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He says he can't sleep, haunted by the things he's seen, and the pain and emptiness he feels despite his outward show of wealth and power. The singer feels the weight of the world on his shoulders, knowing that he paid a heavy price for his success.

He's invoking the film 'Constantine,' where Keanu Reeves played a demon hunter fighting for his soul. The second verse paints a picture of the singer zooming through Los Angeles in a sports car, the wind in his hair, and a diamond cross dangling from his neck. He confesses that he's powerless when it comes to her, even acting crazy and becoming a slave when he's inebriated.

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However, the world is full of temptation, and other women will always pose a threat. The singer's ladylove craves his complete attention and affection, even getting a tattoo of him on her mind. While they offer her material things, they don't understand that she values commitment above all else. The song opens with the narrator expressing frustration with third parties who are trying to come between him and his lover. The Weeknd's 'Escape From LA' is a lament to a toxic relationship that's taking its toll on both partners. She gon' ride 'til sweat fall down her spine She got Chrome Hearts hangin' from her neck She closed the door and then she locked it This place will be the end of me (oh, whoa-oh) This place (this place) is never what it seems

Gave you everything you wanted (you wanted) Gave you power, gave you life, gave you space so you can shine Got the money, got the cars, got the ceiling with the stars If you see what I seen, you wouldn't sleep I'm in the Spyder Porsche cruisin' down the streetĪnd it's slowly burning, it was never cheap 'Cause when I'm on the liquor, I go crazyĪnd for that pussy, you know I'm a slave, yeah When it comes to all these hoes, I'll never chaseīut this world is such a, such an evil place Girl, when you're ready, you know where I stay When you say that you need space, I give you space (you space) We'll figure out our shit and find a way (oh way)

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