Miley Cyrus’s song “Flowers” surpasses one billion listens on Spotify

In the UK, this “revenge song” has become the longest-lasting number 1 track for a female singer since Adele’s “Easy on Me” in 2021, according to NME. Thanks to “Flowers,” Miley Cyrus now has two songs that have crossed the one billion listens mark, following the global success of “Party in the U.S.A,” released in 2009. A record previously held by Harry Styles for “As it was” and Justin Bieber for “Stay,” a collaboration with The Kid Laroi.

A song that resonates with listeners

Miley Cyrus’s latest song has accumulated so many listens because many people can relate to it. “Flowers” conveys the image of a powerful and independent woman who rises from a difficult breakup and learns to love herself. This “revenge song” was born from her separation from Liam Hemsworth, whom she married in 2018 and with whom she shared nearly 10 years of her life. Nothing is left to chance: the song was released on January 13, her ex’s 33rd birthday, according to Chérie FM, and the music video was filmed at the actor’s residence.

Spotify had already praised the “Wrecking Ball” singer earlier this year when her song became the most listened-to in just one week. “She can buy her own flowers and break her own records,” the platform stated, referring to the lyrics of the song “I can get myself flowers.”

Read also: Ed Sheeran Triumphs in New York Plagiarism Case