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"Less than Zero" is a song by Canadian singer the Weeknd. It was released to French contemporary hit radio on July 7, 2022, as the fourth single from his fifth studio album Dawn FM (2022).[2] The song was written by the Weeknd, Max Martin, and Oscar Holter, and produced by the three alongside Oneohtrix Point Never.

"Less than Zero"
Single by the Weeknd
from the album Dawn FM
ReleasedJuly 7, 2022 (2022-07-07)
Recorded2021
Genre
Length3:32
Label
  • XO
  • Republic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
The Weeknd singles chronology
"Out of Time"
(2022)		 "Less than Zero"
(2022)

Background and promotion


The song's name was first revealed on January 5, 2022, when Canadian singer the Weeknd posted the track listing for the song's parent album Dawn FM (2022).[3][4] A lyric video for the song directed by Micah Bickham was released on January 9, 2022.[5] It was also one of the songs performed in the television music special The Dawn FM Experience.[6]

The song was given a limited single release in France, with it being sent to contemporary hit radio on July 7, 2022 in the country.[2]


Lyrics and composition


"Less than Zero" has been described as a slow-dance new wave track where the Weeknd sings about remaining regretful sentiments he has after the end of a relationship and how he blames himself.[7][8][9]


Critical reception


"Less Than Zero" was met with widespread acclaim. Critics noted the song as a highlight on the record, with particular praise being given to the song's production, lyrics, its acoustic ending and The Weeknd's emotionally resonant vocals.[1][10] Critics from Billboard noted that the song had the ability to potentially achieve the top 40 success that the singles from the Weeknd's previous After Hours predecessors.[11]


Charts


Chart performance for "Less than Zero"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[12] 47
Australia Hip-Hop/R&B Singles (ARIA)[13] 18
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[14] 32
Denmark (Tracklisten)[15] 33
France (SNEP)[16] 82
Global 200 (Billboard)[17] 24
Greece (IFPI)[18] 21
Iceland (Plötutíðindi)[19] 21
India (IMI)[20] 16
Lithuania (AGATA)[21] 30
South Africa (RISA)[22] 63
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[23] 67
UK Audio Streaming (OCC)[24] 57
US Billboard Hot 100[25] 53

Release history


Region Date Format Label(s) Ref.
Various January 7, 2022
  • Digital download
  • streaming
  • XO
  • Republic
 [26]
France July 7, 2022 Contemporary hit radio
  • Universal
 [2]

References


  1. Barr, Natalia (January 26, 2022). "The Weeknd's New Hit, Gunna's Hotshot Single and the Other Best Songs of January". Retrieved August 22, 2022 – via www.wsj.com.
  2. Pineau, Marine (July 7, 2022). "Après Take My Breath, The Weeknd choisit Less Than Zero en guise de single". Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  3. Kaufman, Gil (January 5, 2022). "The Weeknd Reveals Tracklist For 16-Song 'Dawn FM' Album". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  4. "The Weeknd Enlists Jim Carrey and Quincy Jones for His New 'Dawn FM' Album". GQ. January 5, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  5. "The Weeknd – Sacrifice Video". Contactmusic.com. January 9, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  6. Kreps, Daniel (February 21, 2022). "The Weeknd to Premiere 'Dawn FM Experience' Special This Weekend". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  7. Grow, Tomás Mier,Waiss David Aramesh,Julyssa Lopez,Charles Aaron,Angie Martoccio,Elias Leight,Jon Freeman,Mosi Reeves,Jon Blistein,Sarah Grant,Joe Gross,Simon Vozick-Levinson,Jon Dolan,Kory; Mier, Tomás; Aramesh, Waiss David; Lopez, Julyssa; Aaron, Charles; Martoccio, Angie; Leight, Elias; Freeman, Jon; Reeves, Mosi; Blistein, Jon; Grant, Sarah; Gross, Joe; Vozick-Levinson, Simon; Dolan, Jon; Grow, Kory (February 14, 2022). "The 50 Best Weeknd Songs". Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  8. Muñoz-Schaefer, Ursula. "The Weeknd Is Our Most Prescient Pop Star". Miami New Times. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  9. Holiday, Harmony (January 14, 2022). "On 'Dawn FM,' The Weeknd is both suffering and saved". Retrieved August 22, 2022 – via NPR.
  10. Caramanica, Jon (January 10, 2022). "The Endless Pop Shimmers of the Weeknd". Retrieved August 22, 2022 – via NYTimes.com.
  11. Mamo, Heran (January 7, 2022). "Every Song on The Weeknd's 'Dawn FM' Album, Ranked: Critic's Picks". Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  12. "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. January 17, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  13. "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. January 17, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  14. "The Weeknd Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  15. "Track Top-40 Uge 2, 2022". Hitlisten. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  16. "Top Singles (Week 2, 2022)". SNEP. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  17. "The Weeknd Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  18. "IFPI Charts". ifpi.gr. Archived from the original on January 18, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  19. "Tónlistinn – Plötur – Vika 2 – 2022" [The Music - Albums - Week 2 - 2022] (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on January 15, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  20. "Top 20 Charts". Indian Music Industry. International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. January 17, 2022. Archived from the original on August 22, 2022. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  21. "2022 2-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. January 14, 2022. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  22. "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 02-2022". The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  23. "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 2". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  24. "Official Audio Streaming Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  25. "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  26. Qureshi, Arusa (January 5, 2022). "The Weeknd reveals tracklist for new album 'Dawn FM'". NME. Retrieved August 22, 2022.



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«Less than Zero» es una canción del cantautor canadiense The Weeknd . Fue escrito por The Weeknd, Max Martin y Oscar Holter, y producido por los tres junto con Oneohtrix Point Never. La canción se envió a contemporary hit radio de Francia el 7 de julio de 2022, como el cuarto sencillo general del álbum Dawn FM.[1]


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