The Weeknd - How Do I Make You Love Me - OFFICIAL VIDEO REACTION

[@nickmizgala3169]

Just went to his show at Gillette stadium, he is truly spectacular, best show I’ve ever seen, he deserves the world and is definitely one of the best performers out there

[@THEMANDOMOVIE]

Lucky piece of poop😔

[@darkhawk3195]

The gilette show was amazing I just recovered my voice from the concert 💀

[@frankie11421]

Saw him in Philly at the Linc and it was UNREAL. Less Than Zero performed live is something else.

[@nickmizgala3169]

@@darkhawk3195 mines still fucked lmao

[@Matt-en4xw]

i was there and the atmosphere was incredible it was the best show ive been to

[@mixedbeatz16]

It's basically a long, acid trip metaphor for trauma healing by focusing on your "inner child". It's a psych term and he shows this perfectly in the video. Healing your inner child is painful work and at times it feels like your tearing yourself mentally apart.

[@ryanmars9552]

This video is based on The Weekend trying to escape his past or move forward in his life losing parts of his old self and towards a state of rebirth for himself and seemingly to be a better partner to his girlfriend i think or something. The inflatable Abel representing how big he got after After hours and him trying to move past that and the creepy girl representing one night stands with ''loose'' women and bad fckboy habits leaving them behind.

[@viktormunkknudsen1557]

Wow. Well thought

[@SarahYasmineXO]

Nice interpretation

[@alex66640]

omg...

[@dillanmistry]

Very well, thanks

[@Kalxo]

The weeknd

[@rileyt4578]

His show in Chicago last night was out of this world. This song went SO HARD

[@nate8126]

I was there last night too. this song might’ve been the best in my opinion. or second right behind less than zero. such an amazing show

[@mjapesu4005]

I was there and after hours, Hdimylm, and less than zero were absolutely stunning

[@Ellie-qw9wi]

I was there & YES THIS WAS SO GOOD . The whole show was amazing

[@ChanteNicole222]

His Chicago show was amazing! I’m going to have to buy another ticket for another city❤️❤️

[@lukeyfresh2249]

I was also there. It might be the best concert I've ever seen!

[@andrewscott6864]

Saw him at the Boston show. Die For You, Faith, and Less Than Zero blew me AWAY

[@nickmizgala3169]

Faith into after hours was mind blowing

[@andrewscott6864]

@@nickmizgala3169 so was hurricane-the hills. After I saw Coachella I prayed that I would see that same transition

[@jeremyroach9389]

I was there at the Philadelphia show definitely one of the greatest live performances I’ve ever seen. Unreal John

[@lparzival]

5:33 I went to his tour in Philadelphia which ended up becoming his first performance due to the cancelation, and wow the videos don't do his performance justice compared to just being there. The atmosphere, the lights, the sound, and audience were an experience I will never forget! XOTWOD 🖤

[@nickmizgala3169]

Just went to his show at Gillette, best night of my life, the show was insane

[@wunderxo]

I was at Philly too, insane show!

[@ToniLovesLions]

Philly show was amazing

[@frankie11421]

Was at Philly as well! Felt like an out of body experience 😂

[@faithdele-oni8711]

I also was at the Philly show! Amazing performance and all round experience

[@Jansrei]

Hi Jon, I think that for the animation what they did was first to record a video in real action and then use it as a base when animating, since some movements are precise to how a person really moves, it really is a real gem and also my personal favorite song from this great album

[@katiav.5779]

The best concert ever, the visuals, the sound, the voice, the man, everything is 1,000% 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheBorderlinez]

Here In Canada on the day that Abel was meant to perform in Toronto and open the show, there was a nationwide signal issue mainly from the provider rogers which since you’re from the UK just pretend it’s like BT. So people with rogers couldn’t call, use TV, data, or internet. It also meant a nationwide issue with banking and debit machines did not work. The fact that the stadium was re named for the company Rogers is a coincidence but they could not scan any tickets therefor the show was unable to go through.

[@chezhedXO]

What I’ve managed to gather from the video: Very basic timeline of events: Abel is escaping the hospital he was held in, trying to get to his lover. He sees his arm getting torn off, making him realise his time in this life in purgatory is almost up; he jumps out the window (and lives, cos you can’t die if you’re already dead). Gets run over, the moth blows the woman at him. He inflates her and it turns into AH Abel, which could mean when he’s running away from it that he’s trying to escape the picture that he had branded to himself as an artist, the trademark red suit and such, but not sure about that yet. He falls into the sewer, walking along and the walls close in, allowing the demon haunting him to tear off his leg, reinforcing he’s running out of time. Ends up in the elevator, and his old body is deteriorating fast. He gets to his lover’s door just as he runs out of time; he’s too late, and is doomed to repeat the cycle of purgatory again. These are what I’ve gathered; pure speculation of course, let me know what you guys think :)

[@aleksandarpleskonjic6841]

very good theory, i won't be surprised if we got Here We Go Again... mv, because like you said his old self died and baby is born(which means rebirth). And Here We Go Again looks like he had to try again

[@aryanjohnsharma]

Love how this all connects to everything that's happened before. Most of the references are from the After Hours album, like Abel coming out of the elevator is a reference to After Hours and In your eyes. The mask and the fallen head is a reference to Too Late. Him walking in the streets as a cartoon is a reference to Snowchild. The whole video is about being scared to show your true face/true feelings/true self to someone for the fear of being rejected. And throughout the video, Abel is in fact, being rejected by all the women who see him, the woman he likes included. The whole theme with the insects is also a metaphor of festering wounds, decaying bodies/ things but then "coming out of your shell" and starting anew, heal. The Abel we see at the start is old!Abel. He's close to his own metaphoric ending because of old/frail exterior caused by his inability to show his true self to those he loves (including his fans). He's not really old, he's like "I'm close to the end" emotionally, but he can't take it anymore and the armor breaks and shows his inner child, the part that he is hiding but that is also making him feel pain/like a monster. When he turns into a child, the festering wounds turn into something new. It's a butterfly metaphor. The butterfly is not beautiful at the beginning, then it comes out of its shell and finally turns into something beautiful and new, and spreads its wings to fly. I believe that's what Abel is implying with this video. He's opening up to us but he's also hinting that his music is ever evolving, something that heals him and that enables him to show his true self.

[@johnwerner69]

That thumbnail almost made me think it was one of those "just my voice" videos

[@elizabethyoskova]

Abel sharing his idea about the video: "and then my face melts and there's another face underneath, can you do this guys? His makeup team: *quits* Abel: "okay I guess this time we're animating it"

[@peeeeja]

The Chicago performance blew my mind. The Weeknd is the king of transitions between songs. And with the addition of the lights and the synths! Stunning. I hope he drops tour dates to perform near you!

[@angelmora5727]

Was at his concert in Soldier Field Chicago. Was my first concert ever by my favorite artist of all time and my god what an experience

[@XOTWOD673]

This Animation Looks Very Awesome and R-Rated By The Way

[@5112jake]

The Chicago show was truly unbelievable. A few things worth mentioning: 1) At the open of the show, Abel was wearing a similar mask as to the one he's wearing in this video. 2) The butterflies/moths coming out of his face in this video, possibly related to "Moth To A Flame"? 3) The origin of the mask came from the end of the last music video "Out Of Time."

[@IveGotSlickSkillz]

i went to the philly show which ended up as the show opener! it was a life changing show visually, performance wise, ambience etc. hope you get to experience it jon!

[@rex_f6822]

The video gave me a new understanding of the song...I feel like it’s a message/song about his inner child

[@MK355]

I love this song, I always end up going back to this track

[@milamila1123]

I find the theme of moths and rebirth (in this video specifically) interesting, since Dawn FM came out of the 7th of January, which is Christmas in Orthodox Christianity.

[@joshcolwill6531]

The show in Detroit was fucking incredible, probably the best concert I've ever been to. The visuals from the set, the sound design, Abel's performance, and the energy from the crowd were all amazing.

[@SpiderJAAM]

3:31 I think the kiss scene it's symbolic of you have this beautiful person on your hands but it's goin away, you give her all of you (literally kissed her snd turned into him), but that also translates to all your flaws and parts or your personality that reflects on the other person, figurative and literally making her a completely different person.

[@lucidmind9676]

The Weeknd definitely has some interesting music video concepts but I love how he makes them tell a story so that when all of them are released, they make sense in a way

[@theboiangel7271]

i was at the one at MetLife. the sound was so clear, and it was literally a dream shout out xo they were loud including myself i wish i could relive it.

[@JoseMendez-cx8xj]

I saw him perform at MetLife, greatest. Concert. I’ve been too, the stage was incredible, the lights outstanding, the strobes, the smoke, the lasers, the “dancers”, the sounds, the vocals, the delivery, the adaptation 🤭 all quality and mesmerizing stuff that I will remember for a lifetime, a truly incredible experience that all XO fans deserve to experience, great set list 11/10 gonna fly out to watch again 😂 XOTWOD

[@Musicluvr4]

When it started to rain during “Call out my name” it chaaaanged my life!

[@animegirl4027]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!

[@SweetestOlePea]

This is probably my favorite reaction of yours. Thanks for watching with me ❤️. It's genius

[@CollinBeBassin]

Just saw him in Detroit. XOTWOD!!! Amazing concert and sounds even better than the recordings! It was my first concert and being able to see my favorite artist was incredible. Gasoline live is NUTS. I loved the whole show.

[@kevintrejo1361]

Saw him last night in Chicago Abel was unbelievable!

[@Angelaalva24]

I attended the Philly show whilst also on a micro dose of shrooms and let me tell you, it was magical. All the lights shooting up into the beautiful night sky (i had nose bleed seats alllll the way up) and the view of Philly lit up from the stadium was cool! Overall he killed it and he did a really cool light show that included everyone in the stadium and it was pretty sick. I loved every second of it 😆 I kinda wanna go again and get closer seats

[@peteranthonycastillo8905]

Was at the Chicago show last night and it was mind blowing it’s an experience every fan needs to see this tour

[@Its3rick]

MetLife performances was absolutely amazing. I was so spoiled to be in a section where everyone knew all the lyrics. Blessed atmosphere. Abel continues to prove why he’s the GOAT.

[@Exclusive1EXC5]

His show at Metlife stadium was amazing. We definitely made ground shake at times. Definitely recommend to anyone to go to his show

[@DeathNRebirth]

I had bought tickets TWICE during the pandemic for the After Hours tour. After he cancelled the second round of shows my wife and I had just bought a house, and we couldn't justifying the expense of going to see him. I regret it so much at this point (not purchasing tickets, I could never regret buying a house)

[@darkhawk3195]

5:33 I went to the Boston/gilette stadium show to was INCREDIBLE

[@tp_bulls9673]

Went to the New York show, surreal experience. Set design, lighting, vocals, everything was insane

[@hallerobinson5471]

I love your reactions to this 😂

[@codywright7932]

I loved the original thumbnail where Jon was animated too

[@SparkimusPrime]

I’m seeing him next month in Denver!! 🖤 I’m so excited to see what’s next!!

[@ChiefDeef]

Went to his show in Detroit and had floor seats. absolutely insane

[@yonko728]

( someone else's comment ) he is going through his own process of purgatoty, when he woke up he was trying to commit suicide and letting himself go, his arms and legs that he lost mean the pieces everyone was trying to take from him, then he hit the ground as if it was a shocking scene of reality, the after hours character showed up and kept getting bigger but that white monster was the true face of it and when he tried to hide everything started closing in on him. Somehow he made it to her ( heyon ) in out of time music video but she was scared of him and she closed the door but if she waited seconds later she would have seen young Abel that represents his true self pure, beautiful and scared. Thats the real him

[@yonko728]

There are also longer somewhat similar theory's on a reddit

[@Kyle-jn3ro]

Went to the Metlife show and MY GOD. He is a once in a lifetime artist.

[@MakotoZeroX1897]

Love your reactions Jon!

[@daynawells8419]

Went to the Chicago show, Outstanding. Sound was amazing, stage and visual effects were awesome. Sold out and the stadium was literally shaking when he said jump, jump. 2nd time seeing him he just get better each time.

[@xoc]

i was at the door to the rogers center when they cancelled the show lmao. it couldnt be helped rogers which is a service provider was down all day from 6am to 9pm so no one had internet and the whole canadian debit card system was down cause it was run by rogers which would have made the show cancel on its own but the rogers center had no internet so rip. during that day you couldnt even get a hold of 911 in case of emergency it was one of the biggest canadian infrastructure issues in history

[@josequinones2251]

Thumbnail was A1 😂 can't wait to see him live in Miami

[@brianalegria5597]

I was waiting for your reaction!

[@CloudyYote]

this videos fucking WILD, the akira influence is extremely evident

[@tylowren2005]

This is what I have been waiting for! 😎

[@aimannawaz1730]

I was waiting for your reaction video

[@ashleymcilhargey7696]

Went to the Detroit show! Most amazing concert ever!

[@odinsensei3126]

His show at Metlife was amazing, they could hear us all the way back in NYC!

[@abelstar25]

I can’t say it enough this is the best song ON THE ALBUM!!!!

[@KingBenny]

Nice stuff on the thumbnail

[@reshavknr4826]

That Small Boy is from Die for You MV ...maybe

[@uobitoby8989]

the animation is directed by Jocelyn Charles, a very talented director and animator. In an interview he said that they used rotoscope as a base for certain shots as a time saver. however don't let that fool you, these are some of the worlds best young talents animating this! (well this comment is a year too late but who knows maybe it'll be useful to someone :) )

[@tylowren2005]

Moth to a flame. 🔥

[@ye1062]

The start of this is the continuation at the end of the out of time video

[@GIRTHYANDITCURVES]

After hours “blew up”. He “went underground”. And he was “reborn” that’s as much as I can say without reaching but can def be ab his fans? 😮‍💨💀

[@Laugh_Sudio]

Great reaction 👏👏

[@syedadilali8941]

React to the 1900's trip hop artists albums like Tricky, Massive attack and portishead. As you’ve mentioned how much you like the genre, a review would be a great throwback and would also put everyone on great music.

[@treyramos992]

YES I WENT JON IT WAS THE BEST NIGHT OF MY LIFE

[@mab1299]

I went to the New York show and it was amazing!!!

[@dornFM]

Glad we share the same view that HDIMYLM is the best song on Dawn FM

[@cueva1325]

Not even close

[@dornFM]

@@cueva1325 that’s your opinion

[@theweeknd2725]

Ayo I was like when did I see this video and typed a comment here, we have the same profile picture haha

[@camgrav2124]

less than zero>

[@cueva1325]

@@camgrav2124 exactly

[@wajalini]

The end of Out of Time music video is the start of the HDIMYLM music video

[@MonthB4July]

Listen to Birthday Suit by the weeknd, its a older song like 10yrs ago :)

[@maxthomas7508]

at the philly show, it was incredible

[@B4NGWTF]

Tap in♥

[@Bluefunguy]

Excited for Detroit tonight!!

[@andres4926]

Went to the Metlife show and man it was special XO

[@davnyc44]

Metlife was a godly experience!

[@joskokrstulovic1258]

I love when yuo reacting on THE WEEK'ND 🎶❤️

[@LAVISHING]

I’ll play this with Abel 7/18/23 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!

[@nxo7225]

Maybe the cover of the next album (afterlife) will be younger. After Hours was him now and Dawn FM was him old.

[@JEEEVANJOHN]

From the looks of it, it isn’t rotoscoped. It’s all 2D animated.

[@cornymchuskerlive9716]

Chicago last night was INSANE

[@AdriftOmar]

From what i think, the moth is in reference to “Moth to a flame” and the lady was scared because they won’t see him as a normal person due to the fame.

[@hugozappoli454]

amazing, cristian zappoli by the way love your channel shout out to you and all xo family love u youre the best ♥

[@sabrinacamargo25]

I love any xo content!!

[@micki_rain]

It was amazing at MetLife near new york

[@allisonscagel2655]

Omg I went to Metlife and it was the most incredible thing I've ever seen

[@aniisha2641]

That girl in the video has to be Ho Yeon. that looks exactly like her

[@kaleid0l0scope72]

The visuals inspired by movie named paprika by satoshi kon It's a 2d rendered animation I guess

[@theoneandonlysctbonecrushe6996]

I am going aug 11 th Atlanta Georgia Mercedes-Benz Stadium it'll be my first time seeing him I can't wait XO Intel we OD

[@davidszajnuk411]

Promised that we would make it loud in NYC, and I can confidently say we did not let that promise fall through at MetLife 👍🏻

[@genesisosuna]

One of the weirdest videos I've seen recently for sure. Love the art style.

[@johnno_Aboveadem_xo]

Was at #metlife show… it was like an movie!!! ❌⭕️❤️🤞🏿

[@lycan3093]

The moth is from Moth To a Flame by Swedish House Mafia I think, the song that collaborated with The Weekend

[@samratchatterjee1516]

XO FAM🍁

[@ItzBundz]

W thumbnail JD😂🤙

[@ADITYAKUMAR-gl4gj]

Jon you should try out reacting to the noise EP it was unreleased by weeknd idk why but you should definitely try out once all XO fans would love it

[@bennyfilysour9727]

Dawn FM the AOTY ❤️‍🔥

[@mitchellbug5358]

Jon the music video for Post Malone I Like You just came out can’t wait for you to react to it

[@TeamTheme]

Less Than Zero is probably the next video

[@leomessicolorado]

That video look like my dreams

[@kingofpassionplusyt]

That song is monster high beautiful lol.

[@RedRumble14]

such a creepy video for HDIMYLM honestly. thahts the first time The Weeknd done a clip i ll never come back to rewatch it. The song however is top 3 of the album for me!

[@Zachary-uk6xp]

I love the music video. It’s creepy and funny. 😆

[@BoBo-nj3in]

The song and visuals are very discovery by daft punk inspired

[@SETH5641]

Had the same thoughts

[@alexandrarincon5062]

Les gars pour vous deux ça m'a fait la même impression que j'ai vu ce coup-là ça m'a fait la même impression c'est vrai maintenant je sais pourquoi after life sera la partie de son chapitre 3 et ouais je me demande encore ça va être