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"Blinding Lights" by (Abel Tesfaye) is the most successful song in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 and the first track to surpass 5 billion streams on Spotify . Released in November 2019 as the second single from the album After Hours , it became a global cultural touchstone, blending 80s-inspired synth-pop with modern production. 1. Chart Dominance and Records

"Blinding Lights" has broken nearly every major record for chart longevity and performance: The Weeknd - Blinding Lights

: Critics noted that the song's uptempo, familiar retro feel provided "comfort and familiarity" during the global uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Blinding Lights" by (Abel Tesfaye) is the most

: The song was co-produced by legendary pop producer Max Martin and Oscar Holter , alongside The Weeknd, Belly, and DaHeala. Chart Dominance and Records "Blinding Lights" has broken

: Industry analyses from Variety and Music Business Worldwide estimate the song has generated between $15.5 million and $17.5 million in sound recording royalties on Spotify alone, with total global revenue across all platforms and licensing (including sync deals with brands like Mercedes-Benz) estimated at $30–$40 million . 3. Composition and Meaning

: It holds the record for most weeks in the top five (43 weeks) and top 40 (86 weeks).

: On August 31, 2025, "Blinding Lights" became the first song in history to reach 5 billion streams on Spotify. It had previously become the most-streamed song of all time on the platform in early 2023.