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"Faith" by The Weeknd describes the struggles in love
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"Faith" by The Weeknd describes the struggles in love

Immerse in the commentary on the singer's personal struggles with addiction, faith, and love.

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"Faith" is a song by Canadian singer The Weeknd, released in 2020 as part of his fourth studio album "After Hours". The song is a commentary on the singer's personal struggles with addiction, faith, and love.

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The song begins with a spoken-word intro, in which the Weeknd introduces himself as "Starboy", a reference to his previous album of the same name. He then proceeds to sing, "Light a blunt up with the flame/ Put that cocaine on a plate/ Molly with the purple rain/ 'Cause I lost my faith." These lines set the tone for the song, as the Weeknd reveals his struggles with addiction and the subsequent loss of his faith.

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