Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd) has described his time in Montreal as a "dark" period. The city's cold, industrial energy influenced the song's "thunderous bass" and "rattling snares" produced by Illangelo. Key Features of "Montreal"
The sampled French lyrics—"Laisse tomber les filles, un jour c’est toi qu’on laissera" (Leave the girls alone, one day it’s you who will be left)—act as a prophetic warning to the protagonist. the_weeknd_montreal
One of the most distinctive elements of the song is its bridge, which features The Weeknd singing in French—a nod to Montreal's cultural heritage. Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd) has described his time
The song is widely believed to be inspired by a real-life relationship with a woman named Alice Ustinova, often identified as the "Valerie" mentioned throughout his Trilogy era. the_weeknd_montreal