Outside – English Lyrics

• By: The Weeknd

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the enigmatic world of The Weeknd's early sound with "Outside." This track is a masterclass in atmospheric R&B, offering a rich vocabulary of emotions and intimate expressions. Its evocative lyrics and dark, immersive production make it a compelling listen for those wanting to explore modern English through music that challenges and enthralls.

[English]

I'll let you show me his moves

Let you do what he taught you

Let you reminisce how you used, to do

Girl, I'm open to anything that would get you into that zone

And understand that we're all alone

So you can slowly take off your clothes

Baby girl you know what's in store

Baby I will stay up all night

I've been goin' hard since last night

And I'ma go harder tonight

Wish you could see you through my eyes

Ooh I'm tellin' you this ain't the same

And I know he's still in your brain

I'm 'bout to burn that shit into flames

Once I'm in you

Baby

(Forget what you know)

(Make yourself at home)

'Cause baby when I'm finished with ya, you won't wanna go

Outside

And I'ma work you like a pro, baby (Why)

And, you gon' take it like one

Yeah you gon' take it like one

And I'ma give it like you asked for it (Why)

'Cause you been talkin' 'bout it

I know you been talkin' 'bout it

Ooh baby when I'm done with you (Why)

You ain't sayin' nothin'

Yeah you ain't sayin' nothin'

Ooh baby when I'm done with you (Why)

You ain't sayin' nothin'

Yeah you ain't sayin' nothin'

You gon' make me show off

All the pain that you feel you can tell that we ain't makin' no love

But I'll pretend

Oh girl, I'll pretend

If you pretend then girl I'll pretend

Let's make it seem like we're all we need in the end

(Forget what you know)

(Make yourself at home)

'Cause baby when I'm finished with ya, you won't wanna go

Outside

Yeah, whoa, whoa

Oh yeah, ooh yeah

Ah, let's break it down

(La la la la)

La la la la la la la, ah, la, don't

Go outside (Baby go outside)

Ay, ooh

Let's break it down

(La-la la)

(La la la la la la la)

Yeah

Go outside

Baby go outside

Baby go outside

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
reminisce rɪˈmɪnɪs B2	verb - to recall and re-experience in the mind past events or experiences
open ˈoʊpən A1	adjective - not closed or blocked; accessible verb - to make something accessible or available
understand ˌʌndərˈstænd A2	verb - to comprehend or grasp the meaning of something
alone əˈloʊn A1	adjective - without others; solitary
store stɔr A1	noun - a place where goods are sold verb - to keep or accumulate something for future use
harder ˈhɑrdər A2	adjective - requiring more effort or energy
flames fleɪmz A1	noun - the visible, streaming part of a fire
pretend prɪˈtɛnd A2	verb - to claim or behave as if something is true when it is not
zone zoʊn A2	noun - a specific area or region
pro proʊ A2	noun - a person who is very skilled at something
pain peɪn A1	noun - a feeling of discomfort or suffering
love lʌv A1	noun - a deep affection or emotional attachment
seem sim A2	verb - to appear to be something, especially based on evidence
break breɪk A1	verb - to separate into pieces

Key Grammar Structures

• I'll let you show me his moves

  ➔ Future tense with 'will' contraction

  ➔ The contraction 'I'll' is used to express a future action, indicating the speaker's willingness to allow something.

• Let you do what he taught you

  ➔ Subjunctive mood with 'let'

  ➔ The verb 'let' is used to express permission or suggestion, here suggesting the action of allowing someone to do something.

• Girl, I'm open to anything that would get you into that zone

  ➔ Conditional clause with 'would'

  ➔ The use of 'would' in 'that would get you into that zone' indicates a hypothetical or conditional situation.

• So you can slowly take off your clothes

  ➔ Purpose clause with 'so that'

  ➔ The phrase 'so you can' introduces a purpose clause, explaining the reason for the previous action.

• Baby I will stay up all night

  ➔ Future simple tense

  ➔ The phrase 'I will stay' clearly indicates a future action without any condition.

• Wish you could see you through my eyes

  ➔ Subjunctive mood with 'could'

  ➔ The use of 'could' expresses a wish or desire for a hypothetical situation.

• 'Cause baby when I'm finished with ya, you won't wanna go

  ➔ Future in the past with 'would'

  ➔ The phrase 'you won't wanna go' uses 'would' in a past context to indicate a future action from that point.

• Let's make it seem like we're all we need in the end

  ➔ First conditional with 'if'

  ➔ The phrase 'let's make it seem' followed by 'like we're all we need' suggests a likely outcome if a certain condition is met.