“Die For You” seems to be about a complicated, borderline unhealthy relationship, on the cusp of a breakdown. During the first verse, The Weeknd established that he was still fixated on the unnamed suitor. “I just can’t say that I don’t love you,” he sang (via Genius). Then, during the pre-chorus, he acknowledged the other person’s fears about the continuation (and also end) of the romance. “You know what I’m thinkin’, see it in your eyes/You hate that you want me, hate it when you cry/ You’re scared to be lonely/ especially in the night,” he continued.
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And while it’s very possible that the song was about a recent breakup, there’s much more evidence to suggest that their relationship was still intact and the source of some super heavy emotions. Either way, it’s clear that the involved parties were definitely not ready for their relationship to end (even if that may have been for the best). Interestingly, if “Die For You” was inspired by The Weeknd’s personal life, then he definitely once shared a complex, yet delicate dynamic with an unnamed lover.
