Ava Max - Maybe Youвђ™re The Problem (lyrics) 〈2026 Release〉

Max has stated the lyrics were born from a real-life "bad argument" with an ex-boyfriend.

Critics from The Musical Hype noted that Max "sings her face off," delivering a powerful, "sublime" vocal performance over the exuberant production. Critical and Commercial Reception Ava Max - Maybe You’re The Problem (Lyrics)

Produced by long-time collaborator , alongside Jonas Jeberg and Abraham Dertner , the track is a "deliriously catchy" blend of several genres: Max has stated the lyrics were born from

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The lyrics highlight themes of gaslighting and emotional manipulation, with Max singing about a partner who consistently shifts blame. Lines like "All the things I heard from your ex / Now they make a whole lot of sense" emphasize the realization that her ex's toxic behavior was a long-standing pattern.