Tagged: The Weeknd

Post Malone / The Weeknd

November 7, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published November 7, 2021

“One Right Now” by Post Malone & The Weeknd

To understand the title of this song (“One Right Now”), the main points of the featured narrative must first be revealed. For starters, the vocalist is addressing someone whom we can safely presume would currently...

Swedish House Mafia / The Weeknd

October 26, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published October 26, 2021

“Moth To A Flame” by Swedish House Mafia & The Weeknd

The Weeknd is one of the rawest singers in the game when it comes to dropping love songs. In other words, his tunes often center on some of the less-than-pleasant aspects of romance instead...

Kanye West / Lil Baby / The Weeknd

September 2, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published September 2, 2021 · Last modified September 9, 2021

“Hurricane” by Kanye West (ft. The Weeknd and Lil Baby)

Kanye West’s “Hurricane” commences with a chorus rendered by The Weeknd, someone whose artistry we’re familiar enough with to know that he isn’t a religious person in the common sense of the word.  But...

The Weeknd

August 6, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published August 6, 2021

“Take My Breath” by The Weeknd

“Take My Breath” is a love song, but you know, the Weeknd style. What that means is that some of the surface lyrics are bound to have a dark undertone. So for instance when his relationship...

Belly / The Weeknd / Young Thug

July 24, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published July 24, 2021

“Better Believe” by Belly, The Weeknd & Young Thug

Lyrically, the primary purpose of “Better Believe” is for it to serve as an exercise in braggadocio. As such the title is most notably based on the vocalist, more specifically The Weeknd in the chorus,...

Doja Cat / The Weeknd

June 26, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published June 26, 2021

“You Right” by Doja Cat & The Weeknd

The concept upon which Doja Cat’s “You Right” is based is simple enough. Doja and her collaborator portray the role of two individuals involved in an affair. More specifically, the former “got a man” already but is...

The Weeknd

May 4, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published May 4, 2021

“Acquainted” by The Weeknd

On this song, The Weeknd is expressing his happiness with being “acquainted” with a certain lady, who is also the addressee. And of course she would be someone whom he is romantically involved with. But...

The Weeknd

May 4, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published May 4, 2021

“Often” by The Weeknd

We recognize The Weeknd as an artist who is unapologetic in terms of reveling in his party-like, promiscuous, drug-fueled lifestyle. And “Often” gets those points across more effectively than many of his other tunes, as...

The Weeknd

October 25, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published October 25, 2020

“Wasted Times” by The Weeknd

On “Wasted Times”, the singer (The Weeknd) is addressing his ex-girlfriend. Yes, they had a tumultuous relationship. But even now after going their separate ways, he can’t get over her. Thus the title points to his conclusion...

Bryson Tiller / The Weeknd

October 6, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published October 6, 2020

“Rambo (Last Blood)” by Bryson Tiller (ft. The Weeknd)

Rambo is a famous movie character whose main characteristic is possessing the ability to destroy numerous foes. And on this track, Bryson Tiller and The Weeknd are comparing themselves to him in that they are also...