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.
Who Said
Miley Cyrus Lyrics
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Your average girl
I'd like to turn me up
And show the world
Aw yeah
'Cause some can talk the talk
This girl just wants to rock
I'm not like anyone
I can be glamorous
Just like you see in all the magazines
I can be cool as ice
Or anything I want to be
Who said, who said
I can't be Superman?
I say, I say
That I know I can
Who said, who said
I won't be President?
I say, I say
You ain't seen nothin' yet
Oh yeah
Yeah
Go on and make some noise
Every girl has a choice
To lead their own parade
I do it my way
Ow!
I can be soft and sweet
Or louder than the radio (radio)
I can be sophisticated
Or totally go (totally go)
Out of control
Who said, who said
I can't be Superman?
I say, I say
That I know I can
Who said, who said
I'm not electrifying?
I say, I say
There's no holdin' back
Stayin' right on track
'Cause you control the game
So let them know your name
No limitations
On imagination
Imagining
Yeah
Who said, who said
I can't be worldwide?
I say, I say
Time is on my side
Who said, who said
I can't be ten feet tall?
I say, I say
That I can have it all
Who said, who said
I can't be Superman?
I say, I say
That I know I can
Who said, who said
I won't be President?
I say, I say
You ain't seen nothin' yet
You ain't seen nothin' yet
Whoa
Yeah!
Who said?
Come on
Yeah
That's right!
In "Who Said," Miley Cyrus asserts her individuality and strength, rejecting anyone who tries to convince her that she can't be anything she wants to be. The lyrics are empowering and uplifting, reminding listeners that they are the ones who control their lives and that they should never let anyone tell them that they can't do something. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, where Cyrus declares that she is more than just "your average girl" and that she wants to "turn me up and show the world." She's not like anyone else, and she's proud of that fact.
Throughout the song, Cyrus takes on different identities, such as "glamorous" and "cool as ice," showing that she can be anything she wants to be. She won't let anyone hold her back, and she encourages listeners to do the same. The chorus is particularly powerful, with Cyrus asking "who said" that she can't be Superman or President, and then declaring that she knows she can. The lyrics are a call to action, urging listeners to be bold and take charge of their lives.
Overall, "Who Said" is a catchy and inspiring anthem that encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and pursue their dreams, no matter what anyone else thinks. The song's upbeat tempo and positive message make it a popular choice for empowerment-themed playlists and inspire listeners around the world to be proud of who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm more than just
I am not just an average girl
Your average girl
I am unique and special
I'd like to turn me up
I want to showcase my true self to the world
And show the world
I want to display my talents and abilities to everyone
Aw yeah
Expressing enthusiasm for what she plans to do
'Cause some can talk the talk
Some people just say things without backing it up
This girl just wants to rock
She wants to show her skills and do things her way
I'm individual
She is her own person and not like anyone else
I'm not like anyone
She is unique in her own way
I can be glamorous
She can look good and fashionable
Just like you see in all the magazines
She can look just like the models in magazines
I can be cool as ice
She can be calm and collected
Or anything I want to be
She has the power to be whatever she wants
Who said, who said
Challenging people who doubt her abilities
I can't be Superman?
She can achieve anything she sets her mind to
I say, I say
Affirming her belief in herself
That I know I can
She is confident in her abilities
I won't be President?
She can achieve the highest position in the land
You ain't seen nothin' yet
She will achieve even more impressive things in the future
Go on and make some noise
Encouraging others to speak up and be heard
Every girl has a choice
Girls have the power to choose and make their own path
To lead their own parade
They have the power to create their own futures
I do it my way
She believes in doing things her own unique way
Ow!
Expressing excitement and energy
I can be soft and sweet
She has the ability to express different emotions and moods
Or louder than the radio (radio)
She can be very powerful and commanding when she wants to be
I can be sophisticated
She has the ability to be cultured and refined
Or totally go (totally go)
She has the ability to let loose and be wild
Out of control
She has a wild and untamable side
There's no holdin' back
She won't let anything hold her back
Stayin' right on track
She is focused on achieving her goals
'Cause you control the game
She has the power to control her own destiny
So let them know your name
She encourages others to make a name for themselves
No limitations
There are no boundaries to what she can achieve
On imagination
She believes in the power of imagination to create one's future
Imagining
Encouraging others to imagine their own futures
Who said
Continuing to challenge doubters
I can't be worldwide?
She can achieve global success and recognition
Time is on my side
She has the power of time on her side to achieve great things
I can't be ten feet tall?
She has the power to be great and larger than life
That I can have it all
She has the power to achieve everything she wants in life
Come on
Encouraging others to join her in achieving greatness
That's right!
Expressing confidence in herself and her abilities
Contributed by Connor F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@christinaadhikarysmiler
Lyrics -
I'm more than just
Your average girl
I'd like to turn me up
And show the world
(Aw yeah)
'Cause some can talk the talk
This girl just wants to rock
I'm individual
I'm not like anyone
I can be glamorous
Just like you see in all the magazines
I can be cool as ice
Or anything I want to be
Who said
Who said I can't be Superman?
I say
I say that I know I can
Who said
Who said I won't be President?
I say
I say you ain't seen nothin' yet
Go on and make some noise
Every girl has a choice
To lead their own parade
I do it my way
I can be soft and sweet
Or louder than the radio (radio)
I can be sophisticated
Or totally go (totally go)
Out of control
Who said
Who said I can't be Superman?
I say
I say that I know I can
Who said
Who said I'm not electrifying?
I say
I say
There's no holdin' back
Stayin' right on track
'Cause you control the game
So let them know your name
No limitations
On imagination
Imagining that
Who said
Who said I can't be worldwide?
I say
I say time is on my side
Who said
Who said I can't be ten feet tall?
I say
I say that I can have it all
Who said
Who said I can't be Superman?
I say
I say that I know I can
Who said
Who said I won't be President?
I say
I say you ain't seen nothin' yet
You ain't seen nothin' yet
Who said?
@MarcosLlemes
She literally played a fictional pop star before becoming a pop star herself.
@chloe_roblox1034
Yeah so she has more experience lol i just realised
@IHWY_Mango
I guess so
@pikachu-ec7jt
manifesting level 9999
@bored3436
No she didn't...
@godsgreatest4991
@beautiful landscapes how didn’t she?
@lialeeCO
I used to love Hannah Montana, and I just realised that I still love her even though she doesn't exist any more.
@linselaful
yeah..
@lightail809
Ikr same here :*)
@samyuelango
Same here