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“The Hills” marked a return to The Weeknd’s darker, moody aesthetic after his more polished, pop-leaning sound in “Earned It.” Featuring haunting synths and brooding lyrics, the song delves into themes of excess, secrecy, and self-destruction. With its hypnotic production and confessional tone, “The Hills” stands as a striking nod to the shadowy hedonism of The Weeknd’s early mixtapes.

Song Credits

  • Artist: The Weeknd
  • Album: Beauty Behind the Madness
  • Released: May 27, 2015
  • Recorded: 2014
  • Length: 4:02
  • Label: XO, Republic Records, Universal Music Group
  • Writer: Thomas Raybould, Belly, The Weeknd, Mano, Illangelo
  • Producer: Illangelo, Mano

The Weeknd “The Hills” Official MV

The Weeknd “The Hills” Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Your man on the road, he doin' promo
You said keep our business on the low-low
I'm just tryna tell you, baby
I'm tryna tell you, baby
I can't lie, I'm drinkin'
I can't lie, I'm thinkin'
'Bout the times you were mine
'Bout the times you were mine

[Pre-Chorus]
And I know I'll be alright
'Cause the morning, you'll be mine
'Til the night, the night, the night
You'll be mine, 'til the night, the night, the night

[Chorus]
Hills have eyes, the hills have eyes
Who are you to judge? Who are you to judge?
Hide your lies, girl, hide your lies
Deep inside, yeah, deep inside
The hills have eyes, the hills have eyes

[Verse 2]
I only call you when it's half past five
The only time that I'll be by your side
I only love it when you touch me, not feel me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me
When I'm fucked up, that's the real me, yeah   

[Pre-Chorus]
I can't lie, I'm drinkin'
I can't lie, I'm thinkin'
'Bout the times you were mine
'Bout the times you were mine

[Chorus]
Hills have eyes, the hills have eyes
Who are you to judge? Who are you to judge?
Hide your lies, girl, hide your lies
Deep inside, yeah, deep inside
The hills have eyes, the hills have eyes

[Bridge]
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next
You just want me 'cause I'm next

[Chorus]
Hills have eyes, the hills have eyes
Who are you to judge? Who are you to judge?
Hide your lies, girl, hide your lies
Deep inside, yeah, deep inside
The hills have eyes, the hills have eyes

[Outro]
I just want you, you don't understand
I just want you, you don't understand

The Weeknd “The Hills” Meaning

“The Hills” is a dark, moody exploration of secrecy, temptation, and self-destruction, framed through the lens of an illicit affair. The song follows The Weeknd as he navigates a hidden relationship with a woman who insists on keeping their encounters discreet, despite his desire for something more open. However, rather than seeking emotional connection, he admits that his real self only emerges when he’s intoxicated, embracing the hedonistic lifestyle that fame has afforded him. The song’s haunting production, punctuated by eerie synths and a chilling scream before the chorus, underscores its themes of indulgence and isolation.

Beneath its surface narrative of infidelity, “The Hills” delves into The Weeknd’s struggles with fame and the ever-present gaze of the public. The reference to “The Hills Have Eyes” conveys a sense of being watched, whether by the media, fans, or critics eager to see him fail. Though he acknowledges his own destructive behaviors, he resents the hypocrisy of those who judge him while hiding their own vices. This tension between authenticity and societal expectations gives the song its dark, brooding energy.