The Weeknd - Hills [ OFFICIAL – Version ]

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

: 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 weeknd - hills

: 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's popularity led to high-profile remixes featuring Eminem and Nicki Minaj. Core Themes & Meaning : The music video,

[Daily Song Discussion] Official "The Hills" Discussion : r/TheWeeknd

: 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 Production & Sound : Produced by Mano and

: Produced by Mano and Illangelo, the track features a dissonant synth haze and a heavy, "Inception-like" alarm intro.