Out of Time (The Weeknd song)

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"Out of Time"
Single by the Weeknd
from the album Dawn FM
ReleasedJanuary 25, 2022 (2022-01-25)
Genre
Length3:34
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
The Weeknd singles chronology
"Sacrifice"
(2022) 		"Out of Time"
(2022)

"Out of Time" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd. It was released to American urban adult contemporary radio through XO and Republic Records on January 25, 2022, as the third single from his fifth studio album Dawn FM.[3] The song was written and produced by the Weeknd and Oneohtrix Point Never; with Tomoko Aran and Tetsurō Oda receiving songwriting credits for the sampling of Aran's 1983 song "Midnight Pretenders". Max Martin and Oscar Holter received additional production credits. The track also features additional vocals by Jim Carrey, who narrates one of 3 songs on the album.

Background and promotion[]

"Out of Time" was released on January 7, 2022, alongside its parent album.[4][5] It was sent to American urban adult contemporary radio on January 25 as the album's third single.

Lyrics and composition[]

"Out Of Time" has been described by critics as an R&B and city pop ballad with elements of boogie. Lyrically, the song details how the Weeknd's trauma from past relationships has negatively affected his ability to fix the romantic relationship he had with his former partner.[2][6]

Critical reception[]

"Out of Time" received acclaim from critics for the song's production and the Weeknd's vocals.[7] Heran Mamo of Billboard named the track as the second-best song from the album, highlighting "The swirling flute and shimmering production feels like he’s in a fairytale where he can turn back time with just the snap of his fingers".[8]

Charts[]

Chart performance for "Out of Time"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 29
Australia Hip-Hop/R&B Singles (ARIA)[10] 10
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[11] 20
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[12] 90
Denmark (Tracklisten)[13] 32
France (SNEP)[14] 55
Global 200 (Billboard)[15] 15
Greece (IFPI)[16] 12
Iceland (Plötutíðindi)[17] 17
India (IMI)[18] 20
Italy (FIMI)[19] 96
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[20] 11
Lithuania (AGATA)[21] 28
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[22] 86
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[23] 5
Portugal (AFP)[24] 16
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[25] 90
South Africa (RISA)[26] 29
South Korea (Gaon)[27] 160
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[28] 46
UK Streaming (OCC)[29] 42
US Billboard Hot 100[30] 32
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[31] 11
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[32] 43
Vietnam (Vietnam Hot 100)[33] 29

Release history[]

Release history and formats for "Out of Time"
Country Date Format Label Ref.
United States January 25, 2022 Urban adult contemporary radio
[3]
March 28, 2022 Hot adult contemporary radio [34]
March 29, 2022 Contemporary hit radio [35]
Rhythmic contemporary hit radio [36]

References[]

  1. ^ "Best New Music This Week: The Weeknd, Gunna, Earl Sweatshirt, and More". Complex. January 7, 2022. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Jenkins, Craig (January 7, 2022). "The Weeknd Knows No Bounds". Vulture. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Top 40 Urban/R&B Songs and Release Dates". All Access. Archived from the original on January 20, 2022. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  4. ^ Kaufman, Gil (January 5, 2022). "The Weeknd Reveals Tracklist For 16-Song 'Dawn FM' Album". Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  5. ^ "The Weeknd Enlists Jim Carrey and Quincy Jones for His New 'Dawn FM' Album". GQ. January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  6. ^ Mamo, Heran (January 7, 2022). "Every Song on The Weeknd's 'Dawn FM' Album, Ranked: Critic's Picks". Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  7. ^ Conteh, Mankaprr (January 7, 2022). "Five Things We Learned from the Weeknd's 'Dawn FM'". Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  8. ^ Mamo, Heran (January 7, 2022). "Every Song on The Weeknd's 'Dawn FM' Album, Ranked: Critic's Picks". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  9. ^ "The Weeknd – Out of Time". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  10. ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. January 17, 2022. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  11. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  12. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 20222 into search. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  13. ^ "The Weeknd – Out of Time". Tracklisten. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  14. ^ "The Weeknd – Out of Time" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  15. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  16. ^ "IFPI Charts". ifpi.gr. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
  17. ^ "Tónlistinn – Plötur – Vika 2 – 2022" [The Music - Albums - Week 2 - 2022] (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  18. ^ "Top 20 Charts". Indian Music Industry. International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. January 17, 2022. Archived from the original on January 18, 2022. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  19. ^ "The Weeknd – Out of Time". Top Digital Download. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  20. ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Overseas 2022/01/19" (in Japanese). Billboard Japan. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  21. ^ "2022 2-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. January 14, 2022. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  22. ^ "The Weeknd – Out of Time" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  23. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 17, 2022. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  24. ^ "The Weeknd – Out of Time". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  25. ^ "ČNS IFPI". IFPI ČR. Note: Select SK SINGLES DIGITAL TOP 100 and insert 202202 into search. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  26. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 02-2022". The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  27. ^ "Digital Chart – Week 3 of 2022". Gaon Music Chart (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  28. ^ "The Weeknd – Out of Time". Singles Top 100. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  29. ^ "Official Audio Streaming Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  30. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  31. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
  32. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  33. ^ "Billboard Vietnam Hot 100: Week of January 22, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  34. ^ "Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases". All Access. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  35. ^ "Top 40/Mainstream Future Releases". All Access. Retrieved March 21, 2022.
  36. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Retrieved March 25, 2022.

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