Cat covers have become a recurring joke across short-form video and soundboard communities, where creators swap a singer's vocals for meows while keeping the backing melody recognisable. The Weeknd's smooth, atmospheric pop style lends itself especially well to the gag, because its long melodic lines turn into drawn-out, dramatic cat sounds. This numbered entry appears to come from a series of similar feline covers, and its appeal lies less in identifying one exact performance than in the familiar contrast between a polished pop hook and an unpolished animal voice.