Genius Meanings
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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 – Nothing Compares
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“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
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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 – Faith (Live)
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[Intro] / (No, no, no, no, no-no) / (Ooh) / (No, no, no, no, no-no) / (Ooh) / [Verse 1] / Light a blunt up with the flame / Put that cocaine on a plate / Molly with the purple rain
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The Weeknd – Gasoline
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On “Gasoline,” The Weeknd describes his parasitic relationship with his current lover. Using them as a crutch for his erratic drug problems, Abel begs his lover not to let him go
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The Weeknd – In the Night
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Though upbeat in tempo, “In the Night” explores dark themes following a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, similar to the “horror stories” told on The Weeknd’s debut studio album
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Lana Del Rey (Ft. The Weeknd) – Lust for Life
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Not to be confused with the classic Iggy Pop song and album of the same name, the title track from Lana Del Rey’s fifth studio album, “Lust For Life” captures the essence of both
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Swedish House Mafia & The Weeknd – Moth to a Flame
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“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
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The Weeknd – Ordinary Life
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Abel begins to express concern or regret about the drug-fueled, party-orientated life he is living on “Ordinary Life”. He acknowledges that he cannot, and does not, want to change
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The Weeknd – After Hours
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“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
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The Weeknd – Wicked Games
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Abel finds himself in a first-person narrative exploring the subject of romance with a female (possibly a prostitute or stripper), knowing that it will fail in the end. Despite
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The Weeknd – Escape From LA
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“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
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The Weeknd – In Your Eyes
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“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
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Belly & The Weeknd (Ft. Nas) – Die for It
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[Intro: Sonia Ben Ammar] / La vie n’est pas toujours facile / Elle est faite de hauts et de bas / [Bridge: The Weeknd] / I was told that it was Heaven / I was told that it was
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The Weeknd – Twenty Eight
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The title “Twenty Eight” (28) is approximately the amount of grams that makes up an ounce. This is infamously known in the illegal drug trade. The title creates more emphasis as to
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The Weeknd – Scared To Live
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“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
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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 – Faith Translations Versions
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See all of “Faith” by The Weeknd’s translations
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The Weeknd – Alone Again
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“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
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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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Breaking Down All The Movie References On The Weeknd’s “Escape From LA”
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There are also a few film references on “Snowchild” and “Faith.”
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The Weeknd – The Morning
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The morning has come for Abel and his love interest, and the high from the previous night sends Abel’s girl departing and Abel himself into a candid, reflective state about his
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SoniYEAH – King of the Fall (The Weeknd Cover)
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[Verse 1: SoniYEAH] / And I just fucking dropped out of that goddamn internship / When they roadblock your life, all you gotta do is turn bitch / Knowledge changes by the minute
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The Weeknd – Phantom Regret by Jim
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[Spoken: Jim Carrey] / You're tuned to Dawn FM / The middle of nowhere on your dial / So sit back and unpack / You may be here a while / Now that all future plans have been
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The Weeknd – Save Your Tears
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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
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Kendrick Lamar – Mirror
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“Mirror” is the outro to Kendrick Lamar’s fifth studio album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. He discusses the pressures of fame and the dichotomy of living selfishly despite his
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The Weeknd – Dawn FM
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The intro and title track of The Weeknd’s fifth studio album includes additional narration from actor Jim Carrey, who also appears on the outro track. The song was first previewed
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