Prisoner

About this song

The song debuted during The Weeknd's show in the U.K. and was nicknamed "Mood Music 2," a nod to "The Hills." Lana Del Rey's falsetto vocals were not part of that first performance, and her version became one of the most anticipated tracks on Beauty Behind The Madness once the track listing came out. Lana is the only woman featured on the otherwise all-male album.

What it's about

The track is a morbid pop and lusty R&B song in which an addict and a tortured lover each sing about their pain. Abel's side deals with falling in love with fame, while Lana's contemplates her relationship with Hollywood.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.

Fun facts

• Covered once, including “Prisoner by Living in Fiction”.
• Written by Illangelo and The Weeknd.
• Produced by Illangelo.
• Recorded at Conway Recording Studios (Los Angeles.