The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Ordinary Life" by the artist "Weeknd, The"

In "Ordinary Life," The Weeknd paints a picture of a self-destructive life filled with vices and risky behavior. The lyrical protagonist is immersed in a world of sensual pleasures, dangerous speed, and recklessness, reflecting his inner struggles and spiritual searching.

From the very first lines ("Got Heaven in her mouth, yeah, she got that tongue!"), The Weeknd immerses the listener in an atmosphere of hedonism and carnal delights. The images of "teeth" and "bumps" emphasize the roughness and intensity of his desires. Dangerous driving ("Fingers grip the wheel, then I cum when I'm finished") becomes a metaphor for a risky lifestyle where the hero balances on the verge of death. References to David Carradine and James Dean, who died tragically at a young age, reinforce the sense of doom and fatalism.

Despite his outward bravado, the hero finds no peace in his vices. He realizes the price he pays for his choices ("Paid for the life that I chose"), and even expresses a desire to "trade it all" for a "halo" – a symbol of righteousness and salvation. However, he does not believe in the possibility of redemption ("It's too late for me").

The images of "Valhalla" and "Mulholland" emphasize the duality of his existence – on the one hand, the pursuit of fame and recognition (Valhalla as a paradise for heroes), on the other – the awareness of his sinfulness and proximity to the fall (Mulholland as a place for the "damned").

At the end of the song, the hero finds solace in the image of "angels singing in monasteries" and confesses regret ("Wish I could, wish I could"). His soul, buried in a luxurious LaFerrari, symbolizes the emptiness and vanity of material possessions.

The Weeknd concludes by repeating, "This is not an ordinary life." This phrase is not so much boasting as it is a bitter realization that he himself has chosen this path, full of dangers and self-destruction.