Escape from LA (song)

"Escape from LA" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd from his fourth studio album After Hours.[1] It was released on March 20, 2020, alongside the rest of its parent album as the sixth track.[2] The Weeknd co-wrote and produce the song along with Carlo Montagnese and Leland Tyler Wayne. Only Mike McTaggart was credited for the songwriting.

"Escape from LA"
Song by The Weeknd
from the album After Hours
ReleasedMarch 20, 2020 (2020-03-20)
Studio
  • Conway, MXM (Los Angeles, California)
  • Jungle City (New York, New York)
  • House Mouse Studios, MXM (Stockholm, Sweden)
Length5:57
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Music Audio
"Escape from LA" on YouTube

Lyrics

The lyrics of the song depicts Abel spilling the beans regarding his secret relationship with his girl. He worries about all of the men who attempt to meddle in between them. He eventually chalks up the strifes of their relationship to the fast-paced environment of Los Angeles and concludes that the couple must get out of the city for them to live a good life together. Also he mentions of his assurance that he will not budge with all of the women in LA.[3][4]

Commercial performance

Following the releasing of its parent album, "Escape from LA" charted at number 39 on the US Billboard Hot 100 dated April 4, 2020. It was the tenth-highest charting track from After Hours.[5] Also, it charted at number 44, 40, 88, 48, 88, 49, 90 and 21 on the Canadian Hot 100, Estonia, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Sweden and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, respectively.

Personnel
  • The Weeknd – vocals, programming
  • Illangelo – keyboards, programming, engineering, mixing
  • Metro Boomin – keyboards, programming
  • Mike McTaggart – guitar
  • Shin Kamiyama – engineering
  • Dave Kutch – mastering
  • Kevin Peterson – mastering

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6] 44
Estonia (Eesti Tipp-40)[7] 40
France (SNEP)[8] 88
Greece (IFPI)[9] 48
Italy (FIMI)[10] 88
Portugal (AFP)[11] 49
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[12] 90
UK Streaming (OCC)[13] 50
US Billboard Hot 100[14] 39
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15] 21

Release history
Region Date Format Label(s) Ref.
Various March 20, 2020
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References
  1. "The Weeknd Reveals 'After Hours' Tracklist". Rap-Up. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  2. Ingvaldsen, Torsten (March 20, 2020). "The Weeknd Is Hosting an 'After Hours' Listening Session on Spotify". Hypebeast. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  3. "The Weeknd - Escape from LA". Genius. March 20, 2020. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  4. "The Weeknd - Escape from LA Lyrics Meaning & Song Review". Just Random Things. March 20, 2020. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  5. Zellener, Xander (March 30, 2020). "Every Song From The Weeknd's 'After Hours' Is on the Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  6. "The Weeknd Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  7. Nestor, Siim (March 31, 2020). "Eesti Tipp-40 Muusikas: Selle nädala kangelased on The Weeknd ja AG". Eesti Ekspress (in Estonian). Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  8. "The Weeknd – Escape from LA" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  9. "IFPI Charts Digital Singles Chart (International) Week 12 2020". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on April 9, 2020. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  10. "The Weeknd – Escape from LA". Top Digital Download. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  11. "The Weeknd – Escape from LA". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  12. "The Weeknd – Escape from LA". Singles Top 100. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  13. "Official Audio Streaming Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  14. "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  15. "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
  16. "Listen to the Weeknd's New Album After Hours". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
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