"Until I Bleed Out" | |
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Song by the Weeknd | |
from the album After Hours | |
Released | March 20, 2020 |
Studio | Republic Studios (Los Angeles, California) |
Genre | |
Length | 3:12 |
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) |
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Music video | |
"Until I Bleed Out" on YouTube |
"Until I Bleed Out" is a song by the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd from his fourth studio album After Hours. [1] It was released as the closing track from the album on March 20, 2020. [2] It was written and produced alongside Metro Boomin, Oneohtrix Point Never, Prince 85, and Notinbed. A music video for the song was released on April 7, 2020. [3] [4]
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, where Tesfaye also mentioned a music video for "Until I Bleed Out". [5] [6] The track was then officially released on March 20, 2020, alongside the rest of its parent album. [7] [8]
The song's lyrics refers to the conclusion of the Weeknd's relationship with his former partner through the usage of metaphorical violence. [9] It signifies the Weeknd running out of blood in his body and no longer having the energy needed to keep the relationship alive. [10]
The song was met with positive reviews, with praise for the track primarily directed towards its dark atmosphere. [11] Jon Caramanica from The New York Times described it as being "the album's syrupy final song". [12] J'na Jefferson from Billboard ranked the track as the twelfth best song from After Hours, complimenting the song's production, calling its instrumentals "video game-style" while adding that its "bleak echo ties the contrasting elements of the project in a neat bow." However, Billboard would later state that its abrupt ending makes it difficult to "pick up the pieces." [13]
The official music video for "Until I Bleed Out" was first announced via the Weeknd's various social media platforms on April 6, 2020. [14] [15] Its release occurred the following day on April 7, 2020. [16] Directed by Anton Tammi, the music video shows Tesfaye, after the events of the " In Your Eyes" music video where he was killed, shown 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. [17] The video concludes with Tesfaye stumbling out of the mansion, and collapsing on the desert ground. [18] The music video was met with positive reception, with journalist noting its references to the Weeknd's early Trilogy material and comparing it to some films by Robert De Niro. [19] [20]
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. [21]
Credits adapted from Tidal. [4]
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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Canada ( Canadian Hot 100) [22] | 67 |
France ( SNEP) [23] | 158 |
Greece ( IFPI) [24] | 72 |
Lithuania ( AGATA) [25] | 59 |
Portugal ( AFP) [26] | 87 |
Slovakia ( Singles Digitál Top 100) [27] | 62 |
Sweden Heatseeker ( Sverigetopplistan) [28] | 11 |
US Billboard Hot 100 [29] | 80 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard) [30] | 40 |
US Rolling Stone Top 100 [31] | 37 |
Region | Date | Format | Label(s) | Ref. |
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Various | March 20, 2020 | [32] |
"Until I Bleed Out" | |
---|---|
Song by the Weeknd | |
from the album After Hours | |
Released | March 20, 2020 |
Studio | Republic Studios (Los Angeles, California) |
Genre | |
Length | 3:12 |
Label | |
Songwriter(s) |
|
Producer(s) |
|
Music video | |
"Until I Bleed Out" on YouTube |
"Until I Bleed Out" is a song by the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd from his fourth studio album After Hours. [1] It was released as the closing track from the album on March 20, 2020. [2] It was written and produced alongside Metro Boomin, Oneohtrix Point Never, Prince 85, and Notinbed. A music video for the song was released on April 7, 2020. [3] [4]
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, where Tesfaye also mentioned a music video for "Until I Bleed Out". [5] [6] The track was then officially released on March 20, 2020, alongside the rest of its parent album. [7] [8]
The song's lyrics refers to the conclusion of the Weeknd's relationship with his former partner through the usage of metaphorical violence. [9] It signifies the Weeknd running out of blood in his body and no longer having the energy needed to keep the relationship alive. [10]
The song was met with positive reviews, with praise for the track primarily directed towards its dark atmosphere. [11] Jon Caramanica from The New York Times described it as being "the album's syrupy final song". [12] J'na Jefferson from Billboard ranked the track as the twelfth best song from After Hours, complimenting the song's production, calling its instrumentals "video game-style" while adding that its "bleak echo ties the contrasting elements of the project in a neat bow." However, Billboard would later state that its abrupt ending makes it difficult to "pick up the pieces." [13]
The official music video for "Until I Bleed Out" was first announced via the Weeknd's various social media platforms on April 6, 2020. [14] [15] Its release occurred the following day on April 7, 2020. [16] Directed by Anton Tammi, the music video shows Tesfaye, after the events of the " In Your Eyes" music video where he was killed, shown 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. [17] The video concludes with Tesfaye stumbling out of the mansion, and collapsing on the desert ground. [18] The music video was met with positive reception, with journalist noting its references to the Weeknd's early Trilogy material and comparing it to some films by Robert De Niro. [19] [20]
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. [21]
Credits adapted from Tidal. [4]
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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Canada ( Canadian Hot 100) [22] | 67 |
France ( SNEP) [23] | 158 |
Greece ( IFPI) [24] | 72 |
Lithuania ( AGATA) [25] | 59 |
Portugal ( AFP) [26] | 87 |
Slovakia ( Singles Digitál Top 100) [27] | 62 |
Sweden Heatseeker ( Sverigetopplistan) [28] | 11 |
US Billboard Hot 100 [29] | 80 |
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard) [30] | 40 |
US Rolling Stone Top 100 [31] | 37 |
Region | Date | Format | Label(s) | Ref. |
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Various | March 20, 2020 | [32] |