Too Late (The Weeknd song)
| "Too Late" | |
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| Song by the Weeknd | |
| from the album After Hours | |
| Released | March 20, 2020 |
| Length | 3:59 |
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| Songwriter(s) | |
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| Music video | |
| "Too Late" on YouTube | |
"Too Late" is a song by Canadian singer the Weeknd from his fourth studio album After Hours.[1] It was released on March 20, 2020, alongside the rest of its parent album.[2] A music video for the song was released on October 22, 2020.[3] The Weeknd co-wrote the song with its producers, Illangelo, DaHeala, and Ricky Reed.[4]
Background and release[]
The song was first teased in the Weeknd's After Hours short film (released early March 2020) during a scene in which Tesfaye adjusts his nose bandage after leaving the Jimmy Kimmel Live! studio.[5] The studio version of the song was then released on March 20, 2020, alongside the rest of the album.[6][7]
Lyrics[]
The lyrics of the song reference the on-and-off relationship Tesfaye has with model Bella Hadid.[8] In the song, the Weeknd sings about the dysfunctional and hedonistic relationship that he and his partner have, with him apologizing for his mistakes and asking how news outlets know the state of their romance.[9]
Music video[]
The official music video for "Too Late" was first teased by the Weeknd as being on its way (alongside those for "Escape from LA" and "Faith") through his Rolling Stone interview with Brittany Spanos on September 18, 2020.[10] This was then later followed up on October 13, 2020, where he further hinted on its music video being on its way through several posts on his social media platforms.[11][12] Tesfaye then officially announced its release date through social media, a day prior to its release, on October 21, 2020.[3] The visual was released on October 22, 2020, and was directed by Cliqua.[13] It continues the storyline from the parent album's previous music videos and features heavily bandaged models Ashley Smith and Kenzie Harr finding the decapitated head of the Weeknd and transplanting onto the body of singer Ken XY in a gory and murderous manner.[14]
Commercial performance[]
Following the releasing of its parent album, "Too Late" debuted at number 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100 dated April 4, 2020. It was the eighth-highest charting track from After Hours.[15]
Personnel[]
Credits adapted from Tidal.[4]
- The Weeknd – vocals, songwriting, production
- Illangelo – songwriting, production
- DaHeala – songwriting, production
- Ricky Reed – songwriting, production
Charts[]
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[16] | 38 |
| Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[17] | 49 |
| Denmark (Tracklisten)[18] | 33 |
| Estonia (Eesti Tipp-40)[19] | 28 |
| France (SNEP)[20] | 59 |
| Greece (IFPI)[21] | 23 |
| Iceland (Plötutíðindi)[22] | 28 |
| Italy (FIMI)[23] | 48 |
| Lithuania (AGATA)[24] | 26 |
| Portugal (AFP)[25] | 27 |
| Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[26] | 19 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[27] | 54 |
| UK Streaming (OCC)[28] | 39 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[29] | 28 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[30] | 13 |
| US Rolling Stone Top 100[31] | 8 |
Release history[]
| Region | Date | Format | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | March 20, 2020 | [32] |
References[]
- ^ "The Weeknd Reveals 'After Hours' Tracklist". Rap-Up. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
- ^ Ingvaldsen, Torsten (March 20, 2020). "The Weeknd Is Hosting an 'After Hours' Listening Session on Spotify". Hypebeast. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b @TheWeeknd (October 21, 2020). "GRAB YOUR CANDY AND POPCORN CAUSE THE "TOO LATE" VIDEO DROPS TOMORROW