The Weeknd’s 'Blinding Lights' is statistically one of the greatest hit songs of all time. Released in late 2019, the 80s-inspired synth-wave track spent a record-breaking 90 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100. It also holds the record for the most weeks spent in the Top 5 (43 weeks) and the Top 10 (57 weeks). Despite its upbeat, danceable production (influenced by Max Martin), the lyrics deal with the 'blinding' nature of fame and the feeling of loneliness in a crowded city. In 2021, Billboard officially named it the No. 1 Greatest Hot 100 Hit of All Time, surpassing Chubby Checker’s 'The Twist.' The song's massive success occurred despite a controversial snub by the Grammy Awards, where The Weeknd received zero nominations. Its popularity was bolstered by a viral TikTok dance challenge and a Super Bowl halftime performance, making it the definitive hit of the early 2020s.