Miley Cyrus Spent 18 Months Perfecting These ‘Used to Be Young’ Lyrics to Capture Her Life Story
Miley Cyrus put enormous care into the words she sings in her new track “Used to Be Young.” The singer shared the lyrics to the track three days before its August 25 release. She shared that she originally wrote the song over a year ago while working on her album Endless Summer Vacation, then kept at it.
“These lyrics were written almost 2 years ago at the beginning of my ESV. It was at a time I felt misunderstood,” the 30-year-old star wrote on Instagram. “I have spent the last 18 months painting a sonic picture of my perspective to share with you.
The time has arrived to release a song that I could perfect forever. Although my work is done, this song will continue to write itself everyday. The fact it remains unfinished is a part of its beauty. That is my life at this moment ….. unfinished yet complete.”
The song was released at midnight, and in the video, Cyrus appears emotional and dressed in a Mickey Mouse tank, a clear reference to her Disney Channel child star days.
Take in the lyrics below, where Cyrus poignantly reflects on her wild child reputation and growing up.
