Maybe You're the Problem

"Maybe You're the Problem" is a song by American singer Ava Max, released on April 28, 2022, through Atlantic Records as the lead single from her second studio album Diamonds & Dancefloors (2023). The song was written by Max, Sean Maxwell, Marcus Lomax, and the producers Abraham Dertner, Jonas Jeberg, and Cirkut. "Maybe You're the Problem" is a dance-pop, synth-pop, new wave and Europop song, with lyrics describing a breakup with a selfish partner. It peaked at number 83 on the UK Singles Chart. An accompanying music video was directed by Joseph Kahn and depicts Max traversing through a winter-themed arcade game.

"Maybe You're the Problem"
Max is positioned on the right side of the lavender cover with her face obscured, while wearing a white bra and long red hair. The artist name appears as a silver chain across Max's stomach, while the song title is written in cursive red font across her groin.
Single by Ava Max
from the album Diamonds & Dancefloors
ReleasedApril 28, 2022 (2022-04-28)
Genre
Length3:10
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Ava Max singles chronology
"The Motto"
(2021)		 "Maybe You're the Problem"
(2022)		 "Million Dollar Baby"
(2022)
Music video
"Maybe You're the Problem" on YouTube

Release and composition

"Maybe You're the Problem" was released as the lead single from Max's second studio album Diamonds & Dancefloors on April 28, 2022.[1][2] The song was written by Max, Sean Maxwell, Marcus Lomax, and the producers Abraham Dertner, Jonas Jeberg, and Cirkut.[3] The song's cover art consists of Max's cherry-red hair, which served as a "re-brand" for her second album.[4]

Musically, "Maybe You're the Problem" is a dance-pop,[1] synth-pop,[5][6] new wave[7] and Europop[8] song, with influences from Eurodance,[9] and music in the 1980s.[1][9] Writing for Uproxx, Caitlin White described the song as a "breakup anthem",[10] while George Griffiths of the Official Charts Company opined that it contained elements of rock. The lyrics describe Max's initiation to depart from a relationship with a selfish partner.[4]

Critical reception

The song received generally positive reviews from critics. Mix1 writers gave "Maybe You're the Problem" a 7 out of 8 rating, stating that Max displays an "extremely confident" attitude, although it contains a very "sobering" message.[11] Writing for Jenesaispop, Jordi Bardají compared the song to "Blinding Lights" by the Weeknd.[12]

Commercial performance

"Maybe You're the Problem" debuted at its peak, number 83, on the UK Singles Chart dated May 6, 2022.[13]

Music video

The music video for "Maybe You're the Problem" was directed by Joseph Kahn and released on April 28, 2022. Max replaced her blonde hair with bright red locks. The winter-themed video depicts Max sunbathing in the snow, skiing,[1][10] and being transported into an arcade game.[5][14]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[3]

Charts

Certifications
Certifications for "Maybe You're the Problem"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Poland (ZPAV)[48] Gold 25,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history
Release dates and formats for "Maybe You're the Problem"
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various April 29, 2022
Atlantic [10]
Italy Radio airplay Warner [49]
United States May 2, 2022 Adult contemporary radio Atlantic [50]
May 3, 2022 Contemporary hit radio [51]

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