The Weeknd

Lyrics

[Intro]
I'ma care for you
I'ma care for you, you, you, you

[Verse 1]
You make it look like it's magic (Oh, yeah)
'Cause I see nobody, nobody but you, you, you
I'm never confused
Hey, hey
And I'm so used to bein' used

[Pre-Chorus]
So I love when you call unexpected
'Cause I hate when the moment's expected
So I'ma care for you, you, you
I'ma care for you, you, you, you, yeah

[Chorus]
'Cause girl, you're perfect
You're always worth it
And you deserve it
The way you work it
'Cause girl, you earned it, yeah
Girl, you earned it, yeah

[Verse 2]
You know our love would be tragic (Oh, yeah)
So you don't pay it, don't pay it no mind, mind, mind
We live with no lies
Hey, hey
You're my favorite kind of night
[Pre-Chorus]
So I love when you call unexpected
'Cause I hate when the moment's expected
So I'ma care for you, you, you
I'ma care for you, you, you, you, yeah

[Chorus]
'Cause girl, you're perfect (Girl, you're perfect)
You're always worth it (Always worth it)
And you deserve it (And you deserve it)
The way you work it (The way you work it)
'Cause girl, you earned it, yeah (Earned it)
Girl, you earned it, yeah

[Bridge]
On that lonely night (Lonely night)
We said it wouldn't be love
But we felt the rush (Fell in love)
It made us believe it was only us (Only us)
Convinced we were broken inside, yeah, inside, yeah

[Chorus]
'Cause girl, you're perfect (Girl, you're perfect)
You're always worth it (You're always worth it)
And you deserve it (And you deserve it)
The way you work it (The way you work it)
'Cause girl, you earned it, yeah (You earned it)
Girl, you earned it, yeah (You earned it)
[Outro]
Na-na-na-na-na
Oh-oh-oh
Yeah, yeah
'Cause girl, you're perfect
The way you work it
You deserve it
Girl, you deserve it
Girl, you earned it, yeah, yeah

The Weeknd’s “Earned It” is a modern R&B classic that has been featured as the soundtrack for the popular movie Fifty Shades of Grey. An upbeat and orchestral track, The Weeknd dances between classy and lecherous as he sings about his love for a girl. The song became a hit in the spring of 2015 and earned The Weeknd a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance.

About Earned It

“Earned It” was released on August 4th, 2015 and was later featured on The Weeknd’s second studio album, Beauty Behind the Madness. It was a major success for The Weeknd, becoming one of his most popular songs and winning him a Grammy Award.

The song tells the story of a man who is head over heels for a woman he truly loves. The opening lines set the tone for the song, as he sings, "I'ma care for you. I'ma care for you. You, you, you, you." As the song progresses, The Weeknd paints a vivid picture of his love for this woman, describing the lengths he would go to for her.

The instrumentals of “Earned It” are something to behold - they're layered with strings and horns, giving the song a grandiose and epic feel. With each verse and chorus, the instrumentation continues to build, making the track feel like it's building to a climax.

The Weeknd’s vocal performance on this track is stellar. His voice is silky smooth and perfectly complements the grandeur of the instrumentals. He shows off impressive range throughout the entire song, moving seamlessly between lower, sultry notes and higher, falsetto notes.

The lyrics themselves are both classy and lecherous at the same time - something that's typical of The Weeknd's work. He sings about his love for this woman, but also about his desire for her. Some of the more provocative lines include "I love when you're grindin' on me" and "I love the way you make me feel, I feel like I earned it."

The song is a perfect fit for the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack. With its orchestral instrumentals and sexually-charged lyrics, it perfectly captures the mood of the film. The Weeknd’s flawless vocals add to the song’s sultry vibe and help to make it a standout track on the soundtrack.

The success of “Earned It” cannot be understated. The song spent 32 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and peaked at number three. It was also a major hit on the R&B charts, peaking at number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Its success helped to cement The Weeknd’s status as one of the biggest stars in music today.

Conclusion

“Earned It” is a modern R&B classic that showcases The Weeknd’s incredible talent. With its grandiose instrumentals and sultry lyrics, the song perfectly captures the mood of Fifty Shades of Grey. Its success on the charts and at the Grammy Awards is a testament to the quality of the song and The Weeknd’s skill as a musician. If you haven’t heard “Earned It” yet, you’re missing out on one of the best songs of the decade.

• Release Date: December 17, 2014
• Artist: The Weeknd