This might be the creepiest cover art of all time

The Fault in Our Photoshop.
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Tricia Gilbride
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Ansel Elgort, the actor best known for bringing to life young adult novels like The Fault In Our Stars and Divergent, is also a DJ, a fact you could probably sense somewhere in your bones.

This budding musical talent has a new single out, and the '80s-inspired cover art has certainly taken our breath away.

Elgort's smoldering gaze provokes questions and gives no answers. Here are some of our key concerns about the scene taking place:

  1. Is his junk glowing like a flashlight?

  2. Why is his bathwater so blue? The tub appears to be filled with Riptide Rush Gatorade.

  3. Does this girl have a face? Although you can see the reflection of Elgort's head in the background of the image, none of the mystery woman's features are visible in the metallic surface.

  4. Their hair is wet, but their bodies are completely dry. Again, they are in a bathtub.

  5. What shape is the back of the tub? It doesn't line up!

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Earlier today, Elgort announced the art would be coming our way, but nothing, not even this shirtless selfie, could adequately prepare us.

We may understand the deeper meaning behind all of this when he releases the "Thief" music video. Or we may just have new lyrics to scream into our pillow in our sleep.

Please enjoy Elgort's previously released single below while you count every excruciating second until Feb. 3.

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Tricia Gilbride

Tricia Gilbride was a Reporter for Mashable Watercooler. Tricia focused on the intersection of celebrity culture and the Internet. Previously, she worked as a fashion writer and a social media manager. She also edits Women-Artists.org, a blog and annual print publication, and looks exactly like her cat.

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