Weeknd - Hills — The

: The song ends with a nod to Abel's Ethiopian heritage, featuring an outro sung in Amharic that translates to "I love you very much". Cultural Impact

Released in May 2015 as the second single from his second studio album, Beauty Behind the Madness , by The Weeknd is a dark, trap-infused R&B track that became one of the most defining hits of his career. Core Themes & Meaning

: The song's popularity led to high-profile remixes featuring Eminem and Nicki Minaj. the weeknd - hills

: The production includes sounds painstakingly recreated from a leaked live performance, such as a fan screaming right before the chorus drop.

: The music video, which shows Abel emerging from a smoking car wreck, is often interpreted as a metaphor for his "rebirth" into mainstream stardom while clinging to his dark, "alt-R&B" roots. : The song ends with a nod to

: The lyrics detail a relationship kept hidden from the woman's actual partner, with Abel (The Weeknd) demanding honesty only within their illicit bubble. Production & Sound

: It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 , replacing his own song "Can't Feel My Face," making him the first solo artist since 2014 to replace themselves at the top. Production & Sound : It reached No

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