is influenced by David Bowie and Prince.
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The Weeknd – Die For You
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On “Die For You” The Weeknd croons about the conflicting feelings and pain that comes with letting go of someone he still has intense feelings for.
Many fans speculate the song
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The Weeknd (Ft. Kendrick Lamar) – Sidewalks
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On “Sidewalks,” Abel and Kendrick use sidewalks as a metaphor for their path from humble beginnings to fame and fortune.
Both The Weeknd and Kendrick grew up in less-than-ideal
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What's The Meaning Of The Weeknd's "Starboy" Name?
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@Incilin did a nice deep dive into what the meaning of what @TheWeeknd’s “Starboy” could be. Special shout out to D.C. Comics, @dbell_hitlist, and of course, @bfred, for helping out with this one.
What do you guys think it’s in reference to?
https://genius.com/a/what-s-the-meaning-of-the-weeknd-s-starboy-name
cc: @genius-editorial-board @genius-social-media @pop-genius
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The Weeknd – Nothing Without You
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“Nothing Without You” differs from other Starboy songs—such as “Rockin'” and “Party Monster”—in that Abel admits to loving this girl, and wanting to stay together with her. Abel
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The Weeknd – True Colors
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Following “Secrets,” which explored a deceptive love interest, “True Colors” is about learning who this female really is, not who she wants Abel to think she is. The monogamous
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The Weeknd – The Hills
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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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The meaning behind The Weeknd's "Starboy" video
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New article who dis. The Weeknd just dropped his “Starboy” video, and while it’s a fairly catchy pop song, there’s also a deeper meaning.
The video contains some nice imagery and symbolism definitely worth checking out in the article below ;)
https://genius.com/a/the-weeknd-starboy-music-video
Thanks for @LaurenNostro for the help!
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“Starboy” scholars: @Barrk @Nelzy @Michael @Ecular @cosmos @oppi @Heisenferg @babuc @els1 @darkdoomhoney
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The Weeknd – Attention
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“Attention” analyzes turbulence in a relationship in which Abel’s partner feels undervalued and ignored. This could be one of the challenges faced with love when you become a “
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The Weeknd & Ariana Grande – Die For You (Remix)
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Six years after the song’s official release, The Weeknd reunites with the multi-talented Ariana Grande for the official remix of Abel’s 2016 hit “Die for You.” The two had
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The Weeknd – Blinding Lights
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“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
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The Weeknd – False Alarm
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“False Alarm” is an ode to a woman consumed by her love of material things, who has been caught up in the ‘flashing lights’ and pressure that has come with a privileged lifestyle.
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The Weeknd – Six Feet Under
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With the cadence of “Low Life” and the subject matter of “6 INCH,” The Weeknd’s “Six Feet Under” is about a girl who’ll stop at nothing to make money, even when she’s six feet
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The Weeknd (Ft. Future) – All I Know
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“All I Know” is an unusually tender track for the womanizing Weeknd. On the track he is trying to calm the doubts of a woman who’s heard of his bad reputation and doesn’t want to
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The Weeknd – Call Out My Name
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Sampling his Oscar-nominated “Earned It” over a slow piano-driven beat from producer Frank Dukes (who collaborated with The Weeknd on his previous effort Starboy), Abel details his
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The Weeknd – Secrets
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“Secrets,” initially inspired by Dolly Parton and Conway Twitty, finds Abel explaining that he can fully understand what’s going on in the girls mind. A preview of the song
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The Weeknd (Ft. Daft Punk) – Starboy (Kygo Remix)
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Originally released independently by Norwegian DJ Kygo, known in part for his remixes of popular songs, this official cut was later selected by the Weeknd to be included as a bonus
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NAV (Ft. The Weeknd) – Some Way
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“Some Way” is NAV’s lead single from his upcoming self-titled mixtape, dropping on Feb 24th. Both artists throw subliminal jabs at Justin Bieber, who mocked The Weeknd’s single “
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The Weeknd – A Lonely Night
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“A Lonely Night” finds Abel apologizing for making a girl believe they’d ever be anything more than a classic one night stand.
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The Weeknd & Kendrick Lamar – Pray For Me
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“Pray For Me” preaches loyalty, sacrifice and redemption—with both artists taking on the voice of a despondent hero. Kendrick knows a thing or two about a hero/Messiah-complex from
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The Weeknd – Starboy (Vicetone Remix)
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[Verse 1] / I'm tryna put you in the worst mood, ah / P1 cleaner than your church shoes, ah / Milli point two just to hurt you, ah / All red Lamb’ just to tease you, ah / None of
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The Weeknd – Privilege
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“Privilege” is the outro track of My Dear Melancholy, where Abel seemingly addresses his public past relationship with Selena Gomez.
The chorus references the ultimatum that
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The Weeknd – Party Monster
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With an upbeat-yet-dark attitude, Abel details a re-introduction to his lavish party lifestyle and his pursuit of a woman who is already spoken for. Musically, Doc McKinney and Ben
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The Weeknd – Faith
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“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
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The Weeknd Rebels Against His Own Fame In The “Starboy” Video
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It’s a dark look at his new superstardom.
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The Weeknd – Rockin'
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The Weeknd’s “Rockin'” is a ravey, club song detailing a carefree relationship with absolutely no strings attached. The Weeknd describes a relationship that doesn’t require
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