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House of Balloons / Glass Table Girls Lyrics


Artist: The Weeknd

 
"House of Balloons / Glass Table Girls" by The Weeknd is a compelling track that divves deep into themes of hedonism, excess, and the subsequent emptiness that can accompany such a lifestyle. This song, from his critically acclaimed mixtape "House of Balloons," showcases Abel Tesfaye's (The Weeknd) knack for blending haunting vocals with dark, seductive beats to explore the darker corners of pleasure-seeking and its effects​​. The song is split into two distinct parts, with "House of Balloons" introdducing listeners to a euphoric, drug-fueled party scene that's both alluring and destructive. The lyrics depict a world where nights blend into days, where the protagonist and his companions are lost in a cycle of excess. This part of the song captures the illusion of happiness and the seductive nature of a lifestyle filled with superficial pleasures​​. "Glass Table Girls," the latter part of the track, shifts into a more introspective view, examining the consequences of such a lifestyle. The Weeknd delves into themes of obsession, control, and the desperation that comes with trying to maintain a certain facade of joy. The glass table becomes a symbol of both transparency and fragility, representing the clear yet breakable nature of the relationships and lifestyles portrayed​​​​. This track is also a reflection on The Weeknd's own experiences with fame and the music industry, where relationships can often feel as precarious and transparent as the glass tables in the song. It touches on the struggle to remain authentic in a world that often blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, highlighting the personal turmoil that can lie beneath the surface of success and glamour​​. Performed live at significant venues and events, including The Weeknd's first-ever show and the Super Bowl LV halftime show, "House of Balloons / Glass Table Girls" has been a staple in The Weeknd's performances, showcasing its enduring appeal and the artist's ability to captivate audiences with his storytelling​​.

House of Balloons / Glass Table Girls Lyrics

House of Balloons / Glass Table Girls by The Weeknd


([Part I: House of Balloons])

[Intro]
Uh, oh, ayy, yeah, yeah

[Verse 1]
Been on another level since you came, no more pain
You look into my eyes, you can't recognize my face
You're in my world now, you can stay, you can stay
But you belong to me, ooh, you belong to me

[Pre-Chorus]
If it hurts to breathe, open a window (Woo-ooh)
Oh, your mind wants to leave (Leave), but you can't go

[Chorus]
Oh, this is a happy house (A happy house)
We're happy here (We're happy here)
In a happy house
Oh this is fun, fun, fun, fun
Fun, fun, fun, fun
Fun, fun, fun, fun

[Verse 2]
Music got you lost
Nights pass so much quicker than the days did
Same clothes, you ain't ready for your day shift
This place will burn you up
But, baby, it's okay, them my niggas next door
And they working in the trap, so get naughty if you want
So don't blame it on me that you didn't call your home
So don't blame it on me, girl, 'cause you wanted to have fun

[Pre-Chorus]
If it hurts (Woo) to breathe
Open a window (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Oh, your mind wants to leave but you can't go (Ooh)

[Chorus]
This is a happy house
We're happy here in a happy house
Oh this is fun, fun, fun, fun (This is fun)
Fun, fun, fun, fun (This is fun to me)
Fun, fun, fun, fun (Ooh)

([Part II: Glass Table Girls])

[Segue]
Bring the 707 out
Bring the 707 out
Bring the 707 out
Bring the 707 out
Bring the 707 out
Bring the 7

[Verse 3]
Two puffs for the lady who be down for that
Whatever, together
Bring your own stash of the greatest, trade it
Roll a dub, burn a dub, cough a dub, taste it
Then watch us chase it
With a handful of pills, no chasers
Jaw clenching on some super-sized papers
And she bad and her head bad
Escaping, her van is a Wonderland
And it's half-past six
Read skies 'cause time don't exist
But when the stars shine back to the crib
Superstar lines back at the crib
And we can test out the tables
We got some brand new tables
All glass and it's four feet wide
But it's a must to get us ten feet high
She give me sex in a handbag
I get her wetter than a wet nap
And no closed doors
So I listen to her moans echo
"I heard he do drugs now"
You heard wrong, I been on it for a minute
We just never act a fool, that's just how we f**kin' live it
And when we act a fool, it's probably 'cause we mixed it
Yeah, I'm always on that okey dokey
Them white boys know the deal, ain't no f**kin' phony
Big O know the deal, he the one who showed me
Watch me ride this f**king beat like he f**kin' told me
"Is that your girl, what's her f**king story?"
"She kinda bad but she ride it like a f**king pony"
I cut down on her man, be her f**kin' story
Yeah, I'm talking 'bout you, man, get to know me
Ain't no offense, though, I promise you
If you a real man, dude, you gon' decide the truth
But I'm a nice dude with some nice dreams
And we could turn this to a nightmare: Elm Street
[Outro]
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
I'm so gone, so gone
Bring out the glass tables (Ooh, ooh)
Bring the 707 out
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
I'm so gone, so gone
Bring out the glass tables (Ooh, ooh)
Bring the 707 out
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
I'm so gone, so gone
Bring out the glass tables (La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la) (Ooh, ooh)
Bring the 707 out
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
I'm so gone, so gone
Bring out the glass tables
Bring the 707 out (La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
Bring the 707 out (La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
Bring the 707 out (La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)
Ooh, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la



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