"Torn" is a song by American singer Ava Max. It was released on August 19, 2019, through Warner Records as the third single from her debut studio album Heaven & Hell.[1]
The song's music video, directed by Joseph Kahn, the music video was released 8 days later, on August 27, 2019.[2]
Background[]
The song was registered to ArrangeMe on July 18, 2019.[3]
Max told fans during a press release that the song "explores the struggle" between love and hate, which she called "two of the strongest emotions we feel in relationships."[4] The song features a non credited sample of ABBA's song Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)
Promotion[]
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.[5] Fans soon found a pre-order link for the single,[5] with Max then sharing the cover art and a snippet of the song.[6]
A new model of the Fiat Panda Trussardi is briefly featured in the official music video, which a portion was used in commercials.[7] Max stated that she "wanted something uniquely Italian with a rich history that was fashion-forward yet elegant. Trussardi was the only option."[8]
Critical reception[]
Billboard writer Stephen Daw described the song as a "disco-infused dance track where the star sings about the internal struggle of wanting to leave, while also wanting to stay with her lover."[9]
Track listing[]
Digital Download[10]
- Torn: 3:18
KREAM Remix[11]
- Torn (KREAM Remix): 2:49
Hook N Sling Remix[12]
- Torn (Hook N Sling Remix): 3:33
Cirkut DJ Mix[13]
- Torn (Cirkut DJ Mix): 3:30
Adryiano Remix[14]
- Torn (Adryiano Remix): 4:34
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
You, you take all of the li-li-light away
But, but then you give me fireworks
I, I think of leaving ni-ni-night and day
But, but then you always find the words
[Pre-Chorus]
You're contagious, baby
Love when you love me, hate me
The way you rock, ro-ro-rock my body lately
You set the rain on fire
I wish the lows were higher
Wish I could stop, stop, stop to save me
[Chorus]
Oh I wanna stay, wanna walk out the door
Oh no, right now baby I’m torn
I can't get enough, can't take anymore
Oh no, right now baby I’m torn
You dry my tears and make it pour
You show me love and give me war
I can't get enough, can't take anymore
Oh no, right now baby I'm torn
[Verse 2]
I, I always want to run, run, run away
But, but then I crawl into your arms
It, it's like we're starting drama every day
But, but you know that's my favorite part
[Pre-Chorus]
You're contagious, baby
Love when you love me, hate me
The way you rock, ro-ro-rock my body lately
You set the rain on fire
I wish the lows were higher
Wish I could stop, stop, stop to save me
[Chorus]
Oh I wanna stay, wanna walk out the door
Oh no, right now baby I’m torn
I can’t get enough, can't take anymore
Oh no, right now baby I’m torn
You dry my tears and make it pour
You show me love and give me war
I can't get enough, can't take anymore
Oh no, right now baby I'm torn
[Post-Chorus]
(Torn, baby I’m torn, torn)
(Torn, torn, baby I'm torn, torn)
[Bridge]
Torn from the pages out of our book
A beautiful tragedy
I'm torn in between heaven and hell
'Cause baby when I'm with you
I just don't know where I'd rather be
[Chorus]
Oh I wanna stay, wanna walk out the door
Oh no, right now baby I'm torn
I can't get enough, can't take anymore
Oh no, right now baby I'm torn
You dry my tears and make it pour
You show me love and give me war
I can't get enough, can't take anymore
Oh no, right now baby I'm torn
Music video[]
The music video, directed by Joseph Kahn, was shot in Milan for four days during the summer, and released on August 27, 2019. It has been considered to be "superhero-themed".[15]
Trivia[]
- For the music video, Max performed all of her own stunts, spending the morning in the second day of the shoot practicing before shooting the video at 1:00am.[16][17] The video was shot in Italy.[18]
- In an interview with Amazon Music, Max stated that she doesn’t like performing the song because it reminds her of a time when she was torn in real life - especially in the music industry’s pressure after her breakout hit, Sweet but Psycho.
Gallery[]
Videos[]
References[]
- ↑ "Pre-save Ava Max's new single 'Torn'". Topsify. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ↑ Daw, Stephen (August 27, 2019). "Ava Max Debuts Epic Comic Book-Themed Video For 'Torn': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ↑ https://www.arrangeme.com/search?q=Ava+torn
- ↑ "Ava Max Unleashes New Disco-Tinged Single 'Torn'". BroadwayWorld. August 19, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Wass, Mike (August 15, 2019). "More New Music? Ava Max Is Releasing A Single Called 'Torn'". Idolator. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ↑ "Who's ready? Drop a "❤️" if you ready to hear the whole song! August 19th. My new single #TORN 📝👓🥀". August 17, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019 – via Instagram.
- ↑ "Fiat Panda Trussardi, the new special series in the Ava Max video – Mondo Auto". UK 24 News. August 30, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ↑ Carrera, Martino (September 18, 2019). "Trussardi Debuts Customized Panda Car". WWD. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ↑ Daw, Stephen (August 20, 2019). "Ava Max Rips Her Emotions in Two on New Song 'Torn': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ↑ "Torn - Single". iTunes Store. August 19, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ↑ "Torn (KREAM Remix) - Single". iTunes Store. September 5, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ↑ "Torn (Hook N Sling Remix) - Single". iTunes Store. September 12, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ↑ "Torn (Cirkut DJ Mix) - Single". iTunes Store. September 26, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ↑ "Torn (Adryiano Remix) - Single". iTunes Store. October 10, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ↑ Wass, Mike (August 27, 2019). "Pow! Ava Max Rolls Out Superhero-Themed "Torn" Video". Idolator. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ↑ Roth, Madeleine (August 27, 2019). "Ava Max Breaks Down The Empowering Message Behind Her Superhero-Inspired 'Torn' Video". MTV News. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ↑ Bergado, Gabe (September 13, 2019). "Ava Max on Going Back to Brunette and Becoming a Superhero for "Torn" Music Video". Teen Vogue. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
- ↑ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nYufl0hndZs&pp=ygUVYXZhIG1heCBkb2luZyBrYXJhb2tl
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