According to the Permamant December Songfacts, the song was written by Mile… Read Full Bio ↴According to the Permamant December Songfacts, the song was written by Miley, John Shanks and Claude Kelly and was produced by John Shanks. It finds the singer pining for her love when she's away touring. Cyrus told MTV News that a number of tracks on Can't Be Tamed are about her boyfriend Liam Hemsworth, but she declined to say which ones. "There are a lot of songs that are about Liam. I tell him every one's about him," she joked.

Permanent December
Miley Cyrus Lyrics

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I've been to London been to Paris, Australia and Rome
There's sexy boys in every city but they're not what I want
Some got money, some got fame, some got cars and the clothes
But if it just ain't you then I don't wanna know

'Cause baby now I realize that I was wrong
When I said I didn't need you, so
Miss you bad, so now I'm coming home

So you better leave a light on
Wait for me and just leave the light on, oh

It been like a permanent December
So much colder then I can remember
When I get you back, this time I swear that I won't
Won't ever let you go, won't let you go, go
Won't let you go, go, go, go
Won't let you go, no
Go, go, go, go, no, no, no, no

I've been to New York been to L.A and to Baton Rouge
I met a boy in every city, no one kept me amused
But don't call me a Lolita 'cause I don't let them through
'Cause I'm saving all my loving for someone, and it's you

'Cause baby now I realize that I was wrong
When I said I didn't need you so
Miss you bad, so now I'm coming home
So you better leave a light on (a light on)
Wait for me and just leave the light on, oh

It's been like a permanent December
So much colder then I can remember
When I get you back, this time I swear that I won't
Won't ever let you go, won't let you go, no
Won't let you go, go, go, go,
Won't let you go, no
Go, go, go, go, no, no, no, no
Won't let you go, go, go, go won't let you go, no
Go, go, go, go, no, no, no, no

Hey, what do you say?
'Cause I've been all around the world
And they just ain't the same
Hey what do you say?
Without my baby I go crazy and I just gotta scream

Now I realize that I was wrong
When I said I didn't need you, so
Miss you bad, so now I'm coming home
So you better leave a light on
Wait for me and just leave the light on, oh oh

It's been like a permanent December
So much colder then I can remember
When I get you back, this time I swear that I won't
Won't ever let you go, won't let you go, no
It's been like a permanent December
So much colder then I can remember
When I get you back, this time I swear that I won't
Won't ever let you go, won't let you go, go
Won't let you go, go, go, go, go won't let you go
No, go, go, go, go, no no no

Won't let you go, go, go, go

Won't let you go
Go, go, go, go, go, no, no, no

Overall Meaning

In Miley Cyrus's song "Permanent December," she sings about her experiences traveling to different cities around the world, but no man she meets compares to the one she wants to be with, the one waiting for her back home. She emphasizes that it's not about the flashy things these other men may have, such as money, cars, or fame, but about the connection she has with her significant other that makes all the difference. She admits that she was wrong to think she didn't need him and now misses him so much that she's coming back to him, urging him to leave a light on for her. The chorus speaks to the loneliness she feels without him, comparing it to a "permanent December" that is much colder than she remembers. She promises not to let him go this time when she comes back to him.

The theme of the song is clear - true love is about the connection you have with somebody and not about material possessions. Miley Cyrus's travels to different cities and relationships with different men show that none of that makes a difference to her when it comes to her heart. Instead, she values the person who truly understands her and makes her happy, making the point that we should all look for that special connection instead of just settling for superficial relationships. This song's energy carries the message well; it has a bouncy, upbeat rhythm that expresses her eagerness to return to her partner and not let him go.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been to London been to Paris, Australia and Rome
I've travelled the world, explored cities like London, Paris and Rome, and had the chance to meet different men, but no one has captured my heart.

There's sexy boys in every city but they're not what I want
Although I've met attractive men in every place I've visited, none of them have been my type.

Some got money, some got fame, some got cars and the clothes
Some of these men have wealth, status, and luxury material possessions.

But if it just ain't you then I don't wanna know
But if they're not you, the one I truly love, then I'm not interested.

'Cause baby now I realize that I was wrong
I was wrong to think that I could live without you.

When I said I didn't need you, so
I was mistaken when I once said that I didn't need you.

Miss you bad, so now I'm coming home
I miss you terribly, so I'm returning home to you.

So you better leave a light on
Please leave a light on for me so I can find my way to you when I return.

Wait for me and just leave the light on, oh
Please wait for me and keep the light on to guide me to you.

It been like a permanent December
My life without you has been cold and bleak like a winter month.

So much colder than I can remember
Without you, life has felt colder and more painful than I ever could have imagined.

When I get you back, this time I swear that I won't
When I reunite with you, I promise to never let you go again.

Won't ever let you go, won't let you go, go
I won't ever break that promise and won't let you go.

I've been to New York been to L.A and to Baton Rouge
I've visited big cities like New York and Los Angeles, as well as more modest ones like Baton Rouge.

I met a boy in every city, no one kept me amused
I've met guys in all those cities, but none of them managed to entertain or satisfy me as much as you.

But don't call me a Lolita 'cause I don't let them through
But don't mistake me for a young girl easily swayed by random guys, because I'm not interested in letting them in.

'Cause I'm saving all my loving for someone, and it's you
I'm reserving all of my emotions, love, and physical intimacy for you, the one I truly love.

Hey, what do you say?
Hey, do you hear me?

'Cause I've been all around the world
I may have been to different places, but I've never stopped thinking about you.

And they just ain't the same
I haven't found another person like you because no one compares to you.

Without my baby I go crazy and I just gotta scream
Without you, my life feels incomplete, and it makes me feel crazy and frustrated.

Won't ever let you go, won't let you go, no
I'll never make the mistake of letting you go again.

Won't let you go, go, go, go, go, won't let you go
I'll hold on to you tight and never release you.

No, go, go, go, go, no no no
I won't let you go, and let you slip away again.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Claude Kelly, MIiley Cyrus, John Shanks

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