On Friday, Miley Cyrus dropped her latest single, "Used to Be Young," and the ballad is filled with heartbreaking but beautiful reflections from the former child star on growing up in the spotlight.
"Used to Be Young" dropped on the 10th anniversary of her controversial hit song, "Wrecking Ball," which was released on Aug. 25, 2013.
As you might recall, that same day, Miley also performed her song "We Can't Stop" on stage at the 2013 VMAs alongside Robin Thicke. The performance was heavily criticized at the time, and Miley has in years since talked about struggling with the judgment and body shaming she received from it.
Naturally, the song's message of being kind to your past self proved emotional for some fans of the singer, many of whom have grown up alongside her over the past decade. Others are simply obsessed with the new song
So here are 14 of the best tweets about "Used to Be Young." Warning: You might want to grab a tissue.
Kind of amazing hearing Miley Cyrus, 17ish years into her career and still only 30 years old, evolve from a great musical chameleon to find her authentic voice as a musical artist.https://t.co/EWMAlJYRR1โฆ https://t.co/TEhWXy6pCq
i grew up with taylor, but i also grew up with miley. hannah montana will always be my #1 childhood show. iโll always be a miley fan & the public did her so dirty over the years. this song is so heartbreaking and raw and beautiful. love seeing her reclaim her youth๐ฉท๐ฉท https://t.co/x6Ef9CMDho
This is a really good and touching song for any woman but especially those who were attacked while just trying to grow up and find her place in a chaotic world. @MileyCyrus' vocals are always hard-hitting. Great new single ๐๐พ https://t.co/LdcNb4MQGg
"USED TO BE YOUNG" - a tribute to growth, reflection, and unwavering support. Every chapter of our life is a song, and this one's for the loyal souls who've been there through it all. ๐ถ Here's to honoring every version of ourselves. โจ
Miley is one of the few celebrities I cannot help but keep in high regard and on a high pedestal in my mind. Sheโs one of the few whoโs grown in the industry, fucked up, taken alot of the accountability for it, and chosen to let it help her be better. Watching her grow helped me. https://t.co/DxuAwWkOxD
โ Lauren| Friendly NBHD Bi (@FriendlyNBHDBi) August 25, 2023
Miley ๐ฅน Of her generation of Disney stars she faced the harshest criticisms & Iโm very appreciative with how her journey has allowed future Disney artists like Olivia have more freedom of expression & to not be boxed into a โgood girlโ image#MileyCyrusย #UsedToBeYoungpic.twitter.com/zUJz3hfQD3
โ crazily circling in livie luv ๐ (@crazylittleliv) August 25, 2023
This SONG! The lyrics, the camera work, the clothing choice, the tears, the smiles.. I love seeing the conversation with us & her past self, being honest & compassionate โค She poured her heart into this song & it shows!
From reminiscing about being wild to cherishing our growth, Miley' new song "USED TO BE YOUNG" reminds us of the journey we're all on. It's a beautiful tribute to embracing our past, present, and future. Let's celebrate the incredible person we're becoming!
