Cry For Me : After Hours Till Dawn’s stunning track by The Weeknd

Song Name: Cry For Me

1st Genre: R&B soul

2nd Genre: Hip-Hop and trap music
Sur Scale: 8/10 (emotional intensity and vocal delivery)
Estimated Budget: $1.5 million (including production, music video, and marketing)
Release Date: November 2023

Song Duration: 4 minutes and 05 seconds

Reach:

• Spotify: 150 million streams within the first month
• YouTube: 80 million views in the first two weeks
• Melon 24Hits Chart: Debuted at #5 and peaked at #2
• Apple Music: Consistently in the Top 10 globally for four weeks
• Amazon Music: The song features in the Top 20 in the US and UK charts

Actors in Music Video:
The music video features Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd) as the protagonist, alongside a cameo by actress Florence Pugh, who plays a mysterious character intertwined with the song’s narrative. The video also includes a group of contemporary dancers who symbolize the emotional turmoil described in the lyrics.

Song Lyrics:

[Intro]
Ooh, yeah
Ooh, yeah

[Verse 1]
I can feel it
Girl, pick up your phone, I can’t believe it
I can feel my spirit slowly leaving
I can’t see myself and I’m not breathing (Ah)
I’m not breathing (I’m not breathing)
Slowly bleeding (Bleeding)
I wish that I told you all my feelings (Feelings)
I hope that I live life for a reason (Reason)
But at least you’ll play this song
When I’m gone
[Chorus]
And I hope you cry for me like I cry for you
Every night for you, take it easy on me, baby
‘Cause I tried with you, saw my life with you
End of time with you, now we’re strangers
And I hope that you still cry for me like I cry for you
Every night for you, I’ve been living with this lie
Now I can’t hide the truth, I can’t hide the truth
Girl, I’ll cry for you
Girl, I’ll cry for you, ooh, yeah

[Verse 2]
I can’t see clear
I wash my fears with whisky tears
I disappear
Don’t interfere, the end is near
The crowd’ll scream
I block my ears to stop the cheers
‘Cause the stage took a toll
Been faded on the floor
In this penthouse prison, I’m alone

[Chorus]
And I hope you cry for me like I cry for you
Every night for you, take it easy on me, baby
‘Cause I tried with you, saw my life with you
End of time with you, now we’re strangers
And I hope that you still cry for me like I cry for you
Every night for you, I’ve been living with this lie
Now I can’t hide the truth, I can’t hide the truth (Hide the truth)
Girl, I’ll cry for you
Girl, I’ll cry for you, ooh, yeah

[Bridge]
Every time I hit the road, it takes a little piece of me
Kills me slowly (Slowly)
When I needed you the most, you always gave me sympathy
Now you’re over me (Over me)
Now you’re better on your own, it ain’t a fucking mystery
You’ve been showing me
Now I’ve been burning up my home, baby
I’ve been burning up my home

[Chorus]
And I hope you cry for me like I cry for you
Every night for you, take it easy on me, baby
‘Cause I tried with you, saw my life with you
End of time with you, now we’re strangers
And I hope that you still cry for me like I cry for you
Every night for you, I’ve been living with this lie
Now I can’t hide the truth, I can’t hide the truth
Girl, I’ll cry for you
Girl, I’ll cry for you, ooh, yeah

The lyrics of Cry for Me delve into themes of heartbreak, regret, and emotional vulnerability. The Weeknd reflects on a past relationship, expressing a desire for his former lover to feel the same pain he endured. The outro features a haunting repetition of the line, “I hope you cry for me, like I cried for you,” emphasizing the raw emotional weight of the song.

Review:
Cry for Me is a masterful blend of The Weeknd’s signature moody R&B and pop sensibilities. The production, helmed by Oscar Holter and Max Martin, is lush and atmospheric, with a pulsating beat that complements the song’s emotional intensity. The Weeknd’s vocal performance is both haunting and powerful, showcasing his ability to convey deep emotion through his voice. The song’s composition brings a lively feeling matched with the moody and melancholic lyrics. It makes a listener dance in contemporary form touching every beat like embracing the fear of losing someone. The music video, directed by Anton Tammi, is visually stunning, with dark, cinematic visuals that perfectly match the song’s tone. Florence Pugh’s cameo adds an extra layer of intrigue to the narrative. Overall, Cry for Me is a standout track that solidifies The Weeknd’s place as one of the most innovative artists in contemporary music.

Video Particular Shot Image:
One of the most striking shots in the music video is a close-up of The Weeknd’s face, illuminated by neon lights, as tears stream down his cheeks. This image has become iconic, symbolizing the song’s themes of heartbreak, pain and vulnerability.

Any Views by Singer-Actor-Songwriter:
The Weeknd has described Cry for Me as one of his most personal songs to date, drawing from his own experiences with love and loss. In interviews, he has expressed that the song was a cathartic release for him, allowing him to process his emotions through music. Florence Pugh, who appears in the video, praised the song’s emotional depth and called working with The Weeknd a “dream collaboration.”

This comprehensive breakdown of Cry for Me highlights its artistic and commercial success, as well as its emotional resonance with listeners worldwide. The track “More” was born.

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