It is described as a mix of dance-pop, synth-pop, and dance-rock, featuring a "relentless" beat that complements the frustration expressed in the lyrics.
Critics from The Musical Hype noted that Max "sings her face off," delivering a powerful, "sublime" vocal performance over the exuberant production. Critical and Commercial Reception Ava Max - Maybe You’re The Problem (Lyrics)
The song flips the classic "it's not you, it's me" breakup trope on its head, with Max bluntly asserting that the issues in the relationship were entirely her partner's fault. It is described as a mix of dance-pop,