The title "Beauty Behind the Madness" suggests that there's more to a person than meets the eye. The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, has stated that the album's title is inspired by the idea that there's beauty in the darkness, and that people often hide their true selves behind a mask.

The lyrics to "Beauty Behind the Madness" are available online, but we've included a brief summary of each song's theme and meaning: