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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.more »
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- 2013
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We clawed, we chained, our hearts in vainWe jumped, never asking whyWe kissed, I fell under your spellA love no one could denyDon’t you ever say I just walked awayI will always want youI can’t live a lie, running for my lifeI will always want youI came in like a wrecking ballI never hit so hard in loveAll I wanted was to break your wallsAll you ever did was wreck meYeah, you wreck meI put you high up in the skyAnd now, you’re not coming downIt slowly turned, you let me burnAnd now, we’re ashes on the groundDon’t you ever say I just walked awayI will always want youI can’t live a lie, running for my lifeI will always want youI came in like a wrecking ballI never hit so hard in loveAll I wanted was to break your wallsAll you ever did was wreck meI came in like a wrecking ballYeah, I just closed my eyes and swungLeft me crouching in a blaze and fallAll you ever did was wreck meYeah, you wreck meI never meant to start a warI just wanted you to let me inAnd instead of using forceI guess I should’ve let you inI never meant to start a warI just wanted you to let me inI guess I should’ve let you inDon’t you ever say I just walked awayI will always want youI came in like a wrecking ballI never hit so hard in loveAll I wanted was to break your wallsAll you ever did was wreck meI came in like a wrecking ballYeah, I just closed my eyes and swungLeft me crouching in a blaze and fallAll you ever did was wreck meYeah, you, you wreck meYeah, 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 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. |
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 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. |
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. |
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. |
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 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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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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