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| "End of the World" | ||||
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| Single by Miley Cyrus | ||||
| from the album Something Beautiful | ||||
| Released | April 3, 2025 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 4:10 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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| "End of the World" on YouTube | ||||
"End of the World" is the song by American singer Miley Cyrus. It was released on April 3, 2025, through Columbia Records, as a lead single from her ninth studio album, Something Beautiful (2025).
Alec O'Hanley and Molly Rankin were among co-writers.[1]
Background
[edit]On March 31, 2025, Cyrus' YouTube channel premiered the visual video for "Prelude".[2] The video was directed by Cyrus alongside Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walter.[3] That same day, the music video for the title track, "Something Beautiful", was unveiled.[4] In Times Square, New York City, billboards started hinting at the release of another song, "End of the World", while a teaser video was also posted on Cyrus' official website.[5] The track was scheduled to be released as the lead single from the studio album on April 3, 2025.[6]
Composition
[edit]Slate describes the song as "pop-friendly" with a "rollicking midtempo beat, live strings, and '70s-coded piano chords".[7] Elle called the song an "anthemic bop" in which Cyrus sings about "making the most of life".[8] According to Stereogum, "End of the World" is a "disco-inflected anthem about partying during the apocalypse".[9] The song's lyrics reference partying like Paul McCartney and driving to Malibu, California for a final time.[10] Cosmopolitan said the song has a "lighthearted production and moving lyrics".[11]
Music video
[edit]The "disco-inspired"[12] music video is directed by Cyrus, Jacob Bixenman, and Brendan Walter.[9] In the video, Cyrus wears a dress with green sequins.[13] Rolling Stone called the video "sexy and retro".[14] Hypebeast described the video as "sultry".[15]
Reception
[edit]Consequence called the song "timely".[16] Paper magazine said, "there is an appealing fullness to the track that suggests a little more intention than we're used to from Miley. It's a dance track that's weird and winsome, and Miley's voice sounds great on it."[1] Atwood Magazine said the song "feels like an anthem for the present moment with an exhilarating blend of hedonism, nostalgia, and defiance in the face of looming uncertainty".[17] People said the song "evokes a timeless flair as Cyrus channels ABBA".[18] The New York Times described "End of the World" as "a luxurious pop extravaganza".[19]
Credits and personnel
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "Miley Cyrus Shares "End of the World" - PAPER Magazine". www.papermag.com. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ Bailey, Alyssa (March 31, 2025). "Miley Cyrus's Profound 'Prelude' Lyrics Set the Tone for Something Beautiful". Elle. France: Louis Hachette Group. Archived from the original on March 31, 2025. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
- ^ Nied, Michael (March 31, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Just Dropped 'Prelude,' the First Song from Her New Album, Something Beautiful — Listen!". People. United States: Dotdash Meredith. ISSN 0093-7673. OCLC 794712888. Archived from the original on March 31, 2025. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
- ^ Carr, Mary Kate (March 31, 2025). "Miley Cyrus brings down the house (literally) in "Something Beautiful" music video". The A.V. Club. United States: Paste Media Group. Archived from the original on March 31, 2025. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
- ^ Dailey, Hannah (March 17, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Teases Dark New Musical Era: Something Beautiful". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 25, 2025. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ Lewis, Hilary (March 31, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Sets the Stage for "Something Beautiful" With Release of First Two Songs From Upcoming Album". The Hollywood Reporter. United States: Eldridge Industries. ISSN 0018-3660. OCLC 44653726. Archived from the original on April 1, 2025. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
- ^ Camp, Alexa (2025-04-04). "Miley Cyrus Drops "End of the World," from 'Something Beautiful'". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ "Miley Cyrus's 'End of the World' Lyrics Teach Us to Party Through Dark Times". ELLE. 2025-04-04. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ a b "Miley Cyrus Shares New Song "End Of The World": Listen". Stereogum. 2025-04-04. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (2025-04-04). "Miley Cyrus Releases Sultry New Single 'End of the World'". Variety. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ "Miley Cyrus Lives Every Day Like It's Her Last In "End of the World" Lyrics". Cosmopolitan. 2025-04-04. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ Singh, Surej (2025-04-04). "Watch the disco-inspired video for Miley Cyrus' new song 'End Of The World'". NME. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ Aniftos, Rania (2025-04-04). "Miley Cyrus Drops New Single 'End of the World': Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ Mier, Tomás (2025-04-04). "Miley Cyrus Would Rather Live for Nostalgia in 'End of the World' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ "Miley Cyrus Delivers Alluring New Single "End of the World"". Hypebeast. 2025-04-03. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ "Miley Cyrus shares tragically timely new song "End of the World"". Consequence. 2025-04-03. Archived from the original on 2025-04-04. Retrieved 2025-04-04.
- ^ Holian, Danielle (2025-04-04). "Miley Cyrus' "End of the World" Is a Disco-Fueled Love Letter to Apocalyptic Parties". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ "Miley Cyrus Dances Through Dark Times in Sultry 'End of the World' Music Video — Watch!". People.com. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ Pareles, Jon; Ganz, Caryn (2025-04-04). "Miley Cyrus's Apocalyptic Pop, and 9 More New Songs". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-04-06.