Acquainted
The Weeknd
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Baby you're no good Cause they warned me bout your type girl, I've been ducking left and right Baby you're no good Think I fell for you, I fell for you, I fell for you You got me puttin' time in, time in Nobody got me feeling this way You probably think I'm lying, lying I'm used to bitches comin' right 'way You got me touchin' on your body To say that we're in love is dangerous But girl I'm so glad we're acquainted I get you touchin' on your body I know I'd rather be complacent But girl I'm so glad we're acquainted Baby you're no good All my niggas think I'm crazy cause I'm thinkin' 'bout us lately But really if I could I'd forget about you, 'get about you, 'get about you You got me puttin' time in, time in Nobody got me feeling this way You probably think I'm lying, lying I'm used to bitches comin' right 'way You got me touchin' on your body To say that we're in love is dangerous But girl I'm so glad we're acquainted I got you touchin' on your body I know I'd rather be complacent But girl I'm so glad we're acquainted, we're acquainted Momma caught me cryin', cryin', cryin', cryin' 'cause I won't find somebody that's real (she wants somebody that's real) Cause every time I try to, try to, try to run The fast life keeps gaining on me, shit But ever since I met you I couldn't believe what you did So comfort me babe, ain't no rush from me babe I keep on touchin' on your body To say that we're in love is dangerous But girl I'm so glad we're acquainted I got you touchin' on your body I know I'd rather be complacent But girl I'm so glad we're acquainted, we're acquainted I'm not trying to talk at all Cause I'm tryna trying to love you crazy Put some more inside your cup And drink till you numb the pain I got you touchin' on your body These girls keep touchin' on their body They got accustomed to the life we live These girls want it, the 90s are dangerous I got 'em thinkin' that they want me Although they know they not the only I got 'em wanting to embrace their sins These girls want it, the 90s are dangerous
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Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Benjamin Dyer Diehl, Carlo Montagnese, Jason Matthew Quenneville, Danny Schofield
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Acquainted" is a song by Canadian singer The Weeknd from his second studio album "Beauty Behind the Madness," which was released in 2015.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a single, "Acquainted" still managed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at 65.
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of PBR&B, a stylistic movement in late 2000s American music that combines rhythm and blues with elements of indie rock.
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Certification"Acquainted" has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating sales of over one million units.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of "Acquainted" talk about The Weeknd's relationships with women, touching on themes of love, lust, and emotional complexity.
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Connection to Other Songs"Acquainted" is considered to be a continuance of an earlier track on the album, "Girls Born in the 90s".
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Hidden MeaningIt's speculated that the song is a reference to The Weeknd's relationship with model Bella Hadid, although this has not been officially confirmed by the artist.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally received the song positively, praising The Weeknd's vocal performance and the song's production.
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Music ProductionThe song was produced by DaHeala, Illangelo, and Abel himself.
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Writing CreditsAbel Tesfaye (known as The Weeknd), Jason Quenneville (DaHeala), and Carlo Montagnese (Illangelo) are credited as the writers of "Acquainted".
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