Wasted Times (The Weeknd song)
"Wasted Times" | |
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Song by The Weeknd | |
from the EP My Dear Melancholy | |
Released | March 30, 2018 |
Length | 3:40 |
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Songwriter(s) | |
Producer(s) |
"Wasted Times" is a song recorded by Canadian singer and songwriter The Weeknd, taken from his first EP, My Dear Melancholy, released on March 30, 2018.[1] The song was written by The Weeknd, Starrah, Skrillex, and Frank Dukes. It was later included on the singles compilation album The Weeknd in Japan despite not being released as a single.[2]
Critical reception[]
The song was met with positive reviews,[3] with various critics naming it one of the best Tesfaye's discography.[4] It also was also included in various best song of the week lists.[5][6] The song was ranked the 45th best song of 2018 by Complex due to Tesfaye's emotion and singing on the track.[7]
Lyrics[]
The song's lyrics reference his relationships with ex-girlfriends (at the time) Bella Hadid and Selena Gomez.[8] The Weeknd expresses a desire to return to the former.[9]
Commercial performance[]
The song debuted at number 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on the issue dated April 7, 2018, where it became his 18th top 40 entry.[10]
Charts[]
Weekly charts[]
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Year-end charts[]
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Certifications[]
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[30] | Platinum | 80,000 |
United Kingdom (BPI)[31] | Silver | 200,000 |
United States (RIAA)[32] | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References[]
- ^ "The Internet says that The Weeknd is singing directly to Bella Hadid on "Wasted Times," and let's unpack this". HelloGiggles. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd In Japan (Singles Collection)". Universal Music Group. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ Guan, Frank (March 30, 2018). "The Weeknd's 'Wasted Times' Does Drake Better Than Drake Can". Vulture. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ "The 25 Best The Weeknd Songs of All Time". Highsnobiety. June 6, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ III, Robby Seabrook. "Best Songs of the Week Featuring The Weeknd, Cardi B and More - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ Editors, Vulture (April 4, 2018). "8 Best New Songs of the Week: The Weeknd, Kacey Musgraves, Tyler the Creator". Vulture. Retrieved November 22, 2019.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
- ^ "The Best Songs of 2019". Complex. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ Nast, Condé. "The Weeknd Seemingly References Exes Selena Gomez and Bella Hadid on His New Album". Vanity Fair. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd Released A Song About Bella Hadid & The Lyrics Are A LOT". Bustle. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ Zellner, Xander (April 9, 2018). "All 6 of The Weeknd's 'My Dear Melancholy' Tracks Debut on Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ "Australian-charts.com – The Weeknd – Wasted Times". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "Austriancharts.at – The Weeknd – Wasted Times" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201814 into search. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "Danishcharts.com – The Weeknd – Wasted Times". Tracklisten. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – The Weeknd – Wasted Times" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – The Weeknd – Wasted Times" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – The Weeknd – Wasted Times" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "Charts.nz – The Weeknd – Wasted Times". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "Norwegiancharts.com – The Weeknd – Wasted Times". VG-lista. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201814 into search. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "Swedishcharts.com – The Weeknd – Wasted Times". Singles Top 100. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – The Weeknd – Wasted Times". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- ^ "Hot R&B Singles: Year-End 2018". Billboard. Billboard.com. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – The Weeknd – Wasted Times". Music Canada. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ "British single certifications – The Weeknd – Wasted Times". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – The Weeknd – Wasted Times". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
External links[]
- 2018 songs
- Songs written by Frank Dukes
- Songs written by the Weeknd
- The Weeknd songs
- Contemporary R&B ballads
- Song recordings produced by Frank Dukes
- Song recordings produced by Skrillex
- Songs written by Starrah