Less than Zero (The Weeknd song) explained

Less Than Zero
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"Less than Zero" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd. It was released to French contemporary hit radio on July 7, 2022, as the fourth and final single from his fifth studio album Dawn FM (2022).[1] The song was written by the Weeknd, Max Martin, and Oscar Holter, and produced by the three alongside Oneohtrix Point Never.

Background and promotion

The song's name was first revealed on January 5, 2022, when Canadian singer the Weeknd posted the track listing for the song's parent album Dawn FM (2022).[2] [3] A lyric video for the song directed by Micah Bickham was released on January 9, 2022.[4] It was also one of the songs performed in the television music special The Dawn FM Experience.[5]

The song was given a limited single release in France, with it being sent to contemporary hit radio on July 7, 2022, in the country.[1]

"Less than Zero" served as one of the two official theme songs for WWE's WrestleMania 39, marking the fourth straight year a song by the Weeknd served as the theme song for the annual event.[6]

Lyrics and composition

"Less than Zero" has been described as a slow-dance new wave and synth-pop track where the Weeknd sings about remaining regretful sentiments he has after the end of a relationship and how he blames himself. It is in the key of C major.[7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

Critical reception

"Less Than Zero" was met with widespread acclaim. Critics noted the song as a highlight on the record, with particular praise being given to the song's production, lyrics, its acoustic ending and The Weeknd's emotionally resonant vocals.[7] [12] Critics from Billboard noted that the song had the ability to potentially achieve the top 40 success that the singles from the Weeknd's previous After Hours predecessors.[13]

Charts

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Peak
position
Australia Hip-Hop/R&B Singles (ARIA)[14] 18
Greece International (IFPI)[15] 14
Iceland (Plötutíðindi)[16] 21
India International Singles (IMI)[17] 16
Lithuania (AGATA)[18] 30
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[19] 56

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Après Take My Breath, The Weeknd choisit Less Than Zero en guise de single. Marine. Pineau. July 7, 2022. August 22, 2022.
  2. The Weeknd Reveals Tracklist For 16-Song 'Dawn FM' Album. Gil. Kaufman. Billboard. January 5, 2022. August 22, 2022.
  3. Web site: The Weeknd Enlists Jim Carrey and Quincy Jones for His New 'Dawn FM' Album. January 5, 2022. GQ. August 22, 2022.
  4. Web site: The Weeknd – Sacrifice Video. January 9, 2022. Contactmusic.com. August 22, 2022.
  5. Kreps. Daniel. February 21, 2022. The Weeknd to Premiere 'Dawn FM Experience' Special This Weekend. August 22, 2022. Rolling Stone. en-US.
  6. Web site: WWE WrestleMania 39 Official Theme Song Reportedly Picked . February 20, 2023 . WWE . en.
  7. News: The Weeknd's New Hit, Gunna's Hotshot Single and the Other Best Songs of January. Natalia. Barr. Wall Street Journal . January 26, 2022. www.wsj.com. August 22, 2022.
  8. Web site: THE WEEKND Less Than Zero. ElectricityClub.co.uk. January 15, 2022.
  9. The 50 Best Weeknd Songs. Tomás Mier,Waiss David Aramesh,Julyssa Lopez,Charles Aaron,Angie Martoccio,Elias Leight,Jon Freeman,Mosi Reeves,Jon Blistein,Sarah Grant,Joe Gross,Simon Vozick-Levinson,Jon Dolan,Kory. Grow. Tomás. Mier. Waiss David. Aramesh. Julyssa. Lopez. Charles. Aaron. Angie. Martoccio. Elias. Leight. Jon. Freeman. Mosi. Reeves. Jon. Blistein. Sarah. Grant. Joe. Gross. Simon. Vozick-Levinson. Jon. Dolan. Kory. Grow. . February 14, 2022. August 22, 2022.
  10. Web site: The Weeknd Is Our Most Prescient Pop Star. Ursula. Muñoz-Schaefer. Miami New Times. August 22, 2022.
  11. Web site: On 'Dawn FM,' The Weeknd is both suffering and saved. Harmony. Holiday. January 14, 2022. NPR. August 22, 2022.
  12. News: The Endless Pop Shimmers of the Weeknd. Jon. Caramanica. The New York Times . January 10, 2022. NYTimes.com. August 22, 2022.
  13. Every Song on The Weeknd's 'Dawn FM' Album, Ranked: Critic's Picks. Heran. Mamo. . January 7, 2022. August 22, 2022.
  14. Web site: ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. January 17, 2022. August 22, 2022.
  15. Web site: Official IFPI Charts - Digital Singles Chart (International) - Week: 02/2022 . January 24, 2022 . ifpi.gr . https://web.archive.org/web/20220125115838/http://www.ifpi.gr/digital_iel.html . live . January 25, 2022.
  16. Web site: Tónlistinn – Plötur – Vika 2 – 2022. https://archive.today/20220115212640/https://plotutidindi.is/tonlistinn/. dead. January 15, 2022. Plötutíðindi. is. The Music - Albums - Week 2 - 2022. August 22, 2022.
  17. Web site: Top 20 Charts. Indian Music Industry. International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. January 17, 2022. January 18, 2022. https://archive.today/20220117162639/https://imicharts.com/. January 17, 2022.
  18. Web site: 2022 2-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100). AGATA. lt. January 14, 2022. August 22, 2022.
  19. Web site: ČNS IFPI. IFPI ČR. March 3, 2023.

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