Wrecking Ball

Miley Cyrus

About Wrecking Ball

"Wrecking Ball" is a song recorded by American singer Miley Cyrus for her fourth studio album, Bangerz (2013). It was released on August 25, 2013, by RCA Records as the album's second single. The song was written by Dr. Luke and Cirkut, who also served as the producers, as well as Mozella, Stephan Moccio, Sacha Skarbek, David Kim, and Cyrus. "Wrecking Ball" is a pop ballad which lyrically discusses the deterioration of a relationship. "Wrecking Ball" debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 50, and later became Cyrus' first number-one single in the United States after the release of its controversial music video; it retained the peak position during the following week. Nine weeks later, the track returned to number one, and consequently had the largest gap between number-one sittings in Billboard Hot 100 history within a single chart run. As of January 2014, "Wrecking Ball" has sold three million copies in the United States. Internationally, the song charted strongly; it topped the charts in Canada, Spain and the United Kingdom, and charted in the top ten throughout much of Europe and Oceania. 


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2014
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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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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: 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."
Chart Performance
The 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.
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.
Controversial Music Video
Directed 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.
Record-Breaking Video
Despite 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.
Cultural Impact
The 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.
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.
Smashing Pumpkins Comparison
Cyrus'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.
Expressing Vulnerability
The 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.
Cover Versions
Many 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.
Platinum Sales
The 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.
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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