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I Was Never There Lyrics

Artist: The Weeknd

"I Was Never There" by The Weeknd, featuring Gesaffelstein, delves into the emotional vvoid and existential questions that arise from fleeting happiness and the search for meaning in the aftermath of a toxic relationship. The song is a poignant exploration of despair, emotional numbness, and the relentless pursuit of something to fill the void left by unfulfilled desires and relationships. The lyrics suggest a deep-seated emptiness and the futility of seeeking solace in physical pleasures, highlighting the protagonist's struggle with feeling invisible and inconsequential. The Weeknd masterfully captures the nihilistic acceptance that, in the end, the efforts and struggles might seem insignificant, encapsulated by the refrain "It won't matter". The collaboration with Gesaffelstein adds a haunting and atmospheric production to the song, underscoring the themes of despair and emotional turmoil. The Weeknd's candid reflection on personal demons and existential crises resonates with listeners, offering a stark portrayal of mental struggles and the desperate search for something real amidst a world of transient pleasures. Commercially, "I Was Never There" has seen success across various charts globally, further testament to its universal appeal and The Weeknd's ability to connect with audiences through his introspective and emotive storytelling. For some listeners, the song may hint at The Weeknd's personal experiences and past relationships, echoing the emotional aftermath of breakups and the profound sense of loss and detachment that can ensue.

I Was Never There Lyrics

I Was Never There by The Weeknd

[Verse]
What makes a grown man wanna cry?
(Cry, cry, cry, cry)
What makes him wanna take his life? (Ah, ah)
(Yeah)
His happiness is never real
(Real, real, real, real)
And mindless sex is how he feels, ooh, he heals

[Chorus]
When it's time, when it's time, when it's time
It won't matter (It don't matter)
It won't matter (Matter)
When it's time, when it's time, when it's time (Time, it's time, babe)
It won't matter (It won't matter, babe)
It won't matter (Ya)
It was like he was never there
(It was like he was never there)
It was like he was gone in thin air, oh
When it's time, when it's time, when it's time (Oh, baby)
It won't matter (It won't matter, baby)
It won't matter

[Post-Chorus]
When it's time, when it's time, when it's time
It won't matter
It won't matter
When it's time, when it's time, when it's time
It won't matter
It won't matter
It was like he was never there
It was like he was gone in thin air
When it's time, when it's time, when it's time
It won't matter, it won't matter

[Interlude]
When it's time, when it's time, when it's time
It won't matter, it won't matter
When it's time, when it's time, when it's time
It won't matter, it won't matter

[Bridge]
Ooh, now I know what love is
And I know it ain't you for sure
You'd rather something toxic
So, I poison myself again, again
'Til I feel nothing
In my soul (In my soul)
I'm on the edge of something breaking
I feel my mind is slowly fadin'
If I keep going, I won't make it
If I keep going, I won't make it

[Outro]
And it's all because of you
It's all because of you
It's all because of you
It's all because of you
Woah, woah
Don't you, baby, hey
It won't matter, baby
Don't you know?
Don't you know?
Oh, ooh, oh
Hey!

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