Inspired (song)
"Inspired" | ||||
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Promotional single by Miley Cyrus | ||||
from the album Younger Now | ||||
Released | June 9, 2017 | |||
Studio | House of Blues Studios (Nashville) | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 3:21 | |||
Label | RCA | |||
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Miley Cyrus promotional singles chronology | ||||
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"Inspired" is a song recorded by American singer
"Inspired" was first made available for
Background and recording
Cyrus based the lyrics on
Music and lyrics
"Inspired" is a
In an interview on The Zach Sang Show, Cyrus said "Inspired" was a "new, older version" of her 2009 single "The Climb".[18] Throughout the song, she hopes the world will improve.[17] "Inspired" begins with the lyrics "I'm writing down my dreams, all I'd like to see, starting with the bees, or else they're gonna die",[9] which Bustle's Dana Getz interpreted as a commentary on climate change.[19] The song transitions into Cyrus' memories of her father Billy Ray Cyrus and her childhood in Tennessee.[19] She sings about running barefoot, spending time with her dad in a creek, and getting words of encouragement from him.[7][16]
Cyrus said she was inspired by the stories Clinton told of her father, Hugh Rodham, during the 2016 United States presidential debates. Norris interpreted the chorus "we are meant for more, with a handle on the door, that opens up for change" as intended to celebrate the victory of Clinton in the 2016 election.[5][19] On the other hand, Getz attributed the chorus as Cyrus reaching out to her fans.[19] The final verse, with the lyrics "death is life, it's not a curse, reminds us of time and what it's worth", is about fear and the future.[19][20] The song ends with the lyric "is anyone watching us down here" which Anna Gaca of Spin likened to an appeal to God.[21] E! News' Zach Johnson wrote that "Inspired" also addresses mental health.[18]
Release and promotion
Cyrus promoted the track with live performances. She first performed "Inspired" on May 26, 2017, during an episode of
Commercially, "Inspired" reached number 152 on the French
Critical reception
"Inspired" received positive reviews. Getz said the simplicity of the lyrics was appropriate for the divisive political climate in the United States.
Other critics had a more negative response. Tom Breihan of
Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Younger Now:[1]
- Recording location
- House of Blues Studios (Nashville)
- Credits
- Bass – Nicole Row
- Cello – Matt Walker
- Drums, Music Director, Producer – Stacy Jones
- Fiddle – Antoine Silverman
- Guitar – Jaco Caraco, James Arentzen
- Mixed By [Assistant], Recorded By [Assistant] – Mark Ralston
- Mixed By, Recorded By – Paul David Hager
- Pedal Steel Guitar – Paul Franklin
- Producer – Oren Yoel, Miley Cyrus
- Written By – Miley Cyrus, Oren Yoel
- Mastered By – Dave Kutch
- Engineer – Doron Dina
Charts
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[36] | 97 |
CIS (TopHit)[37] | 450 |
France ( SNEP)[35]
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152 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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Various | June 9, 2017 | RCA | [23][24] |
References
- ^ a b c d Younger Now (Inlay cover). Miley Cyrus. RCA. September 29, 2017.
{{cite AV media notes}}
: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b Zoladz, Lindsay (October 3, 2017). "The Growing Pains of Miley Cyrus". The Ringer. Archived from the original on October 6, 2017.
- ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine". AllMusic. Archived from the original on September 6, 2018.
- ^ Kennedy, Gerrick (June 9, 2017). "Listen to Miley Cyrus' new single, 'Inspired,' released in honor of LGBTQ Pride Month". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on August 28, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f Norris, John (June 11, 2017). "Miley Cyrus' Pride Single 'Inspired' Has a Hillary Clinton and Father's Day Angle as Well". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 21, 2018.
- ^ Garcia-Navarro, Lulu (September 24, 2017). "'I'm Not Afraid Of Who I Used To Be': Miley Cyrus On 'Younger Now'". NPR Music. Archived from the original on August 8, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e Weiss, Suzannah (May 27, 2017). "Miley Cyrus Performs New Song "Inspired" on the Today Show". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on September 6, 2018.
- Idolator. June 8, 2017. Archivedfrom the original on February 20, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Inspired by Miley Cyrus (Digital Sheet Music)". Musicnotes.com. 2017. Archived from the original on September 6, 2018.
- ^ a b c McDermott, Maeve (September 28, 2017). "Review: Miley Cyrus' 'Younger Now' is a sanitized country-pop fantasy". USA Today. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
- ^ a b King, Eric (June 9, 2017). "Miley Cyrus cries for 'more love' on new single 'Inspired'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on January 29, 2018.
- ^ a b Porter, Zachariah (August 18, 2017). "6 Reasons Miley Cyrus is a LGBTQ Superhero". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 29, 2018.
- ^ a b Nodell, Andrew (June 9, 2017). "Miley Cyrus Releases New Track for Pride Month". Women's Wear Daily. Archived from the original on September 6, 2018.
- ^ Sargent, Jordan (May 4, 2017). "Miley Cyrus Still Has an Uncomfortable Relationship With Rap". Spin. Archived from the original on October 20, 2018.
- ^ Gilbride, Tricia (June 9, 2017). "Listen to Miley Cyrus' new song, 'Inspired'". Mashable. Archived from the original on April 20, 2018.
- ^ a b Bryant, Taylor (June 9, 2017). "Miley Cyrus Is Peak Flower Child On New Track "Inspired"". Nylon. Archived from the original on September 6, 2018.
- ^ a b Stegemoeller, Kristen (June 9, 2017). "Miley Cyrus Goes Deeper Into Flower Child Territory With Her New Song, 'Inspired'". Paper. Archived from the original on August 14, 2017.
- ^ a b c Johnson, Zach (September 29, 2017). "Decoding the Lyrics in Miley Cyrus' Younger Now Album". E! News. Archived from the original on April 8, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g Getz, Dana (June 9, 2017). "Miley Cyrus' "Inspired" Lyrics Are All About Making A Difference". Bustle. Archived from the original on December 24, 2017.
- ^ a b c Kreps, Daniel (June 9, 2017). "Miley Cyrus Gets Uplifting With Country-Tinged New Song 'Inspired'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on September 6, 2018.
- ^ a b c Gaca, Anna (June 9, 2017). "Miley Cyrus' "Inspired" Feels Disingenuous". Spin. Archived from the original on September 6, 2018.
- ^ The following media outlets have referenced "Inspired" as a promotional single:
- Gordon, Arielle (September 29, 2017). "Here's What You Should Know About Miley Cyrus' New Album Younger Now". Spin. Archived from the original on June 25, 2018.
- Mosley, Holly (August 21, 2017). "Everything You Need To Know About Miley Cyrus' Forthcoming Album 'Younger Now'". Contactmusic.com. Retrieved December 23, 2018.
- Dinh, James (August 27, 2017). "Watch Miley Cyrus Proves Less Is More With 'Younger Now' VMA Performance". iHeartRadio. Archived from the original on August 28, 2017.
- ^ a b "Inspired - Single". Apple Music. June 9, 2017. Archived from the original on September 6, 2018.
- ^ a b "Miley Cyrus - Inspired (Audio)". Spotify. Archived from the original on September 6, 2018.(subscription required)
- ^ Bahou, Olivia (June 9, 2017). "Miley Cyrus Returns to Her Country Roots on New Track "Inspired"". InStyle. Archived from the original on September 6, 2018.
- ^ Truong, Peggy (June 9, 2017). "Miley Cyrus Just Released Another Single and This Time, She's All Country". Cosmopolitan. Archived from the original on August 15, 2017.
- ^ Iasimone, Ashley (July 1, 2017). "Watch the Fan-Made 'Inspired' Video That Made Miley Cyrus Cry". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 6, 2018.
- ^ Iasimone, Ashley (June 4, 2017). "One Love Manchester: Ariana Grande Calls Benefit Concert 'The Medicine the World Needs,' Justin Bieber Pays Emotional Tribute to Victims". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 9, 2018.
- Taste of Country. Archivedfrom the original on October 29, 2017.
- ^ Brucculieri, Julia (June 4, 2017). "Miley Cyrus Sings Moving Rendition Of 'Inspired' At Manchester Benefit Concert". HuffPost. Archived from the original on October 11, 2017.
- ^ LaCroix, Emy (June 4, 2017). "Miley Cyrus Brings Crowd To Tears With Heartfelt Song 'Inspired' At One Love Manchester". Hollywood Life. Archived from the original on September 6, 2018.
- ^ Walsh, Lara (June 12, 2017). "Miley Cyrus Unleashed All the Rainbows for Her Pride Concert Performance". InStyle. Archived from the original on September 6, 2018.
- ^ Seemayer, Zach (June 14, 2017). "Miley Cyrus and Jimmy Fallon Go Undercover as Subway Singers During 'Tonight Show' Takeover". Entertainment Tonight. Archived from the original on September 6, 2018.
- ^ Beck, Laura (June 11, 2017). "Miley Cyrus Just Dedicated a Performance of 'Inspired' to the LGBTQ Community and I'm Crying". Cosmopolitan. Archived from the original on September 6, 2018.
- ^ a b "Miley Cyrus – Inspired". lescharts.com. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
- ^ a b "ARIA Chart Watch #425". auspOp. June 17, 2017. Archived from the original on August 15, 2017.
- ^ a b Miley Cyrus — Inspired. TopHit. Retrieved April 15, 2021.
- ^ a b Cantor, Brian (2017). ""Inspired" Again Reminds Us That Miley Cyrus Is An Exceptional Artist (Review)". Headline Planet. Archived from the original on May 3, 2018.
- Taste of Country. Archivedfrom the original on September 6, 2018.
- Consequence of Sound. Archivedfrom the original on September 5, 2018.
- ^ Cooper, Leonie (September 27, 2017). "Miley Cyrus – 'Younger Now' Review". NME. Archived from the original on September 27, 2017.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (June 9, 2017). "Miley Cyrus – "Inspired"". Stereogum. Archived from the original on September 6, 2018.
- Noisey. Archivedfrom the original on October 5, 2017.
External links
- Inspired (Audio) on YouTube