“False Alarm” is an ode to a woman consumed by her love of material things, who has been caught up in the ‘flashing lights’ and pressure that has come with a privileged lifestyle.

The Weeknd released “False Alarm” on September 29th, 2016, just a week after the release of “Starboy,” the lead single and title track from his upcoming album.

Abel hinted about this track on Twitter back in April 2015:

The music video for this track was released on October the 13th, 2016 and was directed by Ilya Naishuller, the director behind first-person cyber-action film Hardcore Henry.

Kristine Froseth, who is playing the hostage in the music video, posted a behind the scenes picture on her Instagram.