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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Less Than Zero" by the artist "Weeknd, The"

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In The Weeknd's song "Less Than Zero," the lyrical hero reflects on a destructive love that has robbed him of his self-worth.

At the beginning of the relationship, the hero tried to appear better than he really was, to be a "hero" for his beloved. He saw her as an ideal and was afraid to disappoint her. However, over time, he realizes that this self-deception will lead to nothing good.

The realization of his own worthlessness ("I am worth less than zero") and the superiority of his beloved ("you are exceptional to me") pains him. He understands that he is not worthy of this love and decides to leave so as not to "wither" by her side.

The chorus of the song conveys the hero's obsession with this relationship. His feelings for his beloved are so strong that he cannot get her out of his head. He tries to fight this addiction ("trying to free myself"), but so far to no avail.

Overall, "Less Than Zero" is a song about a painful love that destroys one's personality. The hero faces a choice: to continue to cling to illusions and destroy himself or to let go of the past and try to find freedom.

[Verse 1:]

Remember I was your hero, yeah

I'd wear your heart like a symbol

I couldn't save you from my darkest truth of all

I know

I'll always be less than zero

Oh yeah

You tried your best with me, I know

I couldn't face you with my darkest truth of all

Ohh

[Chorus:]

‘Cause I can't get it out of my head

No I can't shake this feeling that crawls in my bed

I try to hide it but I know you know me

I try to fight it but I'd rather be free

Ohh

[Verse 2:]

Oh yeah

Can we meet in the middle

Oh yeah

‘Cause you were just like me before

Now you'd rather leave me

Than to watch me die in your arms

[Chorus:]

But I can't get it out of my head

No I can't shake this feeling that crawls in my bed

I try to hide it but I know you know me

I try to fight it but I'd rather be free

Ohh

I can't get it out of my head

No I can't shake this feeling that crawls in my bed

I try to hide it but I know you know me

I try to fight it but I'd rather be free

Yeah

I'll always be less than zero

You tried your best with me, I know

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