The Weeknd's Perfect Trilogy - House of Balloons: A Horrifying Masterpiece

[@murdowurdo]

Trilogy feels like the end of a xtc night. Everybody is done dancing , it is 5 am and everybody is just kind of sitting around, to tired to do anything but the drugs are still pumping so you know you can’t sleep. The instrumentals perfectly match that vibe. It is still amazing to me that kiss land feels like the except opposite, it feels grand, free and big. Amazing how he was able to do these projects back to back.

[@angelaguilar497]

The title track's sample absolutely convinces me that not only is the narrator unhappy, but no one is. The Happy House sounds borderline like a mental institution or a crazy house; people taking drugs, destruction of livelihood, manipulation... the repeating of the sample gives me a picture of a nightmarish place. Heck, I think a balloon is the perfect metaphor for the album: it inflates and bounces around as though it were happy, but it deflates or pops later on. There's pleasure and drugs now, but there will only be trouble later.

[@koennagel7518]

Dude, you’re a genius. The way you make connections and dissect the music is just insane

[@JacksonsMusicPalate]

Wow, this is such a nice comment! It really made my day. Thanks for your kind words

[@JT.Visions]

@JacksonsMusicPalate, amidst the cacophony of voices that hail genius, you and I tread a different path. In the vast sea of admirers, I seek a confluence of thoughts, not as a fan, but as a kindred spirit. From the archipelago of the Philippines to the bustling streets of Toronto, my journey is a testament to the unspoken. Let the world perceive our dialogue as futile; we know better. In you, I see a reflection, an understanding that transcends the superficial. May our exchange unveil layers unseen, resonating with a truth only few dare to seek.

[@JepeFni]

@@JT.Visionsbro u not fooling nobody with your big words 😄

[@BridgingTheGapYT]

This video deserves more views 🔥

[@lucidmind9676]

The Morning was the song that got me to listen to HOB fully but Coming Down is still my favorite song on the tape and one of my top 5 favorite Weeknd songs. It is pretty crazy how far he’s come as an artist, I remember in high school when I would say The Weeknd, people would be like “who” now he’s one of the biggest pop stars of this generation

[@thabreez456]

Honestly it’s scary that Apparently all of Abel’s music is in part inspired by his life. Obviously some things are dressed in cinematic flairs but some of these things are just too specific to be made up. And that honestly chills me.

[@juanco1019]

I wish the weekend kept this style of the trilogy

[@barry4649]

Illangelo deserves way more credit for this and as a producer in general, Trilogy is one of the best produced albums ever made

[@itsurAshish]

trilogy is a underrated masterpiece, like people barely talk about it

[@Kayvanaxo]

I love how this analysis wasn't the same information in every other video on HOB, more original points explained in a different perspective, great video!!! Looking forward to Thursdays breakdown

[@JacksonsMusicPalate]

Thanks so much for your kind words!

[@patience364]

“It’s this Consistent fear of trying to escape vulnerability that causing him to make every choice on this mix tape” … wow this is definitely one of the reason why I feel so connected to his music but wasn’t sure why! I’ve been listening to him for yearssss!

[@jakeshirey8179]

29:42 the fear of morality is so real. Doing the right thing and living up to society’s standards is so hard sometimes his only way to cope is to give in.

[@TRFAD]

Man during that era in my life (2008-2014) I was living a similar life style though it wasn't constant one night stands but usual flings that would turn into constant or frequent meet ups till some would turn into "relationships" but really they were hollow and drug filled. Usually stemming from Xtasy or smoking weed. Pills or some other narcotic. Some would last a few months.. or years then end and I'd be with someone new fairly quickly. I was fairly popular in my area because of the music I was doing and would throw parties that would turn into new parties.. Daily. I was never alone. To me it always felt as though some of these girls really only liked me for my " popularity/status" or whatever. Or the drugs I could get them because I knew so many people. I was a very depressed and resentful person back then. The drugs did not help. I had a lot of fun sometimes but at the same time all of it felt very hollow and empty. I really didn't get into the Weeknd till around 2015. The older songs really encapsulate that feeling and it kind has a bitter sweetness to them but I would never want to return to those days.

[@frankleni6718]

Hurt people hurt people. Broken people break people. Love from others is received When you love yourself. Break the cycle.

[@Moonlight24128]

I wish it were as easy as just wanting it.

[@kaijerome9488]

Writing an extended essay on his discography this really helped me

[@MonsterDeplorable]

Here comes the sun, to me, is one of the most entrancing relatable tracks I’ve ever heard

[@realnoeq]

the albums we're: House of balloons Thursday Echoes of silence All combined the trilogy.

[@alenaphoenix]

Haven't watched the rest of your trilogy videos yet but this is absolutely brilliant, I completely agree with your takes. Don't stop making fantastic videos.

[@NoirExistence]

I always thought of him as a sleazy Phantom of the Opera...great series man!

[@jamiemcsomething]

Genuine top quality content. Have been a big fan of The Weeknd for a long time and watched many videos delving deep into his art - this is one of the best I’ve ever seen. Keep doing what you doing bro you got a future ahead of you with this shit fs!! Also what weeknd song mentions gangrpe😂

[@divineobsidian9813]

Initiation is one

[@JacksonsMusicPalate]

Thank you so much for your kind words! Initiation is about gang rape

[@JepeFni]

Life of the party is even worse

[@hannahmadden1862]

Thank you for perfectly encapsulating and interpreting this incredible album

[@jochenlisabeth3738]

mixtape*

[@sydizen]

His life style was the thing the drew people in & it was also the thing that pushed them away. Tragic story told beautifully

[@fpalillero7304]

beautiful analysis

[@OfficialElShy]

Loved these Trilogy vids, will you continue to do the rest of his discography?

[@Dhdc999]

Such an amazing video!! Great job!

[@susanreid1873]

Great video, love your take on HOB. gave me more understanding. Thanks

[@rashydahjohnson4992]

The weeknd is a musical genius. My favorite song off the House of Balloons album is wicked gamea i love the beat to this song.

[@Dhdc999]

It’s hard to pick a favorite but coming down & the morning would be the two fighting for #1 imo

[@MrCCLLC]

Im stuck in this loop…I can’t stop listening to these XO albums, the zone and Thursday hits different on that beat Frfr😮‍💨💯🪽

[@brandenapexo604]

This is a beautifully haunting album

[@acppeixoto]

Totally agree. Loved this video essay🎉

[@albertcaro9272]

I loves this video. I watched it along to listening to the songs and it all tied together perfectly. You just earned yourself a new sub

[@butfullstarz]

4k subs ? Bro deserves more.

[@dayac2425]

this is the best video on house of ballons hands down

[@dakshroyzada4143]

Really edged us all on that intro beat drop

[@viswavundi111]

Bro on god I just turned on my notifications for all your post. I am doctor & I approve this message: wow!! Phenomenal take, vocabulary . Iike you said all the right things and sett a standard

[@JepeFni]

What does being a doctor have to do with anything?😊

[@filenotfound_2416]

13:31 you did NOT just say that The Morning is close to being a “sell-out” pop track…

[@dayaliciousss]

Ikr!!!! 😮

[@abeltesfaye_]

Glad I saw this comment so I didn't waste time watching the entire video 😂😂

[@bradtube.]

He said that? Im glad i saw this comment so I cn just dislike and dip, wtf

[@thegingerside9478]

Amazing video with brilliant analysis. Kiss Land video when?

[@kongking1877]

Any plans of reviewing kiss land , and have u listened to the project ? Great video by the way

[@annawe6688]

Great analysis

[@Liam-tp7td]

I love the video but I strongly disagree about The Morning. My interpretation has always been that it’s a song about sex workers but in a way that honors them and not objectify them. He uses his own story as an analogy: he respects the sex workers because they put in so much work to get what they want, money, just like he does. I’ve always saw this track as the exact opposite of a disgusting show of character, as the first glimmer of a moral compass on the mixtape which just makes the character so much more complex. HOB is such a brilliant mixtape and my favorite song I’d have to say is The Morning.

[@JacksonsMusicPalate]

I can see how you reached this conclusion for sure... but I wouldn't say that a glimpse of moral compass would make his character more complex, it would just be out of character. I would agree with you that it is an anthem of appreciation for those people - but not out of morality, out of selfish lust

[@randomperson8162]

That's professional.. opening song from kissland

[@Liam-tp7td]

@@JacksonsMusicPalate That's also fair. Art is what you get from it, isn't it?

[@PlayboiJay696]

Fire intro song

[@thandeezy15]

an amazing analysis, may you please do one on kiss land if you find the time

[@JacksonsMusicPalate]

Thanks for your kind words! I am sure I will get to Kissland at SOME point :)

[@BodiedBtw]

bro started edging from the begging

[@RevivedBeast184]

KING OF R&B

[@MrRagston]

The morning is about how he thinks the women feel. That they don't live him, or have to love to give, if it's not to money

[@kysonjackson4835]

Do the same thing with his new Trilogy!

[@RedLineTheMov]

amazing video earned sub 👍👍

[@808sOmari]

Amazing

[@seshiontheartist951]

I'm not going to lie. I have to rewatch the first couple minutes of this video because 911 was on in the background and I found myself singing it and not listening

[@newesthaplugg]

Man ur so fire for this😭😭🔥🔥🔥could we pleaseeeeee get a link to the instrumental @ 0:48

[@elijahchevins8043]

Pretty sure it’s the instrumental to Tyler, the creators song 911/mr lonely

[@JPEGSHADYLAMARWESTBIGGIE]

Dang. You just made me realize that Trilogy is a story! 👍

[@trow7520]

Fuuck the wicked games analysis was perfect! Still my favourite weeknd song and prolly never gonna change

[@MrCCLLC]

I connect to the XO albums idk why I just do someway inside😬💯🎶

[@ezshottah3732]

The first song I ever heard from The Weeknd was “the morning” at a strip club and I’ve been hooked ever since

[@elijahpaulyutiampo]

This intro just scared the shit out of me.

[@MrCCLLC]

…coming down also hitz different as well

[@shravslol]

This is his best album

[@shuriwitwicky6646]

Nope Kissland is

[@ryansutton8056]

bro theirs a fucking ad after every single song explanation

[@_kensho.]

u use some big ass words but I love your dissection/interpretation/explanation of this !

[@JacksonsMusicPalate]

Thank you my friend, for your kind words and encouragement :)

[@lancesmith1514]

I'm here from a pinterest comment, shout out hazel♤

[@shuriwitwicky6646]

this cool and all and i kinda agree but superior trilogy >

[@eli.jonesy]

please do thursday/echos of silence

[@JacksonsMusicPalate]

I will in the future for sure! :)

[@robertmckenney9347]

Amazing video the weeknd I'd my favorite artist of all time. Also please do a video on kissland. Please

[@Kaayden_nn]

Tbh this video is a horrifying masterpiece as well

[@somanshukhindria9489]

How the song quality soo high in vid

[@Akirasloss]

0:58 when Df did he make that song

[@JepeFni]

19:12 where does he reference H?????

[@nothingchannel6402]

Wdym “song about gang rape” cuz I’m not very aware of this weeknd song 💀

[@BlakeLively-of5sn]

Some of his songs 💀

[@Naeyola]

in his songs he usually wants the girl to fuck his friends/gang also. In some of his songs he says “there’s something i need from you, i need you to meet my boys”. He also got a song named initiation which is literally him just convincing the girl to take drugs so she can fuck him & his friends

[@CNDYFLIP]

Initiation is the song he’s most likely referring to if you listen to the lyrics of that song…shi it’s up to you to decide what’s going on

[@neerajazad123]

Really

[@itsaaronlolz]

Trilogy and Born To Die 🙏🏼

[@shabnamkhatoon7081]

Pls add subtitles

[@dedalus167]

Wicked Games The Knowing What You Need House of Balloons The Coming Loft Music Lonely Star Thursday The Zone

[@ivandfwm]

So are we just not going to talk about how hard gtg goes???

[@akashpathak6505]

💯💯

[@therealcrayewox4187]

4:30

[@therealcrayewox4187]

14:30

[@BlueRoseShilloh]

What song are you refering to when you mentioned song(s) about gang r*pe?

[@nataschachiara0912]

initiation, it's on the echoes of silence mixtape!

[@Planet777Drool]

Why do u keep using the word ‘victim’ rather than a willing participant?

[@Thtsjae]

Making songs about “gang rape” ??? Yea we must not be listening to the same artist…

[@Naeyola]

in his songs he usually wants the girl to fuck his friends/gang also. In some of his songs he says “there’s something i need from you, i need you to meet my boys”. He also got a song named initiation which is literally him just convincing the girl to take drugs so she can fuck him & his friends

[@Dinosmash]

Listen to initiation ….

[@Duwinddk]

@@DinosmashI can see this interpretation but this sounds more like a montage of The Weeknd and the girl he is with for the night. The girl takes her first hit of whatever The Weeknd gave her in XO/TheHost and now in Initiation everything is now fast moving and she is doing more drugs with him and she is having sort of a bad trip and everything keeps moving fast around her. The weekend referencing boys is just him talking about his friends who can get her whatever she needs to keep that high going and keep the party going.

[@bento9007]

Praise God

[@aryanbisht8488]

13

[@nurjahanbegum3147]

Nah, he's just made pointless sex, horny music and he tried to make it deep, (cringe af) And the fans theories made it look like its the deepest and coolest shit ever lol. (Coming from xo btw, i love his music, but the way people are over exaggerating some simple shits is so cringe and corny!)

[@reubengvTV]

KING OF THE COCKROACHES

[@jennette1992]

it s not about gang rape wtf

[@mrboooogle]

I understand why people love this project. I love it too. But it's NOT a masterpiece. Not at all

[@JacksonsMusicPalate]

i just explained for 30 minutes in a video why it is and this is all you have to say lol

[@imgonnatellmom3245]

Fair, I think its an amazing narrative, just a somewhat OK album. Only like 3 good songs in there and everything else is ok

[@CHNL.s]

It changed the sound of rnb in the 2010s. Gtfo lol

[@BrianPlatt-nl2zr]

I can’t tell you the last time I made a KZbin comment or social media in general, but by any chance do you have an instagram? I need to follow you

[@JacksonsMusicPalate]

Hello my friend! I have not used my Instagram account actively yet, but I will in the near future. It's @jacksonsmusicpalate

[@Frank-ps8jr]

KING OF R&B

[@ratedrstarboy]

KING OF R&B

[@nataschachiara0912]

KING OF R&B

[@Emilyish10101]

KING OF R&B