Ava Max - Maybe Youвђ™re The Problem (lyrics) | PRO |

The song flips the classic "it's not you, it's me" breakup trope on its head, with Max bluntly asserting that the issues in the relationship were entirely her partner's fault.

Produced by long-time collaborator , alongside Jonas Jeberg and Abraham Dertner , the track is a "deliriously catchy" blend of several genres: Ava Max - Maybe You’re The Problem (Lyrics)

The accompanying music video, directed by Joseph Kahn , won the Best Video award at the 2022 Los 40 Music Awards in Spain. The song flips the classic "it's not you,

NME labeled it a "bop" with "plainspoken" lyrics, while The Honey Pop called it a strong "Song-of-the-Summer" contender. The song was generally well-received by critics and

The song was generally well-received by critics and fans alike:

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

The song heavily utilizes pulsating 80s synths, drawing comparisons to The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" and Dua Lipa's "Physical" .