"Freaking Me Out" is a song by American singer Ava Max, released as a single alongside "Blood, Sweat & Tears" on July 31, 2019 through Atlantic Records.
On October 31, 2019, exactly three months after the song released, Max released a music video for the song as a Halloween special. It was directed by Edgar Daniel.
Background[]
According to Max, the song is about "realizing that you’re in love with someone to a degree that feels almost beyond your control." It features a sample of the song "Tom's Diner " by Suzanne Vega, which is also sampled in Let It Be Me.
Max Scheider's early demo for the song was leaked on an unknown date. There is also an unleaked demo by Jon Bellion. (
AUDIO)
Track Listing[]
Digital Download
- Freaking Me Out: 3:13
Keanu Silva Remix
- Freaking Me Out (Keanu Silva Remix): 2:57
Bingo Players Remix
- Freaking Me Out (Bingo Players Remix): 2:45
Curt Reynolds Remix
- Freaking Me Out (Curt Reynolds Remix): 3:00
Song Meaning[]
Ava Max sets the stage in 'Freaking Me Out' by describing a haunting atmosphere of an empty mansion and the feeling of a spider weaving a web in the soul. These metaphors suggest a sense of isolation and entrapment, hinting at the theme of being consumed by intense emotions.
The lyrics in the song delve into the emotional rollercoaster of falling in love, comparing it to unsettling occurrences like sounds in the hallway and moving rocking chairs. This conveys a mix of fear and excitement that comes with realizing deep affection for someone, highlighting the complexity of emotions.
Through 'Freaking Me Out', Ava Max expresses the artist's intent of capturing the overwhelming nature of love that can leave one feeling unsettled yet captivated. The song's impact lies in its ability to resonate with listeners who have experienced the whirlwind of emotions associated with falling deeply for someone, creating a connection through shared feelings of vulnerability and intensity.
In conclusion, 'Freaking Me Out' not only showcases Ava Max's vocal prowess but also her ability to convey complex emotions through haunting melodies and evocative lyrics. The song leaves a lasting impression by exploring the fine line between fear and love, ultimately delivering a powerful and haunting musical experience.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
Empty mansion, in the rain just off the coast
Is the vibe now, that I feel inside my soul
Like a spider, there's a web that you have wove
There's a heart now, where there used to be a ghost
[Pre-Chorus]
And ooh, yeah it's making me uneasy
[Chorus]
Now I hear sounds in the hallway
Rocking chairs are moving on their own
I'm falling for you
So much so that it's freaking me out
So much so that it's freaking me out
So much so that it's freaking me
[Verse 2]
There's a silence, in the woods after it snows
That's the vibe now, of the piece inside my soul
Like a spider, there's a web that you have wove
There's a heart now, where there used to be a ghost
[Pre-Chorus]
And ooh, yeah it's making me uneasy
[Chorus]
Now I hear sounds in the hallway
Rocking chairs are moving on their own
I'm falling for you
So much so that it's freaking me out
So much so that it's freaking me out
So much so that it's freaking me
Sounds in the hallway
Rocking chairs are moving on their own
I'm falling for you
So much so that it's freaking me out
So much so that it's freaking me out
So much so that it's freaking me
[Bridge]
Do, doo, do, doo, do, doo, do, doo, do, doo, do, doo, doo, do
Do, do, doo, do
Do, doo, do, doo, do, doo, do, doo, do, doo, do, doo, doo, do
Do, do, doo, do
Scary but it's beautiful
[Chorus]
Sounds in the hallway
Rocking chairs are moving on their own
I'm falling for you
So much so that it's freaking me out
So much so that it's freaking me out
So much so that it's freaking me out
Sounds in the hallway
Rocking chairs are moving on their own
I'm falling for you
So much so that it's freaking me out
So much so that it's freaking me out
So much so that it's freaking me
[Intro]
(That it's freak-)
[Verse 1]
Empty mansion, in the rain just off the coast
Is the vibe now, that I feel inside my soul
Like a spider, there's a web that you have wove
There's a heart now, where there used to be a ghost
[Pre-Chorus]
And ooh, yeah it's making me uneasy
[Chorus]
Now I hear sounds in the hallway
Rocking chairs are moving on their own
I'm falling for you
So much so that it's freaking me out
So much so that it's freaking me out
So much so that it's freaking me out
Music video[]
Ava Max - Freaking Me Out -Official Music Video-