The eerie opening track on The Weeknd’s debut project takes us into an interaction between Abel and a girl being introduced to the XO nightlife. This song also serves as a notice for listeners to prepare to dive into the life of an innovative, edgy artist.
The atmosphere depicted in this track is b...
[Verse 1]
You don't know what's in store
But you know what you're here for
Close your eyes, lay yourself beside me (Ooh)
Hold tight for this ride
We don't need no protection
Come alone, we don't need attention
[Chorus]
Open your hand, take a glass
Don't be scared, I'm right here
Even though, you don't roll
Trust me girl, you wanna be high for this
[Verse 2]
Take it off, you want it off
'Cause I know what you're feeling
It's okay, girl, I feel it too
Let it be, baby breathe
I swear I'm right here
We'll be good, I promise, we'll be so good, yeah
[Chorus]
Open your hand, take a glass
Don't be scared, I'm right here
Even though, you don't roll
Trust me girl, you wanna be high for this
[Post-Chorus]
Woah, woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah, woah
You wanna be high for this
[Outro]
For this
You wanna be high for this
Ooh, woah
You wanna be high for this, yeah
You wanna be high for this
High for This was written by Adrien Gough & Cirkut & The Weeknd.
High for This was produced by Dream Machine.
The Weeknd released High for This on Mon Mar 21 2011.
“High for This” was certified platinum by the RIAA on March 13, 2020.