Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey)

About this song

"Earned It" was released as the lead single from the soundtrack to the 2015 film Fifty Shades of Grey, and later appeared on the Weeknd's album Beauty Behind the Madness. The Weeknd was brought into the project early, and the film's director, Sam Taylor-Johnson, praised how seductive his voice sounded for the film. Critics welcomed the song on release, and it reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100, the Weeknd's first top five single.

What it's about

The song is a slow, sensual R&B track that plays up the film's romantic theme. Its lyrics describe a lover who has to earn affection, with the singer taking on the role of a generous partner.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's Wikipedia article. Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Fun facts

• Produced by Marian Hill.