The Weeknd - "Blinding Lights" (Live on Saturday Night Live / 2020)

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►Lyrics:
Yeah
I been tryna call
I been on my own for long enough
Maybe you can show me how to love, maybe
I'm going through withdrawals
You don't even have to do too much
You can turn me on with just a touch, baby
I look around and Sin City's cold and empty (oh)
No one's around to judge me (oh)
I can't see clearly when you're gone
I said, ooh, I'm blinded by the lights
No, I can't sleep until I feel your touch
I said, ooh, I'm drowning in the night
Oh, when I'm like this, you're the one I trust
Hey, hey, hey
I'm running out of time
'Cause I can see the sun light up the sky
So I hit the road in overdrive, baby
Oh, the city's cold and empty (oh)
No one's around to judge me (oh)
I can't see clearly when you're gone
I said, ooh, I'm blinded by the lights
No, I can't sleep until I feel your touch
I said, ooh, I'm drowning in the night
Oh, when I'm like this, you're the one I trust
I'm just walking by to let you know (by to let you know)
I can never say it on the phone (say it on the phone)
Will never let you go this time (ooh)
I said, ooh, I'm blinded by the lights
No, I can't sleep until I feel your touch
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
I said, ooh, I'm blinded by the lights
No, I can't sleep until I feel your touch
#TheWeeknd #BlindingLights #SNL
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[@raeteferi1445]

His music sounds like past, present, and future, it’s amazing

[@akshaytrivedi5957]

The best comment I've seen till date!

[@saahilbali668]

rae teferi either him or Bruno Mars

[@TubeNarrator]

And something in between!

[@dannyboycinco]

It's called Timeless music

[@thenewclassic8944]

rae teferi the best comment in the universe

[@ixxymyx7515]

I swear, i never get tired of listening to this song.

[@vittxrio5198]

Same, it's addicting especially the "Ohhh I'm blinded by the light" part

[@Its_Nellllll]

ixxy myx u will tired when you heared it 300 times marathon

[@akshankhanna1760]

Please correct yo self We never get tired of his songs

[@paperchasindude6578]

Same

[@klopici]

I was scared that I'd get bored at some point but now I know that moment will never come

[@Sprintervan1]

I'm 52. This song brings me back to 1986 when i was 17. Weeknd is awesome!!

[@donatist59]

I share your reaction (I'm 55). And just look at the top 40s... 1986 was pretty close to the peak of pop music culture ever.

[@heatheroester6817]

Same here!...I am 52 and taking me back to my junior/senior year!

[@g_pazzini]

his songs are for every ages

[@ty1err_]

I am 14.

[@schingh1973]

It reminds me at times like Aha-Take on Me

[@lukeluthor6290]

I love Daniel Craig’s shrug...he’s says “The Weeknd” like....what else do I need to say...This guy is awesome! 🤣

[@donatist59]

Total respect. Great move by Daniel Craig.

[@theochua]

And an internet meme was born. 🤣

[@bridgevillebulldawgz5856]

Me leaving work knowing I’m about to be hung over the next morning

[@marshw000]

I thought he sounded annoyed 😅

[@adryancalvert1655]

Dgtdydydydifif🤒 Odie everything else is everyone d

[@injathedawgtv5983]

You know you’re on another level when James Bond introduces you, the only person Bond introduces is James Bond

[@schoolofbrain]

Next day: "The Weeknd" is a new 007.

[@Mike-sb3uc]

It looked like Daniel Craig hated being there lol. Can't really blame him

[@mansourovicchan]

@benjamin ramsey not really, he had the impression of "you already know who he is/you already know how the performance gonna be" Or at least this is the benefit of doubt lol.

[@staticbuzter452]

And yet he didn't get to do the 007 song, I guess it makes sense since he's busy with After Hours

[@patsmith2571]

Intro was perfect. No need to impress. Let's go.

[@antontse6735]

Abel just looks happy doing most of these live performances. We’re happy for him.

[@echorapid1551]

He's happy doing the performances but in the videos he's scared and depressed as hell

[@unknowna9293]

Watch the short film he's not happy off camera

[@TubeNarrator]

He looks beaten up

[@antontse6735]

Unknown A That’s part of a film though and I mean in these types of performances.

[@antontse6735]

I know a lot of the time he is beaten up and sad in the short film and the music videos. I mean he is happy for a change here and we should feel happy for him.

[@consiliononpetu9959]

For a guy who is interview shy, he is an incredible performer. Wow. This is great!

[@deborahhammonds1249]

Just like Michael Jackson he was shy but powerful on stage

[@jalennelson6821]

All of the greats are very shy in interviews but when they get on the stage they are a whole different person

[@XGemz18X]

Always the best performers. The 80's singer Sade is exactly the same.

[@carlossaraiva8213]

Kate Bush also comes to mind. She was unusual in that she was very shy in interviews yet spoke with great confidence and very articulate.

[@derekbortree5903]

probably because they voice so much emotion on stage

[@dtrix10kc]

I'm 68 years old, but damn I love this song and The Weeknd. He's awesome.

[@sophiebuzora9616]

Me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@yishakabrham5002]

This song is giving me 80’s vibes and memories I’ve never had

[@ilalidriss4027]

Same🤣🤣🤣

[@ebenezerultimate7018]

90's ልጆች official this song literally belongs in the past season of stranger things

[@classicfranco5762]

90's ልጆች official it’s literally a modern day take on me

[@xxgamerdudexx6967]

Nobody like this leave it at 69

[@bxkjayson5859]

90's ልጆች official Habesha! Selma lanchi/lante yihun.

[@lamarrains]

That was a great performance he sounded just like the track.

[@rowiriri7579]

I agree, most singers sound like shit in live performances. Weeknd is awsome😍

[@anevemtede]

nah, way better

[@berezker]

Nah the weeknd usually sounds better than the studio version. Listen to starboy he performed in victoria secret's show, he was phenomenal

[@echorapid1551]

@@berezker I couldn't agree more. Damn was that a amazing experience.

[@rowiriri7579]

@@berezker he sounds good live full stop lmao 😁 ill check it out thanks bud 😊

[@earthenjadis8199]

Feel sorry for The Weeknd - somebody has to punch his nose every time he needs to perform this song.

[@sohailmiya1414]

Bohot hard bro 😂😂😂

[@TheHobofosho]

This would have made a great skit for snl right before he came out to sing.

[@raafighaffar5516]

Why is it like that tho?

[@kjb1807]

@@raafighaffar5516 no it’s makeup and more just for a vibe like that

[@martinaoloughlin8798]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Divyanshu-on8uz]

Did anyone notice him removing his earpiece in the beginning?He's clearly enjoying every bit of his performance.. What a great man ,love his music 👍

[@jiofreed7855]

Why do you think he did that?

[@luigi-yx7nc]

@@jiofreed7855 not a singer but I think he took it off to hear his voice so it wont be out of tune with the instrumentals

[@redrose3977]

@@jiofreed7855 That earpiece is called an in-ear monitor. It is used to help the singer to focus on the right tempo of the song but it can also be annoying because of the noise of the metronome.

[@qwertzuiopasdfish]

@@redrose3977 he is a bit out of sync with the drum at some points but it is not criticism, I love every second of this performance

[@dielaughing73]

@@qwertzuiopasdfish well yeah he's not a robot. No-one ever said singers should be 'totally in sync' with the accompaniment at all times

[@merajuddinahmad6006]

Designer: How many times you want to wear that suit. Abel: Yes

[@morningstarofdarkness]

love that red suit

[@merajuddinahmad6006]

@@morningstarofdarkness me too :)

[@morningstarofdarkness]

@@merajuddinahmad6006 red suit is the best

[@merajuddinahmad6006]

@@morningstarofdarkness yep :)

[@nhlvideosforkids1761]

merajuddin ahmad lol

[@ptralx3122]

This song could not be more perfect for nighttime running.

[@talon310calif]

Put it on loop and hit your pr

[@dih_itsfabric]

Or doing 100 on the freeway, dodging cars.

[@boldtrickstudios]

Night running - cage the elephant

[@DJWONTONho]

Added it to my night time playlist... you can only imagine!

[@indiegenerate]

Who’s running in the middle of the night?? Are you okay?

[@retsmej]

one of the most unique vocals nowadays. he can literally sing any song and still you'll know it's The Weeknd.

[@christinesmith7346]

I'm 54 and wow does this song remind me of the very best 80s music. Absolutely love it!! I can practically see myself dancing to this song with my college friends in our favorite 80s dance clubs.

[@staigenerator2949]

do you like any of his other songs?

[@Godstud]

I'm 54, too. I love so many of his songs. He's an incredible singer and his music is just great. Whoever said they don't have good musicians now, has their head in the sand. The Hills, I Can't feel my face, etc. Just superb musicianship and singing.

[@chrisyost5949]

Crockett and Tubbs speeding through Miami in a Testarossa

[@shreygupta9125]

This guy is legendary

[@Cocopuff333]

1000%

[@luisvaldivieso3161]

For sure, a legendary Pokemon

[@docrussojr]

It's amazing how great he sounds live. No autotune, just pure talent.

[@pspspspsps9594]

Frankie Russell just lil bit reverb and shit is sooo goood

[@deceiver444]

This guy here can proudly call himself a singer. This has become kind of a rare breed in modern popular music.

[@arreola891]

One of the few singers that actually sound just as good or BETTER than his recorded music. Pure talent!😍

[@derekbortree5903]

exactly you hear it in the beginning his voice is off tune but he recovers. probably why he took one earphone out

[@MusicDevour]

I swear he has the best male voice of our generation, period.

[@MrClapTrap]

Chris Stapleton is also up there. I prefer him tbh, but both are great.

[@Luis-kf4ly]

No, Frank Ocean. But he's on his ass. MY OPINION

[@gage4g]

Him and Post Malone. I would love to see those 2 do a collab.

[@paveldoroga2917]

lol try discovering music, dont be superficial and dont declare something you dont know hahaha

[@pedrosantos1374]

Bruno Mars

[@grpce5371]

Daniel Craig at the beginning is like: well, what can i say, he's too good

[@veezee__04]

Very true

[@xg3990]

I doubt Daniel Craig really knew much about him 😂

[@giridharprasath10]

Me after passing a rough week:

[@Jasvinder518]

I bet he listened to the song for the first time in SNL.

[@gjk540]

Still disgusted that he was shut out of the Grammys. This was easily the best song of 2019. It remained on the charts for over a year. My local radio station still plays it on a regular basis. He deserves a retroactive Grammy--and an apology.

[@lesjones7818]

He would’ve SWEPT the grammys this year !

[@werdazhel_9672]

It really just shows how much of a joke Grammy is now 💀

[@TaurinoEX]

almost 3 years in charts spotify

[@priyachoudhary9896]

Grammys lost their relevance long ago

[@lesjones7818]

@@priyachoudhary9896 they matter to new artists that’s ab it

[@chitownfeets5899]

What a voice. Just think no auto tune or tricks. Just a raw voice. Truly awesome.

[@DanA-zf8bt]

This guy deserves way more praise for his vocals

[@roztingame1087]

Such a beautiful voice he has.

[@heathertaylor1723]

Seriously just discovered this guy. I've been listening to Freddie Mercury for 25 years and I have since been obsessed with The Weeknd since watching him on SNL... like, where have I been??!!

[@rodrigoalvarenga9361]

It's unbelievable he doesn't need any autotune for his vocals to make the song. And I think he's one of the few artist I rather listen more in live than in his studio version.

[@depressedpebbles]

Yeah, he doesn’t get enough attention just for himself. It’s usually just cause he dated Selena Gomez and Bella Hadid!

[@livefit8936]

He definitely has a nice voice, but his stage presence SUCKS! Nicer than Bruno Mars, but Bruno puts on a show!!

[@sophyedavey8573]

He’s the guy that will make the 2050 kids wish they grow up in the 2020/2010s

[@amsolicurio]

They didnt know that was the time of depression or maybe these people fakes their depression

[@pape589]

Exactly who I want to tell my kids about

[@user-eo8tl1iu9l]

Really 😍😍😍😍

[@jusme2038]

zuhaven depression has always been around, social media just makes it easier to whine about

[@julianamelgoza5063]

Fr lol

[@dianawaldorf]

I adored when he sings “I’m running out of time” and he stared at his watch hahah he’s so cute ❤️. 1:42

[@hectorvindel3186]

Thanks to music gods for The Weeknd, a completely unique artist, keeping the 80's music vibe alive, only proving the awesomeness of the music in the 80's.

[@lydiavalentino]

This was the final live performance on SNL before the pandemic. What a note to go out on...

[@allenajith2585]

Technically it was scared to live

[@codyhiginbotham6616]

If something’s gonna end/stop, go out with style

[@nopenot1310]

@TheTruth Spy first world thinking right there.

[@richl6966]

Daniel Craig presenting. This song is, and should be, a milestone.

[@user-zo9ce9jp1q]

Okay this may seem random but I feel like we need to address the snl performance that came after this one, I mean what the hell was that

[@nicolasmunoz5795]

I just hope he is getting that grammy at the end of the year... This is the music that deserves to win!

[@whoismeeky]

Nicolas Muñoz no because the Grammys is going to go for a black person white people listen too 😂

[@onikamaraj521]

Why does he need a grammy? Grammy doesn’t define talent not the biggest the weeknd fan but he is major talent.

[@mkkendall4105]

@@onikamaraj521 His tunes have great hooks. 80s retro shit. He's a phenomenal song writer and singer. But whoever says hes the best is stating an opinion. Good comment btw.

[@joeh6445]

Onika Maraj he already got Grammys lol

[@shooglechic]

Is that a pic of Ghost as the profile for you?

[@artemkangur]

I love how he still has the same drummer (Ricky) guitarist (Patrick) and symphonist (LJ) from all the way back in 2012! This guy stays true to his roots

[@prod3thernal]

his voice when "so i hit the road and overdrive, baby, oh" my god 🔥🔥🔥

[@christines825]

it's crazy how confident he has become when performing on stage over the years. As someone who's been a fan for a long while, it still shocks me. like hold up..he's walking on the stage? now he's DANCING wait what? and the hand gestures too! lol. this is awesome!

[@nineteenct]

I remember seeing pics of his first performances, shy as hell, with Drake in the balcony acting like a proud older brother lol To see this man transcend genres, and turn into a complete superstar? Chills.

[@zeinabali1150]

Christine S NO JOKEEE

[@rowiriri7579]

@@nineteenct yess he was so shy i fkn lovreeeeeee him 😍😍

[@allenres557]

I remember seeing that video of his first performance, and he was standing there just watching the crowds reaction. It was great and to see him now enjoying the stage and commanding the crowd is amazing

[@zkatom3773]

nineteenct He is heartless now so he has infinite confidence

[@vittxrio5198]

I like the fact he still looks like beaten up. This makes him goes from acid trip in MV to live performance. Also it's the Weeknd, he sounds like he exactly like the track.

[@Philipp19967]

He sounds better live as he addeds some extra vocals

[@Debbie4690]

Im in a nursing home and on a tablet. I found The Weeknd much later than most, but now Im his biggest and (oldest) fan! Theres a great video on youtube, its vintage choreography! Its terrific. Thanks Weeknd! I love you! 😍😍

[@DeeDee-vy7sz]

The driving beat and the flawless vocals are electric. Bravo Abel.

[@arin9953]

Swear the weeknd is a different person everytime he comes back.

[@unknowna9293]

Stolen comment

[@bryanlopez677]

lack of subscribers stfu

[@baymax516]

stolen comment

[@TheBlashMusic]

That's what makes him so amazing tbh

[@valerie1283]

Fuckin rebirth

[@sinderella23]

This sounds like it fits perfect in every movie from the 80's. I don't think I've heard anyone from this generation recreate this sound so identically.

[@kushee2001]

A lot of synthwave artists have musics like this. E.g. Kavinsky, College, Tesla Boy to name a few.

[@pokalonta]

It may fit to those movies but its definitely not the same sound lol.

[@digi759]

Sinderella23 you’re dumb lol

[@douglasborges8477]

Listen to Broken Bells

[@ElCapitanJones]

Sinderella23 Give credit to the A-ha type beat that really raises it up to that level. Of course the synths as well help get it there.

[@Everything_All_In_One_Place]

Wanna dress like the Joker? -I dunno, maybe. How 'bout Michael Jackson? -Yeah, possibly. What about Rocky after a fight? -Uhm, can we do some kind of combination of all three?

[@AugmentedGravity]

When Bond introduces The Weeknd... holy my moly.

[@rexdv8]

As a 50 year old, who is an original 80s waver, I can only say that this song, this artist, gives me a reinvigorated hope for popular music to return to what popular music was like in the 80s. This song literally made me feel 15 years old again, hearing it for the first time. It woke me up from a cryostasis of hopelessness. He has the perfect voice for this style of music, and I hope he does more of it. I could kiss this man.

[@stephenrhodes241]

I'm 53 and couldn't agree with you more. Fantastic song. Felt like Giorgio Moroder in 1980.

[@richarddeleau3400]

I'm 65 and I feel like I'm 25. This guy just makes me feel ALIVE...I can't stop hearing this sound....it's PERFECT!!!

[@kanhaigupta5128]

101 year old after listening feels born yesterday 😌 Leave the joke beside, listening to the song more than 50 time form yesterday, I just love the melody and this guy, fantastic

[@kierantraynier9252]

It really is incredible

[@nishantavenger5761]

yes bro 57 y old ...this gen wont understand the music quality of our days..weeknd has atleast given them a trailer

[@sng3939]

Abel doesn’t need autotune. Listening to this is just like the recorded version or even better

[@iPurrifyy]

SNG i like this version better than the version that is on the album

[@lucasrodriguez8260]

That's true ☄

[@sng3939]

Emanuel Valencia same here, it sounds so pure

[@krismine99]

I like the album version better. It is clearly much more difficult for him to do tenor live while he perfected it on the recorded version

[@jesseelshof]

I strongly disagree, he didn't reach the higher notes..

[@arununnikrishnan3953]

He's not only perfect at singing... But at acting, giving expression to it too... Respect!❤️🔥

[@anthonyhorton7309]

re-watching, this song got me through the dark days of 2020-2021, crazy world back then

[@debrabolton9372]

I am a 67 year old woman and I really enjoy The Weeknd’s music!

[@sbxqnz]

Ok debra

[@bat-erdene.m1928]

No wonder, his song really does have late 1900s vibe to it.

[@basgiezen7665]

67 year old people don't comment under videos

[@XsomebodyXx]

@@basgiezen7665 they do

[@akshayyagnik2316]

No one asked

[@renzorco]

lmao daniel craig was like: does this guy really need a presentation?

[@holydunya]

Why every live version of each of his songs keeps getting more perfect? 😭❤️

[@etsmissoumagentmotrio8666]

Sublime

[@arturoherrera2836]

and suspicious but amazing

[@holydunya]

Lol time flys one year has passed ❤️‍🔥🤪

[@cls31219]

This song is so 80s even though it's 2020, but it's still a banger. Everything he sings turns into a masterpiece, need I say more.

[@gus7avogab]

Bruno Mars has been doing the 80's vibe for years, but Abel is just on another level right now!!!

[@roostersam9793]

I hate bm...nonsence music

[@michaelbarron6073]

Abel seriously made Bruno Mars obsolete

[@nodevoutt]

I like Bruno better but weekend has daft punk which is cool

[@nicsales7000]

@@michaelbarron6073 lol no

[@fredbetts3514]

I get what your saying but please dont compare Bruno to The Weeknd

[@marcobarrueta3409]

Kinda hoping "blinding lights" and Doja cats "say so" start some kind of trend and we get more retro tracks like this from more artists.

[@estelaangeles2346]

But indie music always used that type of 80s sound

[@marcobarrueta3409]

@@estelaangeles2346 any recommendations?

[@lorandliszkai7084]

Yes! Dua Lipa's Don't Start Now is retro as well.

[@tamara4749]

Listen to Dua Lipa's Physical

[@legoshi5925]

Synthpop like this is is as popular as ever, it doesn't get that much mainstream attention but there's a huge scene for it online

[@JohnSpiskePiano]

0:44 I love the Echo of Maybe

[@ellasharman]

its 2023 and im still coming back to hear this live. please come to australia bae

[@hotdamndan9892]

That weird feeling when your brain starts to think you've heard this song a long time ago, but can't remember.

[@MattSchroeder]

Push It to the Limit?

[@annesarahsadien3620]

OMGG

[@vinicius.barbosa]

aha - take on me

[@jonathanflorestanahubia537]

Laura brannigan. Self control

[@MarkLaren]

Vinicius Barbosa that's what this song reminded me of too

[@TiffanyDesiree]

Years ago, I bought tickets for my sister to see her favorite band (Florence & the Machine) in Philly and a group of us piled into the car and went to see the show. The opening act was someone that no one had really heard of named The Weeknd. I actually knew of the song "Wicked Games"...heard it a few times on the radio and could not get enough of it. So I was thrilled to hear this was the guy that sang that song. When the concert started, I kid you not....sitting up in the front, there were maybe 3 other girls that stood up and danced to the song some of us knew. The rest of the time...everyone just watched and waited in anticipation for Florence to get on the stage!!! If we only knew then.......the amount of talent this man has is amazing. I have loved watching his career take off and soar and can't wait to see what he does in the future. Incredible.

[@aufi2512]

Amazing indeed

[@Stevengiraldooo]

Cool 😎

[@eduardadam7231]

Thats an awesome story 🤙🏼

[@aylinhernandez5325]

Awh man, damn near brought me to tears. I love this man and his amazing talent

[@pierreplayfair]

I remember the days where we didn’t even know if he was a dude or girl cause of his high pitch voice. House of Balloons will forever be legendary. twod.

[@ESTablished2oo8]

The fact that he is singing without his in-ears is amazing. That is voice control at its best 👍🏼

[@andychia3132]

He sounds amazing live... No auto tune... Pure talent. We don't have much of those anymore.

[@mrbillhilly343]

No lip-sync, his real voice. NICE. The signs of a truly talented singer.

[@philthymcnasty4034]

Well, his voice is passing through more than one vocoder. But yes, I don't think he needs autotune. He is obviously a good singer.

[@adolpholeon2157]

Imagine if he did a super bowl

[@melissa0506]

Adolpho Leon nah he's way too good for that shit lol

[@MegaPerson012345]

Would be awesome though. I would actually watch halftime show.

[@donkeykong4983]

Adolpho Leon That would be Legendary

[@troybender1936]

Can't, only women can now, new rule in these times

[@justindonahue9211]

Speak it into existence

[@pinkfloydfan564]

His Voice was just born to compliment the perfectly tuned 80's songs. This Dude could have been a bright raising star in the 80's ,.... no doubt !!!!

[@dollawave7690]

1:41 "I'm running out of time" *Checks time in his invisible wrist watch*

[@Tyleraeon]

Lol

[@NixDarkLord]

dedication level: 100

[@kudlatek2517]

Lol he had a watch

[@olivergus9840]

This song is just perfect. There's nothing about it that I don't like

[@therandomyoutuberplayz3586]

Except that it ends.

[@matthewp1177]

Wish there was an extended version

[@vishal_XO]

Absolutely

[@rodrigovlog9031]

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[@rodrigovlog9031]

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[@universe7316]

The weeknd is not the second Michael Jackson He is the first The weeknd

[@maggiebooks2954]

thank u

[@brago_]

@@bridgetjohnson7621 LMAO

[@Equinox5784]

FRANCISCO nah you’re just reaching too far. Don’t fall there. 🤨

[@hernanmtz1]

@@bridgetjohnson7621 You are wrong AF

[@mauricehobbs9426]

FRANCISCO what makes you think that.

[@walentin19region]

This is the best version of this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From Russia with love!

[@ryangiles5174]

I love this song so much. This is played so much at canadian tire where I work, I'm always hopping bopping.

[@yungshenn8350]

His vocals are higher than my grades lol

[@trinitymenne5984]

110.2k ong 🤧

[@JoeyLevenson]

This comment!

[@chrishansen3278]

110.2k that shouldn't be too hard then 😂

[@marcoselr]

Higher than Rihanna after smoking some weed

[@pkedm]

😂😂

[@torontohoodman648]

Can we take a minute to acknowledge the fact that the drummer and guitarist have been with Abel since HOB.

[@Rollinsroll]

Patrick with the guitar

[@imahaingtia]

Does the drummer have a name? He’s amazing!

[@jerryaguillon1310]

imahaingtia Ricky Lewis is his name

[@dustygarner7504]

Ricky Lewis on the sticks

[@SimcityDave]

The little gestures he does with his hands and feet are awesome.

[@Dusty696969]

Why can more music be like this now days. It's so refreshing to hear . Love it so much.

[@liahc0re]

*i love that he's literally just vibing to his own song. Like he knows it's a bop-*

[@erichwashausen4602]

Lol what do you expect him to just sit there motionless while singing?

[@liahc0re]

@@erichwashausen4602 some artist do that lmao💀

[@Sara-bj8bi]

@@liahc0re and i can name them

[@aidiken6797]

Abel doesn't need auto-tune, auto-tune needs Abel.

[@itsnahombereket]

ahhhhhhhhhhhh let the references begin

[@pokalonta]

Every comment on a mediocre to good live performance ever

[@PR1NCETD0T]

Hannes Meister there are definitely way better singers than the weeknd but his voice is just unique and pleasing to the ears that no matter how good of a singer you are, if you got a voice that isn’t unique you won’t make it as big as he has.

[@youngt-roy8211]

Hannes Meister why are you watching if you think he’s mediocre....?

[@samuelsam4194]

No cap

[@nnaenaae]

i cant help but admit i’m obsessed wit his live performance

[@carmengrauwels]

I listen about 1000x and i will listen again a lot , just don't get tired of this song, the melody, the lyrics

[@Stryngz21]

This was the last SNL show with an audience in NYC before the pandemic. Ended on the best note. The Weeknd is genius 💕. Love this song with the 80’s vibe

[@marcyizamaryferegrinomocin7590]

Sdfghjjkkjjgdssh desees

[@saschaw8282]

When I listen that song I feel like it is the last great song world-wide directly before the pandemic started. It makes me kind of sentimental every time I'm listening to it.

[@EdwardRock1]

What pandemic?

[@Rich-wi7dn]

The “New York City” shout out gets me every time.

[@clogsworth456]

Love how he took out the inner ear almost immediately. He knows he doesn't need it.

[@donkeykong4983]

A B what do inner ears do?

[@yeseldiaz3453]

@@donkeykong4983 they're reference monitors. They can hear how they sound to the audience. Ever noticed how you sound different to yourself than when you hear yourself on tape or video?

[@donkeykong4983]

Yesel Diaz oh I get it. But when they wear it do they hear themselves instantly or is their a one second delay or something like that?

[@yeseldiaz3453]

@@donkeykong4983 They hear it instantaneously. Honestly, most vocalists use in-ear monitors just for self-reference. Especially if they're multi instrumentalists. If they have a speaker in front of them referencing the whole band and they're playing guitar while singing, they have two separate mixes they're listening to basically. Bruno Mars is a good examplem

[@mozzel]

When it's friday night : 0:03

[@joaquindominguezmorales7698]

Underrated comment

[@srabantimajumder8070]

"New York city" LET'S GO 2:48 AWESOME

[@reminiscentgold]

2:54 could listen to that part foreverrrr

[@sanjaysnAp]

Chilling as always. Love it.

[@OddNoble]

So true

[@Fer_Aquino_98]

Daniel Craig is like: Does this man really needs an intro?

[@The_Republic_of_Ireland]

You know you've made it when James Bond himself introduces you that nonchalantly

[@alisondejesusgonzalez9628]

Es cierto, pero, ¿por qué escribes en ingles?

[@Fer_Aquino_98]

@@alisondejesusgonzalez9628 Because quiero reach más likes. My friend xd

[@rooksman64]

I think he just knew how big this song would be

[@David-jz7zt]

@@Fer_Aquino_98 jajaja si soy

[@mrkyon27]

i love how the drummer is having the time of his life

[@MrSnrSquishy]

He sounds exactly like the album, thats some real skill right there

[@redsed1565]

he's great at miming yea?

[@danielstevens58]

@@redsed1565 It's completely different

[@redsed1565]

@@danielstevens58 how so?

[@josephmac2684]

Umm, they can use so many auto tunes and live mixing and what not. Anyone can perform live and sound like the album. You don't truly know what someone sounds like till you hear them unplugged.

[@55tmilam]

@@josephmac2684 you are 100 percent correct! Really no such thing as a live vocal at almost all concerts now

[@jakobwhaleart]

I like how he's really putting on a character this era. His facial expressions give me chills. The eyes express so much pain and insanity.

[@pineapplz8214]

For sure, i think it's loosely based off of Hunter S Thompson, and the movie Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

[@Harsha-pe3pw]

People did not dislike this, they were blinded by the likes

[@meiertorben]

Underrated

[@Harsha-pe3pw]

@scott walker nope

[@thoughtsandfeelings2051]

Omfg kus

[@Complete_Stranger7050]

People: hmm ill click the like button Like Amount: MILLIONS People: *AHH MY EYES*

[@avanilondhe7187]

this should be pinned

[@adhunikmanav2638]

I have tried very hard to tire myself of this song by listening to it repeatedly. Mission gladly Failed.

[@majarini]

s a m e

[@rajivdiwan]

Same here listening since morning,now 11pm

[@jackielopez6722]

The way he says New York City hypes me up so much and I’m not even from there ❣️

[@765ketyjo]

I'm in my 60s and i frickin adore this song,it's on a loop. Hooks you in from the off and never lets go. Caught this song purely by chance and i'm not into my Music the way i once was,but it gives me so much joy. Fantastic

[@annehaight9963]

You might enjoy "Pressure Off" by Duran Duran, then.

[@annehaight9963]

@zakcreepz Woke up on the wrong side of bed, did we?

[@kimberlykennedy7708]

@@annehaight9963 I felt similar vibes to Duran when I first heard Abel. Especially this song. Two examples of excellent artists.

[@carolynhoover9444]

I am freaking 71 and love him genre!

[@merfimtb]

2:55 GODDAMNNN, amazing vocals :O

[@saraherickson1995]

First time I saw this adorable little firecracker. I love him!

[@saraherickson1995]

So what’s up with the plastic surgery OCD? 😁

[@sarcastic_mango]

3:21 that “Touch” really touched me like that was the smoothest “Touch” ever.

[@tzoylianodasouz9654]

He actually sounds the same and live and in the video clip.

[@nathan.ho27]

tzoyliaņo XO its pure talent man, no autotune

[@tzoylianodasouz9654]

@@nathan.ho27 I know mate I'm just so impressed

[@akskyt8502]

Yeah bro

[@benkysan3246]

Too much false advertising these days

[@tzoylianodasouz9654]

@@benkysan3246 what are you talking about sir?

[@savagenectar3634]

The 80's are back baby ! Awesome !

[@maheshn9970]

Perfection. After a very long time i am seeing perfection. MJ would be proud. best of luck weeknd❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥👍

[@gregkeller1910]

I remember watching SNL the night this aired, thinking man this guy's goofy, he clearly was just in some horrific accident & yet he still decided to perform. And at the same time I knew I was seeing one of the best songs ever made. Been hooked since...

[@mannu7249]

Imagine...... James bond and weeknd introducing themselves like: Bond: I'm bond, James bond Abel: I'm end, Weeknd

[@laiasilver4665]

armageddon 9 i’m nd

[@SanchoDomingo_]

I’m d. Weekn d

[@mangekyou1675]

"Weeknd, The Weeknd" is how he said ir

[@mangekyou1675]

It

[@philips77778]

Lolol

[@krystalwithay8232]

I can’t even explain how much I’m in love with this song. All these 80’s sounding songs coming out lately are awesome.

[@blairthandi7058]

Agreed Sista..

[@perivan5746]

01:50 i just fucking love how they cut the synths and drops the toms in that way. Sounds SO perfect

[@name3971]

And Abel's Jumping dance move makes it more awesome 😄

[@kristinadomas3020]

I love The Weeknd he deserves every award for his songs and his performances 😁✨

[@fuladd]

Being introduced by James Bond is certainly a sign of awesomeness.

[@SuperAngelic5]

I know right. And I like the way that Daniel did it.

[@vicky8958]

Really like how Abel adds at least one "oo-yeah" in his live performances

[@raguram9343]

That's mandatory!

[@jaquelinewhite8805]

I LOVE HIS VOICE !!!

[@wcochran05]

Best version of this song, hands down! Vocals are spot on and even better he’s telling us the story of the song and makes the whole album brilliant.