Tod... — Ava Max - Maybe You're The Problem ( Live @

The track was written about a specific personal situation and an individual whose behavior—such as gaslighting and shifting blame—became the central theme.

Flipping the classic "it's not you, it's me" trope, the song serves as a self-empowerment anthem . It encourages listeners to recognize toxic patterns and prioritize self-respect over taking the blame for a partner's shortcomings.

Reviewers praised the track for its "infectious chorus" and "world-class production" by Cirkut and Jonas Jeberg. Ava Max - Maybe You're The Problem ( Live @ Tod...

Following the performance, the track gained significant traction, surpassing 21 million streams on Spotify within its first weeks of release.

Consistent with her Diamonds & Dancefloors era, the performance featured vibrant, retro-modern visuals and a confident, empowering stage presence. Song Meaning and Context The track was written about a specific personal

"Maybe You’re The Problem" was written during what the singer described as the "hardest year" of her life.

During her live sets, the song became a fan favorite, often involving crowd interaction where fans would wave signs embracing the "Problem" label in a playful, defiant manner. Reviewers praised the track for its "infectious chorus"

On June 1, 2022, multi-platinum pop artist Ava Max visited in New York City as part of the Citi Music Series on TODAY. This high-energy appearance served as the live debut for her single "Maybe You’re The Problem" and a platform to announce her second studio album, Diamonds & Dancefloors . Performance Overview