The Weeknd's performance felt maybe too perfect to close out the first night of Coachella

The Weeknd took fans on a one and a half hour emotional rollercoaster with his third Coachella performance.

The crowd immediately began drawing in closer as the first beats of Pray for Me rolled over them. The large side screens left dark, everyone's eyes were fixed to the stage.

The Weeknd came out starting right into one of this year's biggest hits, like a boxer walking into the ring.

From the first seconds of his performance it was clear: this is a far cry from a disastrous first Coachella performance in 2012. A confident headliner, The Weeknd transitioned right into Starboy, just in case there were any doubts left.

From familiar sadboy anthems like Wicked Games to party tracks like I Can't Feel My Face, The Weeknd delivered and the crowd ate it up.

College kids and veteran fans alike sang along to one song after the other, as The Weeknd delivered a relentlessly energetic performance.

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