Prisoner
The Weeknd, Lana Del Rey
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You bring good to my lonely life, honestly It’s hard for me to look into your eyes When, I say that I would be nothing without your love I feel the rush and it’s amazing Maybe I’ve been always destined to end up in this place, yeah I don't mean to come off selfish, but I want it all Love will always be a lesson, let's get out of its way Cause I know, all I know, all I know I’m a prisoner to my addiction I’m addicted to a life that’s so empty and so cold I’m a prisoner to my decisions Woooo, woooo, woooo I think I've been in Hollywood for too long Cause I can feel my soul burning, feel it burning slow But I would be nothing without the touch I feel the rush and it's amazing Maybe I’ve been always destined to end up in this place I don't mean to come off selfish, but I want it all Love will always be a lesson, let's get out of its way Cause I know, all I know, all I know I’m a prisoner to my addiction I’m addicted to a life that’s so empty and so cold I’m a prisoner to my decisions Woooo, woooo, woooo I’m a prisoner to my addiction I’m addicted to a life that’s so empty and so cold I’m a prisoner to my decisions Woooo, woooo, woooo I don't know I get so wrapped up in a world where nothing's as it seems And real life is stranger than my dreams
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Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Elizabeth Grant, Carlo Montagnese
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10 facts about this song
Collaboration"Prisoner" is a collaborative work between Lana Del Rey and The Weeknd. It is a part of the album "Beauty behind the Madness," which is The Weeknd's second studio project.
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Release dateThe song was released on August 28, 2015, making the track more than half a decade old now.
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Theme"Prisoner" centers around fame and how it can feel like a prison, hence the title. Both artists explore the idea of their success being a golden cage, trapping them in a world of superficiality and loneliness.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being officially marketed as a single from the album, "Prisoner" performed well commercially. It reached number 47 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Song DurationThe song has a duration of 4 minutes and 34 seconds, which is slightly longer than the average pop song length.
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Genre"Prisoner" falls under the genre of R&B, with elements of dream pop.
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Writing CreditsThe song was written by Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (aka The Weeknd) and Lana Del Rey (Elizabeth Woolridge Grant). The production was handled by The Weeknd, along with two other producers, Illangelo and Carlo "Illangelo" Montagnese.
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Musical StyleThe song is noted for its moody, atmospheric sound, consisting of a blend of both artists' signature styles. Lana Del Rey's ethereal, cinematic melancholy combined with The Weeknd's brooding, falsetto-infused R&B, makes for a unique sonic experience.
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Previous CollaborationsWhile The Weeknd has been featured previously in Lana Del Rey's album, "Lust For Life," in the tracks "Lust for Life" and "Stargirl Interlude," "Prisoner" marks the first time Lana Del Rey has appeared in a track by The Weeknd.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was well-received by critics. Both artists' vocal performances were praised, especially for their emotive delivery and lyrical depth. The evocative, moody production was also pointed out as enhancing the song's overall impact.
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