Wasted Times (The Weeknd song) explained
"Wasted Times" is a song by the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd, and serves as the third track from his debut EP, My Dear Melancholy, (2018).[1] The song was written by the Weeknd, Brittany Hazzard, Sonny Moore and Adam Feeney, and was produced by Frank Dukes and Skrillex. It was later included on the Weeknd's 2018 greatest hits album, The Weeknd in Japan,[2] and the deluxe version of his 2021 greatest hits album, The Highlights.
Critical reception
The song was met with positive reviews,[3] with various critics naming it one of the best of the Weeknd's discography.[4] It was also included in various best song of the week lists.[5] [6] The song was ranked the 45th best song of 2018 by Complex due to the Weeknd's emotion and vocals.[7]
Lyrics
The song's lyrics makes references to the Weeknd's previous relationships with model Bella Hadid and singer and actress Selena Gomez,[8] with the Weeknd expressing a desire to rekindle his relationship with Hadid.[9]
Commercial performance
The song debuted at number 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on the issue dated April 7, 2018.[10]
Charts
Year-end charts
Notes and References
- Web site: The Internet says that The Weeknd is singing directly to Bella Hadid on "Wasted Times," and let's unpack this. HelloGiggles. November 22, 2019.
- Web site: The Weeknd In Japan (Singles Collection). Universal Music Group. November 22, 2019.
- Web site: The Weeknd's 'Wasted Times' Does Drake Better Than Drake Can. Frank. Guan. March 30, 2018. Vulture. November 22, 2019.
- Web site: The 25 Best The Weeknd Songs of All Time. June 6, 2018. Highsnobiety. November 22, 2019.
- Web site: Best Songs of the Week Featuring The Weeknd, Cardi B and More - XXL. Robby Seabrook. III. XXL Mag. March 30, 2018 . November 22, 2019.
- Web site: 8 Best New Songs of the Week: The Weeknd, Kacey Musgraves, Tyler the Creator. Vulture. Editors. April 4, 2018. Vulture. November 22, 2019.
- Web site: The Best Songs of 2019. Complex. December 18, 2019.
- The Weeknd Seemingly References Exes Selena Gomez and Bella Hadid on His New Album. Vanity Fair. November 22, 2019.
- Web site: The Weeknd Released A Song About Bella Hadid & The Lyrics Are A LOT. Bustle. March 30, 2018 . November 22, 2019.
- All 6 of The Weeknd's 'My Dear Melancholy' Tracks Debut on Hot 100. Billboard. Zellner. Xander. April 9, 2018. November 22, 2019.
- Hot R&B Singles: Year-End 2018. Billboard. November 22, 2019.