- Missed You (lyrics) - The Weeknd

: The lyric "I hurt myself a hundred times just to feel something in my soul" suggests he used destructive behavior or rebound relationships as a way to numb the genuine ache of her absence. The "Sweetest Song"

As the song progresses, the tone shifts from trying to move on to acknowledging a massive mistake: The Weeknd - Missed You (Lyrics)

The song follows a protagonist (often interpreted as a version of Abel Tesfaye himself) who has ended a significant relationship. To cope with the void, he tries to "run around with someone else" to force himself to forget his former partner. : The lyric "I hurt myself a hundred

The story behind The Weeknd’s (a bonus track from the After Hours deluxe edition) is a haunting narrative of regret and the failed attempt to replace a deep emotional connection with temporary distractions . The Cycle of Self-Deception The story behind The Weeknd’s (a bonus track

: He reflects that they "could've grown" if he had simply held her close instead of pushing her away.