Peak
16
Weeks
15
Score
1,290
Chart Year
2020
The music video for "In Your Eyes" was first teased by its director Anton Tammi on his Instagram story on March 21, 2020, with the Weeknd later on the following day posting the thumbnail for the visual on his social media accounts.[25][26] Its confirmation as the music video for the single was confirmed eleven hours before its release, with the video premiering on March 23, 2020.[27][28] The visual stars Zaina Miuccia as the lead female protagonist and continues the storyline from the After Hours short film after the Weeknd enters the elevator with the couple.[29][30] In the music video, the Weeknd, after having killed Miuccia's companion in the aforementioned elevator, chases her throughout different locations until they reach a nightclub named After Hours. There, Miuccia manages to grab an axe that she then uses to decapitate the Weeknd, with her then proceeding to dance with his lifeless head throughout the rest of the music video.[31] The visual features the return of Wojtek Goral as the saxophone player from the album's self-titled short film and was compared to the slasher movies of the 1980s, being met with a positive reception.[32] Pop Matters columnist Jessica Brant exclaimed the song “feels like the obsessive longing the Weeknd writes of on "Pretty" from his 2013 album Kiss Land transformed into a movie. The story glistens with the entertaining qualities that made fans fall in love with Michael Jackson's “Thriller” video with the same omnipotence. A chilling tale with a redemptive and hilarious plot twist and great acting from model and Vogue writer Zainna Miuccia, who finds herself at the epicenter of it all”.[33] "The Weeknd has channeled horror movie vibes with his video, taking the '80s slasher vibes up a notch," stated Vibe journalist William E. Ketchum III.[34] Complex editor Trace William Cohen praised the visual's narrative and outcome, “The video sees a knife-wielding version of Abel's After Hours character going full slasher villain, ominous lurking and all. The video fittingly ends with Abel's character on the receiving end of some hatchet-assisted poetic justice
One of the more vulnerable songs on After Hours, this synth-pop jam finds The Weeknd addressing his romantic partner. He tells the female he can see in her eyes she's distressed despite her efforts not to show it. You always try to hide the pain You always know just what to say In the second verse, The Weeknd reveals the cause of his lover's pain. I tried to find love In someone else too many times The Weeknd is feeling remorseful as he's been serially unfaithful to his girl. He tries to reassure her she is the only one for him. But I hope you know I mean it When I tell you you're the one that was on my mind This is one of several tracks on After Hours that likely references The Weeknd's tumultuous relationship with model Bella Hadid. Other tracks believed to allude to their on-off romance include "Snowchild," "Scared to Live," "Save Your Tears," and "Hardest To Love." The sax solo on the outro is played by Wojtek Goral. The Poland-born Swede has also played on recordings by Meghan Trainor, Justin Timberlake and Ariana Grande. The Weekend co-wrote and co-produced the electro-pop tune alongside the Swedes Max Martin and Oscar Holter. Canadian rapper/singer Belly also contributed to the writing of the track. The violent video continues the After Hours short film, which concluded with The Weeknd appearing to murder a couple in a secluded elevator. However, in the Anton Tammi-directed clip we learn that the woman, played by model Zaina Miuccia, survived the encounter. We see her being stalked by Abel before she fights back in a nightclub named After Hours. Doja Cat both sings backing vocals and raps a verse on the remix, which was released May 21, 2020. During her verse, Doja continues the conversation from the point of view of The Weeknd's lover. She recognizes his self-destructive tendencies but is still into him. The Weeknd dropped a second remix on October 16, 2020 featuring Kenny G, who contributes a few saxophone solos. The jazz saxophonist joined The Weeknd on stage four weeks earlier for his performance of "In Your Eyes" during the TIME100 primetime special.
Ooh yeah I just pretend (uh) That I'm in the dark, and I don't regret 'Cause my heart can't take a loss I'd rather be so oblivious I'd rather be with you When it's said, when it's done, yeah I don't ever wanna know I can tell what you done, yeah When I look at you In your eyes I see there's something burning inside you Oh, inside you In your eyes I know it hurts to smile, but you try to Oh, you try to You always try to hide the pain You always know just what to say I always look the other way I'm blind, I'm blind In your eyes You lie, but I don't let it define you Oh, define you I tried to find love In someone else, too many times But I hope you mean it (mean it) When I tell you you're the one that was on my mind, oh When it's said, when it's done, yeah I would never let you know (let you know) I'm ashamed of what I've done, yeah When I look at you In your eyes I see there's something burning inside you (inside you) Oh, inside you (oh, inside you) In your eyes I know it hurts to smile, but you try to (you try to) Oh, you try to (you try to) You always try to hide the pain (oh, oh) You always know just what to say (oh, dear) I always look the other way I'm blind, I'm blind In your eyes You lie, but I don't let it define you (hey) Oh, define you In your eyes I see there's something burning inside you Oh, inside you You always try to hide the pain You always know just what to say I always look the other way I'm blind, I'm blind In your eyes You lie, but I don't let it define you Oh, define you
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 4, 2020 | 16 | 110 |
| 2 | Apr 11, 2020 | 42 | 84 |
| 3 | Apr 18, 2020 | 47 | 79 |
| 4 | Apr 25, 2020 | 45 | 81 |
| 5 | May 2, 2020 | 55 | 71 |
| 6 | May 9, 2020 | 51 | 75 |
| 7 | May 16, 2020 | 62 | 64 |
| 8 | May 23, 2020 | 54 | 72 |
| 9 | May 30, 2020 | 58 | 68 |
| 10 | Jun 6, 2020 | 32 | 94 |
| 11 | Jun 13, 2020 | 53 | 73 |
| 12 | Jun 20, 2020 | 54 | 72 |
| 13 | Jun 27, 2020 | 67 | 59 |
| 14 | Jul 4, 2020 | 80 | 46 |
| 15 | Jul 11, 2020 | 89 | 37 |