Miley Cyrus's life may be undergoing major changes, but that isn't slowing her down creatively.
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Following the recent news that Cyrus has separated from her husband of seven months, Liam Hemsworth, the singer was spotted making out with Brody Jenner's ex Kaitlynn Carter while on vacation. And now, the "Mother's Daughter" singer has dropped a brand-new single, which hints at the relationship turmoil she was going through.
Cyrus's new single, "Slide Away," is all about the end of a relationship. From reflecting on the great times to dwelling on the end, Cyrus seems to explore what went wrong in her marriage.
The track also hints at Hemsworth's rumored partying as Cyrus laments, "I want my house in the hills / Don't want the whiskey and pills." People previously reported, "Everyone always thinks Miley is problematic and immature and a hardcore partier while he's this chill surfer dude, but that's actually [not accurate]." And judging by the lyrics to "Slide Away," that might be the case.
While Cyrus concedes, "I don't give up easily," she seems to realize that, for now at least, the relationship is over, as she sings, "But I don't think I'm down."
If you've ever been through a horrific breakup with someone you dated on and off for 10 years, then this one's for you. Yes, I'm low-key weeping right now. Here are the lyrics, courtesy of Genius.
"Once upon a time, it was paradiseOnce upon a time, I was paralyzedThink I'm gonna miss these harbor lightsBut it's time to let it goOnce upon a time, it was made for usWoke up one day, it had turned to dustBaby, we were found, but now we're lostSo it's time to let it go[Pre-Chorus]I want my house in the hillsDon't want the whiskey and pillsI don’t give up easilyBut I don't think I'm down[Chorus]So won't you slide awayBack to the ocean, I'll go back to the city lightsSo won't you slide awayBack to the ocean, la-la-la, you'll slide awaySo won't you slide awayBack to the ocean, I'll go back to the city lightsSo won't you slide awayBack to the ocean, la-la-la, you'll slide away[Verse]Once upon a time, it was paradiseOnce upon a time, I was paralyzedThink I'm gonna miss these harbor lightsBut it's time to let it goOnce upon a time, it was made for us (For us)Woke up one day, it had turned to dustBaby, we were found, but now we're lostSo it's time to let it go[Pre-Chorus]Move on, we're not 17I'm not who I used to beYou say that everything changedYou're right, we're grown now[Chorus]So won't you slide awayBack to the ocean, I'll go back to the city lightsSo won't you slide awayBack to the ocean, la-la-la, you'll slide awaySo won't you slide awayBack to the ocean, I'll go back to the city lightsSo won't you slide awayBack to the ocean, la-la-la, you'll slide away[Outro]Move on, we're not 17I'm not who I used to beYou say that everything changedYou're right, we're grown now"
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Amy Mackelden is a freelance writer, editor, and disability activist. Her bylines include Harper's BAZAAR, Nicki Swift, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, ELLE, The Independent, Bustle, Healthline, and HelloGiggles. She co-edited The Emma Press Anthology of Illness, and previously spent all of her money on Kylie Cosmetics.
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