Lyrics less than zero the weeknd

“Less Than Zero” is the fifteenth track on The Weeknd’s 2022 album ‘Dawn FM.’ In the song, The Weeknd regrets how his relationship has evolved with a certain significant other. He used to be her hero, but now he has been reduced to something less than zero!

The Weeknd announced his fifth studio album ‘Dawn FM’ just days prior to its release on January 7, 2022. The album marks Abel’s comeback to music after his highly successful album ‘After Hours’ that was released in 2020. The Weeknd mentioned that the ‘Dawn FM’ album is a direct sequel to the ‘After Hours’ album. Upon release, the album was live-streamed on several streaming platforms such as Twitch.

The phrase ‘less than zero’ refers to a value that is negative. Abel might be seeing himself as someone who has no value in this relationship. Once he was a hero in her life. But now, due to faults of his own, he adds no value to her life. This is a very sad situation to be in. However, in Abel’s case, it might have been a long-time coming for him.

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The Weeknd “Less Than Zero” Lyrics Meaning and Song Review

There is little information as to why The Weeknd went from hero to zero in the eyes of this girl.

I couldn’t save you from my darkest truth of all

The Weeknd’s darkest truth could be many things. He is a known lover of drugs and women alike. He has professed his dislike for commitments. He claims to be a nihilist who believes that life has no meaning and purpose. Maybe, Abel’s attempts to hide any one or many of these traits did not work out and it was a deal-breaker for the girl.

Abel also tells us that this girl tried her best with him. This means that whatever secret got unearthed, the girl was there to help him get through it. But The Weeknd is one that cannot be helped because he does not seek help. On several tracks on the ‘Dawn FM’ album, too, The Weeknd talks about his love for the lifestyle he has built around him and how nothing can convince him to deviate from any of it.

I try to fight it, but I’d rather be free

The Weeknd would rather be free than take up a fight with himself. He might have all the help in the world, but the motivation is not there internally. Someone can only be helped if they are ready to receive help!

It makes sense that the girl decides to walk out of his life. She cannot sit back and watch Abel drown. She cannot help him either. So, she decides it is best to leave this toxic relationship behind. Holding on to something that cannot be mended will only destroy her sanity, too.

Abel’s addiction to his own erratic lifestyle seems to have destroyed his chances of being truly happy. But who are we to decide what makes Abel happy and not?!

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The Weeknd - Less Than Zero (Lyrics)

About

Song: Less Than Zero

Artist: The Weeknd

Album: Dawn FM

Released: 2022

Genre: R&B/Soul

Less Than Zero (Lyrics)

[Verse 1]

Remember I was your hero, yeah

I’d wear your heart like a symbol

I couldn’t save you from my darkest truth of all

I know

I’ll always be less than zero

Oh yeah

You tried your best with me, I know

I couldn’t face you with my darkest truth of all

Ohh

[Chorus]

‘Cause I can’t get it out of my head

No I can’t shake this feeling that crawls in my bed

I try to hide it but I know you know me

I try to fight it but I’d rather be free Ohh

[Verse 2]

Oh yeah

Can we meet in the middle

Oh yeah

‘Cause you were just like me before

Now you’d rather leave me

Than to watch me die in your arms

[Chorus]

But I can’t get it out of my head

No I can’t shake this feeling that crawls in my bed

I try to hide it but I know you know me

I try to fight it but I’d rather be free Ohh

I can’t get it out of my head

No I can’t shake this feeling that crawls in my bed

I try to hide it but I know you know me

I try to fight it but I’d rather be free

Yeah

I’ll always be less than zero

You tried your best with me, I know

"Less than Zero"
Single by the Weeknd
from the album Dawn FM
ReleasedJuly 7, 2022
Recorded2021
Genre
  • New wave[1]
Length3:32
Label
  • XO
  • Republic
Songwriter(s)
  • Abel Tesfaye
  • Max Martin
  • Oscar Holter
Producer(s)
  • The Weeknd
  • Max Martin
  • Oscar Holter
  • Oneohtrix Point Never
The Weeknd singles chronology
"Out of Time"
(2022)
"Less than Zero"
(2022)

"Less than Zero" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd. It was released to French contemporary hit radio on July 7, 2022, as the fourth single from his fifth studio album Dawn FM (2022).[2] The song was written by the Weeknd, Max Martin, and Oscar Holter, and produced by the three alongside Oneohtrix Point Never.

Background and promotion[edit]

The song's name was first revealed on January 5, 2022, when Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd posted the track listing for the song's parent album Dawn FM (2022).[3][4] A lyric video for the song directed by Micah Bickham was released on January 9, 2022.[5] It was also one of the songs performed in the television music special The Dawn FM Experience.[6]

The song was given a limited single release in France, with it being sent to contemporary hit radio on July 7, 2022 in the country.[2]

Lyrics and composition[edit]

"Less than Zero" has been described as a slow-dance new wave track where the Weeknd sings about remaining regretful sentiments he has after the end of a relationship and how he blames himself.[7][8][9]

Critical reception[edit]

"Less Than Zero" was met with widespread acclaim. Critics noted the song as a highlight on the record, with particular praise being given to the song's production, lyrics and The Weeknd's emotionally resonant vocals.[1][10] Critics from Billboard noted that the song had the ability to potentially achieve the top 40 success that the singles from the Weeknd's previous After Hours predecessors.[11]

Charts[edit]

Release history[edit]

References[edit]

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  • Official Audio on YouTube
  • Official Lyric Video on YouTube
  • The Dawn FM Experience Performance on YouTube