We Can't Stop

Miley Cyrus

About We Can't Stop

"We Can't Stop" is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus, from her fourth studio album Bangerz (2013). It was released on June 3, 2013 by RCA Records as the lead single from the album. The song was written and produced by Mike Will Made It, P-Nasty, and Rock City, with additional songwriting provided by Cyrus, Doug E. Fresh, and Slick Rick. "We Can't Stop" is a pop and R&B song about a house party and recreational drug use. "We Can't Stop" received mixed reviews from music critics, who appreciated its overall production but were scathing towards its lyrical content. It peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and tied her earlier track "Party in the U. S. A." (2009) as her highest-peaking single in the country at the time. It was kept off the top spot by "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke featuring Pharrell and T. I. As of January 2014, it had sold over two million copies in the United States. The song experienced varying success internationally; it reached the peak position in countries including New Zealand and the United Kingdom, and peaked moderately in several national record charts in Europe. 


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2013
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It's our party we can do what we want
It's our party we can say what we want
It's our party we can love who we want
We can kiss who we want
We can see who we want

It's our party we can do what we want
It's our party we can say what we want
It's our party we can love who we want
We can kiss who we want
We can see who we want

Red cups and sweaty bodies everywhere
Hands in the air like we don't care
'Cause we came to have so much fun now
Got somebody here might get some now

If you're not ready to go home
Can I get a hell no
'Cause we gonna go all night
'Till we see the sunlight alright

So la da da di we like to party
Dancing with Molly
Doing whatever we want,
This is our house
This is our rules
And we can't stop (whoa)
And we won't stop (whoa)
Can't you see it's we who own the night
Can't you see it we who bout' that life
And we can't stop (whoa)
And we won't stop (whoa)
We run things, things don't run we
Don't take nothing from nobody yeah yeah

It's our party we can do what we want
It's our party we can say what we want
It's our party we can love who we want
We can kiss who we want
We can see who we want

To my home girls here with the big butts
Shaking it like we at a strip club
Remember only God can judge us
Forget the haters cause somebody loves ya
And everyone in line in the bathroom
Trying to get a line in the bathroom
We all so turnt up here
Getting turnt up yeah yeah yeah

So la da da di we like to party
Dancing with Molly
Doing whatever we want
This is our house
This is our rules
And we can't stop (whoa)
And we won't stop (whoa)
Can't you see it's we who own the night
Can't you see it we who bout' that life
And we can't stop (whoa)
And we won't stop (whoa)
We run things
Things don't run we
Don't take nothing from nobody yeah yeah

It's our party we can do what we want
It's our party we can say what we want
It's our party we can love who we want
We can kiss who we want
We can see who we want

It's our party we can do what we want to
It's our house we can love who we want to
It's our song we can sing if we want to
It's my mouth I can say what I want to yea, yea, yeah

And we can't stop (whoa)
And we won't stop (whoa)
Can't you see it's we who own the night
Can't you see it we who bout' that life
And we can't stop (whoa)
And we won't stop (whoa)
We run things, things don't run we
Don't take nothing from nobody, yeah yeah
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah,
(We can do what we want, we can do what we want) hey

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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: Douglas L Davis, Michael Len Williams, Miley Cyrus, Pierre Ramon Slaughter, Ricky M L Walters, Theron Makiel Thomas, Timothy Jamahli Thomas

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Track Information
"We Can't Stop" is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus, from her fourth studio album "Bangerz" (2013).
Production and Release
The song was released as the lead single from the album on June 3, 2013, by RCA Records.
Genre and Style
It is a pop and R&B song with lyrics that describe a wild partying lifestyle.
Music Video Controversy
Notably, the music video of "We Can't Stop" stirred a large controversy for its explicit visuals and representation of drug use.
Chart Success
Despite the controversy, the song was a major commercial success, topping the charts in several countries and peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.
Song's Message
According to Cyrus, "We Can't Stop" is a reflection of the era's youth culture and represents freedom and love.
Cyrus' Image Transformation
This song marked an important transition in Cyrus' career and image, moving away from her previous "Hannah Montana" kid-friendly persona to a more mature and provocative style.
Influence
"We Can't Stop" has since been covered by numerous artists and has even been parodied in popular media, showcasing its cultural influence.
Song Creation
The song was produced by Mike Will Made It, P-Nasty, and Rock City, with additional writing from Cyrus, Douglas Davis, and Ricky Walters.
Legal Issues
The song was involved in legal issues, with the Jamaican songwriter Flourgon accusing Cyrus and her team of plagiarizing a line from his 1988 song.
Awards and Nominations
"We Can't Stop" received nominations at the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards and 2014 World Music Awards.
Record Breaking
The song’s music video broke the VEVO record (now YouTube) for most views in the first 24 hours of release.

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