“Hey there lonely girl” Gets me every time

"Hey there lonely girl" gives me chills. Favorite Weekend song of all time.

April 2024 checking on all the XO fans

I miss this Abel so much. Idc I’ll always say it. The dark beat and lyrics. Man this era was so different. I was so obsessed with him

This is the most "The Weeknd" song.

This will always be underground heaven for long time weeknd fans

February 2024...checking in XO era😢

Classic still listening to this masterpiece in 2022. The Weeknd is one of the 🐐

Who else heard “This house is not a home” on After Hours and came straight here? You definitely a true XO fan🖤🖤

Twenty Eight: This house is not a home to you... 30: This house is not a home without my baby.

I just love this song and the fact that the man speaks in Romanian which is my natal language...makes me feel so proud. Abel has such an unique way of making art. It's sublime. ❤️

9 years later and i still get goosebumps from this song

In my opinion this is the greatest Weeknd song ever made

when people say "i love the weeknd" but dont know this song.

As a fan of his since 2011, it’s amazing to see how far he has developed now in 2023. This was one of my first favorite songs of his, and it’s still one of my favorites now.

He was & is soo ahead of his generational music in terms of lyrics, composition, screenplay, music. What an absolute bliss.

Old The Weeknd's music was so much darker.

old abel is what i live for

3:23 I love When his voice is shakey right here as he sings The emotion in this song is amazing

I love those facial expressions made by Abel. They are the definition of grief.

WARNING: The following video contains so much emotions!

2011 (28) - "Did you have to tell your friends" 2015- "Tell your friends about it"

Favorite Weekend song of all time. Weeknd is so dope. I can't stop watching this track again and again. I am sure he will be #1 soon due to 💖 a u t h e n t I c v i e w s 💖

the hair, the voice, the beat, this shit timeless

Every song... the cycle of sex, drugs and alcohol . fame. money. it's an endless cycle that tricks you into thinking you're happy as you slip into depression. I love him.

Twenty eight - the song title itself, has a double entendre. Firstly, there are twenty eight grams in one ounce of cocaine. Abel is known to be a user so this could be of reference to his drugs. Secondly, twenty eight is officially the first bonus track of HOB (27 songs altogether in HOB/EOS/THURSDAY with twenty eight being the 28th bonus and last song from HOB. Video interpretation - the girl on the bed represents valarie “I left my girl back home” valarie is depicted in this menacing ghostly figure haunting Abel throughout the video in which at the end he is seen walking back to her. In this way, valarie also represents his old OG fans - without us, Abel wouldn’t be where he is, so in a way he is thankful to us but also upset because the fame won’t leave him. The nude women - represent the mainstream world, they only want him for his fame and he doesn’t seem phased by it. He simply just sits back and observes them, he sees these females as sexual objects, to feel good and nothing more. In the lines “Hey, there lonely girl did you have to tell your friends about the way I got you screaming my name” - a literal reference to his older fans. Abel wishes that his fans kept his music on the “down low” because now he can’t get out of the spotlight. Similarly, this can be used as a sexual reference to females sharing their encounters with their friends. The Line - “I shouldve left you in the Club” has two meanings. A) his fans, they could’ve been the “one” if they didn’t share his music w the world. B) cocaine, Abel being a heavy cocaine user can’t get enough of it, his addiction is following into his everyday life and he can’t escape it. Lastly, the interview - Abel has never been the type to hold interveiws and hates being in the public eye. With his first performance being the Toronto mod club July 2011, He didn’t think he would blow up. From House of balloons, no one even knew what he looked like. After the ‘girl’ (his fans) shared his music with the world, he is receiving this unnecessary undivided attention in which he doesn’t not show any interest to. Towards the end of the video he rolls his eyes. - This, showing how being in the spotlight and media bores him. This being my very first Abel song (since I was 11/12) holds a very close place to my heart. So, this is my analysis on the video.

1:20-1:35 his voice here is lowkey the most beautiful voice I've EVER heard idc it's more beautiful than mj

Certainly, here's a breakdown of each line: 1. "His house is not a home to you": Suggesting that the partner's residence doesn't feel welcoming or comfortable. 2. "But you decide to go ahead and lay down, lay down": Despite the discomfort, the person chooses to stay or be intimate with their partner. 3. "There are no words to describe the depth of your indifference": Describing the partner's lack of care or concern. 4. "'Cause I see you're here to stay": Realizing that the partner intends to remain in the relationship despite the issues. 5. "Should've known to pick my fate, oh": Reflecting on past decisions and the consequences they now face. 6. "I'm so wrong, I'm so wrong (To let you in my)": Acknowledging regret for allowing the partner into their life. 7. "To let you in my home (Now you know where I sleep)": Regretting letting the partner into their personal space and life. 8. "Never felt so damn weak": Feeling vulnerable and powerless in the situation. 9. "Hey there, lonely girl": Addressing the partner, possibly suggesting a sense of isolation or sadness. 10. "Did you have to tell your friends": Questioning the partner's decision to share personal details with others. 11. "About the way I got you screaming my name?": Referring to intimate moments shared between the singer and the partner. 12. "Did you have to tell the world? Ooh": Expressing frustration that the partner has spread private information to a wider audience. 13. "Now your girls all wanna fuck": Indicating that others are now interested in the partner due to the shared information. 14. "Girl, you could've been the one": Suggesting that the partner had potential to be special. 15. "Gotta change my number twice a month": Implying that the partner's actions have led to unwanted attention or harassment. 16. "When you could have simply kept it on the down low": The singer wishes the partner had kept things private. 17. "And baby if I knew you'd be living in my sheets": Expressing regret for allowing the partner into their bed. 18. "I wouldn't have shown you any love": Implying that the singer would have avoided getting involved with the partner. 19. "I would have left you in the club": Suggesting that the singer would have avoided the relationship altogether. 20. "You said you don't belong": Indicating that the partner felt out of place or misunderstood. 21. "You keep saying there's no one and there's nowhere to go": Suggesting that the partner feels trapped or without options. 22. "But who keeps calling on your phone?": Implies that the partner may not be as alone or trapped as they claim. 23. "I'm so wrong, I'm so wrong, I'm so wrong": Reiterating the feeling of regret and fault. 24. "(Girl, if your man call your phone again)": Possibly addressing the partner directly or warning them about unwanted attention. 25. "Oh, oh (baby, ooh, hey)": Ending the song with a mix of frustration and resignation.

I'm so glad we live in the same time as Abel

This deserves so much more views, this guy is a genius. So much emotion. Man.

Twenty Eight is the most beautiful song I have ever heard. This song touched my heart in so many ways

ngl his acting is actually so insane in this music video and its not spoken about enough

5 years later....its 2018....and I'm still here, XO till we overdose

this clip was filmed in Romania. the girl sitting on the bed is the winner of the first next top model Romania. and the man is speaking to The Weekend the whole video is romanian too, as well as the rest of the girls appear on the video. proud of my country ❤

A marvel of songwriting, where even though there is a surface level message, the true depths of what is being expressed can only be seen by embracing your own interpretation. Somehow both universal and incredibly niche to the person interpreting it. Incredible.

his voice is so RAW here

Almost 8 years later, and im still wondering how this video is allowed on youtube

his eyes scream his feelings.

One of the most underrated songs of all time. You can't change my mind.

By far one of my favorite for the dark raw lyrics, visuals, melody and his presence in this song. Thank you for your talents to the world 🤲🏽🙏🏽

I really love his music. And I think he's attractive (seriously he's not ugly at all)

Im just sitting here listening to all his older songs and im very impressed, hes amazing. The lyrics are on point. i think im becoming in a fan or something like this lmao

Man his older songs are so timeless is crazyy

no matter how many songs he put out, or how many music videos he puts out… this song will always be his best. its a fucking masterpiece, the lyrics, his voice that somehow can DO THAT if you get my drift. im upset that he doesnt do this kind of music anymore but so very happy that he is feeling better today. I just know, back in my mind that if he could, he would go back to this kind of sound if his music producers did allow it.

this song hits so hard every time, every song on trilogy is legendary

This house is not a home to you But you decide to go ahead and lay down, lay down There are no words to describe the depth of your indifference 'Cause I see you’re here to stay Should’ve known to pick my fate I’m so wrong, I’m so wrong (To let you in my) To let you in my home (Now you know where I sleep) Now you know where I sleep (Never felt so damn weak) Hey there, lonely girl Did you have to tell your friends about the way I got you screaming my name? Did you have to tell the world? Now your girls all wanna fuck Girl you could’ve been the one Gotta change my number twice a month When you could have simply kept it on the down low I’m so wrong, I’m so wrong (To let you in my) To let you in my home (Now you know where I sleep) Now you know where I sleep (Never felt so damn weak) And baby if I knew you’d be living in my sheets I wouldn’t have shown you any love I would have left you in the club You said you don’t belong You keep saying there’s no one And there’s no where to go But who keeps calling on your phone? I’m so wrong, I’m so wrong, I’m so wrong I’m so wrong, I’m so wrong (To let you in my) To let you in my home (Now you know where I sleep) Now you know where I sleep (Never felt so damn weak) I’m so wrong, I’m so wrong (Girl, if your man call your phone again) (To let you in my) To let you in my home (Girl, if your man call your phone again) Now you know where I sleep (Never felt so damn weak)

"Hey there lonely girl ", still give freshness of this song

Favorite Weeknd song of all time...

Am I the only one who likes every single song of the weekend?

The best thing that ever happened to music.

i’m physically and mentally addicted to abel

This song has become very meaningful to me as I’m heading in my early 20s

When I find a girl that loves this song as much as me, she will be the one I'll marry

Wow.. The Weeknd is officially my best artitst...

Shit hits hard Weeknd is so dope. I can't stop watching this track again and again. I am sure he will be #1 soon due to 💖 a u t h e n t I c v i e w s 💖

1:45 the beat is incredible

Abel's acting in this is so good

everytime you listen to his songs feel like a different person calm,realif from pains i don't know i just can't put my feelings into words or maybe can't get the right words to describe my feelings 😟

Most underrated song of the weeknd

Almost 2022 and this song is still a masterpiece

So underrated song

All these years I'm listening to this song only to now find out there's a video? I feel so ashamed of myself, oh my. Edit: I feel the need to clarify that we may not have known about the music video because we just listen to the song on streaming services. I have gone years knowing a song without knowing there's a video for it (like this one for example). It ain't that deep.

if you are here you are a true fan because not so many ppl know this masterpiece, well done 👏🏻😌🔥best parts at 1:40 and 3:47 to me

No words. Just pure perfection. Both the song and him.

When those drums come in at 1:45. Fucking unreal.

For anyone who wants to play this on guitar, here's how :) - Standard Tuning - Capo 6th Fret - - Chord Progression & Picking Pattern - Am, Em, Dm, F For each chord, pick: GBe (at the same time), then Bass Note [repeat x4 for each chord] This matches up perfectly with the piano! Repeat for the ENTIRE song! Hope this helps out! If you get stuck or need a little extra help, I just posted a video lesson for this on my channel :)

his music is so good.. you can hear the pain from his vocals, his lyrics tell the story

10 years later and it stills feels good listening to this masterpiece

who here in quarantine?

The original Call Out My Name ✨

10 years and still get over this

i’ll always love this song

at 2:48 you can see the pain he expresses in his voice...amazing

"hey there lonely girl did you have to tell your friends about the way I got you screaming my name"

This song makes me feel things that I do not know how to explain... I just know it's wonderful.

TWENTY EIGHT LYRICS This house is not a home to you But you decide to go ahead and lay down, lay down There are no words to describe the depth of your indifference 'Cause I see you're here to stay Should've known to pick my fate I'm so wrong, I'm so wrong (To let you in my) To let you in my home (Now you know where I sleep) Now you know where I sleep (Never felt so damn weak) Hey there, lonely girl Did you have to tell your friends about the way I got you screaming my name? Did you have to tell the world? Now your girls all wanna fuck Girl you could've been the one Gotta change my number twice a month When you could have simply kept it on the down low I'm so wrong, I'm so wrong (To let you in my) To let you in my home (Now you know where I sleep) Now you know where I sleep (Never felt so damn weak) And baby if I knew you'd be living in my sheets I wouldn't have shown you any love I would have left you in the club You said you don't belong You keep saying there's no one And there's no where to go But who keeps calling on your phone? I'm so wrong, I'm so wrong, I'm so wrong I'm so wrong, I'm so wrong (To let you in my) To let you in my home (Now you know where I sleep) Now you know where I sleep (Never felt so damn weak) I'm so wrong, I'm so wrong (Girl, if your man call your phone again) (To let you in my) To let you in my home (Girl, if your man call your phone again) Now you know where I sleep (Never felt so damn weak

I'm in love with this man & he doesn't have a clue.

This is not a song...this is art. You are the number one The Weeknd. Every song is a masterpiece. ❤️ greatings from Italy.

"you said you dont belong" gives me goosebumps everytime

Omg he’s so gorgeous voice amazing love his music

3:35 - 3:40 Me, when the teacher is explaining to me how to solve a chemistry problem.

This house is not a home to you But you decide to go ahead and lay down, lay down There are no words to describe the depth of your indifference Cause I see you’re here to stay Should of known to pick my fate I’m so wrong, I’m so wrong (To let you in my) To let you in my home (Now you know where I sleep) Now you know where I sleep (Never felt so damn weak) Hey there lonely girl Did you have to tell your friends About the way I got you screaming my name Did you have to tell the world Now your girls all wanna fuck Girl you could've been the one Now gotta change my number twice a month When you could have simply kept it on the down low I’m so wrong, I’m so wrong (To let you in my) To let you in my home (Now you know where I sleep) Now you know where I sleep (Never felt so damn weak) Baby if I knew you'd be living in my sheets I wouldn't have shown you any love I would have left you in the club You said you don't belong You keep saying there's no one And there's no where to go But who keeps calling on your phone? I'm so wrong, I'm so wrong, I'm so wrong I’m so wrong, I’m so wrong (To let you in my) To let you in my home (Now you know where I sleep) Now you know where I sleep (Never felt so damn weak) I’m so wrong, I’m so wrong (To let you in my) To let you in my home (Now you know where I sleep) Now you know where I sleep (Never felt so damn weak) Baby ooh, ay

This song still giving me chills

Who knew this song would ever come alive…

Ive listen to this song 1,000,000,000 times and it still never gets old..shout out to XO!

I miss this grim, dark Weeknd every day of the week.

i am here at the end of 2021 to see how many legends still listening to this masterpiece.

As a newer weekend fan I never knew his old stuff had straight masterpieces like this ❌⭕ 01/12/2022

my top 3 : Love in the sky, twenty eight, adaptation

3:57 when u realize how adorable he is😍

Currently 2024 and in 2011 his songs gave me confidence, eased my mind, and helped me feel a pain I had hid from now the pain is no longer my enemy because I know “to suffer on earth is to know peace in heaven”

Just discovered this gem😭 WOW!!

Abel is a legend. Every piece of work is flawless. Every detail of the beats & lyrics plays an important part in every one of his songs, making them so powerful. Trilogy & Kissland saved me while I was going through a lot back in 2011. It’s a blessing to see how far he’s gone. He remains a legend! BBTM, MDM, & After Hours are all masterpieces as well. I’ll never get enough. xotwod.

Now I always loved this song, but some of the visuals in this video were absolutely astounding! Kudos to whoever the creative director was! Two of the most notable things to me were the way the weeknd was talking to the interviewing, but you could see him sort of (in his mind) also talking to the woman who's the subject of the song through the camera, and then you could see her previously watching him (probably after the weeknd told her to get out of his life after she fell in love after one night) with his reflection right in her iris. I thought that concept was brilliant. Also the staircase stepping into water. This is notable to me because this image is usually one associated with bringing people under hypnosis, as the subject is asked to visualized themselves walking slowly down a staircase one step at a time until they are fully submerged in the water, which by that point, they should be fully under hypnosis. Being that the weeknds music is very trance-like and very cerebral, dream-like even, I thought this subliminal association with hypnosis was an incredible and fitting piece of this entire package! the weeknd's signature cannot be missed, even if there were no images of him in this vid or no sounds of his voice. You would know this is the inner workings of his mind and so, his creation. I'm thoroughly satisfied and impressed!

I freaking love this song

Came back to this masterpiece after watching Is There Someone Else 🖤

The background vocals of Abel are life !!! Chills all over your body no homo

He is so fucking talented

Im so in love with this underated masterpiece 🖤

this is such a good song, the video, the lyrics, just everything.