*This is my theory* - In "The Hills" he crashes the car meaning in real life he finds no hope. He find the the red headed man/the devil in his home with an apple, represents temptation. He is tempted to make the deal and he does. In "Can't Feel My Face" no one is paying attention and the devil shows up to see through with the deal, by setting him on fire (making him famous) and everyone love him after that. He is famous, but he feels as though that he made a mistake. So in "Tell Your Friends" the burning bush represents a communication with god, so he spoke to god to help him and forgive him for making the deal with the devil. So the burying of himself is burying the old him that made the deal with the devil. The devil shows up and he "kills" him, but it actually only means that he is gone because he put his old self behind him and found gods forgiveness...

The Weeknd is unique as hell, I cannot wait to create with him in the future

The Weeknd’s songs are like wines, they get better as they age.

Kanye’s production on this song is amazing

This man's voice can cure cancer, solve world hunger, and stop global warming.

He killed himself to cheat the devil after he sold his soul & then KILLED the devil. Abel is a fucking savage.

Yeezy a genius for tha beat

i’ve been a weeknd fan for 10 years and i’m still rocking with his music

the weeknd can sing about taking a dump and it'll sound like heaven

This mans voice can cure coronavirus , I’m convinced.

Weeknd was different breed when he had that hair cut

This song is literally sooo underrated, Like if you agree👇

bruh how is this already four years ago

This man is the best artists of our generation.

2023 still listening. Still a masterpiece.

Don’t just listen to this song over and over. Go tell your friends about it

The morning: "cali is the mission" Tell your friends: "cali was the mission" Snowchild: "cali was the mission but now a n**** leaving"

Noooooooo Abel!..don't kill your dark side, it was so raw.

kanye did a really greart job

The way Abel mixed rap with rnb during this era is just crazy

Real Meaning: "A few visual clues might indicate that the order these videos were released might not be the order in which they should be viewed. Indeed, Tell Your Friends ends with The Weeknd driving away in a black car (towards the hills) and The Hills begins with a black car (althought it is not the exact same car) upside down. Therefore, if we follow these visual clues, the order in which the videos should be viewed is as follows: Can't Feel My Face(Which ends with fire), Tell Your Friends (Which begins with fire and ends with a black car) and "The Hills" (which begins with a black car) By following this order, the story of the videos becomes much darker. The story begins with a struggling The Weeknd trying to get people to notice him at gigs. The devil then lights him on fire and kick-starts his career. The Weeknd then realizes that the deal is awful so he burries this new singing creation and shoots the devil. However, the devil is not human and therefore cannot be killed. Furthermore, he is rather vengeful. Although The Weeknd believes he is alive and free, he finds himself in a car accident that nearly kills him. As he walks into the red room, he realizes that he cannot escape the devil. The devil holds an apple reminding him that the deal is non-voidable. The two ladies that were with The Weeknd were actually the devil's minions and the near-fatal accident was actually a warning: Any further transgressions will result in death." source: www.vigilantcitizen.com/musicbusiness/weeknds-videos-hills-cant-feel-face-tell-friends/

My god you can tell all the mainstream listeners by the people commenting and saying 'the weekend'. This was the only song on the album that feels like something he would have made a couple of years ago. "I think I'll be different... I hope I'm not different... And I hope you still listen"

2024 still listening. Still a masterpiece. Weeknd is so dope. I can't stop watching this track again and again. I am sure he will be #1 soon due to 💖 a u t h e n t I c v i e w s 💖

I love that people still come to listen to this masterpiece..xo

He always kills his old self, like literally EDIT: MOM I'M FAMOUS 😱

This trilogy is so deep, damn. He’s burying the greedy, dark, evil side of himself and shooting the devil too Edit: I haven’t checked this thread in two years lmaoo so yeah by trilogy I meant The Hills, Can’t feel my face and this. I haven’t dissected the whole storyline yet. Thanks to everyone correcting me

*THIS ALBUM IS INCREDIBLE!!!!*

Listen 3 songs in this order 1. I can’t feel my face 2 .tell your friends 3.the hills All 3 are connected

Every Song by this guy is fucking AMAZING

i miss when no one really new about him, back when he only had mix tapes

I really like the way he added a part of "real life" at the end.

The way he buries his old self just hits, so cold

When the songs transitions to Real Life idk about you but it gives me chills

If you haven't figured out yet is the order Can't Feel My Face>Tell Your Friends>The Hill, in Cant Feel my Face the devil sets him on fire and makes you know popular but in Tell Your Friends he doesn't like the deal so he buries that part of him and kills an irritated devil and ends the video driving to the hills in a black cars. In the Hills that black car is flipped and he is a terrible accident. He later walks to the house and sees the devil with an apple. It basically says that if The Weeknd every tries to escape and be free again, bad things will happen. Thats why he that accident with the car.

Kanye literally did his homework in two minutes the day it's due in class with this beat. And it still came out a classic.

I remember being 14, discovering this music video and being absolutely blown away. Like I never heard something like this at the time. Idk I was shocked. The first chords in the very beginning give me chills, every single time. Thank u Mr.Wknd

Everyone was clowning him for the hair, now we all want it back... :(

Hope this dosen't offend anybody but i belive that the story of these songs is that in Cant feel my face he meets the stranger which is the devil and the weekend sells his soul for fame and talent then in this song Tell your friends he regrets the deal so he tries to kill the devil but in the hills he goes into his home to see that the devil can't die and is waiting for him at his house so he can't get away from him!!

I listen to this every time I’m sad . The weekend is like my favorite artist. 🙏🏽💗

U just changed the taste of my music..It can,t be described in words. So many good songs from a single man,, U r living legend,Abel..Love ur each and every songs

The hills : car accident Can't feel my face : got burned Tell your friends : buries himself Starboy : suffocates himself False alarm: shoots himself Blinding lights: takes a beating In your eyes : gets his head chopped off Save your tears : shoots himself Take my breath: gets his breath taken away The Weekend : I got many twins I got to kill Edit: Mama I made it in life I'm famous

The Previous Trilogy video meaning: In Can’t Feel My Face, Tell Your Friends and The Hills which form a trilogy. When these three videos are pieced together, they tell a story about The Weeknd meeting Lucifer. The story begins with a struggling The Weeknd trying to get people to notice him at gigs. The devil then lights him on fire and kick-starts his career. The Weeknd then realizes that the deal is awful so he buries his new singing creation and shoots the devil. However, the devil is not human and therefore cannot be killed. Furthermore, he is rather vengeful. The Weeknd believes he is alive and free, he finds himself in a car accident that nearly kills him. As he walks home, he realizes that he cannot escape the devil. The devil holds an apple reminding him that the deal is non-voidable. The two ladies that were with The Weeknd were actually the devil’s minions and the near-fatal accident was actually a warning: Any further transgressions will result in death. Although the devil brought him fame and success, The Weeknd is stuck in a loop where any attempts to break free lead him right back to the devil.

7 years and this song(and album) is still an absolute banger The weeknd truly is the best artist of our generation

Such an amazing experience on set filming this video. I was Abel’s body double that was me walking into the shot on the intro and that was also me burying him. I felt bad smacking him in the face with the dirt 😂 but he took it like a champ.

Not gonna lie. This is one of my favorite tracks in Beauty Behind The Madness

Was not expecting the surprise appearance from Caitlyn Jenner in this

Thank you Ye for making this beat, absolutely perfect

The Weeknd is an amazing artist. This song has got a vibe that no other song give. I love this vibe.

My neighbors love this song so much they threw a brick at my window so they can hear it better.

Michael Jackson The King of Pop The Weeknd The Prince of Pop

Old song from my childhood... though most of my childhood memories are fading away... memories I made listening to XO songs back then are vivid everytime I reminisce to these songs.

Honestly the best singer right now , absolutely adore his voice and his looks can not wait for the uk tour dates to get a ticket ! 6 years later he is still incredible!!!

This album is gonna be absolutely amazing. Edit: Can confirm, this is Album of the Year amazing. Edit 2: Song at the end is Real Life, for anyone wondering.

2012: Did you have to tell your friends about the way i got you screaming my name? 2015: Go tell your friends about it

The Weeknd is just killing his variants from different timelines (Loki Reference)

I love that he has absolutely no fuckin shame in his life and how he lives it. even if others deem it unsatisfactory! TRUE REBEL

1. Can't Feel My Face (The Devil is introduced) 2. The Hills (Same clothes as in Can't Feel My Face, the Devil offers him the same girls Abel had an accident with) 3. Tell Your Friends (Notice the burning bush at the start, google if you wanna know more. Abel tries to get rid of the Devil and then follows a dark path) 4. I Feel It Coming (In some other dimension, some other Abel, that's more like MJ is resurrected by Daft Punk) 5. Starboy (The resurrected Abel by Daft Punk kills the older Abel and finds a new sign of light a.k.a The Cross) I felt as if this made more sense to me than all the other theories :)

I actually like his hair, I mean, why hate on it ? It's different and that's what I like, he doesn't give a shit about what people think about his hair, he isn't afraid to be him. His hair is dope, just because you can't rock it, doesn't mean he can't.

He’s done it his way from day 1 and created a unique catalogue of classics.

congratulations on winning the hivemind bracket.

Did anyone notice that he was about to close the door on his leg 3:33

I hope his collab with Lana becomes a single with video included.

Our God will make a way where there seems to be no way, He works in ways we can not see, He will make a way for you, He will be your guide and hold you close to His side, He will do something new today. My brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, today when i woked up and this song was in my mind, thank you Holy Spirit for being my comforter, indeed our God is a way maker. Have a blessed and wonderful day and weekend hallelujah Amen 🙏🏽🙌🏽

Certified hood classic

The most talented palm tree I know of.

The Morning: "Cali is the Mission" Tell Your Friends: "Cali was the mission"

This is definitely one of my favorites. Video goes along with the theme (kinda). Burying yourself (new life symbolism) sold and told.. Mike moves also.

Stay wonderful, Abel. I'll never forget the young man that stood on the street as he began singing, then asked advice on a hairpiece that made me laugh. Sending Love Ever Eternally People, This Song Has Forever Had Lyrical Majesty Over That One Night, So long ago now. Songs of emotions, I thank you.Once again, be wonderful as then when you may, and yet never forget your greatness is from within and always from proper breathing exercises.

Woah! The fact that Abel is making sure no chapter is the same. 😩👏🏾 I will miss the trilogy vibes but he's still just as dope! This is XO's year. Abel's on top of the world right now.

I new Abel was gonna get famous, congrats fam. Love seeing these new fans. XO till we overdose....

Was 16 when this was released, now im 23. Time fucking flies man.

I think 7 years later everyone can accept now that this is the best track on the album...

I have never seen a palm tree so violent 🌴.

brb, need to go re-watch all of these videos in order so maybe i'll have a clue wtf is going on

7 years ago listening to this ...brings back the best memories! Miss those times!

If someone asked me to play them a song that almost perfectly encapsulates why I love said artist, I would play this for The Weeknd.

God, all I do is listen to his music.

If anyone made it to 2019, go tell your friends about this.

Da old weekend was gangsta

Every single song goes hard this dude got that special rhythm

I came here at 142,238 if this ends up getting millions of views

The morning: Cali is the mission Tell your friends: Cali was the mission

I love this album so much. every song goes hard...next to Dawn FM, BBTM has to be one of my favorite albums

The vibe and energy speak for themselves, different.

Tell your friends: Buries himself Starboy: chokes himself to fresh In your eyes: gets his head copied off

This is the order of the trilogy, in terms of the videos: 1. Can't feel my face. The weeknd is playing a club, desperate for the audience to accept him. The creepy white guy, or the devil, comes in, sits down and sees potential in Abel. The Devil throwing the lighter and lighting Abel on fire is symbolism for Satan sparking his career, which is clear when the whole audience starts accepting his music. 2. Tell your friends. In this video, The weeknd is burying himself, the part of himself that was allowed to fall under Satan's spell as was seen in Can't Feel My Face. Then, when Abel encounters Satan in the video, he shoots him, resembling his freedom from the devils clutches. 3 The Hills. Abel crashes his car with two fine ass bitches with him. He walks to his home, where he goes to his bedroom to find Satan sitting there, glaring at him with an apple in hand, and with the same two women The Weeknd was just in the car with. This is symbolism for Satan having a constant grip on Abel's life, because even though it seemed he killed the devil in Tell Your Friends, Satan can't be killed, therefore the car crash is a warning that any further attempts by Abel to free himself from the devil will result in his death.

Recuerdo una temporada donde creía que por amanecer y que mi desayuno fuera tener la nariz glaseada al escuchar esta canción, mi día era mejor para empezar, estaba mal, estaba cegado, con una venda y no podia ver mas alla de lo que tenia enfrente, hace 3-4 años, ahora me doy cuenta de lo que he avanzado y como he crecido, sin necedidad de tener la nariz en las nubes, y puedo escuchar esta cancion y sentirme mejor que aquellos tiempos.

this song needs waayyy more attention, I've been saying this for years

I hate how people use to make fun of his hair that it looked like a “pineapple”. I actually find it pretty unique.🥵

His voice is so smooth

This man can make and sing any song and he makes it sounds so addicting to us😩😩😩

This song has a special place in my heart. I was born and brought up in a Catholic family in Texas and my boyfriend was born and brought up in a strict Hindu family back in India. He moved to the states for college. We met in class and instantly fell for each other. The difference in our races created many obstacles for us. Even our parents stood between us because of the religious differences. But we stuck to it and fought all those battles together and today we are the happiest of couples.I hope we get to live with each other forever. ❤️🇺🇸🇮🇳❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Everybody's talking about the weird demonic guy and I'm thinking; "Go tell your friends about it" "tried to hide it but your friends know".

this video should win a grammy

I think "The Hills" was the first video while "Can't Feel My Face" and "Tell Your Friends" are after. If you look at the car he crashed in with Hills, it was some old model automobile, while in this video, he drives away in a Bentley, representing the upgrade in his life since the devil saved him (and was supposed to collect his soul until he shoots him here).

The pinnapple weekend was the best

This is how I see it: The Hills - The Weeknd introduces himself to the devil and gets on it's side. Therefore he gain massive amounts of popularity. Can't Feel My Face - The Weeknd's old days performing trying to make it big. The public doesn't really notice him. But after the devils touch of fire. The Weeknd starts gaining massive amounts of popularity and the crowd starts dancing and loving it. Tell Your Friends - The Weeknd has put his popular devil character away and buried him. He then kills the devil. Meaning he used the devil for popularity and now doesn't need him anymore. He rides off. This is how I see it. I don't need hateful reply's. Thanks :)

When you watch the Starboy video and you come back to this one

THIS MAN IS A POLITE MENACE TO SOCIETY 😂😂❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

one of the first songs i listened to at 13/14... time flies and i've been a fan since. xotwod, this song is so nostalgic.