Earned It
The Weeknd
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You make it look like it's magic 'Cause I see nobody, nobody but you, you, you I'm never confused Hey, hey I'm so used to being used So I love when you call unexpected 'Cause I hate when the moment's expected So I'ma care for you, you, you I'ma care for you, you, you, you, yeah 'Cause girl you're perfect You're always worth it And you deserve it The way you work it 'Cause girl you earned it, yeah Girl you earned it, yeah You know our love would be tragic (oh yeah) So you don't pay it, don't pay it no mind We live with no lies Hey, hey And you're my favourite kind of night So I love when you call unexpected 'Cause I hate when the moment's expected So I'ma care for you, you, you I'ma care for you, you, you, you, yeah 'Cause girl you're perfect (girl you're perfect) You're always worth it (you're always worth it) And you deserve it (and you deserve it) The way you work it (the way you work it) 'Cause girl you earned it (earned it, yeah) Girl you earned it (earned it, yeah) On that lonely night (lonely night) You said it wouldn't be love But we felt the rush (felt the love) It made us believe it there was only us (only us) Convinced we were broken inside, yeah Inside, yeah 'Cause girl you're perfect (girl you're perfect) You're always worth it (you're always worth it) And you deserve it (and you deserve it) The way you work it (the way you work it) 'Cause girl you earned it (girl you earned it, yeah) Girl you earned it (you earned it, yeah) Nana nana So girl you're worth it The way you work it You deserve it I can tell you
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Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Ahmad Balshe, Jason Qunneville, Stephan Moccio
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Creation Process"Earned It" was recorded by the Canadian singer The Weeknd. It was a collaboration between him and Canadian producers DaHeala and Stephan Moccio.
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Popularity and SuccessThe song was a commercial success and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It also reached the top 10 in Canada, the United Kingdom, and several other countries.
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Significant RecognitionThe song earned The Weeknd his first Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song, and he performed it live at the Oscars ceremony in 2016.
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Connection to the Film"Earned It" was created for the soundtrack of the 2015 film "Fifty Shades of Grey". The Weeknd once noted that he worked to ensure the song sounded like a part of the movie's narrative.
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Musical Composition"Earned It" is a pop song that features a slow, almost cinematic production. It features strings and a distinct marching-band rhythm that made it stand out from The Weeknd's usual style.
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Critics ReceptionThe song was praised by music critics for its sensual lyrics and mature sound. It marked a shift for The Weeknd, whose previous music was often darker and more mysterious.
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Cultural ImpactThe music video also garnered attention for its provocative imagery, matching the overall sensuality of the song and the film it was created for.
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Awards and NominationsBesides its Academy Award nomination, "Earned It" also won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance and was nominated for Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Sales Achievement"Earned It" has sold over 5 million copies in the United States, earning it a 5x platinum certification from the RIAA.
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Creating a BreakthroughThe success of "Earned It", along with his contributions to Ariana Grande's hit single "Love Me Harder", helped propel The Weeknd to mainstream success.
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