SO CRYPTIC!!! | THE WEEKND "SACRIFICE" MV FIRST REACTION!!

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[@Blonde-ocean]

For his growth as a person, This album one of the most important.

[@mateoyolich6586]

Literally as soon as I seen he dropped an album, my very first thought was, 'Ernest's reactions are gonna be fire!'

[@SparkimusPrime]

Mine too lol

[@BuddyChy]

"we're going to do this album in order." *starts on track 5* lol

[@lukemccann2024]

Flashback or prequel perhaps..

[@SparkimusPrime]

It because the video dropped lol

[@teefawnzee]

He was doing them in order but the video just dropped for this one lol

[@nrgao]

ok, as for breaking it down, i think he dies at the end of "Take my breath" (pretty explanatory with the name "take my breath" and him dying on the floor only to "wake up" after anothr version of him is in a black void listening to Jim Carrey act as the DJ helping him transition toward the light at the end of the tunnel). It gives me that "gilbert godfrey from Are You Afraid of The Dark" where it was the exact same premise of him as a funeral home DJ calling people to a waiting room where they went to Heaven or Hell. Got off track, but the video premise, you see him wake up in the void so his soul is now in purgatory in this story. So i feel like what I'm seeing happen now is a metaphoric retelling of his mistakes in life or his deal with evil. You see the silver glove/gauntlets attached to the mic towards the end. His hands in the gauntlets are trapped after he puts them in, but they also give him this beautiful light and attractive energy that draws everyone's attention to him (talent and fame). However, he is literally GIVING that enerygy and part of himself to the source (satan/devil/evil). That's why we see the flashes between the beautiful facade and the terrifyingly ugly reality, what fame is thought to be by those who seek it and glofify it versus what it truly is (an idolization of everything profane and of the earth; beauty, power, wealth, vanity, envy and gluttony).

[@bswimm01]

There is soooo much Thriller in the arrangement and his vocal coloring; and I love the added Thriller references sprinkled throughout the video.

[@brian_db]

It definitely had MJ Thriller vibes. Great reaction and great video.

[@jamielovesyt]

The instrumental reminds me of Get Lucky by Pharell Williams and Daft Punk

[@StevieSomethin]

This MV shows the industry is taking his youthful essence, his sound, and leaving him damaged and aged. I imagine the next MV we will see the old man Weeknd

[@nishalxo]

This album is a masterpiece! Perfect 2nd part for After hours, it's gonna age like fine wine! XOTWOD ❤️

[@Anjilstorm1]

🧢

[@RenegadeJames]

@@Anjilstorm1 the only thing that's cap is your existence my boi.

[@GrandEWN]

@@Anjilstorm1 damn.

[@Anjilstorm1]

@@RenegadeJames man shut yo ass up lol I’m a huge fan of The Weeknd and probably knew he existed way before y’all knew who he was. At least I can admit that this isn’t his best work. It’s the least favorite album for me in my honest opinion. Trilogy, Kissland and Starboy is way better than this. BBTM IS A MASTERPIECE. This album good but not great like After Hours.

[@Anjilstorm1]

@@GrandEWN just being honest. A lot of people was complaining that this album was mid 1 year ago when it came out. Honestly I can see what they mean. It wasn’t the best follow up to After Hours but I still appreciate it for what it was.

[@vroombroom9523]

This mv shows the industry taking his youthful essence, his sound, and leaving him damaged and old. I think the next mv will start to show the old weeknd result of this tryna go back to his younger self and asking him to right his wrongs

[@wayned535]

Bestfriend actually hit so close to home for me that at one point i had to stomp on my brakes(literally) and think about how weirdly accurate it was. I still at this point cant understand how specific it was and how uncomfortable it made me in the best way possible.

[@vascoambrosio7798]

10:09 imagine mj dancing here maan, the weeknd would make a perfect colab with him.

[@SparkimusPrime]

It only took me one more listen through after the live to solidify my love for this album 🖤 And this video was absolute 🔥🔥🔥 His little “ma-ooh” ad lib is so good. That part with the colors on his face made me think of the flower after he licked the frog in Heartless lol

[@rajmaheta3785]

The whole video is an absolutely artistic way of introducing the dawn era as you can say he's out there partying in first 10 seconds and he goes through these trippy things and then that girl in red clothes aged him that is a representation of the "sacrifice" that all his life, he's gonna sacrifice but the fact that production is fast and party type makes us realise that he's not sad or new to making sacrifices.

[@tusharagarwal6155]

I listened to the first half of the album and didn't like it very much on first go. Now I am listening to the songs again and already liking the songs more than before. Tbh I don't think it will grow on me as much as After Hours but it's okay. This is a different album with different Weeknd and different style. He tried something completely different. He could have sung the same type of songs with his magical voice but he decided to take risk. I think we should appreciate that. This album as a whole unit is definitely incredible. You'll enjoy the songs way more if you know the context of the album. This album is not for normies who listen to Weeknd only for popular catchy songs like Starboy, Call out your name, The Hills, Blinding Lights etc. It's for Weeknd fans who try to explore nooks and crannies of his music. Just give it more listens fam.

[@kitsunegr3y194]

I like all those songs and still like all of these bruh

[@lauradehart8182]

Been waiting for your reactions to Abel’s new stuff, let’s go!! Your reactions to Abel are one of the reasons I’m now a fan. ❤️👍🏻

[@carlopietrantonio6884]

Follow complexe ambition

[@beastoo7788]

The beat reminds me of something Daft Punk would come up with

[@lukemccann2024]

Swedish House Mafia Ft The Weeknd - Sacrifice Swedish House Mafia Ft The Weeknd - How Do I Make You Love Me Swedish House Mafia Ft The Weeknd - Moth To A Flame ⚫️⚫️⚫️

[@jamielovesyt]

Yes I'm glad I'm not the only one it reminds me of Get lucky

[@michaelmurray7436]

The whole album is you’re in purgatory. And these are the songs that you’re hearing that is reflecting and what happens in your life.

[@nrgao]

Imagine you show up to a Weeknd video to dance and they say, alright, here's your monk robes, now do your best Thriller music video dances in this smoke filled room. "ANNND CUT, we got it folks!" lmao

[@LeftLN]

“Is this what it feels like when parents go to college?” You got the best comments and reactions 👌

[@anthonygomes1938]

Swedish House Mafia has produced this one. 🔥🔥🔥

[@TheRedditarianist]

True but they sampled the shit out of it 😂

[@lukemccann2024]

@@TheRedditarianist Proof?

[@TheRedditarianist]

@@lukemccann2024 Exhibit A (starts at 1:00); kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6SThHd4mNyIg6s which is actually also sampled from this; kzbin.info/www/bejne/kF62ZKmQbtt4i6c Exhibit B (starts at 0:46) ; kzbin.info/www/bejne/noTcYpSdps18bas Which was actually inspired by exhibit C; kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH7Tc5iYp7uHnpY

[@lukemccann2024]

@@TheRedditarianist that’s the same chord progression yes but they didn’t use the sample

[@AdamJ11]

@@TheRedditarianist Axwell said in an interview it wasn’t sampled

[@diamondgurl671]

Listen....Lol.....When i watched this video for the first time i fucking SCREAMED and cried and had literal CHILLS. I immediately thought of Michael Jackson watching from the after life with a HUGE smile on his face. You can CLEARLY see the influence. I have no words to describe the feelings i am getting with this album...Its just amazing. This is my favorite song and i LOVE less than zero. I love all of the songs on the album but a select few really hit me in my gut. Anyways enough babbling from me thanks for another great reaction Ernest (=

[@hrshs05]

I was waiting for this W review. excited to see your take on the deeper meaning of the album

[@virinchim5427]

He was checking where is the frog is and the red suit on him 😂🥺

[@bronwynne_naidoo]

I'm getting some MJ vibes from this and I'm totally okay with that!!!

[@ngoctruongpaulnguyen6503]

Thriller and Off the wall fr fr 💯

[@sharjeelahmed1051]

This album is more of an ALBUM than all of his previous albums

[@RM-wp7df]

It's definitely more cohesive and as a concept is well more detailed. That's what he aimed for most definitely, we get a new trilogy can't wait, this album is too good🔥🔥

[@ravinalatella9564]

Great rendition Ernie (can I call you that) the album is a journey through human emotions looking back at our pains, sorrows and triumphs. He definitely sets the tone in sacrifice as he tried to do right but needed to feed his urges in the night. Great song and video

[@natas6933]

The symbolism, man I wish I never fell down the rabbit hole far enough to enjoy this without decrypting shit lmao.

[@zainshamsi2841]

The dancers were imitating the Thriller steps.

[@stockchasers5358]

This is is NEW Mona Lisa after Trilogy. The beginning of the light, the after life, the next saga of our XO journey. Love Sacrifice, MJ would be proud! XOTWOD

[@bazik2k418]

Love your work brother! XO fam is feasting rn, keep it up. XOTWOD

[@phenomenoddity]

Man, so true what you said about him and his stage fright from before. Now look at him. Incredible.

[@ashketchup9040]

I'll say, the MV definitely elevates this song for me. Listening to it alone, it's a bop, but that MV just changes everything

[@wendyraymond1751]

Was so.looking forward to you doing this ...you are amazing absolutely loved this thanku so much love and God bless always x

[@not.bryan.76]

This song is also sampled from I Want to Thank You by Alicia Myers, fuckin love that he’s sampling older songs 👊🏼

[@truitt23381]

I like that you explain what you think the music and vid mean rather than just throwing out meaningless comments

[@tonyadame2514]

Happy to see someone appreciate the editing of this video, that editing on his face in the first chorus was so hard 🔥

[@AronZNovak]

The whole albums should feel like you in the purgatory listening to the radio. At least thats the feeling Abel gets

[@salukijean2]

That is SO ominous at the end ... That sound....that unsettling feeling.

[@SuperSaiyen64]

I love this album so much I've listen to it from start to end over 20 times now like It really feel like the Weeknd fully realized in my eyes this final part of the new trilogy is going to blow my mind I already know

[@DevinCallahan]

This one is for the ones who saw it live

[@MiketheNerdRanger]

I'm pretty sure there's some double meaning in this song, but in the video, he is still very much alive

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

Swedish House Mafia don't miss with the production~~ Love this song so much~

[@triplec82]

Right! He’s come so far and we’ve been there for the entire ride! So damn proud! 🥲🖤🌅💃🏻🔥📡

[@LAVISHING]

July 19th, 2023 Milwaukee I’ll be there playing this with Abel!

[@salukijean2]

Wish I could be... Remember me if you find 2 extra tickets... Or even 1. I'd go alone!

[@Blssd18]

This my fav track low key

[@sumanthyagani]

I'm from India and I'm waiting for your reaction to Weeknd new album like so much I'm so glad you did it now React to album soon😩 Can't wait Love you bruh!

[@leonardofernandesxavier4401]

watched this live 🔥🔥

[@Sparkle648]

Would love to see you react to Poets of the Fall - Carnival of Rust (their most well known song and the music video got voted as the best Finnish music video ever back in 2006 when the song was released). Truly an underrated band from here in Finland. Also a band with many different sounds all the way from slow melodic songs to full on rock. Although if you want to immediately hear a song that showcases how crazy good the lead singer Marko Saaresto's voice can be (and while his vocal range might not be the most dynamic out there he is an amazing example of what you can achieve by having absolutely perfect control of your vocals especially the raw emotion that his voice is able to convey) then i recommend listening to their song Daze. His vocals on the chorus are something out of this world. I just think that so many more people would love their music if they just ever heard them but since their from Finland it rarely happens. Although many have heard their songs in Remedy's video games Max Payne 2, Alan Wake, Quantum Brake and Control (Also every single reactor i have seen reacting to them has been pretty much blown away by their music so i'm very confident you'll like it) also... also... lot's of deep and meaningful lyrics and wordplay in their songs sorry for the long rant i just really want more people to know about them :D

[@abeltesfaye_]

I was waiting for this from you!

[@finetopethiopia4095]

Seriously dude, when the Weeknd drops something, I check out your channel before his. Nice reaction.

[@Barefootjiggy]

was waiting for this 🙌🏿

[@georgenassr6133]

waiting for this to react to it with you Love your content bro

[@DanielJoseph97]

I think there's going to be more music videos, and the whatever the next one is will the old man Weekend continuing from the end of this one I think.

[@lildcalifornia]

This was dope! That sample sounds like it came from thriller

[@lukemccann2024]

Swedish House Mafia Ft The Weeknd - Sacrifice Swedish House Mafia Ft The Weeknd - How Do I Make You Love Me Swedish House Mafia Ft The Weeknd - Moth To A Flame ⚫️⚫️⚫️

[@davidwitt5585]

"MJ Who bro?" We were about to come for you...

[@teefawnzee]

The part when the dancers come in reminds me of the Thriller video the song reminds me Thriller too (the beat)

[@marvellbgry]

Your reactions are hilarious, and usually on point. Appreciate you bro!

[@amirbahrun3098]

Every channel: "this reminds me of thriller mv!" Ernest: "Willy wonka..."

[@LeftLN]

Love the guitars on this one

[@tcompile1260]

I think the video is inspired by /referencing the movie Eyes Wide Shut the cult and stuff the red fit is from that in z movie tom cruise joins an underground sexual group and realizes he can't get out which goes perfect with the weeknds story its 🔥🔥

[@annedandan2812]

First thought was eyes wide shut… Abel is the Stanley Kubrick of music in the dawn , goes way deeper then just surface level.. .., just a thought

[@bybybhbyby6069]

what a groove

[@briangulo]

This is so Thriller and I love it

[@andriamowery5016]

The women in red looks like bella

[@krystaldlondon]

Swedish House Mafia production 🙌🙌🙌

[@Official_Zeusifer]

Michael Jackson vibes ❤️⚡

[@dgs1017]

he’s in a purgatory state when he goes to heaven or hell and the red person looks like the devil trying to take his soul away down to hell maybe

[@mateoyolich6586]

The beat reminds me of a chopped sample of No Doubt.

[@vivekarora9899]

Ayy the stream was fire my guy. Keep up the good shizz

[@Stardust414]

Been awhile since I clicked this fast!!

[@hiephoang2574]

Swedish House Mafia produced this song & how do i make you love me 🤒

[@marklatham1414]

This will be a great jam to play at those Halloween dance parties.

[@natethegoat5338]

“I don’t wanna pause it” *pauses it*

[@vascoambrosio7798]

this video, along with the preview albums plot, could be an amazon tv show don't you think?

[@falformfreeform9553]

Abel got his own bishop from Dima, very cool 😎

[@HashtagReaction999]

*Sounds like Michael Jackson vibe😍😍🔥💜!*

[@jairoethatkid]

Thank you and ima see the rest at twitch if it's not only for subscribers lol and if it is then I gotta wait for KZbin and well I was watching your livestream and when you were about to start your reaction to the album my mobile data stopped working this was because I was at school too so too bad for me

[@evelynrose3]

Foot work Foot work Foot work

[@ahuman5440]

Red= he sold his soul. The entire video is about his soul

[@kelcyphillips2325]

He's being chained down to the music because that is what he sold his soul for and when it shows his soul being sucked out to the woman in red that represents satan he has to pay his dues in hell for giving up his soul for the music my opinion. Not hating at ALL I still listen and vibe love it I just know what's up

[@kimberlyosborne7412]

Rumor is it’s Michael in the red

[@RaionXx]

open up yt and see this has been up for 27 seconds lol

[@AF-bd3bi]

Lil wayne : back from the 80s🙏

[@junedecarlo3604]

I agree with your interpretation on fire ,!

[@Weezyb28]

Subliminal message. Scary

[@aadamnaidoo1579]

21st century Michael Jackson

[@bradleeeyhd1196]

XOTWOD🖤🖤

[@atharvamin4795]

Please don't review every single song..........just go through an album....we need whole album reaction......bcoz that's gonna be more amazing for this particular masterpiece (album)..... please ❤️🙌🏻

[@XxeffinbackStabrxX]

I’m loving the 80’s synth wave sound. I like this album a lot better than After Hours personally.

[@odysseus2k1]

After Hours was great, but The Dawn is exactly my taste in music. So yeah, I like The Dawn better as well👌🏻

[@joemorrison1850]

Lol that's mj moves at the end

[@lukemccann2024]

Swedish House Mafia Ft The Weeknd - Sacrifice Swedish House Mafia Ft The Weeknd - How Do I Make You Love Me Swedish House Mafia Ft The Weeknd - Moth To A Flame ⚫️⚫️⚫️

[@rishibhatia425]

waiting for your whole album reaction

[@xotillweoverdose666]

Song is still a BOP

[@neg5202]

9:50 I hope you just don’t wanna talk about it and joking😂

[@ashar9093]

abel’s been enslaved to the rhythm

[@kropicha2204]

My man you did not upload other reactions

[@rebecaluana9765]

Love to watch a real xo reacting!

[@indianstarboy]

8:26 everyone will get goosebumps

[@kwibz_]

Easily a banger!

[@djmagvote8072]

Produced by Swedish House Mafia 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@LeftLN]

Sometimes the weirdest parts of things are the best