Delusional (song)

2024 single by Kesha

"Delusional."

Single by Kesha
Released| November 29, 2024 (2024-11-29)
Genre| Pop
Length| 3:34

* 3:15 (edit)

Label|

* Kesha

Songwriter(s)|

* Kesha Sebert
* Madison Love
* Kevin Hickey

Producer(s)|

* Zhone
* Kesha

Kesha singles chronology
| "Joyride"
(2024)  | "Delusional."
(2024)  | "Yippee-Ki-Yay"
(2025)

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"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

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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

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"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

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The use of generative artificial intelligence for the single's artwork was criticized. The cover features a pile of leather bags with the song's title spray painted on each bag, with some prevalent misspellings of "delusional" on a several of them.[7][8] Kesha has not addressed the backlash.[9]

## Track listing

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Digital download and streaming[10]

1. "Delusional. - Edit" – 3:15
2. "Delusional." (Main Version) – 3:34
3. "Joyride." – 2:30

## Charts

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Chart performance for "Delusional"  Chart (2024)  | Peak
position

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New Zealand Hot 40 Singles (RMNZ)[11] | 27

## References

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1. ^ "DELUSIONAL NOVEMBER 29TH". Instagram. September 20, 2024. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
2. ^ Taylor, Sam (November 29, 2024). "Kesha has shared her new single 'Delusional', and unveiled some 2025 live shows". Dork.
3. ^ Stickler, Jon (November 29, 2024). "Kesha Shares New Single Delusional". Stereoboard.
4. ^ Bell, Kaelen (November 29, 2024). "Kesha Shares New Song "DELUSIONAL"". Exclaim!.
5. ^ "Kesha Drops New Single "Delusional" Amid AI Artwork Controversy". Hit Channel. November 29, 2024.
6. ^ Dunworth, Liberty (November 29, 2024). "Listen to Kesha's defiant new single 'Delusional'". NME.
7. ^ Dunworth, Liberty (November 22, 2024). "Kesha faces backlash over apparent Al-generated artwork for new single 'Delusional'". NME. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
8. ^ Rogers, Karlie (November 22, 2024). "Kesha Accused of Using AI for "Delusional" Cover Art". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 25, 2025.
9. ^ Chelosky, Danielle (November 29, 2024). "Kesha - "Delusional"". Stereogum.
10. ^ "DELUSIONAL by Kesha on Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
11. ^ "Kesha Chart History (Hot 40 Singles)". Official Aotearoa Music Charts. Retrieved January 20, 2025.

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Kesha

* Discography
* Videography
* Songs
* Awards and nominations

Studio albums|

* Animal
* Warrior
* Rainbow
* High Road
* Gag Order

Compilation albums|

* I Am the Dance Commander + I Command You to Dance: The Remix Album

Extended plays|

* Cannibal
* Deconstructed
* Gag Order (Live Acoustic EP from Space)

Singles|

* "Tik Tok"
* "Blah Blah Blah"
* "Your Love Is My Drug"
* "Take It Off"
* "We R Who We R"
* "Blow"
* "Die Young"
* "C'Mon"
* "Crazy Kids"
* "True Colors"
* "Praying"
* "This Is Me"
* "Woman"
* "Raising Hell"
* "My Own Dance"
* "Resentment"
* "Tonight"
* "Fine Line"
* "Eat the Acid"
* "Only Love Can Save Us Now"
* "Joyride"
* "Delusional"

Featured singles|

* "Right Round"
* "Dirty Picture"
* "My First Kiss"
* "Timber"
* "Good Old Days"
* "Body Talks"
* "Safe"
* "Stronger"
* "Fancy Like" (remix)

Promotional singles|

* "Sleazy"
* "Cannibal"
* "Till the World Ends" (the Femme Fatale remix)
* "Learn to Let Go"
* "Hymn"
* "Rich, White, Straight Men"
* "Little Bit of Love"
* "Holiday Road"

Other songs|

* "This Love"
* "Boy Like You"
* "Stephen"
* "Dinosaur"
* "Old Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You"

Concert tours|

* Get Sleazy Tour
* North American Tour 2013
* Warrior Tour
* Kesha and the Creepies: Fuck the World Tour
* Rainbow Tour
* The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore
* Only Love Tour

Related articles|

* Pebe Sebert
* Kesha: My Crazy Beautiful Life
* My Crazy Beautiful Life
* Kesha v. Dr. Luke

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