The Weeknd - After Hours (Short Film)

[@helloxenx]

In front of everyone he is his best self, but “After Hours” he’s heartbroken

[@adityapathak9738]

True

[@franco5046]

I agree🙁

[@mariabaldovinos8429]

I fucking felt that

[@ancientwarrior-lubu9099]

This is the The Most relatable thing I've read on the internet.

[@Amru_263]

@MOHAMMED SUHAIL lmaooo

[@FirstnameLastname-nl1xg]

This guy deserves a Grammy. If he already has one, he deserves another one.

[@Boba_Brett]

He has 3. Man needs an Oscar for this.

[@xokaylee5252]

he deserves all the awards in the world

[@Shakaiir]

He ain't even hyping it and leading

[@FirstnameLastname-nl1xg]

Shakaiir Original exactly...

[@FirstnameLastname-nl1xg]

xo kaylee yeah, the dude is on another level...

[@sashalondon1090]

The fake smile he wears during the first 50 seconds then goes back to his resting face and how he *actually* feels...way too relatable man

[@Footballisthegreatestsport]

First poopy reply

[@iiCounted2134]

ikr

[@fernandoluisruelas8387]

yes

[@byeolstar05]

Remembers me of fake smile by ariana

[@cooldaddyfunk]

He'd make a good actor.

[@karti9117]

This era was fucking crazy, aesthetically and musically. I'll never forget being here from start to finish and through one of the hardest times of my life. Thank you Abel, see you at Dawn.

[@derekcastillo5867]

U think dawn will be better then after hours?

[@karti9117]

@@derekcastillo5867 Idk, the dawn seems very promising but the After Hours era came out of nowhere with so much chaos to distract us at such a difficult time. And of course the fusion of modern/80’s style music was incredible. Alone Again, Snowchild, Too Late, In your Eyes, Save your Tears, I can go on. The heartless music video with the red suit in the casino at Vegas was a perfect start to the era, that aesthetic is unmatched. I don’t think anything can emulate what After Hours did but the dawn can definitely come close.

[@derekcastillo5867]

I enjoyed after hours i felt like he tried to bring back his kissland/trilogy sound back to an extent with songs like escape from LA, until I bleed etc

[@karti9117]

@@derekcastillo5867 Exactly, I feel like After Hours is the perfect blend of all the stages in his career. Most notably a mix between MDM, Starboy, and Trilogy.

[@vagonptedlordduchedgar6466]

cars3

[@xchrisxx2002]

I wanna see a movie of his life. Not just because I'm a fan but also because he finally deserves to express all his hidden feelings.

[@Rainy..Day.]

He's amazing in so many ways.

[@rradrr]

He is playing a character in this video, it's his character, not himself. He will be playing this character for the rest of this new album as well.

[@natashatumie7566]

🙄

[@lelidawi2446]

Will everyone stop conflating Abel with The Weeknd! The Weeknd is a made up fictional character, and with this new album and these new videos it's more clear than ever that he's ACTING. You people haven no idea if he's hurting. He's probably fine. Abel has been making sad music for yeeaars. You think he was really sad all that time? The idea of doing this dark R&B-project wasn't even his, it was some producers idea and he was like: "yeah I can be that guy". So no, you don't want to see a movie about Abel's life. Go watch that video: "The Weeknd: His life story". It seems like it would be a pretty boring movie. What you really want is a movie about THE WEEKND'S life... I'd watch that.

[@mr.t-rose9796]

@@lelidawi2446 he may not be sad, but he is dark asf, that is certain

[@kripanshmishra]

Abel is the prime example of what an artistic human being can be when their energy is properly channelled

[@darkfire_0579]

i think this guy has problems irl

[@liamlucas7250]

thats just a bunch of waffle

[@Tomas-uf9wj]

Depression is a creative period

[@saywutuwill]

THIS

[@Dirtysanchez27]

"Abel" do Weeknd fans feel like gods when they address him by his first name LMAOOOOO just be normal and call him the weeknd 😂😂

[@rajiasamuel]

04:29 "it's not going to be fun." That's a message. No more daytime music.

[@xotwod0487]

The way he look at that man is scary. His acting is phenomenal 🤯

[@jakharihouston-davis1936]

Raji A. Samuel I don’t think so cause all three songs he released so far was daytime music

[@rajiasamuel]

@@jakharihouston-davis1936 after hours wasn't

[@jakharihouston-davis1936]

Raji A. Samuel tbh it kind of was they lyrics weren’t but it Definetly had more of a star boy vibe then Thursday

[@PieceOfBread69]

The suffering in hell in the end

[@Cesar-zd3jp]

Let's be honest for a sec.: This short film and the whole album are such a masterpiece, I mean, there is so much work behind it and even if the recognition at Abel is currently high, it is never enough. The real fans know and always stay. Xoxo

[@itaihodak7010]

The silent scream gave me goosebumps. The fact that he tries so hard to let it out but is silenced by the white noise around him is just wow. He’s such an amazing artist musically visually and is just an amazing storyteller.

[@jayden8447]

Exactly

[@jayden8447]

Ty

[@cayleebasdeo5362]

Who is that man in your profile pic ?

[@itaihodak7010]

@@cayleebasdeo5362 its tyler the creator in his album cover for IGOR.

[@mathewsbyju3184]

@@itaihodak7010 yes

[@kabeerawan9464]

The fact that he didn't say a single word and yet he was able to portray so many emotions👏🏽👏🏽

[@NessTv123]

Director: so how dark and weird do you want this The Weeknd: Yes.

[@cainwebster2122]

this trend is getting annoying

[@Hamza60995]

Lulw

[@pieterciere5012]

cain webster doesn’t even make sense. it’s not even funny

[@Ti11dindorr]

Ntv 123 dude this was so funny I actually forgot to laugh

[@Yash2.2.2]

This guy exposed literally every introvert s feelings after a party or get together

[@anasmohamed2481]

OMGG THATS SUPER ACCURATE

[@hotelavid]

actually so true

[@22ghl]

Wait that's accurate asf !

[@koryyyRae]

Abel’s smile fading is the most saddest thing ever

[@agixo6931]

Pixel Doge yaa it's sad bro

[@iamvj]

and the most genius too ✨❤️

[@amarantac23]

It is :(

[@adam-hh7fp]

Who's abel

[@koryyyRae]

Adam Saif 🤦‍♂️

[@saumyapareira]

Everyone's talking about their emotions but look at this man's acting!!!! Stunned😲😲😲

[@rachelblackwell5207]

My thoughts too.

[@saumyapareira]

@Dope Soldier exactly.... After hours is gonna be straight up fire......

[@snengosnacks]

Just remember he played in a movie called Uncut Gems

[@karimnour6801]

Who said anything abt acting? Lol

[@dopesensei3041]

well emotions and acting is connected very closely.

[@pond975]

This is not an album, this is a story

[@safwanshuhaib9968]

This is..... This is an experience 😔😔 a tiny part of what he's going through

[@MR-li1jj]

Why can’t it be both

[@jonathan6839]

@@MR-li1jj concept album lol

[@ratio6390]

Isn't every album a story

[@luv4cxlia]

@@ratio6390 depends

[@SanteSantana]

2 years later and I’m still obsessed with this character

[@pranav288]

2 years already ???

[@SP-pq9dq]

@@pranav288 3 actually!

[@LyricalSky-u6f]

Same here bro same here stuck in this character forever❤

[@marcusm975]

Same bratha same 😢

[@huntterr9]

It’s now 4 n i still stuck in this era

[@imsiidewayz]

I feel like this album is going to be for him. Like a self reflecting therapy session.Almost as if he needed to get a bunch of weight off of his shoulders. XO out here to help ease that burden. This man is clearly on another level and we will never TRULY understand his image but his music gives us a glimpse into what is forever happening inside this man's head. Thank you for the music.

[@jadenbelcher1729]

I love how he's tuning deeper and deeper into himself. Like it's more than just sex and women but more about his mind and drugs and well being. I have a feeling that's what this album is gonna be about. Something deeper than what he's portrayed before. Even though he's already pretty deep.

[@holyfuckity101]

Forever XO

[@pepbean1]

Well said bro

[@imsiidewayz]

@@holyfuckity101 My man! XOTWOD for Abel!

[@TheMarkoPoloProgram]

@@jadenbelcher1729 Please don't use deep. It really isn't that deep. Want deep. Look into Philosophy that you can barely understand. This is artistic. Anyone with an artistic eye and some background information can understand the Weeknd's music. Don't get me wrong. He's extremely talented. It's just not that deep. Only thing deep is... Never mind.

[@icyfantasma]

Everyone always ask "where's Abel?” but never “how's Abel?”

[@Gudtroop]

Ikr

[@littlesparrow303]

Alex Gomez I know! That’s what I think of too

[@lasthope5250]

Well he sold his soul and demons are torturing him. 2:32 i can see sadness in his eyes.

[@nabeelmukhtar2871]

All that is left of you are those gummies

[@Scraggy.The.Scrapper]

I think I heard that from family guy but instead of Able it was waldo

[@vicentefosco]

we will look back at this and think: “we had no idea what he was about to hit us with”

[@mohammedhajeid4636]

@Cole Bennet another autotune and trap , same as old

[@putiscruz1997]

yooo fr like with mania 😂😂

[@mohammedhajeid4636]

@Cole Bennet ya of course I can't I didnt even go through the first 20 seconds on the song, all love though 😅 and If you wanna talk different check this out and tell me what is it about kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGiVcpiCl7t-hac

[@assassinversace]

literally

[@KM-xh9tt]

We could not have been ready for it, it’s an actual masterpiece

[@officialmichael16]

Not even kidding the after hours era shoud be a whole movie in theaters

[@s.d.a.s2517]

fr

[@I-vg1do]

his acting at the scene that he is sad and crying was...beautiful

[@kycaal3501]

"The Japanese say you have three faces. The first face, you show to the world. The second face, you show to your close friends and your family. The third face, you never show anyone. It is the truest reflection of who you are."

[@atharva2029]

You just quoted halsey's intro from spotify for manic just for likes. Kind sir you should be ashamed.

[@medianeroma75]

Where I saw this in a movie ??

[@Buzlter]

@@atharva2029 Imagine thinking an old Japanese proverb belongs to a white female pop singer. Kind sir, you should be ashamed.

[@rajasmanapure0]

@@atharva2029 wtf

[@atharva2029]

@@Buzlter i never said it belonged to her

[@karlo2292]

I am so impressed with this whole album. Not just music, but the whole marketing. It’s not just an album, it’s he. He put so much effort into this and I’m just impressed & in love. Thank you for this. XO till we overdose.

[@rachelblackwell5207]

Yeah they’re doing an amazing job. The hype they’re creating is insane.

[@christianrobles4580]

CNVQ ok

[@cnvq8833]

Joel Miller how does my statement classify me as mentally challenged........

[@christianrobles4580]

CNVQ It does, a little bit.

[@rickyl.103]

Wait the entire album hasnt been released yet...has it?

[@krispyk.1786]

I take a look at this era... It was a completely masterpice of music, and cinematography. I look and see how this music communicated with me through some of my hardest times- Lots of my family members died and I had no one left for holidays, My 4 year long relationship had ended in flames, I lost dozens of my close wholesome friends, I ended up in a dark circle of people for a period of time, Yet it was the music of this one artist that still reminded me that there is still some humanity left to be had through all those sad and depressing moments. Some of my new good friends might not understand the message of the weekend but it's truly amazing to see the kind of effort and emotion he puts in his songs. As for me I've now finally settled in a comfy state of mind and socialbiltiy, and with the dawn upon us soon it's a great time to alive to see the new stuff this man has coming.

[@kanakkaradbhajne7105]

[@kanakkaradbhajne7105]

so u have no family?

[@matthewlucio4320]

Stay up brother.

[@shekhark1139]

I'm sorry if your story, hope your fine. I can feel your hardships.

[@daveninava]

Krispy k Bro That Is Very Messed up Man I am so Sorry What Happen to You I Have That Same Experience too Like Twice Then I Managed To Move out It And Be Better Again Beacuse Of The Weeknd, Juice Wrld, Owl City Music I listen their music It Help Me All lot Through Hard Times That Why I Love The Weeknd, Juice Wrld, Owl City all lot Man There Will Be One of My Favour Artists To This Day Ever

[@depressedbruv6511]

Abel looking like a horror movie slasher when those elevator doors opened.

[@adeptmarshian4346]

Depressed Neega and became one when the doors closed

[@thecoolerjohnny7742]

Bruh my pfp.

[@Nisalv]

This video actually leads into the in your eyes music video

[@TaxEvasi0n]

This hits harder now that we know what the snippet songs are about. The look on his face is even more heart breaking.

[@arletyramosricart994]

What do you mean?

[@dior-fh7gf]

i dont understand

[@xfuture3762]

Faith sounds so much better than the actual song is what he’s talking about

[@Dmathers115]

@@arletyramosricart994 when the songs are playing in the background, it makes sense on why he looks heartbroken and sad while the music is playing.

[@Itsonaneedtoknow]

The song is about his almost overdose and his ride to the ER

[@collinl5118]

This album is truly about to hit different

[@TonyBroski1]

It’s going to be legendary, I know it.

[@luisyanez6629]

Collin Lindsay An MJ type of different per se..😎

[@eeeh9693]

It’s going to hit exactly the same

[@walidassali]

Collin Lindsay release date ?

[@TonyBroski1]

Eschaton Zenith forgettable but here you are.. and I bet you’ll be in his other videos when they drop as well. But hey, everyone is entitled to their own opinions lol

[@bayareaplaya2356]

It’s 2023, and here you are. You never knew how much this was Going to impact you during 2020 events. What you individually went through, what you missed out, and what you remorse about. We are ahead of After Hours, and you wished you can go back and do the correct things in your life when you had the chance. Now we must live and grow.

[@fabriciocastillo5942]

take a look at how the crowd think his face scars are fake and part of the show, but as soon as he leaves they start hurting,cause they’re real.

[@aarongould8803]

fabriii no shit captain obvious

[@sirdushon]

@@aarongould8803 you need to find yourself kiddo lol its not obvious to everyone

[@emanuelzena9028]

fabriii I didn’t catch onto that!

[@KingGMSSR]

@Bakhshvar Beats no

[@madddogg8273]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6aYoHljqZd6m80

[@biman4868]

can we just take a moment and appreciate his goddamn expressions

[@thatkidwiththehoodie]

BIMAN BHAGAWATI the man can act, no doubt :D

[@HerrRisotto]

Right?! The way his smile turned into a depressed face was absolute greatness

[@vicesmadonna8151]

Savor this moment; the building momentum before the album drop. Might be years before we experience this again.

[@imanobody5898]

Vices & Madonna maybe

[@janashiahunter5648]

You right

[@xotwod7118]

💀💀

[@GraphicArtist115]

Ye

[@2FAST27]

Facts!!

[@pranav288]

3:41 that drop never misses to give me goosebumps

[@imjko432]

can we talk about how hard it is to portray the amount of emotion and intensity in expressions that abel does and he's not even a professional actor? absolutely insane, we never knew such a brooding and secretive artist would lay all of his feelings out bare for After Hours. Abel is a genius. edit: lol guys I see the “hes not acting” replies I’m sure he is channeling emotions deep within him, but to showcase them on camera, in front of dozens of people for the world to see? That takes a lot of courage.

[@rajaalahmar4371]

I don't think he's acting😕

[@yasmintyb]

jkimo he’s not acting. wake up

[@leonelgarza2475]

Yea, it hurts me to think the reason it looks so real is because it is real.

[@Alex-bs3cl]

Hes not acting dudes on acid 24/7

[@nawaztausif7134]

Yeah cause he practices acting on the weekend.

[@docrussojr]

This has the cinematic feel of Kiss Land and the emotional feel of Melancholy.

[@NinjaExtraordinaire]

Yessssss

[@the_traveling_man4284]

This is something darker seemingly. Those were emotional pain and affliction this is physical

[@alanflores2714]

This shit more toxic than Melancholy IMO but melancholy was 🔥 to say the least

[@MbonsiKing]

Frankie Russell fake XO fans scrolling down not what we talking about 😂

[@sanglim2961]

Jelly Bear nobody likes gatekeeping ur not special

[@bairaqarpinker7460]

I was like why he suddenly appeared on a late night show, now i understand, it was part of the plan.

[@JODRecaps]

hi pink. btw thequartering is a soy boy

[@kodokux8095]

Lil Blaisy I’m a sarcastic bitch but I doubt your humor on this one mate

[@nlechoppa3687]

Bairaqar kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKvTcoSoqNZ9jq8

[@neegas3490]

👀

[@ant5747]

@Lil Blaisy fax no printer 📠

[@xpertg5570]

Honestly, this is his MOST cohesive project to date. Every lyric conveys a powerful theme of love and regret, a fight with himself and a dire need to change the man his love life, his career and his past have lead him to become.

[@jens2049]

Not anymore

[@seekbro]

Producer: how much flickering lights do you want? Abel: yes

[@Robert-wv4jt]

seekbro Probably should’ve gave a seizure warning lol.

[@RoyaltoonzHD]

You mean blinding lights

[@Nick-cd4vj]

For real, I almost had a stroke at the end.

[@Vraziumred]

@@Robert-wv4jt juice wrld wud be proud of him

[@jorgeamaya6407]

The blinding lights bro

[@YaBoyMike13]

This is what Abel meant when he said "die with a smile don't show the world how alone you've become"

[@scarlettparton]

From tears in the rain

[@Butterchicken11111]

When did he say it?

[@rockandspace]

@@Butterchicken11111 tears in the rain

[@iiCounted2134]

damn

[@ivyrose5393]

Tears in the rain

[@marcusherbold993]

The entire album with the short film and other visuals is something to cherish. This Has a feeling that no other album has given me. This guy is a living legend and will go down as one of the absolute best. His music is timeless. This is one of those albums that will bring you back to a very specific point in your life and you’ll never forget it. I’ll look back on this album years from now and remember the feeling it gave me.

[@natecostello5485]

Yessir!! So true, this album is such a masterpiece and is so good definitely will go down in history

[@dr3474]

Marcus Herbold bro that’s facts the only other album that makes me feel that way is astroworld but low key this is a more perfected sound so it’s prob a better album. Def should win the Grammy this year

[@GanzoHasashi1911]

This album is beyond anything Abel’s put out. Not only did he deliver arguably his best yet, but he accompanied it with some surrealist art that displays the despair and madness of having to deal with fame being an aspect of your life that you can’t escape. Only for the high to end and come to the realization of who you’ve become with the people you keep in your personal circle. Simply amazing, I’m praying he won’t get snubbed at the Grammys like many artists have.

[@travisscott2622]

@@dr3474 fr

[@dr3474]

SilvaZilla 88XO fr this is truly something special

[@blackzone9841]

Not only a singer , and a good actor , you can tell how he feels from his facial expressions

[@blackzone9841]

It is difficult for a person to tell others what he feels , and I am sure that he does not tell anyone what he feels , but he shows them through the videos

[@princessnelley]

The only thing is...he wasn't acting.

[@Shadow-ci1pm]

Bro said good actor 💀

[@paulofronch]

@@Shadow-ci1pm Aged like milk fr

[@marinoskaragiotas4814]

Damn, his acting is actually so good

[@OhBase]

New Netflix original called uncut gem hes in for a scene or two

[@menamedmilk]

yea so much

[@madelinecarmona5524]

Yup that's why he is in the movie Uncut Gems

[@marinoskaragiotas4814]

@@OhBase yeah I've seen it. It's great but I think it's an a24 film not a Netflix original

[@apexmonkey8822]

The fact that the album isn’t too far from now excites me even more, but the way he’s promoting this album is amazing!

[@jasonsskill]

ApeX Monkey he’s making it so hype

[@apexmonkey8822]

iR Clan i swear to god, i can’t wait

[@jasonsskill]

ApeX Monkey ima love it either way but I reaaaaaaaaalllyyyy hope he goes back to his old style (highly unlikely), super hyped tho

[@apexmonkey8822]

iR Clan either way it’s a different Abel, which I’m fine with! I would love the old ways but aye it seems like this album will be worth the 2+ year wait

[@ice_Tomaz]

same bro , its incredible

[@undeadarmy19]

This dude can really act too, holy shit. I never realized just how awesomely talented this dude is. The fact that he was able to tell a story via his music videos, an interview on Jimmy Kimmel, a SB performance, and a short film? I mean, this is just peak music artist creativity

[@undeadarmy19]

@@babegel6066 why?

[@raciouspoint4106]

​@@undeadarmy19ldol series

[@Maria-mh9jp]

@@babegel6066 I was gonna put the same comment lol. I keep saying, there is no way he can be such a good actor in his videos, and then be a "shit actor" on tv. It must have just been bad scriptwriting.

[@Definitely_notjen]

notice how he is alone after he is cheered on by so many people who think the cuts and scars are fake but when he gets off stage they start hurting because they are real. not to sound like an English teacher but he also wears shades to shield him from the light which he at the beginning was looking up to, to guide him from his darkness. he has now lost hope and wants to stay in the dark hence the murder of a relationship in the elevator at the end. perhaps a dig at past relationships he’s had and the sudden envy he feels toward other peoples happiness in relationships. something that he has never felt before and is therefore blind to his actions and feelings and that’s why he wears the shades... or he thought they just looked cool lmao.

[@chammyy456]

Jennifer this.. this is exactly why I can relate to him.. the way he thinks & most importantly, he let’s us think

[@GzsLazyDog]

Hes infected by the d'evils

[@kenneth_horner]

Outstanding observation!

[@bradirv]

some genius.com level analysis right here

[@jamilla528able]

Thanks for this, cuz I was lost

[@krithika3697]

He went from Starboy to serial killer real quick

[@louispearlxo]

i mean.. 4 years but ye i guess 😂 Edit- it only takes me someone to look at my gf and a bottomless bottle of captain morgans :)

[@blossom9817]

Well he was like this since the start but changed on star boy and beauty behind the madness

[@christianrobles4580]

Jesus Christ... forgot Starboy was almost 4 years ago, correct me if I’m wrong

[@JerseyChileno]

Did you forget he killed himself in StarBoy??

[@andreanoris7]

fame

[@versaitzi817]

He is smiling more in this era than in his whole life I know that is a painful smile chill

[@TasteTh3Rambo]

It’s fake though

[@Knugles]

False smile.

[@sinavysean7511]

He also got new teeth lol

[@versaitzi817]

I know guys, is a painful smile I was trying to be a little bit ironic haha❤

[@mauriciorodrix]

And die with a smile Don't show the world how alone you've become

[@brittanyfoster6975]

I always cry watching this! Its his facial expressions, I still can relate 😢

[@thomasAndersTV.]

Thanks for the great love and support you show me as a special fan of mine, I hope you won't stop listening to music, and thanks for your sincere Compliment and love towards my music❤️❤️

[@iixkimmiix_4282]

@@thomasAndersTV. girl bye

[@Emzy10]

fool @@thomasAndersTV.

[@carlottaverona9703]

Producer: what chu want Abel: Afro Joker Producer: say no more

[@allankiptoo92]

Lmaaaooo

[@mrMnJohn]

Loool

[@InternetExplorer-rz6tj]

@mub the boi Madagascar reference I like it

[@dk_chandraker_4323]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJmYdWiuqp5sg5Y

[@Mnb3954]

🤦🏽‍♀️😂😂😂😂😂

[@andrehd4972]

Screen goes black Me: Still waiting for the song to start

[@karelymoreno5337]

hahaha same! i was like: wait, what? the video its over! what? no! that was so fast! lol

[@amankodimela8499]

I can relate

[@thisguynamed_jj]

If the video was 11 minutes than he would’ve make it that way 🤩 but sadly he didn’t but we got what we wanted 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Jaynexusssss]

come back at 20th march

[@elegantrose888]

Lift shuts" Im like sing! Sure his face scary still .. Then all you hear is screaming...ok horror movie🎈..but like! he could have sang something "true! 😧

[@RM-wp7df]

*His album is like a movie, Heartless, blinding lights and after hours...*

[@MyMMTop10Music]

Rareş Minuț like starboys music videos

[@remura9089]

that’s the point

[@Onlybigcam]

Well it’s heartless, blinding lights, blinding lights jimmy Fallon show, After hours (short film)

[@25SamSpider]

Xxdjking well actually it’s jimmy kimmel

[@Onlybigcam]

SamSpider25 sorry I forgot LOL

[@winesgone]

The way I read it, 0:00 is The Weeknd performing on stage like we’re used to, he accepts the cheers and congratulations. Then the moment he leave the stage that special feeling starts wasting away because it was never real. 1:12 As he re-enters the regular world of non celebrity, he feels the pain he doesn’t feel on stage, and hears his own songs but feels disassociated from them. 3:19 He accepts the pain and enters the After Hours at 3:41 where he’s free and in control. but over the course of the journey we learn that’s not true either. I’m being dramatic

[@thelamecaterpillar2137]

You're not being dramatic, it's a good ass description of the video. And the amount of details that you looked onto is incredible! Big ups to you!

[@Sleepysunsetz]

There you go

[@Pinkkittie5006]

Na you just pay attention to details don't feel bad

[@OurGMusicc]

Nah, you arr just honest ❤

[@hallalujah6111]

0:20 Me being a class clown and making everyone happy 1:00 Me walking home from school

[@novacloud777]

Yep

[@aliparnian614]

That hit a bit deep

[@antenor_pazini]

This man doesn’t even have to sing to expressa how he feels..

[@ardinaattia8]

Why is this man not nominated again? He literally changed the game in the music industry. We dont deserve him 😭😭

[@KINGDOMOFDRE]

Facts 😭😭😭

[@Anubis0716]

Because he turned down a Grammy performance to preform at the Super Bowl

[@Joselyn548]

How did he change the music industry?

[@sharondamason4820]

Because he is a black man

[@bedwarsgirl1361]

grammys robbed him smh

[@Blue__hourr]

The way he went from “happy” to sad feels real because most of us humans go from one feeling to another; felt real to me.

[@devondorr8212]

Moral of the story: stay single so you won't die in an elevator.

[@Mememisce]

Kkkkkkkk

[@LBLLUZ]

Moral da história: fique solteiro para não morrer em um elevador.

[@Aventiest]

No.....moral is dont die sad and alone because life is depressing which is why he reverted to coke

[@Aventiest]

Its deeper than that but thats part of it

[@thecoolerjohnny7742]

Was that genocide, cuz I want to know if he killed those two lol.

[@johally]

i would watch a whole netflix series with him as the main character

[@youssefbadaoui6746]

ally just him walking around i cant waatch it all day

[@omardamm5959]

He is a main character in Jessica Jones.

[@gareckz.s3051]

Hell yeah

[@crustypaladin]

Malcolm Ducasse? Lmfao

[@JODRecaps]

hi ally. btw thequartering is a soy boy

[@Snag2k]

The Weeknd is the only guy to actually follow “New year new me”

[@Ahmer7000]

i woulda liked that but i'd rather say "nice"

[@pro_nube5860]

new album new me

[@pablodiaz1007]

The dark Weeknd is who he’s truly was/is

[@ForelliBoy]

by literally killing the old one off like in Starboy

[@DanielQuintilliani]

The light flickering effect and the clicking that goes along with it literally encapsulates what it feels like to trip on shrooms or acid which ties in to his Heartless video perfectly.

[@amoory8957]

This man is more than just singer ...

[@Shakaiir]

A star actor at this point

[@abdelrhmanayman3849]

of course

[@kaninavy3119]

And also an ex pineapple, if I may add, the most talented one.

[@MikSaintLaurent]

He’s a Starboy

[@bigburn2738]

An addict

[@sauravshukla4471]

This is like watching a horror movie with a funk music plying in background.

[@JODRecaps]

hi Saurav. btw thequartering is a soy boy

[@ScorpioRdXXx]

That sounds good af

[@chachawardison1612]

Hi Joker you must be envy because your movie was just lay lay lay 🤣

[@rakaradhita2235]

It's like a neo futuristic thriller movie

[@99annanic]

Yeah. It’s been done before. It’s called Thriller by Michael Jackson.

[@TheVanillaWood]

I cannot WAIT to hear whatever song is playing at 2:00 when the whole album drops. Heartless was a banger, I fell in love with Blinding Lights when I first heard it, but whatever song is playing there, I think that might be one of my favorites already, and the fact that it was just a little snippet is crazy.

[@Ali2307013]

EXACTLY!!!

[@msicaer]

I feel the same

[@thedude6730]

Violence I love the retro vibes

[@heenamirchandani582]

Thats what i have been saying omg sameee

[@Downtime_videos]

Hell yea shits a banger and it was only like 3 seconds 👌🏼

[@accentagency]

it seems that the world has not yet understood that all the music videos from this album tell a coherent and deep story.

[@TheAtm12345]

*Screen goes pitch black* Me: Still waiting for something else to happen

[@chromiesss]

PREMIER MAKES IT FEEL LIKE IT JUST DOESNT END THERE

[@venice._.268]

Same

[@ggiulyy]

lowkey me

[@nt5-gamer31]

Can't relate

[@harrychove4115]

For sure

[@buttman12954]

01:12- Too Late 02:02- Faith 02:22- In Your Eyes 02:37- After Hours 02:45- Alone Again 02:35 (Escape From LA) intro 03:20 After Hours instrumental

[@betzy7560]

Never noticed thx!

[@emmajohnson5586]

He was dropping hints of the songs the whole time

[@DeepSky52]

Buttman... you're the man

[@vibeymonk]

Afterhours beat drop IS THE SHIT!!!

[@pro_nube5860]

the whole time the After hours track instrumental was playing (if you go to the song and go to 4:40)

[@sidhu6784]

I feel like when he puts on the sunglasses it’s his display of being calm, unbothered and heartless since that’s what he feels like he needs to portray as a celebrity. But as soon as the lights go out and he’s off stage like he is in the beginning that’s when his facade of his “celebrity status” comes down and he’s left with facing just himself, the loneliness of it all and his sadness.

[@michael.angelo6064]

POPE 🏆 666

[@DecimusCastusSPQR]

The FBI requests your location 🤣🤣🤣

[@13beaches]

nothing can top this era

[@adarshjha3583]

abel if you see this just know that we are proud of you and we are ready to give you the best kind of welcome. we really missed you a lot. chapter vi already looks so good. i know you have worked hard on this one and you will get the right reward you deserve. all love. XOTWOD.

[@nectar4]

Damn finally, third indian.

[@adarshjha3583]

not an indian here bro. just an XO waiting for king to drop that fire !!!

[@versaitzi817]

❤❤❤

[@satvik7474]

@@nectar4 Modiji.. Xo till we overdose!

[@marnixo4102]

XO for life 🖤

[@ajeeshprathapan]

He is Killin it with his acting, music and they way he confuse people with his videos.. Keep goin❤️

[@m.n.s.7821]

I don't know if anyone felt the same way watching this - but when I was at my lowest, in the midst of my depression, I'd go for these kinds of walks in the middle of the night and felt such a fear of having to go home. To go back and be stuck in that happy persona - I get this feeling from watching this short film. Thank you for making this.

[@thewiltedrose5463]

I know it's been a year since you posted this comment but I feel you 🥀

[@Tobeyvandijk]

Same bro

[@StaticIG]

i remember that feeling

[@adacta756]

Omg thank you for perfectly describing the phase I’m going through cause it’s literally the same for me. I never was really alone in my life and now that I discovered that true feeling of loneliness…and it might sound crazy after all but I really enjoy loneliness just for the peacefulness it offers it’s almost addictive tbf.

[@songasgapo]

so fucking same. im glad that i was able to watch this during my darkest hours. i was okay being by myself and hating soo many ppl. watching this helped me in some way. i hope you got over with whatever youve been to.

[@eishanr]

Happy and praised , confused and dazed, sad and completely vulnerable, panic, anger, despise and vengeance…. Absolute masterclass , an amazing Artist , words will never be able to describe how great you are Abel . Xoxo ♥️

[@kennasmith581]

can I just say that I am so incredibly proud of how far he’s come? this is an absolute masterpiece. I cannot wait for this album to drop, it’s going to be mind-blowing, a different side of Abel we haven’t heard. I’m calling it right now, this is going to be album of the decade.

[@nameisamine]

Kenna Smith the decade just started 🙄

[@KrishnaDS]

Calm down!

[@geezluis9945]

one of the best albums of the decade

[@Th3F4lc0nBl4ckBlu3Xd]

@@nameisamine Actually, it's ending. The new decade starts in 2021

[@nameisamine]

Th3F4lc0n-Bl4ckBlu3 Xd lol not 2000-09, 2010-19, 2020-29, 2030-39? 😑

[@Sie84yv]

This guy is something else! For 5 minutes I felt like I was watching a mix between a Michael Jackson video, the movie Casino, and The Wall... How about Blinding lights: the movie?

[@shrabbani]

Rafael Rubio i like that idea. idk why but that reminds me of that thing fall out boy did for save rock and roll

[@melvina628]

Yes, The Wall! Pink Floyd!

[@korvick9377]

Rafael Rubio !!!

[@frenchkiss609]

You forgot Stranger Things!

[@melvina628]

Fight Club (repeat).

[@renzorco]

dude, I think no one has ever gone this hard to tease an album

[@unnaficiol3489]

lil uzi

[@xSiLenTx510]

Kanye. MBDTF

[@amanibrian]

Took his life kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZO3dGBsj9mkjsU

[@thomasmurphy3807]

renzorco uzi

[@urekmazino6800]

@@unnaficiol3489 lmfao dumpster trash music

[@dillanmistry]

Half Analysis Full credit from Reddit - AppleSoftware {0:00 - 0:25] The beginning of the film shows the crowd cheering on for Abel following his performance of one of his songs. He is putting on a fake smile for everyone in order to hide his true feelings. [0:26 - 0:46] As the temporary and fake happiness along with all the yelling and cheering from the crowd fade, the scene in which Abel is walking through goes from normal lighting to red lighting. This represents an association with the devil (his soul has been sold). [0:47 - 1:11] His smile morphs into a monotonous facial expression, then slowly starts to turn into him being sad and stressed. This is because he is pondering the fact of how his time (old Weeknd) is running out/has run out. [1:12 - 1:25] Right after exiting the building, there is muffled audio of some of his past songs. He briefly looks back because the music has brought everything he has to him but the devil had told him that his time is reaching an end. He’s about to lose everything he has worked for. [1:26 - 2:00] While Abel is walking outside, he looks behind him because he hears an abrupt sound while knowing his time is up and is constantly afraid and paranoid. He looks around above him expecting to see a red light (demons/devil) but doesn’t see anything so he continues looking behind him. (more on the red light above him later on in the video) [2:01 - 2:16] He once again hears his music playing in the background while he is walking and still thinking about how his time is up. While he is on the escalator, he is displaying obvious expressions of fear and paranoia by the way he is carrying himself and looking around. Once again, he abruptly looks behind him when he hears a sudden and random sound, and for the same reason he keeps looking behind him: he is afraid and paranoid because the devil has told him that his time is up. [2:17 - 2:22] We get a close up of how deeply rooted his fear and sadness are within his facial expression.] While walking through the tunnel leading to the subway, Abel passes by an unrecognized saxophone player who is struggling to make money off of his music. This is symbolic of Abel way back when nobody cared about him and hadn’t been recognized for his musical abilities as of yet. He was a struggling artist. Couldn't go anymore, the rest is on reddit. XO

[@snoopdogg2887]

Can you please give the linkk of full analysis

[@dillanmistry]

@@snoopdogg2887 search for after shouts short film full analysis it’s a reddit

[@snoopdogg2887]

@@dillanmistry link

[@althebeastisbay]

When someone else walks in to the elevator Normal person: So what floor are you getting off on? Abel: So you have chosen death?

[@roxannacaiza6331]

@@MoenJc yes ofc he did that hahaha

[@AlishaSmi]

@@RoronoaRadd That's an elevator at the underground station, but not a train)

[@itsnoodlesznpt2]

I'm not stepping into an elevator with Abel again lol.

[@poorvishavasanth6915]

1:13 - Too Late 2:03 - Faith 2:22 - In your eyes 2:40 - Alone again 3:19 - After Hours In case you are wondering

[@jjoa5to]

Gracias

[@aditiyakarthikeyan.s5933]

i think 2:40 is after hours, the sound comes when he says " i know i made you fall"

[@poorvishavasanth6915]

@@jjoa5to You're welcome

[@poorvishavasanth6915]

@@aditiyakarthikeyan.s5933 Nope its Falling only for the night ( from Alone again )

[@aditiyakarthikeyan.s5933]

@@poorvishavasanth6915 nope I don't think so. If you could play "After Hours" (not this video) audio at 4 43 you could find that sound.😊

[@astihunny]

This is chilling. He has a lot of demons inside and he’s artistically exposing them 👏🏽

[@mkelly534]

Most geniuses are driven by demons or needs that make them explore it through art. Otherwise they become just like the rest of us.

[@jaleelshivers226]

Ellis that’s what I was assuming, a lot of male artist are starting to get into inventing drastically different eras than their previous eras. Like how female artist change their clothes and invent a new personality every album (creating an era). Artist like Jaden Smith (erys and syre) and Tyler the Creator (whatever his blonde wig represents) and Asap Rocky (babushka boi). The Weeknd is doing the same with this signature red blazer, bruises, and shades. There’s a chance he’s also releasing inner demons but mostly he’s just assimilating to a trend that’s been apart of music forever.

[@shhhhh23344]

Michael Kelly exactly but people do apparently not understand this is a character? hes not actually being dragged through underground by a demon which leads to him making kissland style music again as he actually killed a couple in an elevator😂i thought everyone was aware it was a character tbh

[@agwazia]

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[@freeart-4128]

Ellis I'm with you! Salute!

[@abhijeetdubey8072]

in 3 days a new era is coming and im still not over this.

[@stevenrios3137]

So this is what my GTA online character has been doing while I was gone

[@SargentZombieHunter0]

Steven Rios AH FUCKING HELL I never expected to laugh as much as I did at that 😂👏

[@alejandrogarcia4816]

Underrated comment this is GOLDEN

[@goonafresh5493]

When he gets pulled across the ground it’s taking him to the last location I was at when I hopped off

[@crimsonxc]

LOL

[@Janet_________]

🤣🤣

[@yigeremasefa5028]

producer: what do u want Abel: let confuse these people producer: say no more

[@anabelyslora6239]

Yigerem Asefa seriously I’m trying to hard to see the what he tried to truly say behind the video cause there’s a lot of theories but I want to know the real one

[@NK-qf9ro]

Anabelys Lora what are some theories?

[@yigeremasefa5028]

@@anabelyslora6239 also I want to know the theory behind the video but also I am confused

[@alakazam5041]

Itll probably be one of those things most people figure out once all the information is revealed (the album and correlating videos are released) i think its a pretty dope direction tho.

[@lucasmartin4883]

@@anabelyslora6239 just enjoy it as it comes

[@GoodnightMrDoback]

the weeknd is on another level with what hes doing promoting this album

[@amarmann8341]

Uzi vert: Am I Joke To You

[@cocacolife5079]

Kanye is another level when comes to album promote

[@joshrentos216]

How? It’s great but it’s the same format he did for Starboy

[@mikexoxxxo]

i got front row tickets for the tour

[@kevinz24]

Uzi did it before this foo

[@jcardenas7103]

the burning ache of being surrounded by absolutely Nothing and no one , but at the same time being crowded. The menacing haunt of past memories and expectations others place on one person to be this and that to look this way and sound like that . The identity of oneself hiding in a corner dying and a emerging character of this and that from peoples expectations. silence it all violently.... silence it all

[@sadstoic]

It breaks my heart to see him like this. I know he's acting, but I feel like this is how he truly feels right now. I think everyone, not even artist, can kinda relate to this, not the killing and the fuckin drug trips of course. Having to put on a smile for people, and then letting all ur inner demons and depression come back to you... It fuckin sucks, but it ain't the end of the world. Someone loves you, Iam sure of that

[@jielingwong3008]

It reminds me some of the lyrics in Starboy. "Every day a nigga try to test me Every day a nigga tryna end me " And I can see there is alot of Joker thing in his MVs Maybe he had a past similar to Joker Im just saying maybe..😬

[@miss.brun0]

Oh, the fucking drug trips too, brother. Drugs can contribute to celebrities' anxiety and depression and loneliness and instability so much. It just adds a whole other level of mental confusion that can tear down the barrier between fake and reality.

[@witchybusiness5570]

He sold his soul he’s getting all he deserves

[@morningstarofdarkness]

i guess he feels it you know this is not an act.🖤

[@emelyvasquez6842]

well whatever it is, acting or not, let’s just hope he’s okay, or feels better 🥺 i hate to see people like this

[@aahasnain]

2:05 already tell that song gonna be a hit

[@kavelate]

So good

[@Drippy_RnB]

Fr Fr

[@erikaurbankova4539]

yas

[@ExtremeDieHardd]

Thought the exact same thing can’t wait to hear that

[@thevillainarcx]

ooooo this ones going to be mental

[@tyaus548]

The broken nose signifies getting hit with heartbreak. He's a celebrity, so even though he got hurt, he still needs to go out in public with a big smile on his face. When its After Hours tho, and he's alone, he doesn't do so well. When he puts on the glasses and gloves he is going back his old way (drugs, big spending, ect). The sliding relates to him spiraling out of control. This behavior hurts others and leads to even more tragedy (Elevator scene).

[@tarahan1165]

Woah that's true

[@madddogg8273]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6aYoHljqZd6m80

[@jaxbyrd8217]

alright but who tf hurt my man abel

[@Shitpost-gamin]

U legendary person that sounds right af

[@dimitriusm9943]

No, coke stupid

[@Ianmooreschins]

The fact he’s been able to create such an iconic character for however many years and stick to playing it is truely amazing.

[@jimmydali]

This is what happens to you when you watch 'The Joker' more than one time.

[@goglesgoggles3812]

4realz

[@dontevent2342]

ggnzhee hrn tn shagade

[@ahmedmusawi4239]

The most overrated movie 🤮🤮🤮

[@SelBSinging]

Bahaha 🤣

[@-rkade-7908]

@@ahmedmusawi4239 shut up

[@fxbio.0739]

ALL TEASERS (Best to hear with headphones) 1:12 2:00 (2:23) 2:40 3:30

[@CarlosRodriguez-zd8eg]

Also 2:23 seems like another teaser

[@islabee94]

Thank you for doing this xx

[@fxbio.0739]

@@CarlosRodriguez-zd8eg oh yes this could be one thanks

[@fxbio.0739]

@@islabee94 no problem fam

[@cheeriox_6191]

Well clearly we already know one of the songs which is after hours lmao

[@musichere3287]

"And the Oscar for the best actor of 2020 goes to.............THE WEEKND!"

[@MMoments01]

Un this case the MTV VMA

[@ariefbudiman2536]

Agree

[@malachyodonoghue3746]

I just noticed at 1:10 you can hear the exact same scream of the woman in the elevator at the end but muffled, this is one of many reasons why After Hours is my Favourite album of all time ( My 2nd Fav Album is Flower Boy & my 3rd Fav is IGOR)

[@AIRWOLF-l6g]

Blinded by the lights: *Weeknd Health 60%* Heartless: *Weeknd Health 45%* After Hours: *Weeknd Health 29%*

[@carmenbonilla8789]

My grades

[@ver6e747]

Airwolf 276 *weeknd

[@AIRWOLF-l6g]

VER6E autocorrect

[@subhammaji827]

In the next video he's going to sing dead 😌

[@kavelate]

@@AIRWOLF-l6g edit it then

[@Shinjo_Ms]

When he gets pulled back, that's just the past pulling him back into trilogy mode again

[@halimatsulayman5483]

flickering lights, nosebleed, the weekend is here.

[@hoteldiablo999]

weeknd*

[@NotebookLives]

Weeknd*

[@JODRecaps]

hi Hal. btwt hequartering is a soy boy

[@EZPRODUCTIONSX]

The Weeknd

[@JeromeProductions]

haha!

[@divyanshgupta8081]

And the Oscar for "Best acting male" goes to The Weeknd.

[@edreiii0451]

I don’t even think he was acting bro

[@louist.sanville4445]

This feels like a key piece to a puzzle he's putting together. Depending on what songs will get a video, it seems as though he's using the short as something of a vehicle.

[@madddogg8273]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6aYoHljqZd6m80

[@unknowna9293]

I feel so sorry for the other artists dropping music on march 20

[@mohamedtaqvi2234]

Should be feeling sorry for anyone who drops in 2020

[@pedro6720]

Unknown A Alicia Keys 😢

[@diegovallines7738]

Playboi carti would blow the fucking charts tf you mean😂

[@djbtf2753]

dont disrespect mac miller like that either

[@unknowna9293]

@@diegovallines7738 flop

[@tatikkkai]

I hope the album makes me feel the same way trilogy does .. it doesn't matter tho, I'll always still listen no matter what 🖤

[@TruckDaddyy]

T “and I hope you’ll still... listen”

[@solodolo4098]

Then listen to his old shit and respect his evolution. Cant some people just grow up.

[@eduardoferreira8424]

This is probably the best time in recent times. The Weeknd did this in the middle of a pandemic, which is even crazier. he is the best artist of our generation.

[@afropick93]

Technically it was just before the pandemic... which makes it even more eerie 😵‍💫 like he planned for the world to be as chaotic as his album...

[@katievarney9848]

This man is trying to warn us all of the fake evilness he is surrounded by. I praise him for being this bold. Weeknd stay strong buddy!! We know what you are dealing with!!

[@idurisu930]

@Misz Janeece which mv?

[@alison2161]

Not what. WHO.

[@LastSunrise1981]

@Innovante Creative I don't know. Maybe I'm crazy in thinking this way. But something tells me The Weeknd is Michael Jackson.

[@isaiahlevi5287]

@@LastSunrise1981 notice how I’m black or white and star boy they both have black panthers😳

[@LastSunrise1981]

@@isaiahlevi5287 I've been noticing a lot of things that are too frighteningly close to Michael. Obviously his singing, dancing, fashion sense, and his mannerisms are all very similar to him overall. Much like you stated the various forms of symbolisms used in his "short films". Remember who else called his videos "short films"? I am going to watch the "Starboy" short film now that you brought it up. Fully convinced he is Michael in an elaborate disguise or Michael is writing music/lyrics, filming, and speaking to us through Abel without exposing himself.