Top 10 Best Miley Cyrus Songs
Miley Cyrus is a pop princess! We're taking a look at some of her best songs including Can't be Tamed, 7 Things, When I look at You, See You Again, Adore you, Party in the U.S.A, The Climb, Wrecking Ball.
#10: “Can’t Be Tamed”
Can’t Be Tamed (2010)
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This is the song that propelled the former Disney star into the world of more serious artists. As one of her firsts tracks that explored a more adult and “sexual” theme, the lyrics are all about the singer giving no apologies for who she is and what she intends to do. The song had a more aggressive tone than Miley’s past hits, and was a significant change of pace for the artist. With assertive lyrics about her intentions with men, her career, and her lifestyle in general, accompanied by an edgy, electronic beat, this song marks an important milestone in Miley’s career.
#9: “7 Things”
Breakout (2008)
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After Miley was country and before she became pop, she gave rock n’ roll a shot with this track. A song about her breakup with Nick Jonas, the instrumentals are pedal to the metal from start to finish. With Miley going full on rockstar and practically screaming the chorus, it’s a track that’s hardly recognizable in comparison to her other work. The lyrics are both frustrated and still hoping for another shot at love, making the song a memorable addition to the “breakup playlist”. Who knows, maybe she got a little inspiration from Taylor Swift...
#8: “When I Look at You”
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A track that also appears on the soundtrack to “The Last Song”, this is a melody that gives listeners the warm fuzzies. Showing off her vocal prowess throughout the entirety of this track, Miley doesn’t hold back in this heartwarming ballad about everlasting love. Maintaining a dramatic but easy listening beat, the song carries listeners through the story of a love gone oh-so-right while simultaneously highlighting Miley’s skills as a vocal artist. The woman has a seriously powerful voice, and she knows how to use it.
#7: “Adore You”
Bangerz (2013)
In sharp contrast to the rest of her Bangerz album, this song was soft, slow, and sweet. Showing off Miley’s more vulnerable side, the lyrics paint a picture of both how she feels when her love isn’t around and how much she needs him. With some listeners believing that this track is about the happy times in she and Liam Hemsworth's relationship before their first breakup, the song is all about how much she values and truly loves her partner. With a mellow, steady rhythm and lyrics that could be any couples love song, it’s a tune that’s easy to sing and sway along to.
#6: “See You Again”
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As the lead single on her debut studio album “Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus”, this song hit the charts and put Miley on the map. With critics having expressed concern that Miley could be overshadowed by her Disney Channel character, this track helped to give the singer her own voice separate from that of the one on TV. High energy and with an extremely catchy beat, the song hit triple platinum and enjoyed a spot in the top 10 US Billboard Hot 100. It hasn’t lost its popularity yet, and remains one of Miley’s best tunes.
#5: “Malibu”
Younger Now (2017)
After Miley’s “hip-hop” phase, the release of this acoustic track was a significant step in a different direction. Written about the rekindling of her relationship with fiancé Liam Hemsworth, the relaxed, positive vibe of this song marked a self-proclaimed turning point for the artist. Changing her musical style, lifestyle, and relationship status, Miley used “Malibu” as a stepping stone to a revamped version of herself. Written with hopeful lyrics and an acoustically based background, the song is more peaceful than past tracks and an interesting foresight to what might come next from Ms. Cyrus.
#4: “We Can’t Stop”
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Talk about making a statement. With the release of this song, Miley made it clear that she was through with being known as the “good girl” of the music industry, and was ready to run with the big dogs. With some edgier lyrics about “lines in the bathroom” and “we can screw who we want”, the song wasn’t shy about getting as far away from Cyrus’ Disney roots as possible. Though having a slower tempo than some of her other music, the song still became known as a party track and one of her earliest “wild child” tunes.
#3: “Party in the U.S.A.”
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Who doesn’t know this song? All about throwing your hands up and having a good ol’ time in the U.S of A, the story of a girl coming from the country to the big city remains a feel good party song to this day. Originally written by singer Jessie J, the song was handed over to Miley, who turned it into an unforgettable hit. With a beat that’s recognizable anywhere and lyrics that are almost impossible not to sing along to, this track is one of Miley’s most famous songs, and a staple to any American Friday night playlist.
#2: “The Climb”
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It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey. That’s the simple message that this song puts across, and it’s one that’s definitely memorable. Originally appearing on the soundtrack to the Hannah Montana movie, the lyrics about learning to enjoy the process and accept that there will always be obstacles was both an inspiring message as well as an impressive showcase of vocal talent on Miley’s part. One of the artist's first songs to be played on country radio, it’s one of her biggest hits - and for good reason.
Before we reveal our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
“Fly on the Wall”
Breakout (2008)
“Start All Over”
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“Who Owns My Heart”
Can’t Be Tamed (2010)
#1: “Wrecking Ball”
Bangerz (2013)
If you were on the Internet in 2013, you know this song and all the memes that came with it. Allegedly written about her breakup with Liam Hemsworth, Miley delivered an emotional performance in both the vocals and lyrics of this song. Her first #1 Billboard hit, the song smashed - no pun intended - through the charts and into playlists of listeners all over the world. Regardless of the endless Internet jokes that accompanied the music video, the song itself is a testament to Miley’s talent and creativity as an artist.
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