Sweet But Psycho
Ava Max
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Oh, she's sweet but a psycho A little bit psycho At night she's screamin' "I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind" Oh, she's hot but a psycho So left but she's right though At night she's screamin' "I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind" She'll make you curse, but she a blessing She'll rip your shirt within a second You'll be coming back, back for seconds With your plate, you just can't help it No, no, you'll play along Let her lead you on, on, on You'll be saying, "No, no" Then saying, "Yes, yes, yes" 'Cause she messin' with your head Oh, she's sweet but a psycho A little bit psycho At night she's screamin' "I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind" Oh, she's hot but a psycho So left but she's right though At night she's screamin' "I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind" Grab a cop gun kinda crazy She's poison but tasty Yeah, people say, "Run, don't walk away" 'Cause she's sweet but a psycho A little bit psycho At night she's screamin' "I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind" See, someone said, "Don't drink her potions" She'll kiss your neck with no emotion When she's mean, you know you love it 'Cause she tastes so sweet, don't sugarcoat it No, no, you'll play along Let her lead you on, on, on You'll be saying, "No, no" Then saying, "Yes, yes, yes" 'Cause she messin' with your head Oh, she's sweet but a psycho A little bit psycho At night she's screamin' "I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind" Oh, she's hot but a psycho So left but she's right though At night she's screamin' "I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind" Grab a cop gun kinda crazy She's poison but tasty Yeah, people say, "Run, don't walk away" 'Cause she's sweet but a psycho A little bit psycho At night she's screamin' "I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind" You're just like me, you're out your mind I know it's strange, we're both the crazy kind You're tellin' me that I'm insane Boy, don't pretend that you don't love the pain Oh yeah "I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind" Oh "I'm-ma-ma-ma out my mind"
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Written by: Amanda Koci, Andreas Anderen Haugland, Henry Walter, Madison Love, William Lobban-Bean
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Song Origin"Sweet But Psycho" is a pop song released in 2018 by American singer Ava Max.
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Music DesignerThe song was co-written by Max along with Madison Love and Cirkut, who also handled the production.
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Chart PerformanceIt was an international success, reaching number one in 22 countries including the UK, Germany, Sweden, and Norway.
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Longevity on Chart"Sweet But Psycho" spent 10 consecutive weeks at number one on the UK singles chart.
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CertificationIt has been certified multi-platinum in many regions, indicating the sale of millions of units.
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for Top Dance/Electronic Song at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards.
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ControversyDespite its popularity, the song faced criticism from mental health advocates due to its portrayal of psycho behavior in a romanticized light.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Shomi Patwary and it’s a visuals-led narrative of the lyrics.
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Song interpretationThe song delves into a twisted love story in which a woman appears sweet but has a darker side.
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Impact on Career"Sweet but Psycho" was a breakthrough single for Ava Max, launching her into international stardom.
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Comparison with Other ArtistsThis song along with Max's distinctive hairstyle led to comparisons to Lady Gaga.
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Song’s Influence"Sweet But Psycho" has been described as being a major contributor to the return of pure pop music to mainstream radios.
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Cultural ImpactThe song's catchy melody and memorable hooks led to many covers and parodies making it not only a radio hit but also a cultural phenomenon.
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Streaming SuccessTo-date, it has been streamed over a billion times on Spotify, making it one of the platform's most popular tracks.
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RemixesVarious remixes of the song have been released, expanding its influence in electronic and dance music circles.
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