Meaning Behind "Until I Bleed Out" by The Weeknd

✨ Overcoming Addiction and Personal Struggles

"Until I Bleed Out" is a profound song by The Weeknd that entails the struggle of overcoming addiction, resisting complacency and rediscovering oneself. It speaks volumes about the pain associated with letting go of something harmful yet addicting, be it substance abuse or an unhealthy relationship. The lyrics depict the artist’s wish to cleanse his life from these negative influences until he is completely drained or as the title suggests 'bleeds out'.

✨ Juggling Stardom and Painful Past

The essence of this song lies in freedom but also underscores the horrifying aftermaths and repercussions involved in breaking loose from one's old habits. As illustrated through its lyrics and video, Abel (the real name for The Weeknd), no longer wishes to exist under false highs nor does he want to derive joy through artificial means.

Even after reaching superstardom, he finds himself stuck in a loop, running back into his complicated past which feels eerily familiar like gazing at your own reflection.

His journey takes him on a nostalgic ride back to where everything commenced – house of balloons (his first mixtape). However amidst all bright-coloured hustle bustle symbolic representation of his glamorous life now - there lays uncertainty. Does he stick onto what he knows best or risk stepping out into uncharted territories?

In the climax we see two versions: One tackles old ways getting torn apart symbolizing destruction caused by his addictions; another other escaping only to eventually collapse from sheer exhaustion represented by him bleeding out.

✨ Rebirth through Reassessment

In the end, Abel finds himself 'alone again' which indicates a fresh start. Even though there's a sense of loss and intense struggle portrayed in the song, ultimately it’s about redemption, reassessment and renewal. It's a powerful expression reminding us that sometimes to move forward we might have to take some steps back - revisit our old chapters prior to starting new ones – no matter how intimidating journey may seem or painful ending could be like physically bleeding out'.