False Alarm Lyrics – The Weeknd

Lyrics

[Verse]

Bathroom stalls for the powder nose (She loves)

High heel shoes with the open toes (She loves)

She's got a good time wrapped in gold (She loves)

For you, for you

All red dress with the devil eyes (She loves)

So obsessed with the camera lights (She loves)

You love her, but you can't deny (She loves)

The truth, the truth

[Pre-Chorus]

She loves everybody

Can't you tell by the signs?

She loves everybody

She gets off all the time

It's a dark philosophy

And it haunts her constantly

It's a false alarm to me

She's a false alarm

[Chorus]

False alarm (Hey, hey, hey, hey)

False alarm (Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)

(Alarm)

False alarm (Hey, hey, hey, hey)

False alarm (Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)

[Verse]

Six inch long, 'bout three inch wide (She loves)

Dolla', dolla' bill is her only type (She loves)

You love her, but you'll never be (She loves)

The one, the one

Diamonds and the rings are her fantasy (She loves)

She chase hearts with the Hennessy (She loves)

You love her, but you'll never be (She loves)

Enough, enough

[Pre-Chorus]

She loves everybody (Ah)

Can't you tell by the signs?

She loves everybody (Ah)

She gets off all the time

It's a dark philosophy (Dark philosophy)

And it haunts her constantly (Haunts her constantly)

She's a false alarm to me (False alarm)

She's a false alarm

[Chorus]

False alarm (Hey, hey, hey, hey)

False alarm (Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)

(Alarm)

False alarm (Hey, hey, hey, hey)

False alarm (Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)

[Bridge]

She always leaves the man she loves

But the diamonds are forever

She always seems to be alone

But the diamonds make it better

[Chorus]

False alarm (Hey, hey, hey, hey)

False alarm (Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)

(Alarm)

False alarm (Hey, hey, hey, hey)

False alarm (Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)

Meaning & Context

"False Alarm" is a high-octane track from The Weeknd's album Starboy, marking a shift towards dance-punk and new wave influences. The song serves as a frantic warning about a specific type of partner who is addicted to the thrill of a superficial lifestyle.

The Dark Philosophy

The lyrics paint a picture of a woman obsessed with material wealth ("good time wrapped in gold", "diamonds are forever") and instant gratification ("powder nose", "Hennessy"). The Weeknd describes her as a "False Alarm"—someone who appears enticing and perfect on the surface but ultimately brings emotional destruction. She loves the attention and the "camera lights," but her love for people is fleeting and transactional.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the meaning of False Alarm by The Weeknd?

False Alarm describes a woman who is addicted to the thrill of a superficial lifestyle, drugs, and attention. The Weeknd warns that she is a "false alarm"—someone who seems like the perfect partner but will emotionally destroy you.

What genre is False Alarm?

False Alarm is a departure from The Weeknd's usual R&B style, leaning heavily into Dance-punk and New Wave, with frantic energy similar to 80s punk rock.

Is the False Alarm music video connected to a movie?

The music video is filmed in a first-person POV style, reminiscent of video games like Call of Duty and the film Hardcore Henry, depicting a violent bank heist.

Who wrote False Alarm?

The song was written by The Weeknd, Doc McKinney, Cirkut, Mano, and DJ Khaled.

Which album is False Alarm on?

False Alarm is the second single from The Weeknd's third studio album, Starboy.

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