Until I Bleed Out

"Until I Bleed Out" is a song by Canadian singer the Weeknd from his fourth studio album After Hours.[1] It was released on March 20, 2020, alongside the rest of its parent album.[2] A music video for the song was released on April 7, 2020.[3] The Weeknd wrote and produced the song with Metro Boomin, Oneohtrix Point Never, Prince 85, and Notinbed.[4]

"Until I Bleed Out"
Song by the Weeknd
from the album After Hours
ReleasedMarch 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
StudioRepublic Studios (Los Angeles, California)
Genre
Length3:12
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Music video
"Until I Bleed Out" on YouTube

Background and release

In early March 2020, two weeks before the release of After Hours, the Weeknd showcased the song during an album listening session to Variety writer Jem Aswad.[5][6] The track was then officially released on March 20, 2020, alongside the rest of its parent album.[7][8]

Lyrics

The song's lyrics refers to the conclusion of the Weeknd's relationship with his former partner through the usage of metaphorical violence.[9] It signifies the Weeknd running out of blood in his body and no longer having the energy needed to keep the relationship alive.[10]

Critical reception

The song was met with widespread universal acclaim, with Jon Caramanica from The New York Times describing it as being "the album's syrupy final song".[11] J'na Jefferson from Billboard complimented the song's production, saying that "the video game-style instrumentals and the bleak echo near the high-end of the track ties the contrasting elements of the project in a neat bow."[12] Praise for the track was primarily directed towards its dark atmosphere.[13]

Music video

The official music video for "Until I Bleed Out" was first announced via the Weeknd's various social media platforms on April 6, 2020.[14][15] Its release occurred the following day on April 7, 2020.[16] Directed by Anton Tammi, the music video shows Tesfaye, after the events of the "In Your Eyes" music video where the Weeknd was killed by decapitation, shown in a sort of after life continuing the persona found throughout the era's promotional material and is seen navigating a balloon filled mansion in a lost, dazed, and damaged manner.[17] The music video was met with a positive reception, with journalist noting its references to the Weeknd's early Trilogy material and comparing it to some films by Robert De Niro.[18][19]

Commercial performance

Following the releasing of its parent album, "Until I Bleed Out" debuted at number 80 on the US Billboard Hot 100 dated April 4, 2020. It was the lowest charting track from After Hours.[20]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[4]

  • The Weeknd – vocals, songwriting, production, keyboards, programming
  • Metro Boomin – songwriting, production, keyboards, programming
  • Oneohtrix Point Never – songwriting, production, keyboards, programming
  • Prince 85 – songwriting, production, keyboards, programming
  • Notinbed – songwriting, production, keyboards, programming
  • Dave Kutch – mastering
  • Kevin Peterson – mastering

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[21] 67
France (SNEP)[22] 158
Greece (IFPI)[23] 72
Lithuania (AGATA)[24] 59
Portugal (AFP)[25] 87
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[26] 62
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[27] 11
US Billboard Hot 100[28] 80
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[29] 40
US Rolling Stone Top 100[30] 37

Release history
Region Date Format Label(s) Ref.
Various March 20, 2020
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References
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  2. Ingvaldsen, Torsten (March 20, 2020). "The Weeknd Is Hosting an 'After Hours' Listening Session on Spotify". Hypebeast. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  3. "The Weeknd Drops "Until I Bleed Out" Video". Complex. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  4. "After Hours / The Weeknd – Tidal". Tidal. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  5. Aswad, Jem (April 8, 2020). "The Weeknd Goes Track-by-Track (Almost) on 'After Hours'". Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  6. Aswad, Jem (April 8, 2020). "The Weeknd Opens Up About His Past, Turning 30 and Getting Vulnerable on 'After Hours'". Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  7. "The Weeknd's 'After Hours' Track List: See Here". Billboard. March 17, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  8. Fitzgerald, Trent. "The Weeknd Drops After Hours Album: Listen to New Songs". XXL Mag. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  9. "The Weeknd's 'Until I Bleed Out' Video: Watch". Billboard. April 7, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  10. "Album Review: The Weeknd Picks up the Pieces on the Sonically Fearless After Hours". March 24, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  11. Caramanica, Jon (April 1, 2020). "The Weeknd's Gleamy, Seamy Pop Returns". Retrieved April 13, 2020 – via NYTimes.com.
  12. "The Weeknd's 'After Hours': Every Song Ranked". Billboard. March 20, 2020. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  13. Aswad, Jem (March 20, 2020). "The Weeknd's 'After Hours': Album Review". Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  14. @TheWeeknd (April 6, 2020). "Until I Bleed Out - The Weeknd" (Tweet). Retrieved April 7, 2020 – via Twitter.
  15. @TheWeeknd (April 6, 2020). "tomorrow. - The Weeknd" (Tweet). Retrieved April 7, 2020 – via Twitter.
  16. "The Weeknd Continues His Video Saga with "Until I Bleed Out"". exclaim.ca. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  17. "The Weeknd's 'Until I Bleed Out' Video Shows The Hazy Aftermath Of A Hectic Party". April 7, 2020.
  18. "The Weeknd "Until I Bleed Out" Earns Video Release". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  19. Shaffer, Claire (April 7, 2020). "The Weeknd Throws a Drug-Fueled Confetti Party in 'Until I Bleed Out' Video". Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  20. Zellener, Xander (March 30, 2020). "Every Song From The Weeknd's 'After Hours' Is on the Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
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  22. "Top Singles (Week 13, 2020)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  23. "IFPI Charts Digital Singles Chart (International) Week 13 2020". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on April 9, 2020. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  24. "2020 13-os savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  25. "The Weeknd – Until I Bleed Out". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  26. "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 202013 into search. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  27. "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 13". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  28. "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  29. "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 7, 2020.
  30. "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 22, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
  31. "Listen to the Weeknd's New Album After Hours". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
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