Cyrus, a daughter of country music singer Billy Ray Cyrus, emerged as a teen idol while portraying the title character of the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana (2006–2011). As Hannah Montana, she attained two number-one and three top-five soundtracks on the US Billboard 200, including the US Billboard Hot 100 top-ten single "He Could Be the One". Cyrus' own discography includes the US number-one albums Meet Miley Cyrus, Breakout and Bangerz; the top-five releases Can't Be Tamed, Younger Now, Plastic Hearts and Endless Summer Vacation. Her discography also includes 2015’s Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz which was released for free on SoundCloud before being released on digital and streaming services in the following years. Cyrus' EPs The Time of Our Lives and She Is Coming also debuted in the top-five. Endless Summer is Cyrus’ most acclaimed record stabling at Metacritic with a critical acclaim score of 79. Plastic Hearts was Cyrus' most acclaimed record before that, and her first entry on the Billboard Rock Chart, debuting atop the chart. It included the lead single "Midnight Sky". Her other singles include the US top ten-charting "See You Again", "7 Things", "The Climb", "Party in the U.S.A.", "Can't Be Tamed", "We Can't Stop", "Malibu", "Without You"; and the chart-topping "Wrecking Ball". In 2020, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awarded Diamond certification to "Party in the U.S.A.", recognizing sales of ten million for the single.
Cyrus' career accolades include making the Time 100 list in 2008 and also in 2014, being named MTV's Best Artist of 2013 Award, and appearing on Billboard's Greatest of All Time Artists Chart in 2019. She is regarded as one of the few examples of successful child actors-turned-singers. As an actress, Cyrus has made appearances in the animated film Bolt (2008) and the feature films Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) and The Last Song (2010). On television Cyrus served as a coach on the singing competition series The Voice for two seasons, and starred in the episode "Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too" from the Netflix series Black Mirror (2019). Cyrus is an advocate for animal rights and adopted a vegan lifestyle in 2014. She founded the non-profit Happy Hippie Foundation in late 2014 focusing on youth homelessness and the LGBT community.
Rockstar
Miley Cyrus Lyrics
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Uh oh
Uh oh, uh oh, yeah hey, hey yeah
Whoo!
Sometimes I walk a little faster
In the school hallway
Some days I spend a little extra
Time in the morning
Dress to impress you
Guess you don't notice
Guess you don't need this
Sad you're not seein' what you're missin'
On the outside shyin' away
On the inside dyin' to say
I'm unusual
Not so typical
Way too smart to be waiting around
Tai-chi practicing
Snowboard champion
I could fix the flat on your car
I might even be a rock star
I might even be a rock star
Sometimes I wish when the phone rings
That it would be you
Saying "Let's hang out"
Then you confess
That there's something special between us
Why don't we find out?
But you don't even know me
Guess you don't need me
Why you're not seein' what you're missin'
On the outside shyin' away
On the inside dyin' to say
Whoo!
I'm unusual
Not so typical
Way too smart to be waiting around
Tai-chi practicing
Snowboard champion
I could fix the flat on your car
I might even be a rock star
(A rock star)
If you only knew the real me
I might even be a rock star
I'm telling you that we are meant to be
Now, wouldn't it be nice if you could see?
That I really am a rock star
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Whoo!
Yeah, I really am a rock star
Hey, hey, hey!
Whoo!
Ha, a rock star
I'm unusual
Not so typical
Way too smart to be waiting around
Tai-chi practicing
Snowboard champion
I could fix the flat on your car
Or rockin' it wherever we are
Yeah, yeah
'Cause I really am a rock star
Yeah, I really am a rock star
I am a rock star
Wo-ho-ho-ho
Yeah
Good night, everybody!
The lyrics to this song are about a girl who has a crush on someone and wishes that they would notice her. She describes herself as "unusual" and "not so typical," with talents such as snowboarding, knowing tai-chi, and being able to fix a car. The girl feels that she is too smart to be waiting around for someone who may not even realize what they are missing out on. She wishes that the boy would see past her shyness and realize that she could be a great companion, or even a "rock star."
The lyrics highlight the struggles of feeling invisible and unappreciated, as well as the desire to break free from limitations and assumptions. The girl is confident in her abilities and what she has to offer, but feels like they are going unnoticed. She wishes that the boy could see her for who she truly is, and is frustrated with his lack of interest.
In many ways, this song relates to themes of self-love and acceptance. The girl recognizes her own worth, but wants someone to see it as well. She emphasizes the ways in which she is unique, and hopes that those qualities will be valued by others.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I walk a little faster
In the school hallway
Just to get next to you
Some days I spend a little extra
Time in the morning
Dress to impress you
I often walk faster in the school hallway just to be closer to you. Some days, I take extra time in the morning to dress up nicely to impress you.
Guess you don't notice
Guess you don't need this
Sad you're not seein' what you're missin'
On the outside shyin' away
On the inside dyin' to say
I feel like you don't notice or need the things I'm doing to try and get closer to you. It's sad that you don't realize what you're missing out on. On the outside, I act shy, but on the inside, I want to tell you how I feel.
I'm unusual
Not so typical
Way too smart to be waiting around
Tai-chi practicing
Snowboard champion
I could fix the flat on your car
I might even be a rock star
I might even be a rock star
I'm not your typical girl, and I'm smarter than most. I practice tai-chi and have won snowboarding championships. I could even fix your car if it broke down. Who knows, I might even be a rock star.
Sometimes I wish when the phone rings
That it would be you
Saying "Let's hang out"
Then you confess
That there's something special between us
Why don't we find out?
Sometimes I hope that when the phone rings, it's you calling to ask me to hang out. Maybe you'll even confess that there's something special between us. Why don't we find out?
But you don't even know me
Guess you don't need me
Why you're not seein' what you're missin'
On the outside shyin' away
On the inside dyin' to say
It seems like you don't even know me, and you don't seem to need me either. It's frustrating that you can't see what you're missing out on. I act shy on the outside, but on the inside, I really want to tell you how I feel.
I'm unusual
Not so typical
Way too smart to be waiting around
Tai-chi practicing
Snowboard champion
I could fix the flat on your car
I might even be a rock star
(A rock star)
Once again, I'm not your typical girl. I'm smart and have many talents, including practicing tai-chi and being a snowboarding champion. I could even fix your car if it broke down. And maybe, just maybe, I could be a rock star.
If you only knew the real me
I might even be a rock star
I'm telling you that we are meant to be
Now, wouldn't it be nice if you could see?
That I really am a rock star
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Whoo!
If you really knew me, you'd see that I could be a rock star. I truly believe that we are meant to be together, and it would be great if you could see how much potential I have. Because, seriously, I'm a rock star!
I'm unusual
Not so typical
Way too smart to be waiting around
Tai-chi practicing
Snowboard champion
I could fix the flat on your car
Or rockin' it wherever we are
Yeah, yeah
'Cause I really am a rock star
Yeah, I really am a rock star
I am a rock star
Wo-ho-ho-ho
Yeah
Once again, I'm not your typical girl. I'm smart and talented, and I could fix your car or rock out wherever we are. I really am a rock star and I know it!
Contributed by Levi C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheBiggestMoronYouKnow
almost 26 and this shit still slaps
@jaygabbana6852
Ong I ride around my hood bumping this
@qazedc3
Same I could still dance and sing to this
@thatsoely8456
This is song possesses me like no other
@LuzMaria95
I’m turning 27 in a couple months and this is still MY SHIT 😭🔥
@kingclawe
IM SAYING
@iamahero07
I’m 27 and I have still goosebumps from this song, it makes me remember to my good old teenage years and all my great high school memories 🫣😍
@Mai-yh6iv
Ahhhh same, I close my eyes and imagine that I’m 14 again, fav regression song
@kingclawe
GOOSEBUMPS BRO?
@brooketaylorkiefer1663
Im 24 and still listen to this song. I play it in the car and my boyfriend just gives me the look 🤣😅. Still a kid at heart