Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: pop
Song Meaning of “The Knowing” by The Weeknd
The Knowing by The Weeknd is a song about the loneliness of being in an uncertain relationship. The narrator is trying to come to terms with the fact that he doesn’t know what the future holds and is scared of the potential outcome; of being alone and not knowing what will come of the relationship. The lyrics express a deep sense of fear of not knowing the fate of their love, and the singer’s desire to try to make things work, despite the uncertainties.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant in its reflection on the struggle between wanting to stay in a relationship and the doubts of it being too risky to stay. It speaks of the difficulty of trying to make something work, yet facing the possibility of it not working out and enduring a period of being alone.
The song builds up to the realization that whatever happens, he will be able to accept it and carry on; ” Dont be scared I’ll carry on, even in the light of The Knowing”. The narrator ultimately acknowledges that no matter what is revealed in this uncertain period, he will be strong and be able to move on.
The knowing is a powerful song about coming to terms with the fear of uncertainty in relationships and through it the singer learns to accept it and finds strength to move on.