When I Look at You

Miley Cyrus

About When I Look at You

"When I Look at You" is a song by American singer-songwriter and actress Miley Cyrus. The song was written by Hillary Lindsey and John Shanks, and produced by Shanks. It was released on February 16, 2010 by Hollywood Records as the second and final single from Cyrus' first EP, The Time of Our Lives (2009). "When I Look at You" was featured on the 2010 romantic-drama film The Last Song and its corresponding soundtrack, being used to promote the film. The song contains an instrumentation primarily based on piano, while its lyrics speak of a dream boy. "When I Look at You" received average to mixed critical reception and was unable to duplicate the commercial success of Cyrus' previous single, "Party in the U. S. A." "When I Look at You" peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and charted within the top 30 on charts in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. The song's accompanying music video was directed by Adam Shankman. It features Cyrus playing a grand piano throughout several settings, including a beach and forest. Two other versions of the video were released: one replacing several scenes with clips from The Last Song and another featuring Bisbal. The song was included on her first world tour, the Wonder World Tour (2009). 


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Everybody needs inspiration
Everybody needs a song
A beautiful melody
When the night's so long

'Cause there is no guarantee
That this life is easy

Yeah, when my world is falling apart
When there's no light to break up the dark
That's when I, I
I look at you

When the waves
Are flooding the shore and I can't
Find my way home anymore
That's when I, I
I look at you

When I look at you, I see forgiveness
I see the truth
You love me for who I am
Like the stars hold the moon
Right there where they belong
And I know I'm not alone

Yeah, when my world is falling apart
When there's no light to break up the dark
That's when I, I
I look at you

When the waves
Are flooding the shore and I can't
Find my way home anymore
That's when I, I
I look at you

You appear just like a dream to me
Just like Kaleidoscope colors that
Cover me, all I need
Every breath that I breathe
Don't you know you're beautiful?

Yeah, yeah, yeah

When the waves
Are flooding the shore and I can't
Find my way home anymore
That's when I, I
I look at you
I look at you

You appear just like a dream
To me

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Miley Cyrus

Miley Ray Cyrus (born Destiny Hope Cyrus; November 23, 1992) is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She achieved wide fame for her role as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana. more »

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Written by: Hillary Lindsey, John Shanks

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15 facts about this song

Album Classification
"When I Look at You" is a song from Miley Cyrus's EP "The Time of Our Lives" and also appears on the soundtrack of the film "The Last Song".
Composer Details
This song was co-written by Miley Cyrus and David Hodges, former member of the rock band Evanescence.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Release Date
"When I Look at You" was released as a single on February 16, 2010.
Music Video
Two music videos were made for this song; one features clips from "The Last Song", and the other shows Miley Cyrus singing the song on the piano in a field.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by Miley's relationship with her then-boyfriend, Liam Hemsworth.
Film Connection
The song was prominently featured in the film "The Last Song" where Miley Cyrus also starred.
International Success
"When I Look at You" also achieved success in international markets, reaching the top 30 in Australia and Canada.
Genre
The song falls under the genre of country pop and teen pop.
Critical Reception
"When I Look at You" received mixed reviews from critics, some praised its simplistic lyrics and Cyrus's vocal performance while others criticized it for lacking depth.
Live Performances
Miley Cyrus has performed "When I Look at You" on several television shows, such as American Idol, and also during her world tours.
Legacy
Despite being over a decade old, the song is still one of Miley Cyrus's most recognized songs, especially amongst her earlier tracks.
Cover Versions
Numerous covers of "When I Look at You" have been done by various artists and fans worldwide, showcasing the song's lasting impact.
Soundtrack Success
"When I Look at You" became one of the standout tracks from "The Last Song" soundtrack.
Pop Culture
The song is often used in TV shows and movies when a romantic or emotional scene is being portrayed.

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