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Lyrics of Sa o Poul o — The Weeknd

Album: Hurry Up Tomorrow

Song Details and Overview

Featuring Artist(s): Anitta
Producer(s): The Weeknd, MIKE DEAN, Sean Solymar
Composer(s): The Weeknd, DJ Cabide, DJ Flavinho, MIKE DEAN, Sean Solymar, Anitta, Tati Quebra Barraco, Washington Luiz Costa Vaz, Agostinho Dos Santos, Andre Luiz Viegas, Marcelo Nei Leal
Release Date: October 30, 2024
Musical Genre: R&B, Funk Melody, Dark Pop, Baile Funk
Album: Hurry Up Tomorrow
Track #: N/A
Languages: English, Portuguese
Mood: Sensual, Dark, Playful

Exploring the Meaning of "São Paulo"

"São Paulo" by The Weeknd and Anitta blends Brazilian funk elements with dark R&B, exploring themes of seduction, power, and release. Set against the backdrop of São Paulo's dynamic culture, the song mixes both artists' distinctive styles to convey a story of raw passion and irresistible attraction. Anitta's playful, bold lyrics contrast with The Weeknd's haunting and vulnerable lines, creating a duality between light-hearted confidence and dark, intimate surrender. References to Brazilian slang and cultural elements like “Baile Funk” strengthen the local essence, while The Weeknd’s deep, longing vocals bring an intensity to the track.

[Part I - Intro and Refrain]

Anitta opens with a provocative refrain in Portuguese that loosely translates to “Put it in the mouth, put it in the face, put it wherever you want,” infusing the song with Brazilian funk’s iconic daring and freedom of expression. Her playful tone and candid lines set the tone for a rhythm of carefree sensuality.

[Verse - The Weeknd]

In his verse, The Weeknd counters with themes of vulnerability and temptation. He sings of being under an unshakable “curse,” pulled towards this intense romance despite his attempts to resist. The repeated line “put it all on me” shows a mix of surrender and desire for connection, adding depth to the emotional weight behind the sensuality.

[Chorus - The Weeknd]

The chorus shifts towards an unreserved expression of pleasure, with The Weeknd confessing, “I love it when you turn me on,” an admission of the allure that has captivated him. This line reinforces the tension between control and surrender, as he finds himself lost in the intensity of his partner's effect on him.

[Part II - The Weeknd’s Verse and Pre-Chorus]

In the song's second part, The Weeknd’s lyrics bring a darker, poetic tone, where he references being “killed softly” by his lover’s touch. With lines like “hot like rising sun, burning everything she touches,” he captures the allure of a partner who is unapologetically intense and consuming, seeking thrills beyond material gain.

Similar Songs

"São Paulo" draws comparisons to several other tracks that also explore themes of passion, cultural elements, and emotional surrender:

"Earned It" by The Weeknd – A similarly intense song where The Weeknd surrenders to the sensual allure of a lover.
"Vai Malandra" by Anitta – Another Brazilian funk track where Anitta showcases her bold, unapologetic style.
"Despacito" by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee – Combines Latin rhythms with sensual lyrics for a globally resonant track.
"After Hours" by The Weeknd – Shares the dark themes of obsession and emotional vulnerability.
"Bailando" by Enrique Iglesias – A Latin hit that merges passion with rhythmic Latin elements.

Comparisons to Other Works by The Weeknd and Anitta

The collaboration in "São Paulo" unites The Weeknd's moody, atmospheric R&B style with Anitta's vibrant Brazilian funk influence, creating a unique fusion that highlights both artists' strengths. The Weeknd’s previous tracks like "In The Night" and "Party Monster" delve into similar themes of seductive allure and emotional intensity, while Anitta’s tracks, such as "Show das Poderosas" and "Medicina," carry her unmistakable signature of boldness and empowerment. By blending their sounds, "São Paulo" stands as a testament to both artists’ ability to adapt and create an immersive, culturally resonant soundscape.

“Baby, you turn me on... I love it when you turn me on.” – The Weeknd, describing the irresistible allure and connection with his lover

"São Paulo" brings together elements of funk, R&B, and cultural nods to Brazil, producing a vibrant yet emotionally complex song that highlights the chemistry and unique styles of both The Weeknd and Anitta.

Lyrics

Sa o Poul o by The Weeknd

[Intro: Anitta]
Bota na boca, bota na cara, bota onde quiser
Bota na boca, bota na cara, bota onde quiser

[Refrain: Anitta]
O novinho me olhou e quis comer minha pepequinha
Hoje eu vou dar pro novinho, fode, fode a larissinha
O novinho me olhou e quis comer minha pepequinha
Hoje eu vou dar pro novinho, fode, fode a larissinha

[Verse: The Weeknd]
Every time I try to run, you put your curse all over me
I surrender at your feet, baby, put it all on me
Every time I try to pray you away, you got me on my knees
I surrender at your feet, baby, put it all on me

[Chorus: The Weeknd]
I love it when you turn me on
I love it when you turn it on
I love it when you turn me on
So come back in and turn it on

[Refrain: Anitta & The Weeknd]
Bota na boca, bota na cara, bota onde quiser (Turn me on)
(Turn me on) O novinho me olhou e quis comer minha pepequinha
(Turn me on) Hoje eu vou dar pro novinho, fode, fode a larissinha
(Turn me on) O novinho me olhou e quis comer minha pepequinha
Hoje eu vou dar pro novinho, fode, fode a larissinha (Turn me on)
[Bridge: Anitta]
Bota na boca, bota na cara
Bota na boca, bota na cara
Bota na boca, bota na cara
Bota na boca, bota na cara
Bota na boca, bota na cara, bota onde quiser

[Instrumental Outro]

[Part II]

[Verse 1: The Weeknd]
Baby, ride me 'til the darkness of the night
Kill me softly like you want me euthanized, oh yeah

[Pre-Chorus: The Weeknd]
Hot like risin' sun, burnin' everything she touch
She don't even want your money, can buy you and someone else
She's addicted to the rush, I can never get enough
She desensitized to money, need to pay with something else

[Chorus: The Weeknd]
Baby, you turn me on
Baby, you turn me on
Baby, you turn me on
Girl, you turn me on
[Verse 2: The Weeknd]
Hit it from the back, she louder than two sold-out nights
I think she fell in love, she said she trust me with her life, oh

[Pre-Chorus: The Weeknd & Anitta]
Hot like risin' sun, burnin' everything she touch
She don't even want your money, can buy you and someone else
She's addicted to the rush, I could never get enough (Bota na boca, bota na cara, bota na boca, bota na cara)
She desensitized to money, need to pay with something else

[Chorus: The Weeknd]
Baby, turn me on (I love it when you turn me on)
I love it when you turn me on (I love it when you turn me on)
See how you turn me on? (I love it when you turn me on)
I love it when you turn me on, oh (So now I gotta turn it on)

[Bridge: The Weeknd & Anitta]
Oh, baby
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Take it easy, easy on me (Bota na boca, bota na cara, bota onde quiser)
Take it easy, easy on me, oh (Bota na boca, bota na cara, bota onde quiser)
Take it easy, easy on me
Oh, oh, oh
[Outro: Anitta]
Bota na boca, bota na cara, bota onde quiser
Bota na boca, bota na cara, bota na boca, bota na cara
Bota na boca, bota na cara
Bota na boca, bota na cara
Bota na boca, bota na cara, bota onde quiser

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