Sweet_but_psycho May 2026

Critics noted homages to films like The Shining and Fatal Attraction . Critical Reception & Controversy

is the debut breakthrough single by American singer Ava Max , released on August 17, 2018. The track served as the lead single for her debut studio album, Heaven & Hell . Commercial Performance sweet_but_psycho

Directed by Shomi Patwary, the video features a highly stylized, cinematic aesthetic: Critics noted homages to films like The Shining

Ava Max explains the song as being about a person who is often misunderstood; "psycho" in this context refers to being passionate and uninhibited rather than a literal mental health diagnosis. released on August 17

Max has described it as a song about embracing all aspects of one's personality, including flaws and "weirdness," as a form of female empowerment. Music Video