Blinding Lights is a song by Canadian singer The Weeknd, released as a single in 2019 and later included on his 2020 album After Hours. Its retro synth-pop sound helped it become one of the most streamed songs of its era and a fixture on radio, charts and social video. The chorus spread widely through short-form edits, dance videos and transition clips, where its bright, instantly familiar hook worked even without the full track. That familiarity keeps it in regular use for reveals, montages and nostalgic 1980s-inspired edits.