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As of early 2026, the song has surpassed 2 billion streams on Spotify and its music video has over 1 billion views on YouTube. Lyrical Meaning & Themes

The song was a massive global hit, reaching number one in . US Billboard Hot 100: Peaked at #10 . UK Singles Chart: Spent four consecutive weeks at #1 .

Uses saturated colors and vintage anamorphic lenses to create a "funhouse mirror" effect. sweet_but_psycho

Due to its theatrical pop sound and Max's visual style, she was frequently compared to Lady Gaga.

Max has described it as a song about embracing all aspects of one's personality, including flaws and "weirdness," as a form of female empowerment. Music Video As of early 2026, the song has surpassed

is the debut breakthrough single by American singer Ava Max , released on August 17, 2018. The track served as the lead single for her debut studio album, Heaven & Hell . Commercial Performance

Critics noted homages to films like The Shining and Fatal Attraction . Critical Reception & Controversy UK Singles Chart: Spent four consecutive weeks at #1

Some critics viewed it as a revival of straightforward electro-pop in an era dominated by hip-hop and R&B.