Closing Night – English Lyrics

• By: The Weeknd

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into The Weeknd's "Closing Night" to explore nuanced English vocabulary related to emotional introspection and relationship dynamics. This powerful synth-ballad, marking the end of an iconic tour and potentially a stage name, offers a rich textual and sonic landscape perfect for understanding contemporary English expression and The Weeknd's signature storytelling style.

[English]

Yeah, you're emotional

When I'm just being logical at times

How can our love ever grow

When you're just tryna dig for lies?

You're irrational

When I see you chronically online

How can our roots ever grow

Livin' off a cellphone light?

How did we get to this place?

I don't know what I should say

'Cause you and I been knowin' the truth

And I know I'm the one that you blame

How did your love turn to hate?

You said I made you this way

I'm not tryna argue the truth

I'm used to always takin' the blame

One last time and I'll let you make your case

One last time 'cause you're playin' in my face

One last time, baby, one last time, baby

One last time before we both walk away

I just wanna go back to the simple times that made me trust you

'Cause the weight of my past doesn't feel so heavy when I'm with you

How did we get to this place?

I don't know what I should say

'Cause you and I been knowin' the truth

And I know I'm the one that you blame

How did your love turn to hate?

You said I made you this way

I'm not tryna argue the truth

I'm used to always takin' the blame

(One last time, one last time)

(One last time, one last time)

I'm used to always takin' the blame

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
emotional /ɪˈməʊʃənəl/ B2	adjective - characterized by strong feelings
logical /ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ B2	adjective - based on reasoning or clear thinking
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - deep affection or strong feeling of attachment
grow /ɡroʊ/ A2	verb - to increase in size, amount, or degree
lies /laɪz/ B1	noun - false statements; untruths
irrational /ɪˈræʃənl/ C1	adjective - not based on reason or logic; illogical
roots /ruːts/ B2	noun - the basic or essential part of something; origin
cellphone /ˈsɛlˌfoʊn/ B1	noun - mobile telephone; a portable communication device
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - visible illumination; a source of illumination
blame /bleɪm/ B2	verb - to hold responsible for wrongdoing noun - responsibility for a fault or wrong
hate /heɪt/ A2	noun - intense dislike or aversion verb - to feel intense dislike for
argue /ˈɑːrɡjuː/ B1	verb - to discuss or dispute, often disagreeing
weight /weɪt/ B1	noun - the force exerted by gravity on a mass; heaviness
past /pæst/ A1	noun - the period of time before now
heavy /ˈhɛvi/ A1	adjective - having great weight; difficult to bear
simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ A2	adjective - easy to understand or do; not complicated
trust /trʌst/ B1	verb - to rely on the integrity, ability, or character of someone
truth /truːθ/ B1	noun - the state of being in accordance with fact or reality
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a measurable period during which events occur
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - to create, produce, or cause something to exist

Key Grammar Structures

• Yeah, you're emotional

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The verb 'are' is in the present simple tense, used to describe a habitual or permanent state. Here, it highlights the speaker's perception of the other person's emotional state.

• How can our love ever grow

  ➔ Modal verb (can) + bare infinitive

  ➔ The modal verb 'can' is used to express possibility or ability, followed by the bare infinitive 'grow'. This structure questions the potential for growth in the relationship.

• You're irrational

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ Similar to the first example, 'are' is in the present simple tense, describing a characteristic or state of being irrational.

• How did we get to this place?

  ➔ Past simple tense with 'did' for emphasis

  ➔ The auxiliary verb 'did' is used to form a question in the past simple tense, emphasizing the action of 'get'. This structure highlights the speaker's confusion about how the situation developed.

• I'm not tryna argue the truth

  ➔ Present continuous with 'tryna' (colloquial contraction)

  ➔ The present continuous tense with 'tryna' (short for 'trying to') indicates an action in progress. Here, it expresses the speaker's intention not to argue.

• One last time before we both walk away

  ➔ Adverbial phrase of time

  ➔ The phrase 'before we both walk away' is an adverbial phrase of time, indicating when the action of 'one last time' should occur. It sets a condition or timeframe for the action.

• 'Cause the weight of my past doesn't feel so heavy when I'm with you

  ➔ Subordinating conjunction ('cause) + present simple

  ➔ The subordinating conjunction 'cause' introduces a dependent clause that explains the reason for the main clause. The present simple tense in 'doesn't feel' describes a general truth or state.

• I'm used to always takin' the blame

  ➔ Present simple with 'used to' for habitual actions

  ➔ The phrase 'used to' is used to describe a habitual action in the present. Here, it indicates that taking the blame is a recurring behavior for the speaker.