The song was a significant global hit, achieving the following milestones:
The official music video, directed by , features a time-traveling narrative:
: The video blends flapper-era aesthetics with modern "Main Pop Girl" choreography.
: Ava Max starts in a modern hotel lobby where she accidentally transports herself back to the 1920s Jazz Age after spilling champagne in an elevator.
: The ending features a sepia-toned group photo that remains in the modern-day hotel, a direct nod to the 1980 horror film The Shining . Commercial & Critical Success
"The Motto" is a high-energy and EDM collaboration between Dutch DJ Tiësto and American singer Ava Max, released on November 4, 2021. Serving as the third single from Tiësto's album Drive , it explores themes of hedonism, luxury, and carefree living . Music Video Overview
Tiг«sto & Ava Max - The Motto (official Music Vi... Access
The song was a significant global hit, achieving the following milestones:
The official music video, directed by , features a time-traveling narrative: TiГ«sto & Ava Max - The Motto (Official Music Vi...
: The video blends flapper-era aesthetics with modern "Main Pop Girl" choreography. The song was a significant global hit, achieving
: Ava Max starts in a modern hotel lobby where she accidentally transports herself back to the 1920s Jazz Age after spilling champagne in an elevator. Commercial & Critical Success "The Motto" is a
: The ending features a sepia-toned group photo that remains in the modern-day hotel, a direct nod to the 1980 horror film The Shining . Commercial & Critical Success
"The Motto" is a high-energy and EDM collaboration between Dutch DJ Tiësto and American singer Ava Max, released on November 4, 2021. Serving as the third single from Tiësto's album Drive , it explores themes of hedonism, luxury, and carefree living . Music Video Overview
