Until I Bleed Out

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"Until I Bleed Out"
Song by the Weeknd
from the album After Hours
ReleasedMarch 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
StudioRepublic Studios (Los Angeles, California)
Genre
Length3:12
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Music video
"Until I Bleed Out" on YouTube

"Until I Bleed Out" 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 April 7, 2020.[3] The Weeknd co-wrote the song with its producers Metro Boomin, Oneohtrix Point Never, Prince 85, and Notinbed.[4]

Background and release[]

In early March 2020, two weeks before the release of After Hours, the Weeknd showcased the song during an album listening session to Variety writer Jem Aswad.[5][6] The track was then officially released on March 20, 2020, alongside the rest of its parent album.[7][8] The song serves as the albums outro.

Lyrics[]

The lyrics of the song reference the on-and-off relationship Tesfaye has with model Bella Hadid.[9][10] In the track, the Weeknd sings about the loss of his relationship with his former partner through the usage of metaphorical violence.[11] The song's lyrics delve into how Tesfaye's death is the result of his former lover leaving him.[12]

Critical reception[]

The song was met with acclaim from critics, with Jon Caramanica from The New York Times describing it as being "the album's syrupy final song".[13] J'na Jefferson from Billboard complimented the song's production, saying that "the video game-style instrumentals and the bleak echo near the high-end of the track ties the contrasting elements of the project in a neat bow."[14] Praise for the track was primarily directed towards its dark atmosphere.[15]

Music video[]

The official music video for "Until I Bleed Out" was first announced via the Weeknd's various social media platforms on April 6, 2020.[16][17] Its release occurred the following day on April 7, 2020.[18] Directed by Anton Tammi, the music video shows Tesfaye continuing the persona found throughout the era's promotional material and is seen navigating a balloon filled mansion in a lost, dazed, and damaged manner.[19] The music video was met with a positive reception, with journalist noting its references to the Weeknd's early Trilogy material and comparing it to some films by Robert De Niro.[20][21]

Commercial performance[]

Following the releasing of its parent album, "Until I Bleed Out" debuted at number 80 on the US Billboard Hot 100 dated April 4, 2020. It was the lowest charting track from After Hours.[22]

Personnel[]

Credits adapted from Tidal.[4]

  • The Weeknd – vocals, songwriting, production
  • Metro Boomin – songwriting, production
  • Oneohtrix Point Never – songwriting, production
  • Prince 85 – songwriting, production
  • Notinbed – songwriting, production
  • Dave Kutch – mastering
  • Kevin Peterson – mastering

Charts[]

Chart (2020) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[23] 67
France (SNEP)[24] 158
Greece (IFPI)[25] 72
Lithuania (AGATA)[26] 59
Portugal (AFP)[27] 87
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[28] 62
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[29] 11
US Billboard Hot 100[30] 80
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[31] 40
US Rolling Stone Top 100[32] 37

Release history[]

Region Date Format Label(s) Ref.
Various March 20, 2020
[33]

References[]

  1. ^ "The Weeknd Reveals 'After Hours' Tracklist". Rap-Up. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  2. ^ Ingvaldsen, Torsten (March 20, 2020). "The Weeknd Is Hosting an 'After Hours' Listening Session on Spotify". Hypebeast. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  3. ^ "The Weeknd Drops "Until I Bleed Out" Video". Complex. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "After Hours / The Weeknd – Tidal". Tidal. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  5. ^ Aswad, Jem (April 8, 2020). "The Weeknd Goes Track-by-Track (Almost) on 'After Hours'". Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  6. ^ Aswad, Jem (April 8, 2020). "The Weeknd Opens Up About His Past, Turning 30 and Getting Vulnerable on 'After Hours'". Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  7. ^ "The Weeknd's 'After Hours' Track List: See Here". Billboard. March 17, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  8. ^ Fitzgerald, Trent. "The Weeknd Drops After Hours Album: Listen to New Songs". XXL Mag. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  9. ^ "Twitter Is Convinced The Weeknd's 'Entire' New Album Is About Bella Hadid". March 20, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  10. ^ Boren, Jason Brow,Jade (March 20, 2020). "The Weeknd's Fans Are Convinced That He Drops Multiple References To Bella Hadid In New Album". Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  11. ^ "The Weeknd's 'Until I Bleed Out' Video: Watch". Billboard. April 7, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  12. ^ "Album Review: The Weeknd Picks up the Pieces on the Sonically Fearless After Hours". March 24, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  13. ^ Caramanica, Jon (April 1, 2020). "The Weeknd's Gleamy, Seamy Pop Returns". Retrieved April 13, 2020 – via NYTimes.com.
  14. ^ "The Weeknd's 'After Hours': Every Song Ranked". Billboard. March 20, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  15. ^ Aswad, Jem (March 20, 2020). "The Weeknd's 'After Hours': Album Review". Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  16. ^ @TheWeeknd (April 6, 2020). "Until I Bleed Out - The Weeknd" (Tweet). Retrieved April 7, 2020 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ @TheWeeknd (April 6, 2020). "tomorrow. - The Weeknd" (Tweet). Retrieved April 7, 2020 – via Twitter.
  18. ^ "The Weeknd Continues His Video Saga with "Until I Bleed Out"". exclaim.ca. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  19. ^ "The Weeknd's 'Until I Bleed Out' Video Shows The Hazy Aftermath Of A Hectic Party". April 7, 2020.
  20. ^ "The Weeknd "Until I Bleed Out" Earns Video Release". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  21. ^ Shaffer, Claire (April 7, 2020). "The Weeknd Throws a Drug-Fueled Confetti Party in 'Until I Bleed Out' Video". Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  22. ^ Zellener, Xander (March 30, 2020). "Every Song From The Weeknd's 'After Hours' Is on the Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  23. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  24. ^ "Top Singles (Week 13, 2020)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  25. ^ "IFPI Charts Digital Singles Chart (International) Week 13 2020". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on April 9, 2020. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  26. ^ "2020 13-os savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  27. ^ "Portuguesecharts.com – The Weeknd – Until I Bleed Out". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  28. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 202013 into search. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  29. ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 13". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  30. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  31. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  32. ^ "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  33. ^ "Listen to the Weeknd's New Album After Hours". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 26, 2020.

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