There is no bad blood between the two and they are on good terms right now. A source told E!, " did reach out to Bella during the day to wish her a ‘Happy Birthday’ and they have been in touch. E! reported that he wished her a happy birthday and they eventually met in New York. "Blinding Lights" includes the following lyrics: “The city’s cold and empty / No one’s around to judge me / I can’t see clearly when you’re gone.” Those words are clearly about experiencing heartbreak while lamenting what could have been with someone.Ī post shared by Bella ? in the song, there's a possible reference to the time they spent together during Hadid's birthday in October 2019. It's a synth-centric pop record that'll make you think of '80s new wave or the Stranger Things soundtrack, and while it doesn't appear in the series, a talented fan made a great mashup video using its stars. And if we take a quick peek at his dating history, it's apparent the R&B singer-born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye-may be subtly referring to his on-again, off-again relationship with model Bella Hadid. Specifically, the mega hit "Blinding Lights," from his 2020 album After Hours points to a love that got away. and his native Canada with moody songs about lost relationships and lifestyle excess. Over the last decade, he's gone from a mysterious viral sensation to a bona fide pop superstar topping charts in the U.S.
When The Weeknd takes the stage for the 2021 Super Bowl halftime show, he's likely to put some of his past heartbreaks on display for the massive TV audience.
Some of the singles include "Heartless," "After Hours," and "Blinding Lights," a song with 1980s vibes that'll get you dancing.