The Weeknd, Take My Breath | Track Review 🎵

Grammy-winning Canadian R&B singer/songwriter The Weeknd leaves us breathless on his energetic single, “Take My Breath.”

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saw the fire in your eyes / … I know temptation is the devil in disguise.” Everybody knows that 🎙 The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) took a serious ‘L’ from the Recording Academy when 💿 After Hours failed to be nominated for anything at the 🏆 63^rd Annual Grammy Awards.  The R&B artist had a stellar year worthy of recognition. As the After Hours chapter of his career closes, he’s back with a superb promo single from his forthcoming studio album, 🎵 “Take My Breath”.  It’s safe to say that Tesfaye doesn’t miss a beat on this certified pop/R&B bop.

“Take My Breath” commences with an awesome, driving groove.  There is no way that you can sit still and not move your body listening to it.  The production by The Weeknd, 🎛 Max Martin, and 🎛 Oscar Holter kicks some serious butt. Like After Hours, Tesfaye embraces the R&B, pop, and dance of old – an awesome sound for him.  Once he begins singing, his vocals are bright, pure, youthful, and potent as ever.  We’d know that beloved Canadian tenor anywhere! Abel has a super, catchy melody to work with – quite tuneful and ear-catching.  As far as form, “Take My Breath” is accessible and straightforward with verse, pre-chorus, and chorus.  The chorus is epic, featuring robust vocals by Abel over the picturesque, energetic backdrop.

“Take my breath away
And make it last forever, babe
Do it now or never, babe
Take my breath away                    
Nobody does it better, babe
Bring me close to –”

Lyrically and thematically, The Weeknd focuses on lust, sex, and temptation, but does so without being the least bit profane or crossing any lines.

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Final Thoughts 💭

Once again, The Weeknd comes through big time, period.  After Hours is closed, and with “Take My Breath,” a new, exciting chapter has begun.  All boxes are checked off, once again – vocals, production, and songwriting.  Are there any miscues to be found? Not by my estimations – I’m fully onboard!

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🎙 The Weeknd • 🎵 “Take My Breath” • 🏷 Republic • 🗓 8.6.21

[📷: Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay, Republic]

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