Delusional (song)

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"Delusional"
Single by Kesha
ReleasedNovember 29, 2024 (2024-11-29)
Genre Pop
Length3:15
Label
  • Kesha
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Zhone
  • Kesha
Kesha singles chronology
"Joyride"
(2024)
"Delusional"
(2024)

"Delusional" 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.

Contents

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 generative artificial intelligence 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

Charts

Chart performance for "Delusional"
Chart (2024)Peak
position
New Zealand Hot 40 Singles (RMNZ) [10] 27

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