Torn

* Single
* Album

Single artwork

### Writer(s)

Ava Max, Cirkut, James Lavigne, Madison Love, Sam Denison Martin, Thomas Eriksen

### Producer(s)

Cirkut

Album artwork

## General information

### Format

Digital Download • Streaming • CD • Vinyl • Cassette

### Writer(s)

Ava Max, Cirkut, James Lavigne, Madison Love, Sam Denison Martin, Thomas Eriksen

### Producer(s)

Cirkut

"**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.*

The song's music video, directed by Joseph Kahn, the music video was released 8 days later, on August 27, 2019.

## Background

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." 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. Fans soon found a pre-order link for the single, with Max then sharing the cover art and a snippet of the song.

A new model of the Fiat Panda Trussardi is briefly featured in the official music video, which a portion was used in commercials. Max stated that she "wanted something uniquely Italian with a rich history that was fashion-forward yet elegant. Trussardi was the only option."

## 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."

## Track listing

Digital Download

1. **Torn**: 3:18

KREAM Remix

1. **Torn (KREAM Remix)**: 2:49

Hook N Sling Remix

1. **Torn (Hook N Sling Remix)**: 3:33

Cirkut DJ Mix

1. **Torn (Cirkut DJ Mix)**: 3:30

Adryiano Remix

1. **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".

## 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.
* In an interview with Amazon Music, Max stated that she doesn’t like performing the sing 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.

### Videos

Ava Max - “Torn” Live Performance - VevoAva Max - Torn -Official Lyric Video-
## References

1. ↑ "Pre-save Ava Max's new single 'Torn'". *Topsify*. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
2. ↑ Daw, Stephen (August 27, 2019). "Ava Max Debuts Epic Comic Book-Themed Video For 'Torn': Watch". *Billboard*. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
3. ↑ "Ava Max Unleashes New Disco-Tinged Single 'Torn'". *BroadwayWorld*. August 19, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Wass, Mike (August 15, 2019). "More New Music? Ava Max Is Releasing A Single Called 'Torn'". *Idolator*. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
5. ↑ "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.
6. ↑ "Fiat Panda Trussardi, the new special series in the Ava Max video – Mondo Auto". *UK 24 News*. August 30, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
7. ↑ Carrera, Martino (September 18, 2019). "Trussardi Debuts Customized Panda Car". *WWD*. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
8. ↑ Daw, Stephen (August 20, 2019). "Ava Max Rips Her Emotions in Two on New Song 'Torn': Listen". *Billboard*. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
9. ↑ "Torn - Single". *iTunes Store*. August 19, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
10. ↑ "Torn (KREAM Remix) - Single". *iTunes Store*. September 5, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
11. ↑ "Torn (Hook N Sling Remix) - Single". *iTunes Store*. September 12, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
12. ↑ "Torn (Cirkut DJ Mix) - Single". *iTunes Store*. September 26, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
13. ↑ "Torn (Adryiano Remix) - Single". *iTunes Store*. October 10, 2019. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
14. ↑ Wass, Mike (August 27, 2019). "Pow! Ava Max Rolls Out Superhero-Themed "Torn" Video". *Idolator*. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
15. ↑ Roth, Madeleine (August 27, 2019). "Ava Max Breaks Down The Empowering Message Behind Her Superhero-Inspired 'Torn' Video". *MTV News*. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
16. ↑ 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.

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