Torn (Ava Max song)
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| "Torn" | ||||
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| Single by Ava Max | ||||
| Released | August 19, 2019 | |||
| Genre | Dance | |||
| Length | 3:18 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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| Producer(s) | Cirkut | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Torn" on YouTube | ||||
"Torn" is a song by American singer Ava Max. It was released on August 19, 2019.[1][2] Max teased the song as the next single from her upcoming debut studio album, as a follow-up to her single "So Am I".[3] The music video, directed by Joseph Kahn, was released on August 27.
Background
In a press release, Ava Max said that the song "explores the struggle" between love and hate, which she called "two of the strongest emotions we feel in relationships".[4]
Critical reception
Billboard described the track as a "disco-infused dance track where the star sings about the internal struggle of wanting to lebyve, while also wanting to stay with her lover".[5] The Fader felt that the song is "ABBA-esque".[6]
Music video
The music video was directed by Joseph Kahn and released on August 27, 2019. It was considered to be "superhero-themed".[7]
Promotion
Ava Max teased the song in the caption of a video posted to Instagram, asking her fans if they knew the name of the song she was about to release.[3] Fans soon found a pre-order link for the single,[3] with Max then sharing the cover art and a snippet of the song.[8]
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| Scotland (OCC)[9] | 82 |
References
- ^ "Pre-save Ava Max's new single 'Torn'". Topsify. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
- ^ "Ava Max Announces New Single 'Torn'". Fotoconciertos. August 17, 2019. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
- ^ a b c Wass, Mike (August 15, 2019). "More New Music? Ava Max Is Releasing A Single Called 'Torn'". Idolator. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
- ^ "Ava Max Unleashes New Disco-Tinged Single 'Torn'". BroadwayWorld. August 19, 2019. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
- ^ Daw, Stephen (August 20, 2019). "Ava Max Rips Her Emotions in Two on New Song 'Torn': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
- ^ D'Souza, Shaad (August 26, 2019). "Watch Ava Max play "Torn" and "Sweet But Psycho" at the 2019 VMAs". The Fader. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ Wass, Mike (August 27, 2019). "Pow! Ava Max Rolls Out Superhero-Themed "Torn" Video". Idolator. Retrieved August 28, 2019.
- ^ "Who's ready? Drop a "❤️" if you ready to hear the whole song! August 19th. My new single #TORN 📝👓🥀". August 17, 2019. Retrieved August 19, 2019 – via Instagram.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
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