is a dance-pop and disco-inspired track by American singer Ava Max , released on August 19, 2019 . It served as the third single from her debut studio album, Heaven & Hell , where it is uniquely positioned as the "purgatory" track between the album's "Heaven" and "Hell" sides. Song Meaning and Composition
The music video for "Torn" was directed by Joseph Kahn , known for his work with Taylor Swift and Britney Spears. Ava Max - Torn
The song explores the internal conflict of being caught between love and hate in a relationship—the struggle of wanting to leave while simultaneously wanting to stay. Max has stated that the track is intended to be an accurate depiction of feeling these two opposed emotions at the same time. is a dance-pop and disco-inspired track by American
Max donned a fierce superhero outfit at the 2019 MTV VMAs to subtly hint at the video's theme before its release. Notable Performances The song explores the internal conflict of being
Max portrays a superhero who "gets her power back" after discovering her husband is cheating.
Performed in a blazing red gown against a white runway, a performance praised by Billboard for showing her vocal depth.