End of the World (Miley Cyrus song) Last updated January 12, 2026
2025 single by Miley Cyrus
"End of the World " is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus . It was released through Columbia Records on April 3, 2025, as the lead single from her ninth studio album, Something Beautiful (2025). Alec O'Hanley and Molly Rankin of the band Alvvays were among its co-writers. [ 2] [ 3]
"End of the World" is a disco -influenced pop , dance , and Europop song that explores themes of living fully amid uncertainty. Characterized by '70s-style piano chords, live strings, and a midtempo beat, the song references cultural icons and locations such as Paul McCartney and Malibu . Accompanied by a visually retro-inspired music video co-directed by Cyrus, the release has received praise for its production style, lyrical tone, and vocal performance.
Background On March 31, 2025, Cyrus' YouTube channel premiered the visual video for "Prelude". [ 4] The video was directed by Cyrus alongside Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walter . [ 5] That same day, the music video for the title track, "Something Beautiful", was unveiled. [ 6] In Times Square, New York City, billboards started hinting at the release of another song, "End of the World", while a teaser video was also posted on Cyrus' official website. [ 7] The track was scheduled to be released as the lead single from the studio album on April 3, 2025. [ 8]
Composition Slate described the song as "pop -friendly" with a "rollicking midtempo beat, live strings, and '70s-coded piano chords". [ 9] Rob Sheffield of Rolling Stone described the genre as Europop . [ 10] Elle called the song an "anthemic bop" in which Cyrus sings about "making the most of life". [ 11] According to Stereogum , "End of the World" is a "disco -inflected anthem about partying during the apocalypse — a classic pop song topic that only gets more relevant". [ 12] The song's lyrics reference partying like Paul McCartney and driving to Malibu, California for a final time. [ 13] Cosmopolitan said the song has a "lighthearted production and moving lyrics". [ 14]
During a preview of the song, Cyrus mentioned that she wrote this song for her mom, Tish Cyrus . [ 15] In an interview with The New York Times , Cyrus expanded on that by revealing the song had been inspired by her mother going on vacation in Italy for a week without Miley and "it felt like the end of the world to both of us". [ 16]
Critical reception The critic Mary Siroky from Consequence called the song "timely". [ 21] Paper ' s Shaad D'Souza said, "there is an appealing fullness to the track that suggests a little more intention than we're used to from Cyrus. It's a dance track that's weird and winsome, and Cyrus's voice sounds great on it." [ 2] Atwood Magazine said the song "feels like an anthem for the present moment with an exhilarating blend of hedonism, nostalgia, and defiance in the face of looming uncertainty". [ 22] Ilana Kaplan of People said the song "evokes a timeless flair as Cyrus channels ABBA ". [ 23] The New York Times ' s Jon Pareles described "End of the World" as "a luxurious pop extravaganza". [ 24]
References ↑ Miley Cyrus (2025). Something Beautiful (booklet). Columbia Records . 1 2 D'Souza, Shaad. "Miley Cyrus Shares "End of the World" - PAPER Magazine" . Paper Magazine . Archived from the original on April 4, 2025. Retrieved April 4, 2025 . ↑ Rosie Long Decter (April 4, 2025). "Alvvays Assist Miley Cyrus' New Single 'End of the World' | Billboard Canada" . Billboard Canada . Archived from the original on April 5, 2025. Retrieved April 10, 2025 . ↑ Bailey, Alyssa (March 31, 2025). "Miley Cyrus's Profound 'Prelude' Lyrics Set the Tone for Something Beautiful " . Elle . France: Louis Hachette Group . Archived from the original on March 31, 2025. Retrieved March 31, 2025 . ↑ Nied, Michael (March 31, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Just Dropped 'Prelude,' the First Song from Her New Album, Something Beautiful — Listen!" . People . United States: Dotdash Meredith . ISSN 0093-7673 . OCLC 794712888 . Archived from the original on March 31, 2025. Retrieved March 31, 2025 . ↑ Carr, Mary Kate (March 31, 2025). "Miley Cyrus brings down the house (literally) in "Something Beautiful" music video" . The A.V. Club . United States: Paste Media Group . Archived from the original on March 31, 2025. Retrieved March 31, 2025 . ↑ Dailey, Hannah (March 17, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Teases Dark New Musical Era: Something Beautiful " . Billboard . Archived from the original on March 25, 2025. Retrieved March 24, 2025 . 1 2 Lewis, Hilary (March 31, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Sets the Stage for "Something Beautiful" With Release of First Two Songs From Upcoming Album" . The Hollywood Reporter . United States: Eldridge Industries . ISSN 0018-3660 . OCLC 44653726 . Archived from the original on April 1, 2025. Retrieved April 1, 2025 . ↑ Camp, Alexa (April 4, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Drops "End of the World," from 'Something Beautiful' " . Slant Magazine . Retrieved April 4, 2025 . ↑ Sheffield, Rob (May 30, 2025). 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