"A lifesaving combo": Fans react as The Weeknd's 'Cry for Me' reportedly has right tempo for Hands-Only CPR at 120 beats per minute

The Weeknd's 'Cry for Me' is not only food for the musically inclined soul but also a song that can save lives.

It was reported that Cry for Me has the right tempo for Hands-Only CPR. A song can only have the right tempo when its beat per minute is within the range of 100-120, and Cry for Me has a tempo of 120 beats per minute.

The song's rhythm can be used to maintain the correct pace while performing chest compressions.

@PopBase on X shared the news with the caption:

"'Cry For Me' by The Weeknd has the right tempo for Hands-Only CPR at 120 beats per minute, according to the American Heart Association."

The post garnered several reactions as X users took to the comments section to express their opinions on the news.

Netizens were excited by the news, praising the song and the singer.

@cryptonian commented.

"That's dope! Music and CPR, a lifesaving combo."

More comments echoed this sentiment.

"Who knew saving lives could have such a killer soundtrack? Stayin' Alive just got competition." @shauvikkumar replied.

"It's a great example of how music and science can intersect to save lives!" @jhondrl stated.

"The Weeknd's "Cry For Me" isn't just a hit—it's CPR-approved. 120 BPM, perfect for Hands-Only CPR," @Queen_Jasmeen praised.

More netizens expressed their excitement about the news.

"That's so cool!” Cry For Me" by The Weeknd at 120 BPM is perfect for Hands-Only CPR. Genius move by the American Heart Association, saving lives with music!" @udprocks190 tweeted.

"A useful fact—music can be a lifesaver in more ways than one," @IrtizaSameer added.

"Who knew The Weeknd's music could be a lifesaver in a different way," @WaleedJ68617464 commented.

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More details on The Weeknd's Cry for Me

Cry for Me by The Weeknd was released on February 4, 2025, as the third single of the singer and songwriter's sixth studio album, Hurry Up Tomorrow.

The R&B song incorporates elements of distorted synthesizers and hard-hitting drums, and its lyrics show The Weeknd's vulnerability as he expresses internal feelings of pain, suffering, and loneliness.

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A part of the lyrics read:

"I can't see clear

I wash my fears with whisky tears

I disappear

Don't interfere, the end is near

The crowd'll scream

I block my ears to stop the cheers

'Cause the stage took a toll

Been faded on the floor

In this penthouse prison, I'm alone."

Upon release, Cry for Me gained positive reception, ranking in the top 10 of the UK and Canada charts and number 12 in the U.S.

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Its music video, which features black-and-white color visuals, was released on February 11, 2025. Within a little over two weeks of its release, the video has gathered over 12 million views.