Belong to the World

"Belong to the World" is a song by Canadian singer The Weeknd from his debut studio album Kiss Land (2013). The song was released as the album's second single on July 16, 2013.

"Belong to the World"
Single by The Weeknd
from the album Kiss Land
ReleasedJuly 16, 2013 (2013-07-16)
Recorded2013
GenreSynth-pop
Length5:07
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • DannyBoyStyles
  • The Weeknd
  • DaHeala
The Weeknd singles chronology
"Kiss Land"
(2013)		 "Belong to the World"
(2013)		 "Odd Look (Remix)"
(2013)
Music video
"Belong to the World" on YouTube

Background and lyrics

On July 6, 2013, The Weeknd unveiled "Belong to the World" to the general public at the Mod Club Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[1] The song's lyrics revolve around falling in love with the wrong person and are about a serious relationship that The Weeknd once had.[2]

Music video

The music video for "Belong to the World" was first released on July 15, 2013 via MTV.[3] It was later uploaded to The Weeknd's Vevo account on YouTube the day following on July 16, 2013. The video is set in Japan and was directed by Anthony Mandler. It has so far been viewed over 20 million times.

Controversy

The song gained some controversy due to Geoff Barrow of Portishead accusing The Weeknd of allegedly sampling the drums used in their song "Machine Gun" without their permission.[4] The Weeknd would later deny the accusations and no lawsuits came as a result of the contest.[5]

Charts
Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles (Billboard)[6] 7
US Hot R&B Songs (Billboard)[7] 22

Release history
Region Date Format Label(s) Ref
Worldwide July 16, 2013 Digital download
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References
  1. ""Belong to the World" - Lyrics". Retrieved November 6, 2017. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ""Belong to the World" by The Weeknd Song Facts". Retrieved November 6, 2017. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. "The Weeknd's Portishead-Inspired 'Belong to the World' Video: Watch Now!". MTV. November 6, 2017.
  4. "Portishead Vs. The Weeknd Battle Heats Up Again".
  5. "The Weeknd Denies Sampling Portishead". Retrieved January 27, 2020.
  6. "The Weeknd Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Chart History". Retrieved November 6, 2017 – via Billboardbiz.
  7. "The Weeknd Chart History - Hot R&B Songs". Billboard. August 3, 2013. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  8. "Belong to the World" – via iTunes.
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