Blinding Lights

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"Blinding Lights" is a synth-pop, electropop, new wave, and synthwave track by The Weeknd, featured on his fourth studio album After Hours. The song explores themes of loneliness and the desire to reconnect with a partner at night, even when intoxicated. Its upbeat melody contrasts with darker undertones, reflecting The Weeknd's signature blend of emotional depth and catchy hooks. The song's composition is notable for its tempo of 171 beats per minute and The Weeknd's vocal range spanning from F~4~ to C~6~. "Blinding Lights" achieved significant chart success, spending four weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming one of the longest-charting songs in history. It spent 90 weeks on the Hot 100 chart, surpassing records held by other notable hits. The song's impact was further highlighted by its Diamond certification from the RIAA for selling ten million units in the U.S. "Blinding Lights" not only solidified The Weeknd's status as a chart-topping artist but also cemented its place in music history as a timeless and captivating single.