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What is the meaning behind “I only call you when it’s half-past five The only time that I’ll be by your side I only love it when you touch me, not feel me When I’m fucked up, that’s the real me When I’m fucked up, that’s the real me, yeah I only call you when it’s half-past five The only time I’d ever call you mine I only love it when you touch me, not feel me When I’m fucked up, that’s the real me When I’m fucked up, that’s the real me, babe”? The Hills by The Weeknd

Abel is known for his avid drug use—even his signature “XO” is an abbreviation for Ecstasy-Oxycodone. He implies that he’s on something more often than he’s not. It should be known by now that he prefers sex without the emotional baggage. Only during the act itself will he recognize you as his “partner.” Also, he …

What is the meaning behind “Found out I was comin’, sent your friends home Keep on tryna hide it, but your friends know”? The Hills by The Weeknd

Keeping secrets in a relationship often leads to their dissolution, but persistently low-key Abel prefers women who at least attempt trysts.

What is the meaning behind “I can’t find your house, send me the info Drivin’ through the gated residential”? The Hills by The Weeknd

Abel’s tactics have evolved since he came onto the scene in 2010. Though he takes full advantage of the plethora of dating (read: hookup) apps available today, this current girl isn’t being very helpful with the directions. Wherever it is, sure sounds like a nice place. Given the song’s title, it’s likely this woman lives …

What is the meaning behind “I’m just tryna get you out the friend zone ‘Cause you look even better than the photos”? The Hills by The Weeknd

The Weeknd has only recently gone public about his relationship with Bella Hadid, who has a fairly extensive modeling career – including magazine covers and a friendship with Taylor Swift . It would make sense that Abel had seen her in Instagram posts and magazine photos. While Bella Hadid seems an obvious suspect for the …

What is the meaning behind “Your man on the road, he doin’ promo You said, “Keep our business on the low-low””? The Hills by The Weeknd

Abel previously hinted at a secret relationship with a famous celebrity on his Mike WiLL Made-It collab “Drinks On Us (Remix)” — now, he provokes further speculation by claiming this girl’s boyfriend is another entertainer. Went from hipsters, now it’s models and these singers Many believe “The Hills” is about Ariana Grande —she and Abel …

What is the meaning behind “Watch my soul speak, you let the meds talk, ayy If I kill a nigga, it won’t be the alcohol, ayy I’m the realest nigga after all”? HUMBLE. by Kendrick Lamar

Hip-hop has a long standing relationship with drug use that has become fixated on prescription medications, namely codeine , Xanax and Percocet . However, K.Dot doesn’t rely on any substances to make meaningful music. Kendrick has long promoted sobriety—on 2010’s “H.O.C.,” he rapped: I go in studio sessions and feel like a nerd ‘Cause I’m …

What is the meaning behind “This that Grey Poupon, that Evian, that TED Talk, ayy”? HUMBLE. by Kendrick Lamar

Grey Poupon is a brand of gourmet mustard that originated in Dijon, France. It also has a storied history in hip-hop, and is most commonly associated with wealthy white men. In the music video, Kendrick passes a jar of the mustard through the window of an early 1960s Chevy Impala to his friend, Show Gudda, …

What is the meaning behind “Ayy, this shit way too crazy, ayy, you do not amaze me, ayy I blew cool from AC, ayy, Obama just paged me, ayy I don’t fabricate it, ayy, most of y’all be fakin’, ayy I stay modest ’bout it, ayy, she elaborate it, ayy”? HUMBLE. by Kendrick Lamar

“AC” stands for “air conditioning.” Kendrick utilizes the play on words, “AC-ayy,” to allude to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) , which segues into his Obama mention. Kendrick claims that while other artists and celebrities have met Obama, he’s genuinely close with the former President. This seems plausible, especially since Obama has been open about …

What is the meaning behind “Still I take you down right on your mama couch in Polo socks”? HUMBLE. by Kendrick Lamar

Here, Kendrick juxtaposes his humility with his success. K. Dot continues his previous bar about natural women, admitting he would still put the moves on the “girl next door” but he does it in expensive Ralph Lauren Polo socks . Although his pockets have grown, Kendrick’s attraction to the naturally beautiful, down-to-earth women he grew …