The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Valerie" by the artist "Weeknd, The"

In "Valerie," The Weeknd narrates a tale of a man torn between obligation and desire. He acknowledges his responsibility for his actions and words, especially towards the woman he loves. He understands the need to confess his feelings, to say, "I love you," "I need you," "I want to be only with you."

However, he fears the truth and the consequences of his words. He finds himself in the arms of another, perhaps out of fear or indecision. In this vicious circle, he lies to both Valerie and himself.

Valerie, seeing through his facade, chooses to turn a blind eye to his lies. Perhaps it's out of love, or maybe it's the fear of being alone. The lyrical hero questions why she pretends to believe him, arriving at the bitter realization that for Valerie, "it's better to live like this than to be alone."

The song is permeated with guilt, hopelessness, and doom. The Weeknd masterfully conveys the hero's inner conflict, making us reflect on the price of lies and self-deception.