Bella Poarch releases "Sweet Delusion"

After a few months of teasing the track and building anticipation amongst her fans, Bella enters a new era of her career that will showcase a more intimate and authentic version of herself. "Sweet Delusion" narrates the bittersweet experience of falling for someone, knowing deep down that the relationship isn't built to last. Bella captures the emotional complexity of ignoring the warning signs because of the euphoric moments. Listen here.

"'Sweet Delusion' is a new beginning for me. I'm both excited and a little nervous for its release because it's so different from anything I've done before. My hope is that anyone who listens to it feels something" because what is music without evoking feeling? This track, and this new chapter, reflect the most raw version of myself, one that's learning to stay grounded and true despite all the external pressures and voices" shared Bella.

Co-written by Bella Poarch, Lucas Sim, Christina Galligan, and Skyler Stonestreet, and produced by Lucas Sim, the single delves deep into the intoxicating highs and inevitable heartbreaks of love. Set against a dreamy, ethereal soundscape, "Sweet Delusion" blends hypnotic beats with Bella's introspective lyrics. The track's chorus " "Sweet delusion, forever all-consuming, it's a fantasy, better than being alone" " echoes the universal experience of seeking comfort in fantasy, even when reality tells a different story.

The music video, directed by Christina Xing and co-starring actor Gavin Leatherwood, gives life to the powerful emotion behind the song's lyrics. Shot on 35mm film, it captures the raw, authentic warmth and texture that perfectly complements the song's reflective nature. The video opens with Bella at a vanity, getting ready in a delicate bridal robe, symbolizing her anticipation and introspection. As she sings, we transition between scenes of happy memories from the relationship's beginning"playful and endearing moments that mirror the dreamlike quality of the song. As the story unfolds, darker memories of tense moments emerge, grounding the story in the reality of the couple's struggles. 

"Sweet Delusion" follows the recent announcement that Bella will be joining Mexican pop sensation Kenia Os on her Pink Aura Tour, which kicks off November 15 in New York City. The tour will also visit Chicago, Grand Prairie, and Los Angeles, giving fans a chance to see Bella perform live for the first time. In September, the rising star was named to InStyle's "Breakthrough List: 30 Performers Defining Culture Now.