"High for This" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd. It was released through the artist's own label, XO on March 21, 2011 as the opening track to his debut mixtape, House of Balloons.
On November 13, 2012 a new mix of the song was released as a part of the Trilogy compilation after Tesfaye signed his deal with Republic Records.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
You don't know what's in store
But you know what you're here for
Close your eyes, lay yourself beside me (Ooh)
Hold tight for this ride
We don't need no protection
Come alone, we don't need attention
[Chorus]
Open your hand, take a glass
Don't be scared, I'm right here
Even though, you don't roll
Trust me girl, you wanna be high for this
[Verse 2]
Take it off, you want it off
'Cause I know what you're feeling
It's okay, girl, I feel it too
Let it be, baby breathe
I swear I'm right here
We'll be good, I promise, we'll be so good, yeah
[Chorus]
Open your hand, take a glass
Don't be scared, I'm right here
Even though, you don't roll
Trust me girl, you wanna be high for this
[Post-Chorus]
Woah, woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah, woah
You wanna be high for this
[Outro]
For this
You wanna be high for this
Ooh, woah
You wanna be high for this, yeah
You wanna be high for this
Trivia[]
- "Hurry Up Tomorrow" interpolates the intro to "High for This", serving as a full circle moment and the conclusion to The Weeknd's story.