The Weeknd's Newly Single High Has Gone Away In 'After Hours'

There's a certain point immediately after a breakup as soon as the newly single high just doesn't hit like it used to. You could surround yourself with new faces and all, although, you start to be able to see that ex's smile everywhere while they aren't actually there. Memories invade your mind every waking second so you need to smack your hand before you press send on that "I miss u" text.


The Weeknd's right here in his new song, soon after Hours." It's the title track for his fourth studio album plus it paints a picture of the mood of the LP. He really, really needs someone to take his phone before he opens up an old chapter that probably should be left in the past.


"After Hours" is about a man pleading for another chance soon after things have ended on, what sounds like, a sour note. Its energetic and synth-filled atmosphere sounds plucked from the initial credits of a corny 1980s action flick. As an alternative opposed to matching this sweat-inducing spirit, The Weeknd sings softly about getting back his ex by any means. He sounds emotionally tortured here, pleading with tears in his eyes. "Put myself to sleep/ Just so I can get closer to you indoors my dreams/ Didn't aspire to wake up unless you were beside me," he sings so low that it's almost a whisper. Sheesh. Preferring to sleep just and also you could be with your ex in your imagination is a new level of whipped.


Just as you're feeling sad for him though, he casually mentions on the chorus that it's his fault that she packed her bags. "I'd give it all just to hold you close/ Sorry that I broke your heart, your heart," he carols sweetly. Ah, everything makes sense right now. Stay far away, ex!


Along with the release of soon after Hours," The Weeknd has shared that the new album of the same name will be out on March 20. Its cover art has also been revealed featuring a bloodied The Weeknd smiling at the camera. It resembles the styles of the videos for both "Heartless" and "Blinding Lights," two previously shared singles.


What makes soon after Hours" so intriguing is that "Heartless," which dropped last November and will appear on the album, is a complete opposite of it. On the latter track, The Weeknd snottily brags about not needing a partner. He's back to his old ways and he loves every second of it. With his wounded wails of immediately after Hours" now out, it'll be interesting to hear the journey between the two moods once the LP drops.


Take a listen to The Weeknd's regret-filled immediately after Hours" up above.