Dancing in the Flames

"Dancing in the Flames"
Apple Music cover
Single by the Weeknd
from the album Hurry Up Tomorrow
ReleasedSeptember 13, 2024
GenreSynth-pop[1]
Length3:40
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Max Martin
  • Oscar Holter
  • The Weeknd
The Weeknd singles chronology
"We Still Don't Trust You"
(2024)
"Dancing in the Flames"
(2024)
"Timeless"
(2024)
Music video
"Dancing in the Flames" on YouTube

"Dancing in the Flames" is a song by the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd. It was released on September 13, 2024, through XO and Republic Records as the lead single from his upcoming sixth studio album, Hurry Up Tomorrow.[2] The following day, a live version of the song was released. On September 16, 2024, an acoustic version accompanied by a music video was released.[3] An EP with previously mentioned versions and an instrumental and a cappella version was released the same day.[4] A synth-pop track,[1] it was met with positive reviews from music critics and debuted at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference SlantReview was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Jones, Abby (September 13, 2024). "The Weeknd Shares "Dancing In The Flames": Listen". Stereogum. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  3. ^ Kaufman, Gil (September 16, 2024). "The Weeknd Drops Haunting Unplugged Version of 'Dancing in the Flames'". Billboard. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  4. ^ Millman, Ethan (September 13, 2024). "The Weeknd Crashes His Convertible, Goes Into the Light in 'Dancing In the Flames' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 24, 2024.