Wrecking Ball
Miley Cyrus
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We clawed, we chained, our hearts in vain We jumped, never asking why We kissed, I fell under your spell A love no one could deny Don’t you ever say I just walked away I will always want you I can’t live a lie, running for my life I will always want you I came in like a wrecking ball I never hit so hard in love All I wanted was to break your walls All you ever did was break me Yeah, you wreck me I put you high up in the sky And now, you’re not coming down It slowly turned, you let me burn And now, we’re ashes on the ground Don’t you ever say I just walked away I will always want you I can’t live a lie, running for my life I will always want you I came in like a wrecking ball I never hit so hard in love All I wanted was to break your walls All you ever did was break me I came in like a wrecking ball Yeah, I just closed my eyes and swung Left me crouching in a blaze and fall All you ever did was break me Yeah, you wreck me I never meant to start a war I just wanted you to let me in And instead of using force I guess I should’ve let you in I never meant to start a war I just wanted you to let me in I guess I should’ve let you in Don’t you ever say I just walked away I will always want you I came in like a wrecking ball I never hit so hard in love All I wanted was to break your walls All you ever did was break me I came in like a wrecking ball Yeah, I just closed my eyes and swung Left me crouching in a blaze and fall All you ever did was break me Yeah, you, you wreck me Yeah, you, you wreck me
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Written by: Maureen Anne McDonald, Sacha Skarbek, Lukasz Gottwald, Henry Russell Walter, Kim Kiyani, Stephan Moccio
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Wrecking Ball" was a single released in 2013 by American pop singer-songwriter, Miley Cyrus. It is part of her fourth studio album, "Bangerz."
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Chart PerformanceThe song debuted at number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and eventually climbed to number one, making it Miley Cyrus's first song to reach the top spot on the chart.
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Writers and Producers"Wrecking Ball" was written by some of the top names in the music industry, including Dr. Luke, Maureen Anne McDonald (MoZella), Stephan Moccio, Sacha Skarbek, David Kim and Cyrus herself. It was produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut.
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Controversial Music VideoDirected by well-known fashion and portrait photographer Terry Richardson, the music video features Cyrus wrecking concrete walls and swinging on a wrecking ball. At one point, she's even unclothed which stirred controversy amongst critics and audiences.
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Record-Breaking VideoDespite its controversy, or perhaps because of it, the music video for "Wrecking Ball" broke a VEVO record. It garnered more than 19.3 million views in the first 24 hours of its release.
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Cultural ImpactThe music video led to a slew of parodies, which made the song even more popular. It was satirized by several late-night comedians and YouTube creators, and became a popular subject of memes and internet culture.
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Awards and Nominations"Wrecking Ball" was nominated for several awards, including MTV's Video of the Year in 2014, which it won. It also received nominations for Best Visual Effects and Best Editing at the same event.
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Smashing Pumpkins ComparisonCyrus's vocal delivery in "Wrecking Ball" has been compared to the performance style of alt-rock band, The Smashing Pumpkins, due to its emotional and raw nature.
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Expressing VulnerabilityThe track is viewed as an expressive display of vulnerability by Cyrus, a departure from the carefree attitude she had become known for in her post-Disney career.
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Cover VersionsMany artists have covered "Wrecking Ball," including HAIM, Christina Grimmie, The Vamps, Rumer Willis, and more. These versions range from stripped-down acoustic interpretations to full-on pop renditions.
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Platinum SalesThe song was certified four times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales of over four million units in the United States alone.
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Global Success"Wrecking Ball" was a global hit as well, reaching number one on charts in countries like Canada, Australia, Spain, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom.
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