The Town
The Weeknd · Kiss Land [2013]
You did many things that I liked, that I liked
And you like diamond rings
I can provide, I can provide for you
You made me feel so good
Before I left on the road
And you deserve your name on a crown, on a throne
You did many things that I liked, that I liked
And you like diamond rings
I can provide, I can provide for you
You made me feel so good
Before I left on the road
And you deserve your name on a crown, on a throne
[Verse 1]
I haven't been around my town in a long while
I apologize but I
I've been trying to get this money like I got a couple kids who rely on me
I remember on the bathroom floor
Before I went on tour
When you said we couldn't do it again
Cause you had a thing with some other man
You said it was love
And you said you were lost
Then you wished me good luck
To find somebody to love
But, oooh
Now I've heard that you're single
And oh, I'll give you something to live for
Yes, I will
[Verse 2]
Honey please
You never thought you'd ever see my face again
But your love just swayed the lies
When he stared into your eyes
He just might be too good for you
You're almost dead to him
You're sleeping with a frozen heart
Well baby girl it's over now
And you can always count on me
Your unshackled bind, unrestrained touch
So immune to love
And it feels so priceless to me
That you're always free
That you'll take me in
Now, I'm everything, your everything
I bet you'll take me in
I know you'll take me in now
The same place I left you in
I bet you'll take me in
I know you'll take me in, I know you'll take me in
The same place I left you in
[Hook]
You did many things that I liked, that I liked
And you like diamond rings
I can provide, I can provide for you
You made me feel so good
Before I left on the road
And you deserve your name on a crown, on a throne
The Town
The Weeknd's 'The Town' serves as a pivotal track on his 2013 album, Kiss Land, marking a distinct shift in his sonic landscape. Moving away from the raw, lo-fi textures of his earlier mixtapes, this recording embraces a darker, more cinematic atmosphere that defines the album's narrative scope. The song reflects the artist's exploration of isolation and urban decay, themes central to his evolving discography during this period. As part of a cohesive body of work, the track demonstrates his ability to blend R&B sensibilities with experimental production techniques. It stands as a testament to his growing artistry, capturing a specific moment in his career where he began to assert greater control over his musical direction and thematic depth.