Sacrifice (The Weeknd song)

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"Sacrifice"
Single by the Weeknd
from the album Dawn FM
ReleasedJanuary 7, 2022 (2022-01-07)
Recorded2021
StudioMXM (Los Angeles and Stockholm)
Genre
Length3:09
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
The Weeknd singles chronology
"Poison"
(2021) 		"Sacrifice"
(2022) 		"Out of Time"
(2022)
Music video
"Sacrifice" on YouTube

"Sacrifice" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd. It was released on January 7, 2022, through XO and Republic Records, as the second single from his fifth studio album Dawn FM. The song was written by the Weeknd, Max Martin, Oscar Holter, Carl Nordström and Swedish House Mafia; with Kevin McCord receiving songwriting credits for the sampling of the 1981 track "I Want to Thank You", performed by Alicia Myers.[1] Production was handled by the Weeknd, Martin, Holter and Swedish House Mafia.

Background and promotion[]

At the end of the Weeknd's music video for Dawn FM's lead single "Take My Breath", a snippet of "Sacrifice" is heard. It was released alongside its parent album on January 7, 2022, and was sent to American contemporary hit radio stations on January 11 as the second single from the album.[2][3]

Lyrics and composition[]

"Sacrifice" has been described by music critics as a post-disco[4] and electro-funk[5] track that details the Weeknd's hedonistic lifestyle.[6]

Critical reception[]

Critics noted "Sacrifice" as being a standout track from the album, with the Weeknd's vocals and production being highlighted.[7][8][9] Mankaprr Conteh from Rolling Stone compared the Weeknd's performance on the song to that of Michael Jackson's on his 1983 single "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" and his 1979 single "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough", putting emphasis on the similar sounding vocal melodies and guitar riffs.[10]

Music video[]

The music video for "Sacrifice", directed by Cliqua, was released alongside the song and parent album on January 7, 2022.[11][12] It begins with the Weeknd, who is dazed and confused, being brought towards a theoretical light at the end of a tunnel; while a snippet of Dawn FM's title track, featuring narration by actor Jim Carrey, is played in the background. He then wakes up out of breath as a result of the events that occurred in the "Take My Breath" music video. As he tries to catch his breath, he is abducted by a hooded cult and tied to a wheel-like contraption to be used for a human sacrifice. As the cult members gather around him, a veiled female figure in a red cloak appears and takes his soul away. A series of psychedelic-hued visuals, strobe lighting and dance numbers are then showcased. The Weeknd is then seen singing into a microphone while holding the stand with metal gauntlets. As the sacrifice continues, his hands become horrifically scarred, with the red-cloaked female having stolen his youth. The cult members then disperse and the Weeknd tumbles out in a fading shot.[13][14]

Credits and personnel[]

  • The Weeknd – vocals, songwriting, production, programming, keyboards
  • Max Martin – songwriting, production, programming, keyboards
  • Oscar Holter – songwriting, production, programming, keyboards
  • Swedish House Mafia – production
  • Carl Nordström – songwriting
  • Kevin Duane McCord – songwriting
  • Serban Ghenea – mixing
  • John Hanes – mix engineering
  • Dave Kutch – mastering
  • Kevin Peterson – assistant mixing
  • Shin Kamiyama – engineering

Charts[]

Chart performance for "Sacrifice"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Argentina (Argentina Hot 100)[15] 65
Australia (ARIA)[16] 9
Australia Hip-Hop/R&B Singles (ARIA)[17] 2
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[18] 27
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[19] 8
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[20] 3
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[21] 9
Canada AC (Billboard)[22] 14
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[23] 9
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[24] 8
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[25] 27
Croatia (HRT)[26] 1
Denmark (Tracklisten)[27] 12
Euro Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[28] 15
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[29] 7
France (SNEP)[30] 21
Germany (Official German Charts)[31] 27
Global 200 (Billboard)[32] 2
Greece (IFPI)[33] 1
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[34] 34
Hungary (Single Top 40)[35] 19
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[36] 20
Iceland (Plötutíðindi)[37] 5
India (IMI)[38] 7
Ireland (IRMA)[39] 5
Italy (FIMI)[40] 38
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[41] 85
Latvia (LAIPA)[42] 21
Lithuania (AGATA)[43] 3
Malaysia (RIM)[44] 17
Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[45] 10
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[46] 10
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[47] 15
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[48] 22
Norway (VG-lista)[49] 7
Portugal (AFP)[50] 6
Singapore (RIAS)[51] 15
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[52] 31
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[53] 9
South Africa (RISA)[54] 17
South Korea (Gaon)[55] 194
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[56] 68
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[57] 5
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[58] 13
UK Singles (OCC)[59] 10
UK R&B (OCC)[60] 4
US Billboard Hot 100[61] 11
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[62] 23
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[63] 16
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[64] 6
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[65] 3
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[66] 13
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[67] 13
Vietnam (Vietnam Hot 100)[68] 22

Release history[]

Release history and formats for "Sacrifice"
Country Date Format Label Ref.
France January 7, 2022 Radio airplay
[69]
Italy Universal [70]
United States January 11, 2022 Contemporary hit radio
  • XO
  • Republic
 [2]
Rhythmic contemporary radio [71]

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