The Abyss Lyrics

[Verse 1: The Weeknd]
I tried my best to not let you go
I don't like the view
From halfway down

Just promise me that it won't be slow
Will I feel the impact of the ground?

I tried to be something that I'll never be
Why waste another precious hour?
Why waste another precious ounce?
I'd rather leave somewhat of a legacy
Familiar
A thought that's so familiar

[Chorus: The Weeknd]
Let me close my eyes with dignity
Let's end it all, the world's not far behind
So what's the point of staying?
It's going up in flames, I know
Yes, I know, ooh
Oh-oh-oh

[Segue: Lana Del Rey]
Hey-hey
Oh-oh
(Hey)
[Verse 2: The Weeknd]
Just hold my heartbeat close to you
Remember how it always beats for you
I'm falling at the speed of light
I'm staring at your shrinking face, don't cry
You know my heart belongs to you
One last time, say that you want me too
The only words that gave me life
Now I'll see you on the other side

[Bridge: The Weeknd]
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh

[Outro: Lana Del Rey & The Weeknd]
Oh, mama, I'll pray
I'm running away

Oh-oh
Hey-hey (Oh, no)
Oh-oh
Hey-hey
Is a threat not a promise? (Mmm)
If you're looking for rage (Mmm, oh)
If you're looking for ragin'
Quiet for days
Baby, running away
Ayy-yeah
It's a threat, not a promise
It's a threat, not a promise
Yeah-yeah
Ah-ha (Oh)
Ah-ha (Oh)
Ah-ha
Ah-ha
Mama, I'll pray
Mama, I'll pray

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“The Abyss” is a song from The Weeknd’s album Hurry Up Tomorrow. It was first previewed via his X account on July 23, 2024. It was also performed for the first time in São Paulo’s concert on September 7, 2024.

On the song, The Weeknd describes the fleetingness of love between him and his partner while the world erupts into despair. He sings about not wanting to let go of his lover while the time they still have together becomes so precious.

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How did the song perform commercially?
Genius Answer

During the tracking week ending February 15, 2025, the song debuted at #58 on the Hot 100 chart. With Lana Del Rey as a featured artist, it marks her 17th appearance on the chart. It also marks The Weeknd and Lana Del Rey’s fourth collaboration to appear on the chart, as they previously charted with “Prisoner” (2015) “Stargirl Interlude” (2016) and “Lust For Life” (2017).

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Recorded At
Conway Recording Studios (Los Angeles, CA)
Released on
January 31, 2025
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