Here We Go... Again

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"Here We Go... Again"
Song by the Weeknd featuring Tyler, the Creator
from the album Dawn FM
ReleasedJanuary 7, 2022 (2022-01-07)
Recorded2021 (2021)
GenreSoft rock[1]
Length3:29
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • The Weeknd
  • Rex Kudo
  • Bruce Johnston
  • Brian Kennedy
  • Benny Bock
  • Charlie Coffeen

"Here We Go... Again" is a song by the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd, from his fifth studio album, Dawn FM (2022). It features the American rapper Tyler, the Creator and was written by the Weeknd alongside its producers Masamune "Rex" Kudo, Bruce Johnston, Brian Kennedy, Benny Bock, and Charlie Coffeen, with Tyler, the Creator and Christian Love receiving writing credits.

Background and release

Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys revealed to the Los Angeles Times that around six to eight months before the song's release, he and Christian Love went to the producer Rex Kudo's house. After Kudo sung with Johnston, the recorded vocals were played for the Weeknd, who liked it; Johnston got writing credits for the song. The Weeknd used some of the melodies and harmonies sung by Johnston and Love in "Here We Go... Again".[1]

The Weeknd first expressed interest in collaborating with Tyler, the Creator in an August 2021 interview with GQ, stating: "I got mad love for Tyler, the Creator, and what he's doing right now — he's somebody that I really admire, because he wears his feelings on his sleeve."[2]

The Weeknd announced his fifth studio album, Dawn FM, on January 3, 2022, with Tyler, the Creator revealed as a feature on the album.[3] The tracklist, which listed the song, was revealed on January 5, and the album was released on January 7.[4]

Music and lyrics

"Here We Go... Again" is a soft-rock ballad,[1] with elements of alternative R&B.[5] It is a beatless song[6] supported by backing vocals,[7] silky synths, and harmonies described as "gorgeous" by Vulture.[8]

Thematically, the song contrasts from Dawn FM's previous track, "Out of Time", which discussed his regret and trauma.[9] In "Here We Go... Again", he decides to distract himself from these topics,[9] instead singing about his accomplishments in 2021,[10] more specifically celebrating his appearances on Billboard's magazine covers, and his performance at the Super Bowl LV halftime show.[11] However, his thoughts of fame and sex come back to him,[11] as people use him for it, but the possbility of a real relationship developing from what was originally a fling interests him.[12] He also talks about an ex-lover, stating that although her friends attempt to pair her with somebody famous, she instead ends up with someone basic and faceless.[13] He later claims that his new girlfriend is a movie star,[14] and that not only did he love her, he also made her 'scream like Neve Campbell'.[15]

In Tyler, the Creator's verse, he raps about how love may not be unconditional.[16] To end his verse, he repeatedly tells his partner that he is willing to marry if she signs a prenuptial agreement, in order to keep his assets if they separate.[17]

Commercial performance

Following the release of Dawn FM, "Here We Go... Again" entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 52 on the chart dated January 21, 2022, the seventh highest charting track.[18]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Pitchfork.[19]

  • Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd) - lead vocals, production, composition, lyricist, keyboards, programming
  • Tyler Okonma (Tyler, the Creator) - featured vocals, composition, lyricist
  • Benny Bock - production, composition, lyricist, keyboards, programming
  • Brian Kennedy - production, composition, lyricist, keyboards, programming
  • Bruce Johnston - production, composition, lyricist, keyboards, vocal arrangement, vocals
  • Charlie Coffeen - production, composition, lyricist, keyboards, programming
  • Christian Love - composition, lyricist, background vocals
  • Masamune "Rex" Kudo - production, composition, lyricist, keyboards, programming

Studio personnel

  • Dave Kutch - mastering engineer
  • John Hanes - mixing engineer
  • Kevin Peterson - assisant mastering engineer
  • Matt Cohn - engineering
  • Michael Ilbert - engineering
  • Serban Ghenea - mixing
  • Shin Kamiyama - engineering

Charts

Chart performance for "Here We Go... Again"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[20] 46
Australia Hip-Hop/R&B Singles (ARIA)[21] 17
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[22] 32
France (
SNEP)[23]
 83
Global 200 (Billboard)[24] 26
Greece International (IFPI)[25] 29
Portugal (AFP)[26] 32
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[27] 64
South Africa (RISA)[28] 42
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[29] 72
UK Audio Streaming (OCC)[30]
 59
US Billboard Hot 100[31] 52
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[32] 19

References

  1. ^ a b c "How 79-year-old Beach Boy Bruce Johnston wound up on the new Weeknd album". Los Angeles Times. January 7, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
  2. ^ "The Weeknd vs. Abel Tesfaye". GQ. August 2, 2021. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  3. ^ "The Weeknd Announces New Album 'Dawn FM,' Featuring Lil Wayne, Tyler, the Creator & More: Watch the Trailer". Billboard. January 3, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  4. ^ "The Weeknd Reveals Tracklist for New Album Dawn FM". Pitchfork. January 5, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  5. ^ Sacher, Andrew (January 7, 2022). "The Weeknd fuses synthpop bliss with sci-fi dread on new concept album 'Dawn FM' (review)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  6. ^ Petridis, Alexis (January 7, 2022). "The Weeknd: Dawn FM review – a stunning display of absolute pop prowess". The Guardian. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  7. ^ Johnston, Maura (January 11, 2022). "The Weeknd showcases his versatility on Dawn FM". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  8. ^ Jenkins, Craig (January 7, 2022). "The Weeknd Knows No Bounds". Vulture. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Foley, Connor (September 30, 2022). "The Weeknd's 'Dawn FM' Carries The Weight Of Party Hauntology". PopMatters. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  10. ^ Shorter, Markus (January 7, 2022). "Tune Into Dawn FM For Some Addictive Easy Listening, Courtesy of The Weeknd". Consequence. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  11. ^ a b Mamo, Heran (January 7, 2022). "Every Song on The Weeknd's 'Dawn FM' Album, Ranked: Critic's Picks". Billboard. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  12. ^ Ruggieri, Melissa (January 7, 2022). "On 'Dawn FM,' The Weeknd and Jim Carrey host a dance party in purgatory. Somehow, it works". USA Today. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  13. ^ McNeal, Bria (January 12, 2022). "The Weeknd's "Here We Go...Again" Lyrics Are Fueling Angelina Jolie Dating Rumors". Nylon. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  14. ^ Harvilla, Rob (January 10, 2022). "The Weeknd Makes Purgatory Sound Good on 'Dawn FM.' But It's Still Purgatory". The Ringer. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  15. ^ Richards, Will (January 23, 2022). "Neve Campbell reacts to The Weeknd name-dropping her on new album". NME. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  16. ^ Serrano, Athena (January 7, 2022). "The Weeknd's 'Dawn FM' Has A Song For Every Mood". MTV. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  17. ^ Degrushe, Allison (January 7, 2022). "The Weeknd Hints at Romance With Angelina Jolie in "Here We Go... Again"". Distractify. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
  18. ^ "The Weeknd Returns to No. 1 on Billboard Artist 100 Chart Thanks to 'Dawn FM' Debut". Billboard. January 19, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  19. ^ Minsker, Evan (January 7, 2022). "The Weeknd Releases New Album Dawn FM: Listen and Read the Full Credits". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  20. ^ "The Weeknd – Here We Go... Again". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  21. ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. January 17, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
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  25. ^ "Official IFPI Charts - Digital Singles Chart (International) - Week: 02/2022". ifpi.gr. Archived from the original on January 25, 2022. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  26. ^ "The Weeknd feat. Tyler, the Creator – Here We Go... Again". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  27. ^ "ČNS IFPI". Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  28. ^ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 02-2022". The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
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  30. ^ "Official Audio Streaming Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  31. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  32. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
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