Too Late (The Weeknd song)

"Too Late" 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 October 22, 2020.[3] The Weeknd co-wrote the song with its producers, Illangelo, DaHeala, and Ricky Reed.[4]

"Too Late"
Song by the Weeknd
from the album After Hours
ReleasedMarch 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
Length3:59
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Music video
"Too Late" on YouTube

Background and release

The song was first teased in the Weeknd's After Hours short film (released early March 2020) during a scene in which Tesfaye adjusts his nose bandage after leaving the Jimmy Kimmel Live! studio.[5] The studio version of the song was then released on March 20, 2020, alongside the rest of the album.[6][7]

Lyrics

The lyrics of the song reference the on-and-off relationship Tesfaye has with model Bella Hadid.[8] In the song, the Weeknd sings about the dysfunctional and hedonistic relationship that he and his partner have, with him apologizing for his mistakes and asking how news outlets know the state of their romance.[9]

Music video

The official music video for "Too Late" was first teased by the Weeknd as being on its way (alongside those for "Escape from LA" and "Faith") through his Rolling Stone interview with Brittany Spanos on September 18, 2020.[10] This was then later followed up on October 13, 2020, where he further hinted on its music video being on its way through several posts on his social media platforms.[11][12] Tesfaye then officially announced its release date through social media, a day prior to its release, on October 21, 2020.[3] The visual was released on October 22, 2020, and was directed by Cliqua.[13] It continues the storyline from the parent album's previous music videos and features heavily bandaged models Ashley Smith and Kenzie Harr finding the decapitated head of the Weeknd and transplanting onto the body of singer Ken XY in a gory and murderous manner.[14]

Commercial performance

Following the releasing of its parent album, "Too Late" debuted at number 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100 dated April 4, 2020. It was the eighth-highest charting track from After Hours.[15]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[4]

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[16] 38
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[17] 49
Denmark (Tracklisten)[18] 33
Estonia (Eesti Tipp-40)[19] 28
France (SNEP)[20] 59
Greece (IFPI)[21] 23
Italy (FIMI)[22] 48
Lithuania (AGATA)[23] 26
Portugal (AFP)[24] 27
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[25] 19
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[26] 54
UK Streaming (OCC)[27] 39
US Billboard Hot 100[28] 28
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[29] 13
US Rolling Stone Top 100[30] 8

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 October 21, 2020.
  3. @TheWeeknd (October 21, 2020). "GRAB YOUR CANDY AND POPCORN CAUSE THE "TOO LATE" VIDEO DROPS TOMORROW 🎃🍿 THE SAGA CONTINUES" (Tweet). Retrieved October 21, 2020 – via Twitter.
  4. "After Hours / The Weeknd – Tidal". Tidal. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  5. Aswad, Jem (March 4, 2020). "Watch The Weeknd's Disturbing Short Film for 'After Hours'". Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  6. "The Weeknd's 'After Hours' Track List: See Here". Billboard. March 17, 2020. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  7. Fitzgerald, Trent. "The Weeknd Drops After Hours Album: Listen to New Songs". XXL Mag. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  8. "Twitter Is Convinced The Weeknd's 'Entire' New Album Is About Bella Hadid". March 20, 2020. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  9. "The Weeknd's 'Too Late' Lyrics Ring True To Life, As He Hints About New Music". TheThings. October 15, 2020. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  10. Spanos, Brittany (September 18, 2020). "The Weeknd's Endless Summer". Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  11. @TheWeeknd (October 13, 2020). "more videos... 🎃" (Tweet). Retrieved October 21, 2020 – via Twitter.
  12. @TheWeeknd (October 13, 2020). "we're in hell it's disguised as a paradise!!! with flaaaashing lights!!! 🎃🎃🎃" (Tweet). Retrieved October 21, 2020 – via Twitter.
  13. Powell, Jon (October 22, 2020). "The Weeknd unveils gory visual for "Too Late"". REVOLT. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  14. Strauss, Matthew. "The Weeknd Shares New Video for "Too Late"". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  15. Zellener, Xander (March 30, 2020). "Every Song From The Weeknd's 'After Hours' Is on the Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  16. "The Weeknd Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  17. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 202013 into search. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  18. "Danishcharts.com – The Weeknd – Too Late". Tracklisten. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  19. Nestor, Siim (March 31, 2020). "Eesti Tipp-40 Muusikas: Selle nädala kangelased on The Weeknd ja AG". Eesti Ekspress (in Estonian). Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  20. "Lescharts.com – The Weeknd – Too Late" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  21. "IFPI Charts Digital Singles Chart (International) Week 12 2020". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on April 9, 2020. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  22. "Italiancharts.com – The Weeknd – Too Late". Top Digital Download. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  23. "2020 13-os savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
  24. "Portuguesecharts.com – The Weeknd – Too Late". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  25. "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 October 21, 2020.
  26. "Swedishcharts.com – The Weeknd – Too Late". Singles Top 100. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  27. "Official Audio Streaming Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  28. "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  29. "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  30. "Top 100 Songs". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
  31. "Listen to the Weeknd's New Album After Hours". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
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