Key imagery includes a meadow growing at her feet, mirrors shattering around her, and the singer slowly sinking into water.
The video features a series of striking, symbolic scenes that represent internal turmoil:
Rexha has described as one of her most vulnerable tracks, admitting it is "painfully honest" about getting in her own way when things are going well. Bebe Rexha - Sabotage [Official Music Video]
Rexha is seen in a black lacy dress wandering through a decaying, flooded house.
You can find additional insights into the production through her footage, where she discusses her commitment to the artistic vision of the project. Bebe Rexha - Sabotage [Behind-the-Scenes] Key imagery includes a meadow growing at her
The for Sabotage by Bebe Rexha was released on April 16, 2021, as the third single from her second studio album, Better Mistakes . Directed by Christian Breslauer , the video serves as a visual metaphor for the song's themes of self-destruction and vulnerability. Visual Themes & Narrative
The video concludes with Rexha striking a match and setting the entire house ablaze, watching it burn to the ground as an ultimate act of "sabotage". Meaning & Inspiration You can find additional insights into the production
While some fans noted similarities to other videos, Rexha clarified that her primary visual inspiration was the Love the Way You Lie video by Eminem and Rihanna .