The Weeknd - Blinding Lights <LIMITED>

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

: Despite its record-breaking success, the song famously received zero nominations for the 2021 Grammy Awards, leading to widespread criticism and The Weeknd's subsequent boycott of the ceremony. The Weeknd - Blinding Lights

: 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. : It holds the record for most weeks

: 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 had previously become the most-streamed song of

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

: The song was co-produced by legendary pop producer Max Martin and Oscar Holter , alongside The Weeknd, Belly, and DaHeala.

: It was the first song to remain in the Billboard Top 10 for an entire year (52 weeks) and ultimately spent 57 weeks in that tier. Hot 100 Stay : It logged 90 weeks on the Hot 100 chart.