Secrets (Miley Cyrus song)

Cyrus collaborated with Fleetwood Mac members Mick Fleetwood (left) and Lindsey Buckingham (right).

In September 2025, Cyrus announced that the deluxe edition of Something Beautiful would be released on September 19. ^{[2] [3]} The reissue added two new tracks: "Secrets," featuring Fleetwood Mac members Mick Fleetwood and Lindsey Buckingham, and "Lockdown", featuring David Byrne. ^{[1] [4]} Cyrus teased the new songs through social media posts, describing "Secrets" as a personal gift for her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, on his 64th birthday. ^{[5] [6]} Billy Ray referred to the song on social media as a "gift of music" and revealed that it featured two of his longtime musical influences, former Fleetwood Mac members Mick Fleetwood and Lindsey Buckingham. ^[7] Walking through a field, he simply soaked in the lyrics, captioning the post, "For my birthday, Miley gave me the gift of music and wrote me a song called 'Secrets' and got my favorite musicians Fleetwood Mac to play on it! I love you Mile". ^{[7] [8] [9] [10]} According to People , Cyrus had previously previewed the song during an appearance on Monica Lewinsky's podcast, where she explained that the writing process helped her reconcile tensions in her relationship with her father. ^{[11] [7] [9] [12]}

Promotion

Cyrus first teased the track several weeks earlier, describing it as a personal gesture for her father. Fans first got a taste of "Secrets" when Billy Ray posted a video of himself listening to the song. ^[7]

Composition

"Secrets" is a ballad described by Cyrus as a deeply personal work reflecting her connection with her father. It is noted that the song includes lyrical imagery such as "Secrets, I want to keep your secrets / Like sunlight in the shadows / Like footsteps in the grass / I won't ever break my promise / Like a songbird in the silence / Like stones against the glass", ^[9] emphasizing themes of trust and vulnerability. Cyrus explained that she wanted the song to make her father feel safe sharing difficult truths, framing herself as mature enough to carry the weight of family challenges. The track is musically supported by contributions from Fleetwood and Buckingham, whose instrumentation accompanies Cyrus's intimate vocal delivery. ^[7] According to Melodic Magazine, Cyrus is "certainly making a case for artist of a lifetime", highlighting the historical weight of her collaboration with Fleetwood and Buckingham on "Secrets", as well as her partnership with David Byrne. The publication noted that Fleetwood Mac's music "has shaped generations", while Cyrus has "carved her own path, defying expectations and evolving constantly", framing these collaborations as cross-generational moments that bridge musical legacies. ^[3] Harper's Bazaar noted that "Secrets" is a heartfelt plea to a loved one who "come[s] and go[es] as [they] want" and needs reassurance that "love is not a prison". The review also stated that, like the rest of Something Beautiful, the track blends elements of rock and pop, with Cyrus's rich, gravelly vocals bolstered by features from Buckingham and Fleetwood. ^[13]

Music video

The music video for "Secrets" was directed by Cyrus, Jacob Bixenman, and Brendan Walter. It features Cyrus performing at Los Angeles' Million Dollar Theatre, the same location where the artwork for Something Beautiful was originally photographed. Throughout the video, she appears in haute couture looks designed by Iris Van Herpen and Maison Margiela, ^[14] alternating between a white diaphanous ensemble and a slinky black halterneck gown paired with a bedazzled face mask. ^[13]

Critical reception

Pavel Snapkou of Showbiz By PS described the song as "simple, light, yet piercing in its emotional core," comparing it to the best examples of mid-tempo ballads by members of Fleetwood Mac. He also noted that Cyrus's vocals are most effective when they are raw and unpolished, rather than heavily processed in the studio. ^[15]

Personnel

Credits were adapted from Apple Music. ^[16]

Performers and musicians

• Miley Cyrus – vocals
• Mick Fleetwood – drums
• Lindsey Buckingham – electric guitar
• Pino Palladino – bass
• Jonathan Rado – synthesizer, guitar, piano, percussion
• Shawn Everett – synthesizer, drums

Songwriting

• Miley Cyrus – songwriter, vocals
• Tom Hull – songwriter
• Tyler Johnson – songwriter
• Jonathan Rado – songwriter
• Michael Pollack – songwriter
• Shawn Everett – songwriter

Production and engineering

• Miley Cyrus – producer
• Jonathan Rado – producer
• Michael Pollack – producer
• Shawn Everett – producer, mixing engineer, mastering engineer
• Ian Gold – engineer
• Piéce Eatah – vocal recording engineer
• JC LeResche – assistant engineer, additional producer

References

1. Steven J. Horowitz (September 17, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Announces Something Beautiful Deluxe Featuring Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood and David Byrne". Variety . Retrieved September 19, 2025.
2. Kaufman, Gil (September 18, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Dropping Deluxe Edition of Something Beautiful Featuring Two New Songs with Rock Legends". Billboard . Retrieved September 19, 2025.
3. Denning, Reagan (September 17, 2025). "Miley Cyrus is set to release Something Beautiful (Deluxe) on September 19". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
4. Deville, Chris (September 17, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Announces New Songs With Lindsey Buckingham, David Byrne". Stereogum . Retrieved September 19, 2025.
5. Kaufman, Gil (August 26, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Gifted Dad Billy Ray Cyrus an Original Song for His 64th Birthday Featuring Two of His Rock Icons". Billboard . Retrieved September 19, 2025.
6. Kaufman, Gil (September 18, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Dropping Deluxe Edition of Something Beautiful Featuring Two New Songs with Rock Legends". Billboard . Retrieved September 19, 2025.
7. Kaufman, Gil (September 16, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Ready to Tell Her 'Secrets' on Fleetwood Mac-Assisted Song for Dad Billy Ray". Billboard . Retrieved September 19, 2025.
8. Tyler Damara Kelly (August 26, 2025). "Miley Cyrus becomes first artist ever to collaborate with Fleetwood Mac". The Line of Best Fit . Retrieved September 19, 2025.
9. Persad, Max (August 26, 2025). "Miley Cyrus recruits Fleetwood Mac to gift unreleased song to Billy Ray Cyrus". Official Charts Company . Retrieved September 19, 2025.
10. Piner, Chris (August 26, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Gives Billy Ray Cyrus the Gift of Music for His Birthday With Song "Secrets" Featuring Fleetwood Mac". American Songwriter . Retrieved September 19, 2025.
11. DeSantis, Rachel (August 25, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Recruits Fleetwood Mac Members for Special Birthday Song for Dad Billy Ray Cyrus: 'I Love You Mile'". People . Retrieved September 19, 2025.
12. Leib, Mason (September 17, 2025). "Miley Cyrus to release new song for her father Friday". ABC News . Retrieved September 19, 2025.
13. Sanchez, Chelsey (September 19, 2025). "Miley Cyrus Offers an Emotional "Peace Offering" to Billy Ray Cyrus With "Secrets"". Harper's Bazaar . Retrieved September 20, 2025.
14. Ukiomogbe, Juliana (September 20, 2025). "Miley Cyrus's 'Secrets' Lyrics Are a 'Peace Offering' for Dad Billy Ray Cyrus". Elle . Retrieved September 20, 2025.
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"Secrets"
Single by Miley Cyrus featuring Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood
from the album Something Beautiful (Deluxe)
Released	September 18, 2025 (2025-09-18)
Length	3:49
Label	Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Miley Cyrus Gregory Aldae Hein Tyler Johnson Jonathan Rado Michael Pollack Shawn Everett
Producer(s)	Miley Cyrus Jonathan Rado Michael Pollack Shawn Everett
Miley Cyrus singles chronology
"Easy Lover" (2025) "Secrets" (2025)
Lindsey Buckingham singles chronology
"Scream" (2021) "Secrets" (2025)

v t e Miley Cyrus songs
Discography Songs
Meet Miley Cyrus	"See You Again" "Start All Over" "I Miss You"
Breakout	"Breakout" "7 Things" "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" "Fly on the Wall"
The Time of Our Lives	"Party in the U.S.A." "When I Look at You"
Can't Be Tamed	"Liberty Walk" "Who Owns My Heart" "Can't Be Tamed" "Every Rose Has Its Thorn"
Bangerz	"Adore You" "We Can't Stop" "Wrecking Ball" "FU"
Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz	"Dooo It!" "BB Talk"
Younger Now	"Younger Now" "Malibu" "Week Without You" "Inspired"
She Is Coming	"Mother's Daughter" "D.R.E.A.M." "Slide Away"
Plastic Hearts	"Prisoner" "Midnight Sky" "Angels like You" "Heart of Glass" "Zombie"
Endless Summer Vacation	"Flowers" "Jaded" "River" "Used to Be Young"
Something Beautiful	"End of the World" "Easy Lover" "Every Girl You've Ever Loved" "Secrets"
Other songs	"Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" "Part of Your World" "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" "I Thought I Lost You" "The Climb" "Hoedown Throwdown" "Butterfly Fly Away" "Send It On" "I Hope You Find It" "You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go" "Real and True" "The Bitch Is Back" "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" "Crimson and Clover" "Androgynous" "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" "On a Roll" "Don't Call Me Angel" "The Thrill Is Gone / Django" "Summertime Sadness" "Without You" "Nothing Else Matters" "Doctor (Work It Out)" "II Most Wanted"
Featured songs	"Ready, Set, Don't Go" "Just Stand Up!" "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" "Nothing to Lose" "Decisions" "Ashtrays and Heartbreaks" "Fall Down" "23" "Feelin' Myself" "Come Get It Bae" "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" "Nothing Breaks Like a Heart"