Delusional (Kesha song) explained

Delusional
Type:single
Cover:Kesha - Delusional cover.jpeg
Border:yes
Artist:Kesha
Genre:Pop
Length:3:15
Label:
Producer:
  • Zhone
  • Kesha
Prev Title:Joyride
Prev Year:2024

"Delusional" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American singer and songwriter Kesha. It was released on November 29, 2024, by her own self-titled record label as the second single from her upcoming sixth studio album. The single was written and produced by Kesha, Zhone, and co-written with Madison Love.

Background and release

Kesha had teased a snippet of the song on her social media on September 20, 2024.[1] On November 20, Kesha released the official music video for her single, "Joyride". As the video ends, a pre-save link pops up on screen for the next single for her upcoming sixth studio album.[2]

Composition

"Delusional" is an "emotionally charged" pop[3] power ballad, showcasing Kesha's vulnerability and runs three minutes and fifteen seconds.[4] [5] Lyrically, the song sees the singer confronting an ex who seems unable to face up to reality.[6]

Controversy

The alleged use of AI for the single's artwork was criticized. The cover includes a pile of leather bags with the song's title spray painted on each bag, albeit with some misspellings on a few.[7] Kesha has not addressed the backlash.[8]

Track listing

Digital download and streaming[9]

  1. "Delusional" – 3:15
  2. "Delusional" (main version) – 3:34
  3. "Joyride" – 2:30

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DELUSIONAL NOVEMBER 29TH. Instagram. September 20, 2024. November 29, 2024.
  2. Web site: Kesha has shared her new single 'Delusional', and unveiled some 2025 live shows. Readdork. November 29, 2024. Taylor. Sam.
  3. Web site: Kesha Shares New Single Delusional. November 29, 2024. Stereoboard. Stickler. Jon.
  4. Web site: Kesha Shares New Song "DELUSIONAL". November 29, 2024. Bell. Kaelen. Exclaim.
  5. Web site: Kesha Drops New Single "Delusional" Amid AI Artwork Controversy. November 29, 2024. Hit Channel.
  6. Web site: Listen to Kesha's defiant new single 'Delusional'. Dunworth. Liberty. November 29, 2024. NME.
  7. Web site: Kesha faces backlash over apparent Al-generated artwork for new single 'Delusional'. NME. Dunworth. Liberty. November 22, 2024. November 29, 2024.
  8. Web site: Kesha - "Delusional". Stereogum. Chelosky. Danielle. November 29, 2024.
  9. Web site: DELUSIONAL by Kesha on Spotify . . November 29, 2024.

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