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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Is There Someone Else?" by the artist "Weeknd, The"

In "Is There Someone Else?", The Weeknd expresses agonizing suspicion and insecurity within a relationship. The lyrical protagonist senses his lover is hiding something ("I know you're hiding something from me / Close to your heart"), and this secret poisons his happiness ("And this secret's been killing me every day / Since the beginning, babe").

He sees through her, particularly during arguments, because he himself is familiar with deceit ("I know the look in your eyes when we fight, / When we fight / 'Cause I've been a liar, oh, been a liar"). This gives rise to the main question that torments him and becomes the song's refrain: "Is there someone else or not?".

The protagonist is obsessed with this thought, he doesn't want to share his love ("Don't wanna give another my place") and suffers from the unknown ("Are you making him feel like he's the one or am I?"). His attachment to his lover is so strong that he sees no meaning in life without her ("If I'm not with you, then I don't wanna live").

Despite his jealousy and suspicion, the protagonist acknowledges his flaws ("I don't deserve your loyalty") and is willing to change for love ("Swear I've been changing for the better, better / 'Cause I wanna keep you forever, ever").

The entire song is permeated with pain, fear, and uncertainty. The Weeknd masterfully conveys the emotions of a person torn between love and suspicion, creating an atmosphere of anxious sensuality.

[Verse 1:]

I know that you're hiding something from me

That's been close to your heart.

And I felt it creeping up everyday,

Baby, right from the start.

I know that look you give when we're fighting,

We're fighting.

‘Cause I used to be the one who was lying, oh, lying.

[Chorus:]

Ohh, is there someone else or not?

‘Cause I wanna keep you close,

I don't wanna lose my spot

‘Cause I need to know

If you're hurting him, or you're hurting me?

If I ain't with you, I don't wanna be.

Is there someone else or not?

Ohh, or not?

[Verse 2:]

I don't deserve someone loyal to me,

Don't you think I see.

And I don't want to be a prisoner to who I used to be.

I swear I changed my ways for the better, the better,

‘Cause I wanna be with you forever, forever.

[Chorus:]

Ohh, is there someone else or not?

‘Cause I wanna keep you close,

I don't wanna lose my spot

‘Cause I need to know

If you're hurting him, or you're hurting me?

If I ain't with you, I don't wanna be.

Is there someone else or not?

Ohh, or not?

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