The Zone

The Weeknd

About The Zone

"The Zone" is a song by Canadian singer The Weeknd featuring fellow Canadian rapper Drake. It was originally recorded for The Weeknd's 2011 mixtape Thursday, the song was later remastered and released as the third single for his 2012 album Trilogy. It was released as a digital single on November 16, 2012, by XO and Republic Records. The song serves as the first collaboration between the two artists.


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2012
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Why you rushing me baby
It's only us alone
I don't wanna die tonight baby
So let me sip this slow
I'll give you what you called for
Just let me get in my zone
I'll be making love to her through you
So let me keep my eyes closed
And I won't see a damn thing
I can't feel a damn thing
But I'ma touch you right
I wont see a damn thing
I can't feel a damn thing
But I'ma touch you right, oh yeah

I'ma touch you right, ooh yeah (let me sip this slow)
I'ma touch you right (let me get inside my zone)
I'ma touch you right (just let me)

And I'ma lean, lean till I fall, ooh yeah
And I don't give a damn
I felt the ground before

I left it all behind, baby
I didn't need no one
But I'm here tonight baby
I've been alone for too long
Oh, oh yeah
So, I won't see a damn thing

I can't feel a damn thing
But I'ma touch you right

I can't see a damn thing
I cant feel a damn thing

But I'ma touch you right

I'ma touch you right, ooh yeah (let me sip this slow)
I'ma touch you right (let me get inside my zone)
I'ma touch you right (just let me)

Whoa, all these broken hearts on that pole
Man if pole dancers an art you know how many fuckin' artists I know
Got some new bills in the mail
Got some big favours I owe
Got some good things ahead of me
When these bad bitches let go
Well, girl let's go
Walk your broken heart through that door
Sit yo sexy ass on that couch
Wipe that lipstick off of your mouth
I take it slow
She in love with my crew
She said make enough so I can try some
I thought taking drugs jus' ain't you
Yeah girl, just be you
And I do this shit for my hometown
It being going down it ain't new
That's that north north, that up top
That O-V-O and that X-O
Your girlfriend at our next show
But it's all good, don't stress though
First night f*ck, never really planned it
Take a deep breath, no need to panic
Lips so French, ass so Spanish
You don't really like attention, I don't know if she gon' manage out here
But she got me all up in my zone
Said she like the view I got in this place
Shit I did all of that on my own
Oh yeah

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The Weeknd

Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, known by his stage name The Weeknd, is a Canadian singer, songwriter and record producer. In late 2010, Tesfaye anonymously uploaded several songs to YouTube under the name "The Weeknd". more »

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Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Abel Tesfaye, Carlo Montagnese, Martin McKinney

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"The Zone" is featured in The Weeknd’s debut mixtape, "Thursday", which was released in 2011. Later, it was included in his 2012 compilation album "Trilogy."
Collaboration
This song features Canadian rapper Drake. The two artists are known to collaborate often in their music. However, in this song, Drake doesn’t appear until towards the end of the eight-and-a-half-minute long track.
Theme
The song reflects themes of intoxication, lust, attachment, and fears of commitment which are prevalent themes in The Weeknd's early work.
Music Video
The official music video for "The Zone" was released a year after the song, in 2012. The video, which is tinged in red, blue, and black hues, was co-directed by The Weeknd and photographer Lamar Taylor.
Reception
Despite the song not being released as a single, it has been praised by critics for its production, and The Weeknd and Drake's performances. It has been characterized as a 'moody' and 'eerie' track that perfectly plays into The Weeknd's "mysterious" persona.
Inspiration
“The Zone” like most of The Weeknd's early work, is heavily influenced by the dark, moody PBR&B subgenre which was gaining popularity at the time.
Songwriters
The song was written by Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd), Carlo Montagnese (Illangelo), and Aubrey Graham (Drake).
Atmospheric Element
The two-minute instrumental intro of "The Zone" sets the mood, allowing the listener to get absorbed into the zone much like the song's lyrics suggest.
Unique Factor
Unlike The Weeknd's usual high pitch, in "The Zone", his vocals tread a lower range throughout the song.
Live Performances
The Weeknd has performed "The Zone" live on multiple occasions, including during his appearance at the O2 Arena in London and during his headlining set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

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