Through his appearances, performances, and visuals in the past year or so, The Weeknd has displayed an eerie and, at times, gory aesthetic to accompany his After Hours album era. Usually dressed in a red jacket, black shirt, and slacks, he’s cycled through cosmetic bruises, bandages, and otherwise bloodied appearances while adhering to a dark, retro vibe. Though the singer has typically left these displays up to our own interpretations, he recently offered a (brief) explanation of his latest visual approach, ahead of his headlining performance at Sunday’s Super Bowl Halftime Show.