The Weeknd - Blinding Lights May 2026

: It holds the record for most weeks in the top five (43 weeks) and top 40 (86 weeks).

: The song was co-produced by legendary pop producer Max Martin and Oscar Holter , alongside The Weeknd, Belly, and DaHeala. The Weeknd - Blinding Lights

: In November 2021, it surpassed Chubby Checker's "The Twist" to become the #1 song of all time on Billboard's Greatest of All Time Hot 100 chart. Longevity Records : : It holds the record for most weeks

: The Weeknd described the song as being about "intoxication" and the desperate, "blinded" drive to see a loved one at night due to loneliness. He noted a "dark undertone" while emphasizing it was not meant to promote dangerous behavior. 4. Cultural Impact Longevity Records : : The Weeknd described the

: Critics noted that the song's uptempo, familiar retro feel provided "comfort and familiarity" during the global uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.