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Love Me Harder


The Weeknd Lyrics

 

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Background and Context "Love Me Harder" is a collaboration between Ariana Grande and The Weeknd, released as part of Grande's second studio album, "My Everything," on September 30, 2014. The song's development was strategic, aiming to ppromote The Weeknd ahead of his own record launch. The collaboration was teased through social media before its official release, hinting at the song's seductive undertones​​. Main Message and Theme "Love Me Harder" is musically categorized as a synthwave, pop, syynth-pop, and R&B ballad, set in E major with a tempo of 100 beats per minute. The song starts off mellow, building up to an electro-heavy chorus with significant synth elements and a guitar riff, creating a sensual atmosphere. The song has been compared to the emotional styles of Drake, Robyn, and Mariah Carey, with its sparkly synthwave-R&B blend that dances on the edge of explicitness, adding to its seductive appeal​​. Lyrically, the song navigates the demands of romantic satisfaction, filled with double entendres and explicit references to rough sex. Grande's verses express a desire for utter satisfaction, blending moments of pleasure, pain, and bliss, indicating a quest for something beyond the physical. The Weeknd, on his part, portrays a shadowy lover with secrets, promising to evoke the sensations of a first-time experience. The bridge of the song features both artists trading provocative "oohs," further emphasizing the song's sensual undertone​​. Production and Artist Intent The production of "Love Me Harder" showcases a high level of craftsmanship, utilizing Ariana Grande's breathiness effectively alongside airy synthesizers and a pulsing stereo sub that fills the song's space. This creates a dynamic contrast between the quieter verses and the louder, busier choruses. The song's sensual lyrics are juxtaposed with the innocent and soft instrumentation, adding a layer of tension and complexity to its delivery. This contrast enhances the message, making the sensual themes more pronounced and effective​​. Despite its explicit content, the real meaning behind "Love Me Harder" has been the subject of speculation, with some suggesting it could relate to the artists' personal love lives. However, both artists have remained silent on whether the song is about specific relationships. The Weeknd has mentioned rewriting his verse to make it less "generic," suggesting a personal touch to the lyrics. Regardless, the song stands out as a powerful exploration of desire and the complexities of romantic relationships, without explicitly tying itself to the personal histories of Grande or The Weeknd​​. "Love Me Harder" has been praised for its vocal performances, musical arrangement, and the chemistry between Grande and The Weeknd. Critics have lauded it as a sophisticated, yearning, and infectious track that perfectly melds the artists' unique vocal styles, marking it as a standout collaboration and a highlight of Grande's album​​.

Love Me Harder by The Weeknd


[Verse 1: Ariana Grande]
Tell me something I need to know
Then take my breath and never let it go
If you just let me invade your space
I’ll take the pleasure, take it with the pain
[Pre-Chorus: Ariana Grande]
And if in the moment, I bite my lip
Baby, in that moment, you’ll know this is
Something bigger than us and beyond bliss
Give me a reason to believe it
[Chorus: Ariana Grande]
'Cause if you want to keep me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to love me harder
And if you really need me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to love me harder (Lo-love me harder)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Love me, love me, love me
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Harder, harder, harder
[Verse 2: The Weeknd]
I know your motives and you know mine
The ones that love me, I tend to leave behind
If you know about me and choose to stay
Then take this pleasure and take it with the pain
[Pre-Chorus: The Weeknd]
And if in the moment you bite your lip
When I get you moaning, you know it's real
Can you feel the pressure between your hips?
I’ll make it feel like the first time
[Chorus: Ariana Grande, The Weeknd]
'Cause if you want to keep me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to love me harder (I'ma love you harder, hey!)
And if you really need me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to love me harder (Love me, baby, love me) (Lo-love me harder)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Love me, love me, love me
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Harder, harder, harder (Oh)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Love me, love me, love me
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Harder, harder, harder (You gotta love me harder)
[Bridge: The Weeknd, Ariana Grande]
So what do I do if I can’t figure it out? (Figure it out)
You got to try, try, try again, yeah (Oh whoa)
So what do I do if I can’t figure it out? (Figure it out)
I’m gonna leave, leave, leave again
[Chorus: Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, both]
'Cause if you want to keep me (Hey!)
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to love me harder (I'ma love you, love you, love)
And if you really need me (Ooh)
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to love me harder (Got to love me, baby)
'Cause if you want to keep me (Hey)
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to love me harder (Love me harder, love me harder)
And if you really need me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta (I'ma do it, do it, do it)
Got to love me harder (I'ma love you harder, hey!)
[Outro: Ariana Grande, The Weeknd]
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Love me, love me, love me (Love me)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Harder, harder, harder (Boy, you gotta love me, love me, baby)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Love me, love me, love me (Just a little bit harder, harder, baby)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Harder, harder, harder



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