Here's A Full Lyric Breakdown of Miley Cyrus' Dancefloor Banger ...

11 Mar 2023

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Heres A Full Lyric Breakdown of Miley Cyrus Dancefloor Banger

The track is a "banger" that the pop culture icon described as "f---ing nasty."

Miley Cyrus is back with another banger. The "Flowers" singer just released her eighth studio album, Endless Summer Vacation, which is full of lyrics alluding to heartbreak, new love, and hopefulness. After the ongoing success of her lead single, fans anticipated more music from Miley and she delivered. One of the more upbeat songs on the album, "River," is a "dancefloor banger" that the pop culture icon described as "f---ing nasty."

On March 8, she posted a clip from her Backyard Sessions Disney+ special where she breaks down the inspiration behind the track.

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"'River'... it was a time in my life where I was going through just a lot emotionally and personally," Miley said. "And I guess all my songs kind of evolve — they could start as something that was a trouble, like, it just feels like it's an April shower. It never stops raining, and then it started raining down like, love."

Fans think the track could be about her private romance with drummer Maxx Morando because of its suggestive lyrics. If you're wondering what Miley Cyrus' "River" lyrics mean, watch the official music video for the song and find our full rundown below.

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[Verse 1]I got a new dress just to meet you downtownCan you walk me through the park just to show it off?I can pull my hair back in that tight way that you likeIf you wrap me in your arms and never stop

In the first verse, Miley outlines the excitement that comes with a new relationship and the desire to impress her love interest with the clothes that she wears and her hairstyles.

[Pre-Chorus]Heart beats so loud that it's drownin’ me outLivin' in an April showerYou're pourin’ down, baby, drown me out (Ooh, ooh, ooh)

This person is making her feel intense emotions, hence the loudness of her heartbeat. Miley alludes to the phrase "April showers bring May flowers," which means that good things will follow after hard times. The lyric is layered as flowers are mentioned, like her No. 1 hit single that is allegedly about bouncing back from her divorce with Liam Hemsworth.

[Chorus]You're just like a river (Ooh, ooh, ooh)You're just like a river (Ooh, ooh, ooh)You go on foreverYou're just like a river

The chorus describes Miley's new partner as a river — this could be a double entendre in reference to how long they can make love to each other.

[Verse 2]Blowing bubbles in the bath, I can't stop from thinking latelyYou could be the one, have the honor of my babiesHope they have your eyes and that crooked smileWas a desеrt 'fore I met you, I was in a drought

Miley can't stop thinking about her new connection and where it could possibly lead. She sees herself being with this person in the long run, potentially bearing their children. The last line may reference the hopelessness she felt when it came to her love life after her divorce.

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[Post-Chorus]You're never runnin’ dry (Oh)

[Bridge]I feel you everywhereYour face is all in my hair (Hair)Covered up in your sweatIt turns me on that you care, babyYour love, it flows just like a river

The bridge may be the "nasty" part that Miley mentioned in her Disney+ special. She describes how it feels to be intimate with her new partner.

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