Nothing Compares (song)
| "Nothing Compares" | |
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| Song by The Weeknd | |
| from the album After Hours | |
| Released | March 20, 2020 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 3:43 |
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| Audio video | |
| "Nothing Compares" on YouTube | |
"Nothing Compares" is a song by the Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd from his fourth studio album After Hours. It was released on March 20, 2020, alongside the deluxe edition of its parent album. The song was written and produced by The Weeknd, DaHeala, and Ricky Reed, with Belly receiving additional writing credits.
Critical reception
Billboard described "Nothing Compares" as a "spooky downtempo with new wave keyboards". The lyrics wonder about the emptiness that remains when love dies. [1]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal. [2]
- The Weeknd - vocals, songwriting, keyboards, programming, production
- DaHeala - songwriting, production, keyboards, programming, production
- Ricky Reed - songwriting, production, keyboards, programming, production, mixing
- Nate Mercereau - songwriting, keyboards, programming, engineering
- Belly - songwriting
Additional personnel
- Shin Kamiyama - engineer
- Dave Kutch - mastering engineer
- Kevin Peterson - mastering assistance
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | March 20, 2020 | [3] |
References
- ↑ Kaufman, Gil (March 30, 2020). "Listen to Three Bonus Songs From The Deluxe Version of The Weeknd's 'After Hours'". Stereogum. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
"Nothing Compares" is a spooky downtempo with ominous new wave keyboards and a sluggish beat and lyrics wondering about the emptiness that remains when love dies.
- ↑ "Nothing Compares / The Weeknd / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
- ↑ "The Weeknd Shares Three New Songs: Listen". March 30, 2020. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
