Wasted Times (The Weeknd song)

"Wasted Times" is a song by the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd, and serves as the third track from his debut EP, My Dear Melancholy, (2018).^[1] The song was written by the Weeknd, Brittany Hazzard, Sonny Moore and Adam Feeney, and was produced by Frank Dukes and Skrillex. It was later included on the Weeknd's 2018 greatest hits album, The Weeknd in Japan,^[2] and the deluxe version of his 2021 greatest hits album, The Highlights.

"Wasted Times"
Song by The Weeknd
from the EP My Dear Melancholy
Released	March 30, 2018 (2018-03-30)
Length	3:40
Label	XO Republic
Songwriter(s)	Abel Tesfaye Brittany Hazzard Sonny Moore Adam Feeney
Producer(s)	Frank Dukes Skrillex

Critical reception

The song was met with positive reviews,^[3] with various critics naming it one of the best of the Weeknd's discography.^[4] It was also included in various best song of the week lists.^[5][6] The song was ranked the 45th best song of 2018 by Complex due to the Weeknd's emotion and vocals.^[7]

Lyrics

The song's lyrics makes references to the Weeknd's previous relationships with model Bella Hadid and singer and actress Selena Gomez,^[8] with the Weeknd expressing a desire to rekindle his relationship with Hadid.^[9]

Commercial performance

The song debuted at number 27 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on the issue dated April 7, 2018.^[10]

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2018) Peak position Australia (ARIA)^[11] 23 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)^[12] 66 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[13] 8 Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)^[14] 39 Denmark (Tracklisten)^[15] 26 France (SNEP)^[16] 111 Germany (Official German Charts)^[17] 79 Ireland (IRMA)^[18] 24 Netherlands (Single Top 100)^[19] 53 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)^[20] 36 Norway (VG-lista)^[21] 35 Portugal (AFP)^[22] 13 Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)^[23] 11 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)^[24] 30 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)^[25] 42 UK Singles (OCC)^[26] 18 UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)^[27] 9 US Billboard Hot 100^[28] 27 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)^[29] 17

Year-end charts Chart (2018) Position US Hot R&B Songs (Billboard)^[30] 35

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)^[31]	Platinum	70,000^‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)^[32]	Platinum	40,000^‡
Canada (Music Canada)^[33]	Platinum	80,000^‡
Portugal (AFP)^[34]	Gold	5,000^‡
United Kingdom (BPI)^[35]	Silver	200,000^‡
United States (RIAA)^[36]	Platinum	1,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "The Internet says that The Weeknd is singing directly to Bella Hadid on "Wasted Times," and let's unpack this". HelloGiggles. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
2. "The Weeknd In Japan (Singles Collection)". Universal Music Group. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
3. Guan, Frank (March 30, 2018). "The Weeknd's 'Wasted Times' Does Drake Better Than Drake Can". Vulture. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
4. "The 25 Best The Weeknd Songs of All Time". Highsnobiety. June 6, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
5. III, Robby Seabrook. "Best Songs of the Week Featuring The Weeknd, Cardi B and More - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
6. Editors, Vulture (April 4, 2018). "8 Best New Songs of the Week: The Weeknd, Kacey Musgraves, Tyler the Creator". Vulture. Retrieved November 22, 2019. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
7. "The Best Songs of 2019". Complex. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
8. "The Weeknd Seemingly References Exes Selena Gomez and Bella Hadid on His New Album". Vanity Fair. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
9. "The Weeknd Released A Song About Bella Hadid & The Lyrics Are A LOT". Bustle. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
10. Zellner, Xander (April 9, 2018). "All 6 of The Weeknd's 'My Dear Melancholy' Tracks Debut on Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
11. "The Weeknd – Wasted Times". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
12. "The Weeknd – Wasted Times" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
13. "The Weeknd Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
14. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201814 into search. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
15. "The Weeknd – Wasted Times". Tracklisten. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
16. "The Weeknd – Wasted Times" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
17. "The Weeknd – Wasted Times" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
18. "Irish-charts.com – Discography The Weeknd". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
19. "The Weeknd – Wasted Times" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
20. "The Weeknd – Wasted Times". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
21. "The Weeknd – Wasted Times". VG-lista. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
22. "The Weeknd – Wasted Times". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
23. "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201814 into search. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
24. "The Weeknd – Wasted Times". Singles Top 100. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
25. "The Weeknd – Wasted Times". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
26. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
27. "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
28. "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
29. "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
30. "Hot R&B Singles: Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
31. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
32. "Brazilian single certifications – The Weeknd – Wasted Times" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
33. "Canadian single certifications – The Weeknd – Wasted Times". Music Canada. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
34. "Portuguese single certifications – The Weeknd – Wasted Times" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
35. "British single certifications – The Weeknd – Wasted Times". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
36. "American single certifications – The Weeknd – Wasted Times". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 14, 2020.

External links

• Audio on YouTube