The song was written to mirror the power dynamics and "BDSM sentiment" of the Fifty Shades characters, Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele. 🏆 Accolades & Impact Chart Success: Reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The music video, featuring Dakota Johnson, was directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson and emphasized "high-art sensuality" through a cabaret-style routine. Earned It - The Weeknd
Won the Grammy for Best R&B Performance and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. The song was written to mirror the power
It suggests two people who have been "used" in the past finding a rare, meaningful connection. featuring Dakota Johnson
Produced by Stephan Moccio and Jason "DaHeala" Quenneville , the track focuses on a minimalist, piano-based arrangement. 📜 Themes & Meaning