Can't Be Tamed
Miley Cyrus
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Rock mafia For those who don't know me I can get a bit crazy Have to get my way yep Twenty four hours a day 'Cause I'm hot like that Every guy, everywhere just gives me mad attention Like I'm under inspection I always get a ten 'cause I'm built like that I go through guys like money flying out the hands They try to change me but they realize they can't And every tomorrow is a day I never plan If you're gonna be my man understand I can't be tamed I can't be tamed I can't be blamed I can't can't, I can't can't be tamed I can't be changed I can't be tamed I can't be, can't, I can't be tamed If there is a question about my intentions I'll tell ya I'm not here to sell ya Or tell you to go to hell I'm not a brat like that I'm like a puzzle but all of my pieces are jagged If you can understand this We can make some magic I'm on like that I wanna fly I wanna drive I wanna go I wanna be a part of something I don't know And if you try to hold me back I might explode Baby, by now you should know I can't be tamed I can't be tamed I can't be blamed I can't can't, I can't can't be tamed I can't be changed I can't be tamed I can't be, can't, I can't be tamed Well I'm not a trick you play I'm wired the different way I'm not a mistake I'm not a fake It's set in my DNA Don't change me Don't change me Don't change me Don't change me (I can't be tamed) I wanna fly I wanna drive I wanna go I wanna be a part of something I don't know And if you try to hold me back I might explode Baby, by now you should know I can't be tamed I can't be tamed I can't be blamed I can't can't, I can't can't be tamed I can't be changed I can't be tamed I can't be, can't, I can't be tamed
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Written by: Antonina Armato, Miley Cyrus, Tim James, Paul Neumann, Marek Pompetzki
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Walt Disney Music Company, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"Can't Be Tamed" was released as the lead single from Miley Cyrus's third studio album of the same name on May 14, 2010.
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Song WritersThe song was co-written by Miley Cyrus, Antonina Armato, Tim James, Paul Neumann, and Marek Pompetzki.
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Music Style“Can’t Be Tamed” saw a change in Miley Cyrus's music style from her previous pop albums. It's dance-pop and synth-pop styling with lyrics about breaking free and self-expression.
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Music Video ControversyThe song's provocative music video, which featured Cyrus in a skimpy bird outfit, sparked much controversy and was criticized for its mature themes. It symbolizes her departure from her "Hannah Montana" Disney image.
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Chart Performance"Can't Be Tamed" reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Live PerformancesMiley performed the song during several live performances including the 2010 Much Music Video Awards and 2010 Teen Choice Awards.
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Album SalesThe album "Can't Be Tamed," which included the titular track, sold over 350,000 copies in the U.S. in its first week.
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CertificationsThe song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for its sales in the U.S.
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International PerformanceThe song also reached the top ten in charts in countries including Canada, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand.
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Tour Performance"Can't Be Tamed" was included as a part of the setlist for both the Gypsy Heart Tour (2011) and the Bangerz Tour (2014).
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Critics’ ReceptionCritics had mixed opinions about the song. Some praised Cyrus's mature sound, while others criticized the abrupt departure from her previous work.
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Song's StrategyThe song "Can't Be Tamed" and its music video were part of Miley Cyrus's strategy to transition into a more adult image and music career.
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