Once you become a weeknd fan , none of other artist's music makes the impact like his music does.

I moved up to Alaska about a year ago. One night I was driving up north, with this song playing. Suddenly I saw the Northern Lights bright as hell.. I stopped the car, turned up the radio all the way, turned off the lights and layed on the hood of my car.. The feeling that gave me, the way this song enhanced that moment was something I have never felt before. It was like I was in a different world... It truly was amazing.

Unpopular opinion, but I truly think this is one of The Weeknd’s best songs

Man, It's 2022 and this masterpiece never gets old. His music will live forever

This song got me feeling feelings that don't even exist, and missing people I don't even know. XO

This song was way ahead of its time. The video was way ahead of its time. This version of The Weeknd will most likely never return. But I’m glad I got to experience every bit of this era to the fullest extent. In a way it’s bitter sweet. xo

Once you become a fan of The Weeknd, there's no going back.

The fact that this has only 7.6 million views amazes me. Such a beautiful song and the deeper meaning behind this music video is insane.

heartless is cool and everything but this is what i truly like

I cry so much every time I hear this. I can't understand how Abel created something so beautiful. I’m blessed.

This song hits me deeper than anything else , takes me back to 2011 , if only I knew how drastically different my life would be now , back then,I’d cherish every second .

As an Ethiopian am so proud of this man Able Tesfaye he has a talent that’s so unique and not many people posses. His mindset to make great music is something truly rare in this day and age. 🖤🇪🇹🖤

The way he sings "Take a look at what you did" at 5:34 is amazing.

2020 and this song still hits me and transmits me so much. Simply a masterpiece.

I’ve never cried this much to any song before. In my opinion, this is still the best song he’s ever made

Id why but i personally felt bad when he was not nominated for a single grammy so i ended up being here. I love you abel.

Back when people was trying so hard to know what the weeknd looks like

I swear if Abel wasn’t shy then and had the budget, he would’ve made this an actual short movie.

I hope Abel knows how many lives he’s touched and saved with his art

This is truly a masterpiece and it is unique of a music video.

I wish if there were private concerts just for the fans who truly appreciate his old music where he sings for us all the sad/dark songs and we all just sit quietly listening to the most beautiful voice we've ever heard. Here's a wish list: The knowing The party & after the party The birds 2 The zone High for this Professional Coming down Echoes of silence Rolling Stone Wicked games Gone in vein Same old song Birthday suit (i dnt think he would) Valerie Nomads The list goes on but these r my TOP TOP TOP TOP favorites now before u attack me 1- English is not my first language 2- I didn't mention new or old fans I meant all the fans WHO APPRECIATE the old songs of his. I have 2 friends who just started listening to him this year and the deeper they dig into old songs the more the fall in love. Add your favs

This song could make even a grown man cry. Especially with the visuals. The man in the beginning of the video is King Selassie, who ran Ethiopa until a military coup killed him and his cabinet, proceeding to instill Marxism in his absence during that period in Ethiopia (True Story). According to pics around the 1:40 mark, it seems in this story that Abel is related to King Selassie, who was a great man wronged by the people he trusted. If we assume Selassie is Abel's father in the video, than Abel and his father's coffin then get abducted by a ruler (Queen) in space (assuming it is due to his bloodline). The woman he is with (his wife), cheats on him, as shown by (presumably) some council member (Military coup reference). But this time, Abel exacts revenge when he slays (has sex with) the women (slaves) with his bodyguards (friends) to get back at the Queen (now wife). She than gets envious and angry despite her own cheating. She than splits the world in two (ending their relationship), and out of spite sends 2 other women (friends) to do more damage (Second attempt at a coup). The two women arrive and take out his bodyguards before they suck the heart from Abel so they can deliver it back to the Queen so that she can destroy it. It's at this point we see that Abel's heart is too pure, just like his father King Selassie (who was a man of peace). Abel succeeded where his father had been wronged (by avoiding the coup that ruined everything). That is why he turns into his father at the end, because not only did Abel persevere, but he also did so in the name of King Selassie as well. In both scenarios, Abel and his father (in the story) end up standing over the people who wronged them; as they were both unbreakable and unshaken. Good people always get the last laugh, though it may be hard.

his music will truly live forever

WARNING: Don't ever listen to this while being on a break up😭

Man I miss this Weeknd a lot more creative and mysterious

I've been listening to this song for years... Why am I just now seeing the video?!

His work is so soulful and powerful. Thank you Abel for becoming the best version of yourself and letting us watch.

every single one of abel’s songs is unmatched by any other artist, i love him sm

I remember years ago when I first heard this song I was actually asleep and i left my phone on with music playing but woke up too this and I felt like I was in a dream I can’t explain it or what I’m trying to say but this by far is the most beautiful heartbreaking song I have ever heard. Not to mention the video is just genius this man had to feel true pain to make this. Here it is 2020 and I’m still here. I love to just put my headphones on and just get lost in this song.

Didn’t know how much I missed his old music until now

Been listening to The Weekend since 2011. I miss when he was not mainstream. Me and my ex loved his underground stuff. He was unknown he was our secret, the tunes meant so much no one would know what we listened to. In the car cruising at night looking at the stars with the weekend playing we used to say he is so underrated. We were and are still the early number fans.

9 years later still my favorite!!!!

Once you hear the 'Trilogy', you can never go back... 'Beauty Behind the Madness' is the surface depth of Abel's abilities. And I thought 'Beauty Behind the Madness' was a good album. His older works make that stark in comparison.

I'm hopelessly in love with this era of The weeknd's music. It brings back so many memories. An echo of another place, another time. I wish I could go back.

I remember seeing him at the house of blues in Houston back in 2012. Small crowd , about 500 people. Lit up a joint while this song came on I knew he was gonna blow up anytime soon so I enjoyed that feeling of him doing that personal performance

The goosebumps are just as intense today as they were nearly a decade ago, when I first heard this absolute masterpiece. Man, I can never get over this MV and the VISUALS. He’s a masterful storyteller. Love you forever Abel 🥀🖤

When you're not a depressed person but you cry listening to this anyway lol

It's ok guys no fake xo fans will find us here

The first time I heard this song my heart dropped,and I fell in love with it. Its a story of a young man whose heart was broken,and was hidden from him until it came to light.The video alone is so captivating.And to top it all off, Abel reminds me so much of my oldest son, they could be brothers...So yes, everytime I hear this song, my mind body and soul goes to the thought of my son...Love this to death, as be my son...😢💔❤

This song encompasses everything that is Abel. Deep, sweet, dark haunting and forever knowing.

this song has a meaning i could never explain and it’s such a painful one, yet i will always have a bond with it.

Hits even deeper when you realize they are using the betrayal in the song as metaphor for Emperor Selassie being betrayed and killed by his own people during the communist revolution.

this was the first song I had heard by the Weeknd about 9 years ago. I'm so glad I found his music back then because I've seen him grow. It sounds silly but I'm so proud of him for making a living out of his natural talent and his ability to reach so many people with his music. Love you, Abel

I got to know Abel's music after Blinding Lights. Now, he's my all time favourite Artist. I'm sad that I missed this era of The Weeknd.

I know what you did I know So I'ma let you taste her I ain't washing my sins I ain't washing my sins Now we're lying about the nights Hiding it all behind the smiles Take a look at what you did You probably thought that you'd break my heart You probably thought that you'd make me cry But baby it's okay I swear it's okay 'Cause I know everything I know everything I know everything I know everything Now these tops don't twist like they did before Tried to keep you out And you are done But baby it don't hurt Oh, like you thought it would The more of you the merrier Now we're lying about the nights Hiding it all behind the smiles Take a look at what you did, hey You probably thought that you'd break my heart You probably thought that you'd make me cry Baby it's okay It's okay I know everything I know everything I know everything I know everything Because no one can fucking post this

I think that the weeknd is a fucking genius. he made this video. he formed these lyrics. In the hope that we will discuss it's meaning. he didn't want it to be blatant. he didn't want it to be simple. because that's not what life is. life is not simple. Life is not always obvious. With people taking that into consideration. I hope that the music industry changes. I hope it moves in the direction of people trying to think about what they're listening too. Music can make people smarter. Think faster, act quicker, feel euphoria, overcome adversity. But with the current mainstream music. it only degrades woman, makes people unintelligent and think less. Props to the weeknd. you've got my ear.

His music is the most beautiful piece of art I've ever heard, makes you not wanna here any other artist.

Lyrics here: Oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah, yeah Ay I know what you did I know So I'ma let you taste her I ain't washing my sins I ain't washing my sins Now we're lying about the nights Hiding it all behind the smiles (ay-ay-ay, ayy) Take a look at what you did You probably thought that you'd break my heart (oh, oh-oh-oh) You probably thought that you'd make me cry But baby it's okay I swear it's okay, yeah 'Cause I know everything (everything) Yeah I know everything (everything), yeah yeah I know everything (everything), yeah I know everything (everything), yeah yeah Now these tops don't twist like they did before It's hard to keep me up And you are done But baby it don't hurt Oh, like you thought it would The more of you, the merrier Now we're lying about the nights (Ohh) Hiding it all behind the smiles Take a look at what you did, ooh hey You probably thought that you'd break my heart (ooh) You probably thought that you'd make me cry (ooh) But baby it's okay It's okay Ay, I know everything (everything), yeah hey Everything, yeah I know everything (everything), hey I know everything (everything)

I've come to realize that people who are immature don't like and/or can't connect to this very talented man's songs. I applaud those of you who are mature and can relate to this amazing artist. Best artist of the modern day. Go Abel.

This Shit Is So Deep & Has So Many Meanings....The Weeknd Is REPPIN East Africa Good

His best days. Trilogy and Kissland era. Still a powerful song and this music video is timeless.

this is my favorite song ever. the meaning, melody, vocals, visuals, literally EVERYTHING touches ur soul.

The Trilogy my favorite album of all time.

Abel: we don't have the budget for actors Lamar: Hold my shirt

I love this song so much I could write a 10 page essay about it.

U just changed the taste of my music..It can,t be described in words.So many good songs from a single man,, U r living legend,Abel..Love ur each and every songs

Wow, amharic intro! great job Abel for keeping your Ethiopian culture close at heart.

This man has the greatest voice On this planet

5:01 Why does no one talk about this legendary vocal he hit?

I love how this is filled with Ethiopian history, from the fall of axum to the death of the last emperor, so well put. ❤❤

But how i been listening to this song since 2012 and now just discovered this bomb ass video. Istg The Weeknd speaks nothing but the truth in this video.

The Weeknd is a great artist who happens to be habesha (Ethiopian) just like me. And I think it's wonderful that he remembers where he is from and that he is demolishing all these stereotypes about not only Ethiopians, but Africans in general. He's also doing something that no one has seen before and that's what makes him so great. Keep on doing what you're doing man.

If u can feel this song..then you are a true Weeknd fan. 🔥

You can truly hear and feel the passion in his music

In the distant future the year 16311(666) Abel (The Weeknd) (Depicted as a reincarnation, descendant or genetic recreation of Haile Selassie) is the world leader after Ethiopia became the planets super power and he was given power by aliens (Annunaki?). (Arc of the Covenant which is still rumored to nest in Ethiopia). He is betrayed by an un-loyal woman (Who sold her body and soul to the devil for wisdom and power) (Or chose to be the flesh rather than the spirit as the entity was also half man half beast) and as a painful revenge turns his body guards on her to do as they please (To her and her two clones?). The woman’s scorn divides the planet into two placing them worlds apart 233km (666). (Ancient text and theory mention things like this happening claiming the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro was connected to another planet of sorts) Vengeful and seeking to destroy him she sends assassins to take his heart and once again remove Selassie from power. After successfully stealing his heart, the Annunaki return and revive him so that he may retrieve what is his and continue to be the king to the people that he is. Now depicted as a Christ like figure even the animals submit to him. (Selassie was said to ride a lion as a child) His heart was strong and only knew love, thus it was stronger than the woman’s scorn and hatred. After the woman’s numerous failed attempts at destroying Abel’s heart he arrives on her planet to retrieve his heart while weeping for her as Selassie is said to weep for his people. The video goes much deeper and has much more symbolism but that is it in a nut shell. Side Notes: Some symbolism that may get overlooked. •A Centaur is a symbol of the enlightened, those who are aware of the true self. (Those who know everything) •The Arc of the Covenant is a symbol of ultimate power. The one who controls it controls all. •Selassie is the embodiment of a black king, and viewed by many as a Christ •Owl’s represent wisdom (not evil) •Horns represent the devil. •666 is NOT an number of evil, rather reference to melanin (carbon) which consists of 6 protons 6 neutrons and 6 electrons. (Melanin frequently viewed as a powerful substance in metaphysical teachings) •When separated his phallus fell and her valley’s blew baron and cold •The seal over the mouth represent silence being broken, now he’s telling what he knows. “He knows everything” •A few hints at what roll Caucasians played in this story, when the seal over their mouth was broken people we murdered. •Three glowing rings on his hand represent the Holy Trinity. (Haile Selassie means “Power of the Trinity”) •More obvious are references to the lion of Juda •A brief clip of an assassins knife passing by as the temple crumbles indicates a set up of sorts This video deserves a university case study.

sucks when you were so close with someone but it wasn’t meant to be. hard listen.

I love when he give out I KNOW EVERYTHING towards the end it’s sounds so cinematic and feels he’s going to release a dark energy blast. P.S this is my favorite Weeknd song

I really proud too saw Ethiopia heritages in this song🇪🇹😪

Yo The Weeknd is the shit...you can tell he's been through some real shit and I think we all appreciate the way he expresses it...we who can relate just zone out to his music...can't explain it...

Thanks you abel to Present your country and culture Ethiopia My country 🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹 Hale selassie

This is art, it¨s the perfect definition of what i call it, and no one it¨s going to change my mind, the cinematography, of this is just, beauty.

One of the greatest and most underrated artist of our generation! And his videos are the sh!t!

This song speaks to my soul even when I am happy.....nothing is depressing about this song, but most people believe it is.

i cant describe what this song makes me feel, this is truly art.

Jeremiah 23. It’s the answer for all of us. The battle is already won, we’re just watching them fail and lose and fall. It’s more painful for us to watch cause we already won, praise God.

This video and song together speaks volumes to the times we're in when it comes to relationships and how we are Gods and Goddesses trying to protect our own planets(hearts)...this is as real as it gets and The Weeknd didn't direct the video but it defines the lyrics of the song to the tee. Respect to a living legend.

this song will always hold a special place of my heart. i felt so many emotions with this song, went thru fucked up relationship problems with this song. to this day whenever i hear this song, it’s like i’m reliving everything lol. god bless abel xo

I hate how good this song is cause it's actually so painful💀

Heard this is on the set list for Amsterdam show tonight 6/23/23! Feelin the Wave of those X🖤O Frequencies!!! ❤️‍🔥⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

This is the most meaningful song he's made in my opinion. I lived every syllable, word, and verse of this song. She lied. So I lied. She cheated. So I cheated. She thought I didn't know, but when daily routines and behaviors change, that's the tell-tale sign. She had his child. That brought tears to my eyes. So yeah, I hurt, even though I put up the semblance of joy and happiness. Best song on this album, out of the entire trilogy for me.

This was the first weeknd song I've ever heard. I cried tears. The year was 2011. Almost a decade later and I've yet to hear of an artist with this level of self expression. Maybe it's because no one can so beautifully paint pain like he can.

10 years later and it still hits the same.

The creativity in this song and this insane music video is absolutely stunning. I am of Ethiopian and Eritrean descent and this video is historical

THE most underrated song still giving me chills like it all happened yesterday. Thank you for translating what we all feel. 2020 still vibing.

for all the people who are saying how this is a song about break up and cheating you're totally wrong. In the first of the video you can listen there is Amharic(the common language spoken in Ethopia) And the past president haile selassie being arrested and the the heart being throwed to the lions. I think this video is one of the most beautiful thing i ever seen and its way far for us to understand it. the weeknd is one of the kind singer and he is so underrated cause most of the people can't understand how deep this guy is.

We need more music like this😭😭

This masterpiece hits me everytime i listen to it

"cuz I know everything "..... the mystery in his music and along with its darkness... such a talemted tormented person.

The weeknd before the mainstream audience

Bring these songs back! Love the weeknd ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 2024??

This is a sad song. Nobody deserves to suffer loss.

this song sounds unreal when your high

god bless his beautiful soul !

I am an Ethiopian I just saw Emperor Haileselassie Lalibela Aksum and the name Ethiel here I am so proud of you Abel love u so much 😘

Been listening to weeknd for 10 years and fact that how good this track was on trilogy this version of weeknd we experienced decade ago is unforgettable

It burdens me that people are sleeping on this video. When this video came out I knew that my favorite artist would be recognized one day. Although his new fans disregard these original pieces.

I remember when this came out ... I found out my girl cheated and played this for a while before I told her... she hated this song...

I'll never forget seeing this man live what an experience

Need more music like this open our minds and souls to the true world we living in

The mother land, Africa. Only those with roots to the motherland have “The Knowing”. This melody (and many others through time) tricks you into believing you know everything. He who knew everything knew he knew nothing at all. The truth is only revealed in death. Create your reality, Love your truth. Even if in the end it’s all a lie.