Niagara Falls Lyrics

[Part I]

[Chorus]
Long in my life, I wouldn't let love inside
Long in my life, I wouldn't let love inside
Long in my life, I wouldn't let love inside

Yeah, yeah
But I swallowed my pride

[Verse 1]
I used to love you, girl, before the sun goes down
In Niagara Falls, ooh, yeah (But I swallowed my pride)

Your baby daddy been a scrub, let's keep it hush
Trust me, I know, yeah
I remember that you rolled me blunts before we fucked
When I was a ghost (Yeah, uh)
I had you up in the St. Regis when it was thе Trump
I was a boy
Still the kid from the 'Borough, uh
Pull up to the city dolo, uh
You know you can always rеach me
Tryna see you with your clothes off
'Cause I know he really loves you, uh
But you tellin' me the next move, uh
'Cause in your head, you're my baby
You're relivin' what we been through, oh

[Chorus]
Long in my life, I wouldn't let love inside
Long in my life, I wouldn't let love inside
But I swallowed my pride


[Verse 2]
I used to hold you, girl, before the sun came up
It was dusk 'til dawn, ooh, yeah (But I swallowed my pride)
Your ex-man tried to end your run, you're a shining star
Trust me I know, ooh, yeah
'Cause I got my finger on the pulse every single time
I've done it before, yeah
But I'll never take the credit 'cause you were bound to shine
I was just a spark
Gave your heart just to borrow (Borrow)
Tried to help you with the sorrow (Sorrow)
You know you can always reach me (Reach me)
'Cause I know you runnin' on low (On low)
And he never really loved you (Loved you)
Tellin' me about his next move (Next move)
'Cause in your head, you're my baby (Baby)
You know who you're really loyal to (I know)

[Chorus]
Long in my life, I wouldn't let love inside
Long in my life, I wouldn't let love inside
But I swallowed my pride, my-my pride, my pride
Le-le-let love inside, inside
But I swallowed my pride, my-my pride, my pride
Le-le-let love inside, inside

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Genius Annotation

Featured on Hurry Up Tomorrow, “Niagara Falls” continues The Weeknd’s tradition of introspective and emotionally charged R&B ballads. The song features a sample from “Someone to Love” by Jon B. featuring Babyface.

Set against the backdrop of the iconic Niagara Falls—a place symbolizing romance and fleeting moments—the song explores the complexities of a past relationship, highlighting themes of love, regret, and self-reflection.

Through vivid imagery, The Weeknd reflects on his emotional journey, navigating the distance between his past self and the man he’s become. The contrast between the song’s two sections mirrors the emotional progression in the lyrics—from reflecting on the past to acknowledging change and growth.

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How did the song perform commercially?
Genius Answer

During the tracking week ending February 15, 2025, the song debuted at #65 on the Hot 100 chart.

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