"Sabotage" is a song by American singer

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, from her second studio album ''

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''. It was released on April 16, 2021, as the third single from the album.

Release

On April 14, 2021, Rexha announced on her social media platforms that the song was going to be released as the third single off her upcoming album, ''

'' along its pre-order. The song was released on April 16 accompanied by its music video. A Simlish version was recorded for ''

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'', and was featured in a limited-time "Sims Sessions" in-game music event in 2021.

Composition

"Sabotage" was written by Rexha along Jon Hume, Michael Matosic and

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, the last also producing the song. It has been described as a

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ballad which displays a "straight-from-the-heart" lyricism and talks about how she sabotages her best moments. Rexha herself stated that the track is the "most vulnerable" on ''Better Mistakes''.

Music video

The music video for the track was premiered the song's release date. It was directed by Christian Breslauer. The clip features Rexha in an abandoned house with meadow at her feet, slowing sinking in water and where all mirrors shatter around her. She ends up setting the whole house on fire with a match.

Charts

References

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