[Verse 1]
I'll let you show me his moves
Let you do what he taught you
Let you reminisce how you used to do
Girl, I’m open to anything that'll get you into that zone
And understand that we’re all alone
So you can slowly take off your clothes
Baby girl, you know what's in store
And baby I will stay up all night
I've been goin' hard since last night
And I'ma go harder tonight
Wish you could see you through my eyes
Ooh, I'm telling you this ain't the same
And I know he's still in your brain
I'm 'bout to burn that shit into flames
Once I'm in you, baby
[Chorus]
Forget what you know
Make yourself at home
'Cause baby when I'm finished with ya
You won't wanna go outside
[Verse 2]
And I'ma work you like a pro, baby
Why, and you gon' take it like one
Yeah, you gon' take it like one
And I'ma give it like you asked for it
Why, 'cause you been talkin' 'bout it
I know you talkin' 'bout it
Ooh, baby, when I'm done with you, why
You ain't saying nothing
Yeah, you ain't saying nothing
Ooh, baby, when I'm done with you, why
You ain't saying nothing
Yeah, you ain't saying nothing
You gon' make me show off
All the pain that you feel you can tell
That we ain't making no love
But I'll pretend, oh girl, I'll pretend
If you pretend then, girl, I'll pretend
Let's make it seem like we're all we need in the end
I'll let you show me his moves
Let you do what he taught you
Let you reminisce how you used to do
Girl, I’m open to anything that'll get you into that zone
And understand that we’re all alone
So you can slowly take off your clothes
Baby girl, you know what's in store
And baby I will stay up all night
I've been goin' hard since last night
And I'ma go harder tonight
Wish you could see you through my eyes
Ooh, I'm telling you this ain't the same
And I know he's still in your brain
I'm 'bout to burn that shit into flames
Once I'm in you, baby
[Chorus]
Forget what you know
Make yourself at home
'Cause baby when I'm finished with ya
You won't wanna go outside
[Verse 2]
And I'ma work you like a pro, baby
Why, and you gon' take it like one
Yeah, you gon' take it like one
And I'ma give it like you asked for it
Why, 'cause you been talkin' 'bout it
I know you talkin' 'bout it
Ooh, baby, when I'm done with you, why
You ain't saying nothing
Yeah, you ain't saying nothing
Ooh, baby, when I'm done with you, why
You ain't saying nothing
Yeah, you ain't saying nothing
You gon' make me show off
All the pain that you feel you can tell
That we ain't making no love
But I'll pretend, oh girl, I'll pretend
If you pretend then, girl, I'll pretend
Let's make it seem like we're all we need in the end
About
Genius Annotation
In “Outside”, Abel describes a drug-filled sexual encounter with a woman, who had recently broken up with her boyfriend. Enticing her with every syllable within his words, The Weeknd paints a picture of what sex is like with him. He not only describes his sexual encounter, but creates a metaphor for his listeners. Once you start listening to his music, you are automatically trapped.
On the production, Illangelo proves that any sample can be turned into a literal work of art. With remnants of Cult’s “Go Outside” used in the background, the perfect dream-like atmosphere is set. The Weeknd can do nothing but add his own brilliance to the song.
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- 1.D.D.
- 2.Montreal
- 3.Outside
- 5.Initiation
- 7.The Fall
- 8.Next
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Site Sound Studios, Toronto, ON
Release Date
December 21, 2011
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