The meaning of the lyrics of the song "The Party & the After Party" by the artist "Weeknd, The"

The Weeknd's "The Party & The After Party" paints a picture of a hedonistic party scene saturated with sex, drugs, and shallow relationships. The lyrical protagonist, embodying a rockstar persona, seduces a woman, promising her a night of unbridled pleasure and the fulfillment of all her desires.

From the very first lines ("I can see your body crave it"), the protagonist establishes his dominant position and manipulates the woman, encouraging her to abandon her doubts and succumb to temptation ("You're a grown-up girl and this is your life, so I'll let you do whatever you like"). He showers her with compliments ("With a Louis Vuitton bag, tattooed arms, heels that make you six feet tall"), emphasizing her sexuality and desirability to other men. However, he convinces her that only he can give her what she truly needs ("But I got what you need").

Alcohol and drugs flow freely, the protagonist offers the woman a "drink" and a "sniff," openly talking about his own drug use ("Think I'm too fucked up"). He describes the chaotic aftermath of the party ("Spilled drugs on the floor, messed up your rug"), further emphasizing the decadent atmosphere of what is happening.

The relationship between the protagonist and the woman is devoid of any depth or sincerity. He calls his new passion "Rudolph," comparing her to a reindeer from Santa Claus's sleigh, whose red nose is associated with the consequences of cocaine use. He speaks frankly about his cynical attitude towards women ("The other girls don't suck like her") and his desire to receive only physical satisfaction from them.

At the end of the song, the protagonist again turns to the woman, promising her an unforgettable experience, but his words sound empty and insincere against the backdrop of the entire previous picture of depravity and spiritual degradation.