Fans React
The Weeknd dropped “Dancing In The Flames,” the debut track from his upcoming album, Hurry Up Tomorrow.
The highly anticipated ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ is set to be The Weeknd’s seventh studio album.
The fun music video — filmed on Apple’s cool iPhone 16 Pro — showed the Canadian artist cruising in a red convertible before a crash, leading to rain and flying glass.
“Traffic stops as we race back home/ Glowing lights cover the road we roam/ I hope we make it, ’cause I’ve been chasing/ Another adventure, oh,” The Weeknd sang in the first verse. The lyrics beautifully encapsulate the sense of urgency and excitement portrayed in the music video. He continued the theme in the catchy chorus: “I can’t wait to see your face/ Swerve and crash in a race/ My love’s stronger than the pain/ But if I forget the brake/ We’re dancing in the flames.”
“Dancing In The Flames” was created by the talented duo Max Martin and Oscar Holter, who have collaborated with The Weeknd multiple times. Fans were ecstatic to get a sneak peek of ‘Dancing In The Flames’ during this special live performance. The song was first teased during the singer’s exclusive concert on Sept. The electrifying performance left fans buzzing with excitement for the upcoming album. 7 in São Paulo, Brazil, where he also brought out Playboi Carti. “The issue with The Weeknd is that his singles don’t fully click until you hear them within the album,” one Twitter user commented on the new release.
Social media platforms were flooded with positive reactions to the release, with fans expressing their enthusiasm for The Weeknd’s new music. Another exclaimed, “I can’t wait for this Weeknd album!”
On a lighter note, one fan jokingly pointed out how the artist often meets unfortunate ends in his music videos: “Why does The Weeknd always end up in fatal situations in his [music videos]?” Just like in “Dancing In The Flames,” he faced tragic fates in videos such as “Starboy,” “Until I Bleed Out,” and “False Alarm.”
Hurry Up Tomorrow doesn’t have a release date yet. The enigmatic artist continues to intrigue his audience with his dark and captivating visuals, adding depth to his music. However, it’s anticipated to drop by the end of 2024 and will serve as The Weeknd’s final album under this alias. “This album is the pinnacle of my creative journey, concluding the trilogy with deep, introspective themes as hinted in the mystical teasers that have fans eager for this final chapter,” he shared earlier this month. Fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the official announcement of the album’s release date.
