Inside The Weeknd's new song 'Dancing In The Flames' Lyrics & Meaning explained

13 September 2024, 11:22 | Updated: 13 September 2024, 14:36

What are the lyrics behind The Weeknd's new song 'Dancing in the Flames'? Here's everything we know including his first live performance of the track and the meaning behind the lyrics.

The Weeknd has shocked fans after announcing his new album 'Hurry Up Tomorrow', due for release late this year or early next year, alongside the lead single 'Dancing in the Flames'.

'Dancing in the Flames' was released Friday, 13 September, and the 'Blinding Lights' singer has already debuted the track in Brazil, which gave fans a sneak peek of the lyrics.

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So, what are the lyrics to The Weeknd's new single 'Dancing in the Flames' and what does it mean?

What are the lyrics to The Weeknd's new song 'Dancing in the Flames'?

Here are the lyrics to The Weeknd's new single 'Dancing in the Flames' (via Genius)

[Intro]

Oh-oh, yeah

[Verse 1]

Traffic dies while we are racin' home

Melted lights cover the open road

I hope we make it 'cause I've been chasin'

Another odyssey

[Chorus]

I can't wait to see your face

Crash when we're switching lanes

My love's beyond the pain

But if I miss the brake

We're dancin' in the flames

It's indescribable

[Verse 2]

Traffic dies while we are racin' home

Melted lights cover the open road

I hope we make it 'cause I've been chasin'

Another odyssey

[Chorus]

I can't wait to see your face

Crash when we're switching lanes

My love's beyond the pain

But if I miss the brake

We're dancin' in the flames

It's indescribable

[Verse 3]

The world can't heal, they say on the radio (Oh no)

So grab the wheel, want you to be in control

We're dodging headlights and you say hold tight

Another odyssey

[Chorus]

I can't wait to see your face

Crash when we're switching lanes

My love's beyond the pain

But if I miss the brake

We're dancin' in the flames

It's indescribable

[Bridge]

Ooh (Indescribable)

Oh

Everything's fadin', we barely made it

The fire's ragin', but you're so beautiful

And it's amazin', 'cause I can taste it

Our final odyssey, oh

[Chorus]

I can't wait to see your face

Crash when we're switching lanes

My love's beyond the pain

But if I miss the brake

We're dancin' in the flames

So just have faith, we're dancin' in the flames

It's indescribable

Indescribable, ooh

Indescribable

What is the meaning behind The Weeknd's new song 'Dancing in the Flames'?

The Weeknd has spoken numerous times about killing or retiring his persona of The Weeknd, and instead going by Abel Tesafaye.

His latest project is expected to be the final release under the stage name “The Weeknd", after saying back in 2023 that he is getting ready to close the Weeknd chapter. I’ll still make music, maybe as Abel, maybe as The Weeknd.

"But I still want to kill The Weeknd. And I will. Eventually. I’m definitely trying to shed that skin and be reborn.”

The Weeknd - Dancing In The Flames (Official Music Video)

The music video to 'Dancing in the Flames' was previewed at the Apple iPhone 16 launch event, as the piece of media was shot entirely on the iPhone 16 Pro.

It was directed by Anton Tammi, who previously directed the video for his smash hit 'Blinding Lights'.

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