Great reaction. This song was a massive success and dominated the charts in 2020. It broke the all time record for the longest charting single on the Billboard Hot 100 with 90 weeks. You should definitely react to more Weeknd. He’s super talented.
@indianstarboy2 жыл бұрын
And it will definitely cross streams of shape of you and become no1 song of all time
@xpertg55702 жыл бұрын
soon come to be the most streamed song on spotify as well
@ThePakisoulja7862 жыл бұрын
@@xpertg5570 Damn didn’t even know that
@username_unavailable Жыл бұрын
@@indianstarboy It will definitely be one of the greats but I don’t know if anything will ever beat bohemian rhapsody or stairway to heaven, those songs are eternal.
@indianstarboy Жыл бұрын
@@username_unavailable blinding lights become the most streamed song of all time . Billboards best song of all time
@mkelly5342 жыл бұрын
Fun fact. He spent 18 hours in the Mercedes sports coup filming this music video and he fell i n love with the car and ended up purchasing it at the end of the MV shoot. So he actually ownes this car now
@rainerzufall701411 ай бұрын
probably got a discount on it because he has a cooperation with merceds, not that he would need one tho :D
@NecramoniumVideo4 ай бұрын
And it could have not been done for so long if it wasn't for the Covid shutdown.
@miguelcampusano44022 жыл бұрын
the weeknd is a very cinematic artist, all his videos draw inspiration from many great films and their respective directors
@phoebes20362 жыл бұрын
I think you guys would love his other hits too! This is from his album “After Hours”. He released a few music videos for this album and they are all connected to each other. You should listen to “Heartless” by The Weeknd next because that music video is supposed to precede “Blinding Lights” as far as the story line
@samanthatomcat2 жыл бұрын
Ah yes. Everyone's favorite actor, Keith Ledger. Love you guys
@brittanygidley12912 жыл бұрын
His music makes me think of the 80’s his voice just reminds me of Michael Jackson. Michael would totally do a song with the weekend if he was still here. King of Pop RIP.
@matthewlee46972 жыл бұрын
He said during an interview micheal jackson is a musical influence to him and it definitely shows in his work.
@brittanygidley12912 жыл бұрын
@@matthewlee4697 I love it
@matthewlee46972 жыл бұрын
@@brittanygidley1291 me too!👍
@user-qq9vi1ei3d Жыл бұрын
How these old guys looks cooler than me 😂😂🔥
@TwoOldDudes Жыл бұрын
It's the magic of Perry the Producer. He can make anything look great.
@darthvader17752 жыл бұрын
“This is coming off as a villain” you hit it right on the head bro. Legit right on the head. He’s fighting between trying to be the good guy like he has been, or become the villain The Weeknd all over again and let his fantasies consume him. To himself. He is the villain
@fighteer12 жыл бұрын
Nice reaction. The album that this video comes from tells a story of self-destructive behavior that is very personal to The Weeknd. The COVID pandemic is a total coincidence as far as I know. The lyrics can be about a woman that he's longing for, but they can also be about drugs. He's trying to quit but feels cold and empty without them. When he's high, it feels like he's the only person in the world, and the crazy driving is a metaphor for his emotional state until he makes enough trouble that the bouncers kick him out, a metaphor for the crash that comes after the high. At least that's the interpretation that I heard.
@TwoOldDudes2 жыл бұрын
That’s really interesting and really helps understand the song and video. Thanks for the info!
@marquisdelafayette1929 Жыл бұрын
Definitely drugs. (Source: former drug addict)
@desmondcoppin59111 ай бұрын
Blinded by the lights means being sober way more than missing a girl.
@AmyReneeDavis-Winters06272 жыл бұрын
I don't know how I missed this video. So happy to see it & the 2 of you. Have a great day.
@TwoOldDudes2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You too!
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@SabrinaBoss2 жыл бұрын
Also he just dropped his new album “Dawn FM” 🌅
@normstrong62232 жыл бұрын
they should react to that abulm
@SabrinaBoss2 жыл бұрын
@two old dudes react to Dawn FM by The Weeknd
@AbzAden Жыл бұрын
It’s a Mercedes AMG GTC If u was wondering
@jaytaggert23352 жыл бұрын
These two dudes look like fun people to hang out with like any topic can be turned to deep conversations whether serious or funny ones.
@suhailsurajpal2 жыл бұрын
If you're wondering why the car was such a big part of the video, it's because the alternate music video served as the launch for mercedes' new electric suv
@TwoOldDudes2 жыл бұрын
Makes sense. Thanks
@StefLuvsFoo2 жыл бұрын
One of the greats. And his videos are so intense. Gives me goosebumps every single time.
@francheska31282 жыл бұрын
I love you guys! You both seem so kind and understanding, and I really enjoy the insight you sometimes share from your youth or historical references. You should react to bands like Palaye Royale, Maneskin or 5 Seconds of Summer!
@Christie-EnergyHealing Жыл бұрын
I love the weeknd, his songs and videos follow a story 😍😍😍
@dollythehxst56592 жыл бұрын
Please react to save your tear by the Weeknd and in your eyes by the Weeknd!
@qwerty-nb4bp2 жыл бұрын
But In Your Eyes with Doja!
@AugmentedGravity29 күн бұрын
The greatest of our generation.
@EthanfromEngland- Жыл бұрын
You are two very cool guys. Love your reactions.
@alphaw0lfenvt Жыл бұрын
I just learned about this guy at universal for Halloween horror nights this year never heard of him but heard bits and pieces of this song, I at first thought it was an 89e but was surprised to learn it wasn’t, it was my first scary haunted house in my life and my first Halloween horror nights house it was such an honor to go into this one first and now this is one of my most fav songs of all time.
@mcbrowniealoha Жыл бұрын
The live performance of this song was maybe the best one i’ve ever saw
@Abbott-2 жыл бұрын
The slowed down bit was a slowed version someone posted on KZfaq he liked so much he included in the video
@blankspace55012 жыл бұрын
that dance on the bridge is like a michael jackson joker
@skyt32652 жыл бұрын
I’m not positive but I think the order of his single releases and their videos tell a story.
@ROBLOXGamingDavid2 жыл бұрын
About the thing "everything is empty", it was actually cleared out for the music video. They began producing this music video in late 2019 or at the start of 2020 just sometime before the virus spread towards the United States And about the lyric line "Sin city's cold and empty" I think it would mean he predicted that the Covid-19 would cause lockdowns and make most cities and towns cold and empty, looks like it.
@TheGlowingOnee Жыл бұрын
Stfu he didn’t predict covid, slow ass
@IceMetalPunk2 жыл бұрын
From what I've heard, this song is about drunk driving, portraying alcoholism as a love affair with the drink that blinds him.
@davii_3332 жыл бұрын
Ohhh please do more Weeknd !!!!
@Volgasmetdietroep Жыл бұрын
The slomo part looks like a scene from fear and loathing in las vegas
@LT13162 жыл бұрын
Idk if anyone said the car or not but it's a 2020 Mercedes AMG GT 🔥
@siriuslymeva2 жыл бұрын
would love if you react to more of the weeknd. as some other comments mention, his song 'heartless', 'after hours' and 'in your eyes' are very fascinating to listen to and interpret, and the music videos are overall linked- making it fun to try to understand the sequence of events. 'in your eyes' definitely has an 80s vibe, similar to blinding lights, and there's also a remixed version featuring doja cat
@tie87192 жыл бұрын
I loved your reaction, really got good laughs from me! thanks a lot.
@TwoOldDudes2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!
@Ineke14664 ай бұрын
His music and videos are awesome but if you have the chance to to see him love, that’s so incredible! I’ve seen him last year twice in Europe.. and I’m of your age! Abel is such an amazing artist, his creativity goes beyond❤️🔥
@imxdpng2 жыл бұрын
You guys should really listen to his old stuff, like House Of Balloons
@43lk3 ай бұрын
80s are back with this kind of music ;)
@AugmentedGravity10 ай бұрын
That car is a Mercedes-AMG GT C roadster, aka my dream supercar.
@user-sx5lb3gd7oАй бұрын
Great reaction.
@unknowndevice89472 жыл бұрын
90s vibe
@luisramos33372 жыл бұрын
You guys should totally check out The Weeknd’s newest music videos: Sacrifice and Gasoline.
@june10th2 жыл бұрын
This video was sponsored by Mercedes Bens. They used also the song for their advertisement.
@kallistacross Жыл бұрын
can you react to big ole freak by megan thee stallion
@michaelfoxx5472 жыл бұрын
Modern Michael Jackson, but they can‘t replace MJ ❤️
@kayomholt-montague7661 Жыл бұрын
You are comparing apples to oranges! The Weeknd is similar to Philip Bailey!
@gabriella5284 Жыл бұрын
@@kayomholt-montague7661 I think it’s more of the fact The Weeknd is the biggest star at the moment and his creativity surpasses most mainstream artists. He will actually become one of the greats and be another music icon. He also has an amazing voice and similar vocal style to MJ.
@DiosanXaquerry2 жыл бұрын
What happened was that he licked a frog in the previous video and is currently under it's psychedelic influence.
@elijahhilb65182 жыл бұрын
Took the e out because there was a band called the weekend, he didn't want to be confused for them
@matheusfreitas91842 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool reaction!
@neldablanco16632 жыл бұрын
Good reaction!!!❤️❤️
@ChuckDElsden Жыл бұрын
The third E was redacted because a Torontoan band named The Weekend already existed when he debuted his new name as The Weeknd.
@AugmentedGravity10 ай бұрын
He knew it from the start
@jenniferguirado48272 жыл бұрын
U guys react to an awesome mix of songs 😊
@coboarders2 жыл бұрын
Gotta watch all the vids from this album to understand the story. Yes he is mad and you guessed right on a lot that you do not yet know.
@TwoOldDudes2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. Might do an album reaction to it!
@SabrinaBoss2 жыл бұрын
Oooh, ya should do Heartless by The Weeknd 🤩
@judicious-on-ps2 жыл бұрын
that scene when he gets beat up it remindes me of the batman interrogation scene with heath leger cuz he was laughing about getting hurt
@matheusfreitas91842 жыл бұрын
Very genuine.
@javix20132 жыл бұрын
Miami Vice vibes.
@julianafrompluto83102 жыл бұрын
old time subscriber here, I'm back? great content!
@TwoOldDudes2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Juliana!
@foxesamu2 жыл бұрын
If y’all knew cars you’d immediately know it’s a Mercedes-AMG GT S Roadster! 😄
@Dreamn272 жыл бұрын
Mercedes AMG GT S is the sport version, the AMG GT C (convertible) is the one featured in the vid ^^
@melanin_n_kinks2 жыл бұрын
@@chomskihonk531 he's a Mercedes-Benz brand ambassador if I'm not wrong.
@AbzAden Жыл бұрын
Technically it’s a AMG GT C
@bestmesubliminalsandyoutub43052 жыл бұрын
They say this song got those 80s 90s bop feels to them all over the comments of the original video. And you guys are just the exact people to refute or agree with that statement (I think it's not the same)... What do y'all think? Lol, great reaction btw guys love yall
@davii_3332 жыл бұрын
Love it, please react to Tears in the rain next ❤️❤️
@Nana-hr2gl2 жыл бұрын
What happened to the other E 🤣🤣😂😂 . Love this channel. Found you guys today
@e-10742 жыл бұрын
that was a Mercedes AMG GT Roadster
@elchamber11 ай бұрын
Most of the film location was in DTLA
@bradleysmith8994 Жыл бұрын
This song makes drive 100mph in a 30
@tylerharwood57432 жыл бұрын
The Weeknd - The Hills
@MaximDL14102 жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥
@jesperlarsen69142 жыл бұрын
Please react to "All too well" by Taylor Swift! The 10- minute version, the film!
@barcaforever50742 жыл бұрын
Should really react to the whole album or the trailer of the album
@jerryb56312 жыл бұрын
I need to know where you got your glasses from!?!?!
@TwoOldDudes2 жыл бұрын
Vintage bifocals that belonged to his dad. The only name on them is “Korea” 😂😂😂
@buddyboy80124 ай бұрын
Idk why but why do the two old men remind me of joel and tommy in the last of us
@sheldonlamey7010 Жыл бұрын
Mercedes Benz AMG GT I think.
@mattymclaughlin59002 жыл бұрын
Yes
@erikaroth60492 жыл бұрын
React to The Weeknd - Out of Time!
@TheShay43212 жыл бұрын
Please reaction to The Weeknd Sacrifice or Take my breath
@beanfarmer70202 жыл бұрын
The car is a Mercedes Benz Amg gt
@herox25122 жыл бұрын
nice❤
@jubraka2 ай бұрын
Blood on his mouth like he ate someone.... F in old dudes
@rZBased2 жыл бұрын
5:25 took him back to his lsd days
@Aioli92 жыл бұрын
React to Dua Lipa - Physical!! It's fantastic!
@NostalgicMem0ries2 жыл бұрын
i think main point is about drugs and reckless driving, main theme of this video, knowing weeknd views on that, its clear
@SabrinaBoss2 жыл бұрын
React to Dawn Fm by The Weeknd
@imposter-9822 жыл бұрын
3:32
@Dud3itsj3ff2 жыл бұрын
The car is a Mercedes AMG GT roadster
@garbonzobean88237 ай бұрын
Don't Jump😂
@jayfrazr86692 ай бұрын
This video was an extension from the lead song Heartless video where he licks a toad and hallucinates.... my thoughts were always that most of this he's not really doing. The driving, the club with the woman are all an hallucination.
@andreeames39572 жыл бұрын
React to Dawn FM!!!!!!
@jimmybee92092 жыл бұрын
Mercedes AMG GT was the car
@jessikanieves60112 жыл бұрын
Could you guys react to Ludacris ft Mary J. Blige, Runaway Love. I feel like this song and the topic of this song is not talked about enough, and I would love to see you guys react and talk about it. If anyone else agrees please like and request as well!
@twogirls82912 жыл бұрын
Shoreline mafia
@JedemPoKucama10 ай бұрын
It's a freaking Mercedes SL, not a hard guess
@Woolum96692 жыл бұрын
The car is a Mercedes AMG GT
@spanishbballathlete38622 жыл бұрын
Mercedes amg gt cabrio 😛
@OceanChild72 жыл бұрын
Please, please, react to "Harry Styles - Sign Of The Times". The fact that he's not on your channel is surprising to me. I feel like you absolutely HAVE TO react to him unless you did and the video was blocked, in which case I'm sorry about it. But he's quite good, you might be surprised :)
@judecarter2052 жыл бұрын
He's an ♒ should I say more
@doncolleaun97762 жыл бұрын
No way you haven't heard that song before 😂
@TwoOldDudes2 жыл бұрын
Don, we know it's hard to believe, but most people our age have never heard this song. In fact, ask your grandmother if she's ever even heard of The Weeknd! Thanks for watching!