On “Kiss Land,” the Weeknd discusses his newfound success and subsequent lifestyle. The song’s dark, moody atmosphere serves as the backdrop for the Abel’s conflicted emotions as he wrestles with his desire for pleasure and the consequences of his actions.

The song was released on May 17, 2013, and an official music video was uploaded to the Weeknd’s official YouTube account on June 26, 2013. In keeping with the song’s highly-sexual themes, the video features Abel alongside several pornstars, who feature more prominently in the extended version of the video.

Serving as the lead single to the Weeknd’s debut studio album of the same name, this is the Weeknd’s first release since the compilation project Trilogy, released in November 2012.