"Prisoner" by The Weeknd featuring Lana Del Rey is a song about being trapped in the cycle of addiction and the emptiness that comes with it. The song opens with The Weeknd expressing how much he relies on their lover, showing that his addiction is not only to substances but also to the person who brings good to his lonely life. The chorus reveals the title of the song, with both singers admitting that they feel like prisoners, unable to escape the addiction that has taken over their lives.

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