Is The Weeknd’s “Call Out My Name” About Selena Gomez? Fans Think The Lyrics Reference Her Kidney

Is The Weeknd’s “Call Out My Name” About Selena Gomez? Fans Think The Lyrics Reference Her Kidney Transplant

To the surprise of fans, The Weeknd dropped his new album My Dear Melancholy at midnight on Friday. Upon listening to the tracks, listeners couldn't help but assume that one song in particular titled "Call Out My Name" is about Selena Gomez. Though the words do not mention Gomez by name, a quick breakdown of the lyrics reveal a tale of love lost. Gomez and The Weeknd began dating in January 2017, and later confirmed their breakup this past October after Gomez was spotted with her ex Justin Bieber. Fans also think The Weeknd references Gomez's kidney transplant, since a lyric hints he may have contemplated donating his own.

As mentioned earlier, the second verse appears to make reference to Gomez's kidney transplant, suggesting that The Weeknd contemplated being a donor. It also alludes to a possible dig at Gomez's relationship with Bieber.

The Weeknd and Gomez were first spotted together last January, but didn't make their relationship Instagram official until Gomez shared a photo of herself and The Weeknd to social media in April of last year. The pair later appeared together at the Met Gala that May. Despite numerous public appearances in the following months, Gomez and Weeknd remained relatively quiet about their relationship in the media. After nearly 10 months together, their split was later confirmed by People with a source for the magazine claiming:

The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, shared the cover art for the project on Instagram just ahead of the project's release along with the caption, “tonight.” Teasing fans about the album's release, he also shared a screenshot of a text message which questioned: “Should we drop Friday? I’m indifferent to be honest.”

The Weeknd's new EP comes 18 months after his Grammy Award-winning project Starboy and features a six song tracklist. Another track, "Wasted Times," has also raised the curiosity of fans with many feeling that the song may be about another one of The Weeknd's famous exes, Bella Hadid

Although it is unclear if either song is actually about Gomez or Hadid, it seems that The Weeknd has a lot to get off his chest with My Dear Melancholy — and fans are definitely here for it.