Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: pop
Song Meaning of “House Of Balloons / Glass Table Girls” by The Weeknd
House of Balloons / Glass Table Girls is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd, and the opening track to his critically acclaimed debut album of the same name. It is a slow and dark R&B track that paints a vivid picture of drug-fueled nights in Toronto’s hip-hop scene.
The song begins with a haunting vocal sample that sets the tone for the rest of the track. This sample is quickly followed by a slow, creeping beat and a deep bassline. The Weeknd delivers a haunting and reflective rap verse that speaks to the hedonistic lifestyle he’s leading. He reflects on living in the moment, partying and taking drugs with beautiful women at the House of Balloons. He reflects on the power of the women he surrounds himself with and manipulates, as well as the power the drugs have over him and his lifestyle.
The Weeknd further paints a picture of the lifestyle he leads, including the glass table girls, a representation of the narcissistic and materialistic women who inhabit the House of Balloons. Here, he reflects on the assertion of power these women display, as they are attracted to the money, drugs, and fame that the House of Balloons offers. He reflects on the disillusionment he feels, and how it ultimately comes with the lifestyle he has chosen.