The Weeknd - Hills -

: The song's popularity led to high-profile remixes featuring Eminem and Nicki Minaj.

: Produced by Mano and Illangelo, the track features a dissonant synth haze and a heavy, "Inception-like" alarm intro.

The song explores a set against a backdrop of hedonism and the hollow nature of Hollywood success. the weeknd - hills

[Daily Song Discussion] Official "The Hills" Discussion : r/TheWeeknd

Released in May 2015 as the second single from his second studio album, Beauty Behind the Madness , by The Weeknd is a dark, trap-infused R&B track that became one of the most defining hits of his career. Core Themes & Meaning : The song's popularity led to high-profile remixes

: The music video, which shows Abel emerging from a smoking car wreck, is often interpreted as a metaphor for his "rebirth" into mainstream stardom while clinging to his dark, "alt-R&B" roots.

: The production includes sounds painstakingly recreated from a leaked live performance, such as a fan screaming right before the chorus drop. [Daily Song Discussion] Official "The Hills" Discussion :

: The lyrics detail a relationship kept hidden from the woman's actual partner, with Abel (The Weeknd) demanding honesty only within their illicit bubble. Production & Sound