@@theweekndincludesthursdays8016 Yeah this is my new favorite song by him. I hope the studio version i like just as much. You guys know what key this is in?
Every performance of this era feels like a movie scene. His body language and facial expressions express so many emotions of sadness, insanity. He's incredible!
How refreshing to hear a break-up song that doesn't place the blame on the ex, and in fact, wishes them well. There's a lot of emotional maturity here. It's hard to move on from someone when they're the only lover you've ever known. Even harder to admit that you're the problem.
IDK. I actually came online bc I'm watching the full ep on my DVR presently, and I notice even in his first presentation/intro for The Weeknd that Daniel seems to not like him. I forgot which other host/artist pair exhibited this on-air many years ago, but I hope I recall soon. Anyhow, I respect and enjoy both men, I hope there was no static nor tension btwn them. Then again... It Could be that he's simply tired of The WeekNd crashing on his couch. ;P
@@Blissid_Waters SNL made a skit featuring Daniel Craig and The Weeknd. The "tension" between them is just a joke. Link to the skit: www.reddit.com/r/TheWeeknd/comments/ff7vga/fresh_the_weeknd_chris_redd_kenan_thompson_on_the/
@@Ashamawee90 I think there is some slight processing to sweeten what are already very, very good vocals...a touch of reverb, etc. Pretty sure it's mostly him...and even if it isn't, he had to do it in the studio, at the very least, so leave the man alone and enjoy the beautiful song! An instant classic, IMO!
Ash Ketchem At the end the mic literally makes a weird sound so I mean it’s on. Also, he occasionally adds things that most likely aren’t going to be in the final product. Those HA’S and HEY’s he sings are always added in his live performances.
we aren’t talking enough about the amount of different genres that he’s pulling off in this album. it will be a masterpiece. i don’t deserve you Abel, nobody does...
If this man still with same fire content that he did and he still doing ........this man will be one of the best in the history in a short period of time because you can't describe what he is doing right now without saying " This man is something special ".
i think nobody will ever get back to levels that there were in the past due to the new large large market of music to pick and choose from, it's just so split. once an extremely versatile artist comes alone i think they got it. drake is semi versatile, post malone is very - look at the numbers, this is what attracts people
Earlier in his career he was harmonizing about his pain, drugs, lust, and the nightlife. Now he's realizing the damage he's done to his self and lovers. The Weeknd is growing before our very eyes.
Like just stop for a second and realize that we are living in the times of this man. Like just really think about it for a moment. You know how we look back on legends like Prince and MJ? We are witnessing this man become one of them. Maybe he’s not there yet, but he’s on his way just like they were at some point. He’s on another level.
it's funny how I used to write comments like these while the video is still playing and when the video ends, I'm just like "ok is this what it feels like to be in a trance?" then I delete my comment
He’s really better than any artist out there right now! I think he’s closer to Michael than anyone else will ever be. I love Abel ❤️ so glad we get to be in this generation to experience him and his music
Corineeel Corina I’m a huge the weeknd fan and he is one of the few real artists left in music,but he definetely is not (yet) where Michael was...I don’t think anyone will ever reach that level to be honest,but again i’m a huge fan of this man!
I feel like this album perfectly describes his evolution, and he chose the sequence of the new songs perfectly....first we have heartless, an homage to his past, then blinding lights, having fun but blinded by the truth, then after hours, sitting in reflection, and now Scared to Live, a sort of confessional and asking forgivness. Genius.
He doesn't need a Grammy if his fans love him and new ones come. It's the people who make the artist matter, not some dumb sell out based Grammy nomination.
Woah there bud. You obviously just got onto the XO train in the past few years. Go back to HOB and Trilogy then revisit this opinion. Able falling off, unfortunately
@@johncena-yz6ou they're all different eras. imo, trilogy won't be topped but the singles he's released recently are exceptionally good. im honestly looking forward to this album, and he's hyping it up perfectly.
He’s really doing something different, his commitment to this character is incredible every performance every video has been telling a story. His acting is incredible subtle movements in his eyes speak a thousand words to this story. I love it so much
I sincerely don't think he has any other song as mature, vulnerable and personal as this one. I cry everytime I listen to it cause I sadly can relate to it so much. It's so beautiful ❤
i can't describe the feeling this song give me. the vibe, his voice, personality, wow. weeknd i really love u. already know album is gonna be fuckin masterpiece.
This song feels like an ending of an high school 80s movie showing the after credits it gives me a nostalgic vibe damn the Weeknd I feel like I’m growing an Afro as well lol
wiiplaya25 same here. its been a month since i broke up w my ex. my mind has been peaceful but sudden thoughts of her makes me miss her alot. no other song has hit me as hard as this did. btw i hope things get better for you
I cannot exaggerate how impactful this song is too me …. Every single lyric perfectly correlates my relationship at the time of this songs release…. It genuinely feels like I wrote this song myself if that makes sense … bless you Weeknd.
@@keshavbalaji8002 I don't actually know. I believe it was drugs and old addictions coming back to haunt him. I think Heartless has a verse talking about it. I don't know that much
I just wanted to say that Im 35 years old and I havent been this hyped for an album since I used to spend all my money on cd's in the 90's. Pure genious!
Wow, I'm 40 years old and have heard alot of great singing and voices over the years. This is live singing! Such a pure voice and perfect tone, falsetto on point and great delivery. He won't get the same recognition but this is this generation's Michael Jackson.
Incredible. Just incredible. Most talented guy in the industry right now. Truly masterful at his craft. Every song released for this album has been a hit. Abel is at his best.
Nathan William Spear he does write his own songs, he has other people co-write them that are in his team such as belly but The Weeknd writes most of his lyrics which is rare in artists now, and please tell me who has a better voice than him and is as consistent with good music as The Weeknd?
Saketh Bruno Mars is definitely up there, I wasn’t a fan of his last album but his previous two albums were amazing, I would still say The Weeknd is slightly better in my opinion
I swear the weeknd makes me want to cry just because he, his voice and his music are all so perfect. You can't name one bad song, not one in his entire career. Forget MJ, I am happy that I am born in the same time period as Abel. XOTWOD my brothers....
Adib mishra Lol ”forget MJ”. I LOVE the weeknd’s music but his stage performences are bland. MJ did better live shows and had a more diverse music catalogue. That being said. The Weeknd is AMAZING❤️
Almost All the songs in After Hours deserves to be singles and be recognized world wide. He really delivers every single damn time. This man is Legendary right here.
His vocal is otherworldly. I almost refuse to believe this is live. Also this song and Blinding Lights are two of his best ever. He's THE best male popstar on Earth right now.
@@AndrewThisSucks ah cool. Perhaps, I just saw this for the first time and honestly felt like I'd witnessed a new classic. Blinding Lights is also one of my fave songs this year. I LOVED his last album though.
Vinayak Mhatre Abel is not the soul writer for all of his releases. I believe Abel writes most of his songs, but a lot of the lyrics & melodies in his songs are a collaborative effort. There are some songs with over 5 different writers including Illangelo (another goat) & legendary pop producer Max Martin. Not to slight Abel because he’s a legend, but he definitely has other people contributing, even as early as Trilogy he had the assistance of other songwriters like Rose & Illangelo.
Verse 1] When I saw the signs, I shoulda let you go But I kept you beside me And if I held you back at least I held you close Should have known you were lonely I know things will never be the same Time we lost will never be replaced I'm the reason you forgot to love [Chorus] So don't be scared to live again Be scared to live again No, don't be scared to live again Be scared to live again Verse 2] You always miss the chance to fall for someone else 'Cause your heart only knows me They try win your love, there was nothing left They just made you feel lonely (Hey) Well, I am not the man I used to be Did some things I couldn't let you see Refused to be the one to taint your heart [Chorus] So don't be scared to live again Be scared to live again No, don't be scared to live again, baby Be scared to live again (Say) [Post-Chorus] I hope you know that (Oh), I hope you know that (Oh) That I'll be praying that you find yourself I hope you know that (Oh), I hope you know that (Oh) We fell apart right from the start [Bridge] I should have made you my only When it's said and done, woah-oah-oah [Chorus] So don't be scared to live again, baby Be scared to live again No, don't be scared to live again, baby Be scared to live again [Post-Chorus] I hope you know that (Oh), I hope you know that (Oh) I'll be praying that you find yourself I hope you know that (Oh), I hope you know that (Oh) We fell apart right from the start
the first time i had contact with the weeknd was in love me harder by ariana, i listened to the song without much expectation, but when i heard the voice of the weeknd i said to myself, the most beautiful male voice i've heard in my life, and it's been almost 8 years, and I still think his voice is the most beautiful, I'm sure I'll never hear something so angelic again
That "I Hope You Know That" refrain is either homage to Elton John's "Your Song". "I Hope You Don't Mind" or subconsciously an inspiration behind it. That makes me like it that much more.
U can tell that song was about Bella I can tell through his voice the love he feels for her and his facial expressions at the end u can tell that song comes straight from the heart
I remember when I first watched this performance and with the lyrics and his facial expressions I thought “omg he’s going to try to be happy”. He deserves it. He’s such a tortured souls and deserves happiness. Such a legend
Can we talk about how he’s literally holding back t e a r s at roughly 2:56 - 3:00? I can literally feel ever single emotion he is and it hurts god damn it
he's put many emotions on a lot of songs, he said on his zane lowe interview that when he makes his albums, he always makes it like it's his first which is why all of his albums are so good cause he puts raw emotion into it and lets out all his feelings
The vocal quality sounds almost too good to be true it makes you think that maybe he has to be lip syncing or something but like nahhh that’s just how good he is lol
the moment I was reading your comment, the slide between 2 note was not 101% spot-fucking-on (the a in again at 1:15). Yeah, The Weeknd is def one of the best currently active singers if not the best
the weeknd literally uses autotune on every song you just dont realise because its not obvious like Travis Scott or whatever. all singers as famous as him use pitch correction
Tom Oliver Future is that type of guy lol, the Weeknd is just honest not trying to seem cool by being misogynistic or something. Especially in this song
It felt like an 80's beautiful ballad. Such a beautiful performance, Abel trying to prove that he is really committed to his girl..This made me to yell at my girlfriend about how much I love her.. Thank you Abel for this beautiful treat..Legend
Xavi Lacayo you know, I thought the same thing, but then I realised that this is like an 80’s love ballad, theres a certain authenticity that comes with live vocals.. it really might sound better in a live performance! 😃
[Lyrics] .. you’re welcome ;) When I saw the signs I should’ve let you go But I kept you beside me And if I hold you back at least I held you close Should’ve known you were lonely I know things will never be the same Time we’ve lost will never be replaced I’m the reason you forgot to love So don’t be scared to live again Be scared to live again No, don’t be scared to live again Be scared to live again You always missed the chance to fall for someone else ‘Cause your heart only knows me They try to win your love, there was nothing left They just made you feel lonely (Hey!) Well I am not the man I used to be Did some things I couldn’t let you see Refused to be the one to taint your heart So don’t be scared to live again Be scared to live again No, don’t be scared to live again, baby Be scared to live again (Say!) (I hope you know that) (I hope you know that) That I’ll be praying that you find yourself (I hope you know that) (I hope you know that) We fell apart Right from the start I should’ve made you my only When it’s said and done Whoa-oah-oah So don’t be scared to live again, baby Be scared to live again No, don’t be scared to live again, baby Be scared to live again (Hey!) (I hope you know that) (I hope you know that) That I’ll be praying that you find yourself (I hope you know that) (I hope you know that) We fell apart Right from the start
He writes from his heart....when I listen to this song it's like hes talking about himself....he loved her....things happened that hurt her...that he did.. he kept her close and he was able to do this cuz he knew she loved him with a pure heart.... abel spent too time in the past....in street...never good for any relationship. He hurt her....they finally broke apart. Hes saying he finally grew up.....pussy is just pussy if there ain't no love behind it....you can only go around the block so many times before that shit is boring. She never looked for anyone else cuz she loved only him....lonely. He wants what's best for her....he still loves her...even though they aren't together.
[Verse 1] When I saw the signs, I shoulda let you go (Yeah, yeah) But I kept you beside me And if I held you back, at least I held you close (Yeah) Should have known you were lonely [Pre-Chorus] I know things will never be the same Time we lost will never be replaced I'm the reason you forgot to love [Chorus] So don't be scared to live again Be scared to live again No, don't be scared to live again Be scared to live again [Verse 2] You always miss the chance to fall for someone else (Uh, uh) 'Cause your heart only knows me They try to win your love, but there was nothing left (Uh) They just made you feel lonely (Hey) [Pre-Chorus] I am not the man I used to be Did some things I couldn't let you see Refuse to be the one who taints your heart [Chorus] So don't be scared to live again Be scared to live again No, don't be scared to live again Be scared to live again (Hey) [Post-Chorus] I hope you know that, I hope you know that I've been praying that you find yourself I hope you know that, I hope you know that We fell apart, right from the start [Bridge] I should have made you my only When it's said and done [Chorus] So don't be scared to live again Be scared to live again I said don't be scared to live again Be scared to live again (Oh) [Post-Chorus] I hope you know that, I hope you know that I've been praying that you find yourself I hope you know that, I hope you know that We fell apart, right from the start You're welcome 👍
the level of confidence and the feeling that i'm gonna kill it is just clearly oozing outta him this time .......i think this might be his most open and no hold barred album.....and possibly the best one......LEGEND
Anyone else getting funereal vibes at the beginning? I think that's why each time I listen, I immediately start to think of the sadness at the death of a relationship even though you knew it wasn't going anywhere positive, but then shortly thereafter, there's a strange hopefulness and optimism. How can it be both? How can he strike such a perfect balance of what it means to be alive? To love. To have regrets. To let go. To move on. All the feels. In love with this.
That's Oneohtrix Point Never's ethereal beats/music (the guy on the keyboards). He basically invented the genre of "Vaporwave" and recently did the Uncut Gems soundtrack. He's a pioneer of electronic music.
Yes you do get funeral vibes and I can tell you why. Just listen to ‚Tears in Heaven‘ by Eric Clapton and you will find out that the chord progression is exactly the same. Not to front abel i love him but it’s like REALLY similar. I can actually hear the lyrics ‚When i saw you in heaven‘ in my head when listening to the first few chords. Give both songs a listen and tell me if you think the same..
The “once again, The Weeknd” goes so perfectly with me continuously coming back to this vid like every 30 minutes
So true hahahah
Jxssixo facts 🤣🤣🤣
TOTALLY
Yo, I swear 😂
Jxssixo LMFAOOOO TRU
The vibrato, the shake in his voice, his falsetto tone, his beaten ass face. My goodness this man is perfection.
He didn't use falsetto in this performance though. But still, his falsetto is probably the best in the industry
Prabin Gautam that’s why I said tone. He’s singing high, but it still has resonance, still his throat voice. That is incredible.
@@theweekndincludesthursdays8016 Yeah this is my new favorite song by him. I hope the studio version i like just as much. You guys know what key this is in?
Isn’t the shake in his voice the same as vibrato?
He sounds even better live! 🔥
Every performance of this era feels like a movie scene. His body language and facial expressions express so many emotions of sadness, insanity. He's incredible!
Funny how nobody noticed a literal new song of his upcoming album so far
How refreshing to hear a break-up song that doesn't place the blame on the ex, and in fact, wishes them well. There's a lot of emotional maturity here. It's hard to move on from someone when they're the only lover you've ever known. Even harder to admit that you're the problem.
OMG my thoughts exactly !
yes
Exactly!!
I hate and love to feel this song at the same time
Exactly
When Daniel Craig said, "once again the weeknd" he was like, "oh you don't know what's gonna happen next". I bet he died during the stage rehearsals
Nah Daniel Craig is just exhausted that he has to do press junkets again because the bond movie has a new release, because of the corona virus.
He's done Blinding Lights there before, hence the once again
He had no time to die
IDK. I actually came online bc I'm watching the full ep on my DVR presently, and I notice even in his first presentation/intro for The Weeknd that Daniel seems to not like him. I forgot which other host/artist pair exhibited this on-air many years ago, but I hope I recall soon. Anyhow, I respect and enjoy both men, I hope there was no static nor tension btwn them.
Then again... It Could be that he's simply tired of The WeekNd crashing on his couch. ;P
@@Blissid_Waters SNL made a skit featuring Daniel Craig and The Weeknd.
The "tension" between them is just a joke.
Link to the skit: www.reddit.com/r/TheWeeknd/comments/ff7vga/fresh_the_weeknd_chris_redd_kenan_thompson_on_the/
Bruh, this guys vocals are insane. Can’t wait for this album.
He hits those vocals so damn easy. You can tell he’s having fun with it.
Welcome to the XO fam
Pretty sure he is lip singing. You can tell by the way he is holding his mic while singing, his improper grip would have had sound loss effects.
@@Ashamawee90 I think there is some slight processing to sweeten what are already very, very good vocals...a touch of reverb, etc. Pretty sure it's mostly him...and even if it isn't, he had to do it in the studio, at the very least, so leave the man alone and enjoy the beautiful song! An instant classic, IMO!
Ash Ketchem
At the end the mic literally makes a weird sound so I mean it’s on.
Also, he occasionally adds things that most likely aren’t going to be in the final product. Those HA’S and HEY’s he sings are always added in his live performances.
we aren’t talking enough about the amount of different genres that he’s pulling off in this album. it will be a masterpiece. i don’t deserve you Abel, nobody does...
Lil Blaisy 🧢🧢🧢
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@Lil Blaisy with 600 subs????funny guy
@@abdikal566 what you mean? popularity dosen't mean anything
He is a light in this chaotic 2020
This song doesn’t get talked about enough
It’s a top 2 song of his for me honestly
It’s extremely underrated
@@foxclan_offical as well as hardest to love
Deserved more mainstream radio recognition like Blinding Lights & Save Your Tears
@@Ryanjleary exactly
This feels like the song angel just more beautiful and more 80s
Yeah. Angel was more 80’s pop rock and this more 80’s synth pop
@on88keys using gay as an insult in 2020 🤦♂️
on88keys ummm yeah... NEWS FLASH being gay isn’t an insult and never was
Yes when he saying too not be sacred to live again teminded me of angel when he said i hope you find some oneeeeeeeeeee who loves youi
@@goldenhd9656 Precisely I personally prefer this to Angel I think it's more dark when he says we fell apart right from the start
This album going to be one of his best ones yet don’t get me wrong they’re all amazing tho
They're* not tryna be a dick tho
True
It is going to be the best one in a while in all the music!
They're all like 5... Wym "one of his best" like he got 200 of em lol
Amazing? they are all classics and he's about to add another classic
If this man still with same fire content that he did and he still doing ........this man will be one of the best in the history in a short period of time because you can't describe what he is doing right now without saying " This man is something special ".
How is it that this is edited and still doesn’t make sense?
I think he was already the best 3 year after he started his career
I hope in the music video Abel turns into a frog and we get to watch a psychedelic version of “princess and the frog” 🐸
@@SPO.OKY_ 😂😂😂😂😂
i think nobody will ever get back to levels that there were in the past due to the new large large market of music to pick and choose from, it's just so split. once an extremely versatile artist comes alone i think they got it. drake is semi versatile, post malone is very - look at the numbers, this is what attracts people
I can tell it's painful for him to sing these songs...that's why I respect him so much. Give him his roses while he's here, people.
🌹🌹🌹
i always will this man is amazing 🥀🥀
Earlier in his career he was harmonizing about his pain, drugs, lust, and the nightlife. Now he's realizing the damage he's done to his self and lovers. The Weeknd is growing before our very eyes.
Frankie Russell and I couldn’t be more proud to grow up alongside him. 🥰
Personally, I preferred the coked up The Weeknd but as long as he makes great music I'll support.
Waw I love your analysis
That's real deep bro
Or maybe he just made a song and he's performing it
“And if I held you back at least I held you close.” Omg 😩😩😩😩
Nicole Earle beautiful lyrics 💙
I know I felt that too
The hero we want...and need. Thank you.
dying on the inside
His entire album is filled with heart wrenching, beautiful lyrics and melodies. Ughhhhhhhh why am I crying
Like just stop for a second and realize that we are living in the times of this man. Like just really think about it for a moment. You know how we look back on legends like Prince and MJ? We are witnessing this man become one of them. Maybe he’s not there yet, but he’s on his way just like they were at some point. He’s on another level.
they are his inspiration
it's funny how I used to write comments like these while the video is still playing and when the video ends, I'm just like "ok is this what it feels like to be in a trance?" then I delete my comment
He’s really better than any artist out there right now! I think he’s closer to Michael than anyone else will ever be. I love Abel ❤️ so glad we get to be in this generation to experience him and his music
OH, he's there already ❤
Corineeel Corina I’m a huge the weeknd fan and he is one of the few real artists left in music,but he definetely is not (yet) where Michael was...I don’t think anyone will ever reach that level to be honest,but again i’m a huge fan of this man!
This song deserved a lot more mainstream radio play, it’s a great song & would definitely be a mainstay in the billboard top 10
Been saying that myself since day one. His hardcore fans kinda dismiss it but they did the same to Blinding Lights and we know how that turned out.
@@Hibbs4Prez this needs a music video to blow
ridiculous how underrated this song is
top 3 after hours
I can't understand how people dislike the weeknd's videos...
Bieber's fans
dead pool ur hate for The Weeknd and music taste sucks too 😉
I'm his fans, and I don't care other opinions about him.. I just like his song🔥
dead pool your existence is a tragedy
@@explosivemind08 ikr
After Hours will destroy my mind
This album will destroy the honest and weak people 💔
@@deadpool-wp1eq haha why so toxic or is it sarcasm
IM READY, XO till we overdose!
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Yeah, get ready for them late night cries
I feel like this album perfectly describes his evolution, and he chose the sequence of the new songs perfectly....first we have heartless, an homage to his past, then blinding lights, having fun but blinded by the truth, then after hours, sitting in reflection, and now Scared to Live, a sort of confessional and asking forgivness. Genius.
So we gonna pretend like after hours didnt happen
FRANCISCO L
@FRANCISCO L wht in the hell he better than the molester
FRANCISCO he way better go listen to D.D
Perfectly phrased!
Can't believe Grammys ignored this guy, this masterpiece...
Grammy nowadays is a corrupt and racism company
They didn't ignore him they're just corrupt
He doesn't need a Grammy if his fans love him and new ones come. It's the people who make the artist matter, not some dumb sell out based Grammy nomination.
Exactly !!! Haven't watched the Grammys since they snubbed Abel
the Grammys are rigged 😂
This album will destroy the billboard
Which billboard
Joosh Bobaa all lol
That’s a fact
Hopefully
Already did
This guy is really going for the throne
I would argue he’s already on it.
Prototype he’s been on the throne no need to argue facts
He’s been on it since he started
Christos Tzelepis bro been onna throne since trilogy
He's the king of the fall
This album is already a classic and it hasn’t even come out yet.
How's that possible??
@@harshpatial4568 Cause Abel
Woah there bud. You obviously just got onto the XO train in the past few years. Go back to HOB and Trilogy then revisit this opinion.
Able falling off, unfortunately
@@johncena-yz6ou they're all different eras. imo, trilogy won't be topped but the singles he's released recently are exceptionally good. im honestly looking forward to this album, and he's hyping it up perfectly.
All of his albums are classics!! So I'm bound to think this one will be, too!!😃🤩🎶🎶
i went to ahtd tour (sao paulo, 10/10/23) and its crazy he sounds EXACTLY like this live. pure madness, one in a million
no one is talking about how insane his vocals sound like... no backtrack thats all him..
honey taylor been waiting for more songs like this 😭
Shut up
honey taylor at least half of his music is like this he’s got crazy vocals
Girlll yess!!!!!
@Hingle McCringleberry tf do you know
This is honestly shaping up to be his best album🩸 it’s so vibrant and DIFFERENT! All the songs he has released so far have been amazing
Don't know about best it's gonna be fire
Gtfo
He can hear the pain in his voice in the end
Nah will never top the mixtapes / The Trilogy
@@RAYMUFC8 I think this gonna be level with Trilogy 🤩
He’s really doing something different, his commitment to this character is incredible every performance every video has been telling a story. His acting is incredible subtle movements in his eyes speak a thousand words to this story. I love it so much
Him and Tyler the creator are the only people doing this right
God can you slobber any harder on the man??? Don’t choke hun.
dave g learn to appreciate art, it’s truly wonderful and comes in many forms. Have a good day
I already appreciate art. You are sucking him. Learn not to suck on artists or you end up looking like a star sucker which you clearly are
@@HeavensDreamBoy what character is he playing ?...I've just found this artist.
He sounds exactly like the studio version, even better... That's incredible. Vocal King.
Vocally there’s not a lot of people close to his talent
in my opinion he sounds of mj
agboo even better
Just that mj had the moves
@@Toomuchbank bruno is more like mj
*Zayn has entered the chat*
A song that should be in the ending of a romance movie : )
Mal Buckets 👏👏👏
ruclips.net/video/qFNdlSZcPkM/видео.html sorry for bringing this here BUT TBH YOU HONNA LOVE THIS !
Yes
@@WakeUpViolet it really is good. Defitinely check out the song.
@@AgentK200 thanks :)
Not even 10 seconds into his performance, I got chills throughout my body. This man has a true talent and I can’t wait for his album to drop.
@Lil Blaisy please delete every single piece of social media you have an account for.
Nick White ^
@Lil Blaisy shut tf up
@Lil Blaisy don't be scared to live again
Lil Blaisy That’s why he’s on the charts and you’re not, right?
I sincerely don't think he has any other song as mature, vulnerable and personal as this one. I cry everytime I listen to it cause I sadly can relate to it so much. It's so beautiful ❤
Why is no one commenting on the fact that HIS VOCALS are AMAZING in this...
Joe C because they literally always are live. He always sounds like studio quality
Because its not new news😂
Why is no one telling all days Messi is a good player ? Same gere
Amazing live vocals. The other stars could neva
Starboy
Joe C YES. This is rare.
i can't describe the feeling this song give me. the vibe, his voice, personality, wow. weeknd i really love u. already know album is gonna be fuckin masterpiece.
This song feels like an ending of an high school 80s movie showing the after credits it gives me a nostalgic vibe damn the Weeknd I feel like I’m growing an Afro as well lol
Aldous Anthony 😂
Absolutely and the studio version about to be upon us🙏🏾
lmao wtf
this is the truth lmao 😂
Chi
Most underrated song the album, such an amazing song and this performance is amazing, you can really hear his voice live which is absolutely amazing.
There are so many underrated songs on this album it is so hard to pick. What a masterful piece of music
“We fell apart right from the start”
Sounds like when the right people met at the wrong time, so sad...
Mounia Aha oh boy how much I relate to this right now :(
Relatable. 8 years gone but thats life right?
I got 2 weeks late to her life...
Damn right.
I’m going through this right now. This song’s hitting harder than usual.
This will be played at every slow dance for the next 10 years
You copied the comment all you did was change prom to slow dance and 50 to 10 years
Unknown what comment are u talking about. I said this on the reddit thread right when it came out and then on youtube a couple hours later.
Oh god I hope so
I was doing the slow dances in my head the first time I heard the song 😅 those dances will be so perfect!
For sure copied comment on SNL’a channel
After breaking things off in a toxic relationship, this hits on a different level than I ever would’ve imagined
wiiplaya25 stay strong!!!
wiiplaya25 fax
wiiplaya25 literally ended a toxic relationship about a week ago man i felt this so hard
Fax
wiiplaya25 same here. its been a month since i broke up w my ex. my mind has been peaceful but sudden thoughts of her makes me miss her alot. no other song has hit me as hard as this did.
btw i hope things get better for you
I cannot exaggerate how impactful this song is too me …. Every single lyric perfectly correlates my relationship at the time of this songs release…. It genuinely feels like I wrote this song myself if that makes sense … bless you Weeknd.
I get it man, it's like he's expressing our feelings for us when we don't know how to ourselves.
Abel***
@@isaiahlapearle5496 did u seriously just try to correct me ?.
Who else wants Abel to finally be genuinely happy?
Me me me me
👋
Actually what's the problem with him.. What happened?
@@keshavbalaji8002 I don't actually know. I believe it was drugs and old addictions coming back to haunt him. I think Heartless has a verse talking about it. I don't know that much
Hes been happy , The Weeknd is a persona
I just wanted to say that Im 35 years old and I havent been this hyped for an album since I used to spend all my money on cd's in the 90's. Pure genious!
Dude hell yeah. XO
helt rätt as you should
What do you think about the album now that it's out?
@@s1l453 for me I FR LOVE IT
@@chelsyfaith993 Same, the replay value is what's incredible about it. I can constantly listen to the album.
Wow, I'm 40 years old and have heard alot of great singing and voices over the years. This is live singing! Such a pure voice and perfect tone, falsetto on point and great delivery. He won't get the same recognition but this is this generation's Michael Jackson.
I'm older and you are dead right sir. This lad has 'it' and 'it' is rare as rocking horse droppings.
Still can't believe he didn't get nominated for a Grammy.
dont say that i feel sad for him
Fuck the Grammys
IKR IM PRESSED
Grammy and Oscar are shit
FR HE DESERVED ONE IM MAD
Incredible. Just incredible. Most talented guy in the industry right now. Truly masterful at his craft. Every song released for this album has been a hit. Abel is at his best.
Kevin Parker HOMIE
Veevo 👏👏👏
Nathan William Spear he does write his own songs, he has other people co-write them that are in his team such as belly but The Weeknd writes most of his lyrics which is rare in artists now, and please tell me who has a better voice than him and is as consistent with good music as The Weeknd?
Emanuel - I woulda said Bruno Mars but he doesn’t make much music right now, so The Weeknd
Saketh Bruno Mars is definitely up there, I wasn’t a fan of his last album but his previous two albums were amazing, I would still say The Weeknd is slightly better in my opinion
I don’t think I’ve ever been more emotionally invested in waiting for an album...
Facts
I felt that shit 💯
Refucking tweet.
This will be remembered 30 years from now still iconic
❌⭕ TWOD
Probably won’t because it isn’t a very popular song
❤
This lowkey sounds like a closing song to a banger musical episode of a banger tv show
prolly going to be the ender song of the album imo
Jaakko Huru yeah that’s what I was thinking to lmao
@@barrackobama6607 yes sir
Obama approves
Barrack Obama ruclips.net/video/i3mlyENVvXY/видео.html 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 lol
I swear the weeknd makes me want to cry just because he, his voice and his music are all so perfect. You can't name one bad song, not one in his entire career. Forget MJ, I am happy that I am born in the same time period as Abel. XOTWOD my brothers....
Adib mishra Lol ”forget MJ”. I LOVE the weeknd’s music but his stage performences are bland. MJ did better live shows and had a more diverse music catalogue. That being said. The Weeknd is AMAZING❤️
Forget MJ? Never. But Weeknd is a masterpiece.
Random Guy have you actually seen him live?
I'm happy to have been born in the same time period as MJ & now The Weeknd.
SAY IT FUCKING LOUDER YES AMEN !!! blessed as fuck to be born at the same time as him like shit ♥️
it's shocking to hear that this sounds exactly like the studio version
Zorlen it’s better
It's surprising I like it better
Zorlen You don't know him do u 😂
Romeo Dimba haaha i know he sings amazing but truly sounds like the same
Zorlen True fans know Abels talent goes beyond the studio.
he sounds EXACTLY like the studio version if not better!
honestly the studio version is too saturated this LIVE version is so much better....
BETTER
Yo he definitely sounded better live!
Vocals are unreal - one in a billion voice
To think he was a former rapper whose voice was discovered by a good friend of his-Jess ray
I think the whole album’s gonna be full of 80s vibes
And I'm all for it!
No shit Sherlock
@@marinogustavososaschmidt7185 Why you gotta be like that bro
mavila Uncut Gems takes place in 2012 tho 😂
Clifford LeDuc Vaillancourt he's talking about the synth in the intro of the movie
His facial expressions .. He feels every word he said...
Almost All the songs in After Hours deserves to be singles and be recognized world wide. He really delivers every single damn time. This man is Legendary right here.
His vocal is otherworldly. I almost refuse to believe this is live.
Also this song and Blinding Lights are two of his best ever. He's THE best male popstar on Earth right now.
Delete this
@@kristophxr79 name a better modern artist
@@kristophxr79 name a better male popstar. And if you say Justin, I'll report you to the authorities for rat infestation!
Because I am not hating on him but There is better songs by him
@@AndrewThisSucks ah cool. Perhaps, I just saw this for the first time and honestly felt like I'd witnessed a new classic. Blinding Lights is also one of my fave songs this year. I LOVED his last album though.
It’s like he doesn’t make songs. He literally talks to people who need some inspiration, some love, some courage. I love you Abel ♥️
@Dimitris Papageorgiou Sure but he does make industrial music.
Vinayak Mhatre Abel is not the soul writer for all of his releases. I believe Abel writes most of his songs, but a lot of the lyrics & melodies in his songs are a collaborative effort. There are some songs with over 5 different writers including Illangelo (another goat) & legendary pop producer Max Martin. Not to slight Abel because he’s a legend, but he definitely has other people contributing, even as early as Trilogy he had the assistance of other songwriters like Rose & Illangelo.
@Dimitrius Papageorgiou
@@baileymaloney1961 everyone needs a strong team to succeed, that's how I see it
Tropical99 XO
Verse 1]
When I saw the signs, I shoulda let you go
But I kept you beside me
And if I held you back at least I held you close
Should have known you were lonely
I know things will never be the same
Time we lost will never be replaced
I'm the reason you forgot to love
[Chorus]
So don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again
No, don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again
Verse 2]
You always miss the chance to fall for someone else
'Cause your heart only knows me
They try win your love, there was nothing left
They just made you feel lonely (Hey)
Well, I am not the man I used to be
Did some things I couldn't let you see
Refused to be the one to taint your heart
[Chorus]
So don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again
No, don't be scared to live again, baby
Be scared to live again (Say)
[Post-Chorus]
I hope you know that (Oh), I hope you know that (Oh)
That I'll be praying that you find yourself
I hope you know that (Oh), I hope you know that (Oh)
We fell apart right from the start
[Bridge]
I should have made you my only
When it's said and done, woah-oah-oah
[Chorus]
So don't be scared to live again, baby
Be scared to live again
No, don't be scared to live again, baby
Be scared to live again
[Post-Chorus]
I hope you know that (Oh), I hope you know that (Oh)
I'll be praying that you find yourself
I hope you know that (Oh), I hope you know that (Oh)
We fell apart right from the start
It's not yet official, right?
We didn’t ask we can hear it already
@@bigfishthugger8063 it helped me, stfu rude
Thank you!
- buff baby it helped you realize the signs to let go but you’re going to hold on cuz very lonely... nice good for you
He’s got one of the most beautiful voices I’ve ever heard 🥺
the first time i had contact with the weeknd was in love me harder by ariana, i listened to the song without much expectation, but when i heard the voice of the weeknd i said to myself, the most beautiful male voice i've heard in my life, and it's been almost 8 years, and I still think his voice is the most beautiful, I'm sure I'll never hear something so angelic again
That "I Hope You Know That" refrain is either homage to Elton John's "Your Song". "I Hope You Don't Mind" or subconsciously an inspiration behind it. That makes me like it that much more.
Dru Owen I noticed that too! Such a beautiful homage
What about tears in heaven by Eric Clapton
what an amazing story of a song I cant wait for this album
This is why is he's a legend because no one can sing like this anymore facts. Well done Abel.
Lmaoo
U can tell that song was about Bella I can tell through his voice the love he feels for her and his facial expressions at the end u can tell that song comes straight from the heart
HIS FACIAL EXPRESSIONS HE'S REALLY FEELING IT
I remember when I first watched this performance and with the lyrics and his facial expressions I thought “omg he’s going to try to be happy”. He deserves it. He’s such a tortured souls and deserves happiness. Such a legend
Can we talk about how he’s literally holding back t e a r s at roughly
2:56 - 3:00? I can literally feel ever single emotion he is and it hurts god damn it
Low key thats my favorite part
he's put many emotions on a lot of songs, he said on his zane lowe interview that when he makes his albums, he always makes it like it's his first which is why all of his albums are so good cause he puts raw emotion into it and lets out all his feelings
I feel like he is talking to himself in third person with this song. Hits really hard.
Yeah, I thought the same
He could be
😢
I think so
Oh woah wasn’t ready for this perspective lol
The vocal quality sounds almost too good to be true it makes you think that maybe he has to be lip syncing or something but like nahhh that’s just how good he is lol
He’s the best
@@VOIXTEKLearnToSing-RonAnderson yoo
I know you
You are his voice coach ♥️💕
Listen to the subtle breathing between words. Normally that confirms it.
When he performs it’s slightly different from the studio version
the moment I was reading your comment, the slide between 2 note was not 101% spot-fucking-on (the a in again at 1:15). Yeah, The Weeknd is def one of the best currently active singers if not the best
Producer: Do you want to try some auto tune?
The Weeknd: What’s that?
Nathan Thrasher fax
He uses a little bit. Every artist does just to sound perfect thats all but hes amazing nonetheless
Joseph Anoya actually no
Nathan Thrasher listen to Sidewalks and Six Feet Under, I think he knows what autotune is
the weeknd literally uses autotune on every song you just dont realise because its not obvious like Travis Scott or whatever. all singers as famous as him use pitch correction
I've watched this probably 42 times already
Me too
Me too!! I think my favorite part is the last "no doooon't be scared to live again" was my favorite because the passion on his face
Getting there myself
That’s insultingly low
4,000,000 times
If the corona virus messes up this tour I’m done
I guess I’ll just have to push through lol. I came here for a good time, not a long time.
Omfg I swear!!! I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought this
Coronavirus already messed up 88rising concert in indonesia so..
Coachella got moved
Holly Reardon if corona fucks up the tour we gotta resurge and murder everyone with it so it can’t spread
Look at that emotion. How amazing that he is able to put that much emotion into his music and still sound so beautiful.
Because the emotion is what makes it sound so beautiful
Admitting that you're the toxic part of the relationship is so rare, this song is beautiful
Yasmin I dunno it’s kind of in fashion atm. Like it’s cool or edgy to be a toxic person.
@@tomoliver2112 he's not bragging about being toxic though
Tom Oliver Future is that type of guy lol, the Weeknd is just honest not trying to seem cool by being misogynistic or something. Especially in this song
That’s growth, that’s maturity
Joshua Magowan but he did, oh he did
He doesn’t even seem like he’s trying and everything just comes out amazing
This song is like a convincing letter to the girl from birds pt 1 and 2
Nahhhhh y’all gatta stop with these man 😭😭
@@kotf9247 nah it might just be right considering hes referencing some from his older days now
🤔 I felt this
She’s dead tho
Yeah but this could be him regretting to have told her earlier not to be scared to live
Only Abel can make the live performance more interesting than the recorded version.
Absolutly💥 with magic!
alch
He is a master at that
Just an awesome entertainer
And definitely knows how to make every song special when he performs
Nah, theyre on par.
That's true. He's so talented
It felt like an 80's beautiful ballad. Such a beautiful performance, Abel trying to prove that he is really committed to his girl..This made me to yell at my girlfriend about how much I love her.. Thank you Abel for this beautiful treat..Legend
Gautham xo wtf
@@bigfishthugger8063 😂
After corona is over ima sing this to everybody
Lol
Stop reading minds 💀
You should do it now!
I am going to sing it to the girl who I was seeing.
Scared to live
These 80s vibes he's projecting in his music lately is really freaking getting me excited for music in the future!
Hey I just released a new song Called "Unknown Love" if you like 80s music I hope you love it!
MAn, he is crying . This album was made from his heart.
This sounds so good without it even being released I’m tryna imagine how good it will be when it officially comes out
Xavi Lacayo you know, I thought the same thing, but then I realised that this is like an 80’s love ballad, theres a certain authenticity that comes with live vocals.. it really might sound better in a live performance! 😃
Knowing the weeknd, he adds some very nice twist to his live performances that make it better than the actual studio track itself.
how the hell in the world this hasnt reached a million yet?
Released on two different channels on SNL and on his channel so it ended up splitting the views
not even 3 days yet
Brokie Shot how in the world did this song get any thumbs down!
One day ago and almost there
It’s about too
Perfection. 3:00 sounds just like MJ when he comes off the note. I had to replay it.
This is better than the recorded version
Yup right bro..
Wilker M. Chaves dude he’s always been like that I seen him in 2015 it was literally the best performance I have ever seen
Its the same
He added this version on deluxe album
absolutely
The Weeknd doesn’t need autotune
Autotune needs The Weeknd.
Only applauses 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
He has natural auto tune in his vocal cords
S0_0rrow They’ll be like 🙌🙌🙌
@@Spexckz lmao
@@Hadi.Hussein lol what?
Do you even know what autotune does?
The Weeknd will be remembered as one of the Greatest Artists of all time for decades to come _/\_
I love coming back to this video and reading the comment section. Everybody feeling what I feel. All these people touched by him.
For me this gives off “Angel” vibes from Beauty Behind the Madness
Yes..
It caught my attention from the first second
Denzel Franklin i agree
Indeed
Nobody mention Daniel Craig’s intro? 😂😂 he’s like bruh... does he need an intro?
Who daniel?
That’s real james bond?
@@spidermanjackson678 james fucking bond
yeah... but tbh.. does he? i don‘t think so👑
LOL was looking for this comment. he's so cute and on point
[Lyrics] .. you’re welcome ;)
When I saw the signs I should’ve let you go
But I kept you beside me
And if I hold you back at least I held you close
Should’ve known you were lonely
I know things will never be the same
Time we’ve lost will never be replaced
I’m the reason you forgot to love
So don’t be scared to live again
Be scared to live again
No, don’t be scared to live again
Be scared to live again
You always missed the chance to fall for someone else
‘Cause your heart only knows me
They try to win your love, there was nothing left
They just made you feel lonely (Hey!)
Well I am not the man I used to be
Did some things I couldn’t let you see
Refused to be the one to taint your heart
So don’t be scared to live again
Be scared to live again
No, don’t be scared to live again, baby
Be scared to live again (Say!)
(I hope you know that)
(I hope you know that)
That I’ll be praying that you find yourself
(I hope you know that)
(I hope you know that)
We fell apart
Right from the start
I should’ve made you my only
When it’s said and done
Whoa-oah-oah
So don’t be scared to live again, baby
Be scared to live again
No, don’t be scared to live again, baby
Be scared to live again (Hey!)
(I hope you know that)
(I hope you know that)
That I’ll be praying that you find yourself
(I hope you know that)
(I hope you know that)
We fell apart
Right from the start
A fucking legend
Ummm you forgot ft. Daniel Craig and his part.
"Once again, The Weeknd"
He writes from his heart....when I listen to this song it's like hes talking about himself....he loved her....things happened that hurt her...that he did.. he kept her close and he was able to do this cuz he knew she loved him with a pure heart.... abel spent too time in the past....in street...never good for any relationship. He hurt her....they finally broke apart. Hes saying he finally grew up.....pussy is just pussy if there ain't no love behind it....you can only go around the block so many times before that shit is boring. She never looked for anyone else cuz she loved only him....lonely. He wants what's best for her....he still loves her...even though they aren't together.
Donna Romero he’s so good at what he does 😍
BornTomato how can I save these lyrics
[Verse 1]
When I saw the signs, I shoulda let you go (Yeah, yeah)
But I kept you beside me
And if I held you back, at least I held you close (Yeah)
Should have known you were lonely
[Pre-Chorus]
I know things will never be the same
Time we lost will never be replaced
I'm the reason you forgot to love
[Chorus]
So don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again
No, don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again
[Verse 2]
You always miss the chance to fall for someone else (Uh, uh)
'Cause your heart only knows me
They try to win your love, but there was nothing left (Uh)
They just made you feel lonely (Hey)
[Pre-Chorus]
I am not the man I used to be
Did some things I couldn't let you see
Refuse to be the one who taints your heart
[Chorus]
So don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again
No, don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again (Hey)
[Post-Chorus]
I hope you know that, I hope you know that
I've been praying that you find yourself
I hope you know that, I hope you know that
We fell apart, right from the start
[Bridge]
I should have made you my only
When it's said and done
[Chorus]
So don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again
I said don't be scared to live again
Be scared to live again (Oh)
[Post-Chorus]
I hope you know that, I hope you know that
I've been praying that you find yourself
I hope you know that, I hope you know that
We fell apart, right from the start
You're welcome 👍
The Weeknd is literally the best live artist to exist!!!
the level of confidence and the feeling that i'm gonna kill it is just clearly oozing outta him this time .......i think this might be his most open and no hold barred album.....and possibly the best one......LEGEND
Anyone else getting funereal vibes at the beginning? I think that's why each time I listen, I immediately start to think of the sadness at the death of a relationship even though you knew it wasn't going anywhere positive, but then shortly thereafter, there's a strange hopefulness and optimism. How can it be both? How can he strike such a perfect balance of what it means to be alive? To love. To have regrets. To let go. To move on. All the feels. In love with this.
That's Oneohtrix Point Never's ethereal beats/music (the guy on the keyboards). He basically invented the genre of "Vaporwave" and recently did the Uncut Gems soundtrack. He's a pioneer of electronic music.
Yes you do get funeral vibes and I can tell you why. Just listen to ‚Tears in Heaven‘ by Eric Clapton and you will find out that the chord progression is exactly the same. Not to front abel i love him but it’s like REALLY similar. I can actually hear the lyrics ‚When i saw you in heaven‘ in my head when listening to the first few chords. Give both songs a listen and tell me if you think the same..
Daniel Lopatin, OPN, is a legend & master of electronic music.
Karl Väterlein i listened and they’re completely different
Stefanny Martinez yikes hahah
Honestly I think that at the Moment he his One of the most emotional Singer on the Earth. He his Amazing 😍
He got emotional while singing “call out my name”
How can there be people who dislike this the great “The Weeknd”
I've met them 😢
@wjwn dkd ...
Haters gonna hate
Bella Hadid and Selena stans probably.
I don't even know how anyone can hate him...probably jealousy
The Weeknd has the best character development since Gaara of the sand.
Vinny 😂😂😭👌🏽
Vinny 😂😂😂
really died laughing on man
Accurate 😂
Lmfaoo
His music sounds like past, present, and future, it’s amazing
after hours album is the only thing i listen to. his voice is so beautiful it's literally perfect this performance is god tier
True
4/4 for me. This era is already something special.
i think he's finally forgiving himself for all the damage he had done to his soul and trying to love again and heal
imen amme that was deep AF. You had my at hello
what damage? sorry, I don’t know about that
Fernando Herrera Oof you dont know the man enough then
Brotha looks looney as ever, but sometimes craziness helps creativity as in this case.
How can you conclude to that by just a performance?