Can't Be Tamed

Miley Cyrus

About Can't Be Tamed

"Can't Be Tamed" is a song by American recording artist Miley Cyrus for her third studio album of the same name (2010). It was released on May 18, 2010 by Hollywood Records as the lead single from the record. The song was written by Cyrus, Antonina Armato, and Tim James. A Rockangeles remix version featuring rapper Lil Jon was included as a bonus track on digital editions of the album. According to Cyrus, "Can't Be Tamed" describes a desire to break out and experience freedom. The song's lyrics deal with the themes of freedom and self-expression. "Can't Be Tamed" received generally positive responses by music critics. It also garnered commercial success. The song peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100, and reached its highest peak at number five on both the Irish Singles Chart and New Zealand Singles Chart. The song's accompanying music video was directed by Robert Hales and follows Cyrus performing with backup dancers throughout a museum. Cyrus is first trapped in a giant cage, being observed by spectators; she then escapes and trashes the museum. She has promoted "Can't Be Tamed" by performing it at several venues, including a performance on Britain's Got Talent that resulted in negative reactions from the media. The song is also a part of Cyrus' third and fourth world tours, the Gypsy Heart Tour and the Bangerz Tour. 


Year:
2010
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Like a Mafia
For those who don't know me
I can get a bit crazy
Have to get my way yep
Twenty four hours a day
'Cause I'm hot like that

Every guy, everywhere
Just gives me mad attention
Like I'm under inspection
I always get a ten
'Cause I'm built like that

I go through guys like
Money flying out the hands
They try to change me
But they realize they can't
And every tomorrow is a day I never plan
If you're gonna be my man understand

I can't be tamed
I can't be tamed
I can't be blamed
I can't can't
I can't be tamed
I can't be changed
I can't be tamed
I can't be, can't be tamed

If there is a question about my intentions
I'll tell ya
I'm not here to sell ya
Or tell you to go to hell
I'm not a brat like that
I'm like a puzzle
But all of my pieces are jagged
If you can understand this
We can make some magic
I'm wrong like that

I wanna fly
I wanna drive
I wanna go
I wanna be a part of something I don't know
And if you try to hold me back I might explode
Baby, by now you should know

I can't be tamed
I can't be tamed
I can't be blamed
I can't can't
I can't be tamed
I can't be changed
I can't be tamed
I can't be, can't be tamed

Well I'm not a trick you play
I'm wired a different way
I'm not a mistake
I'm not a fake
It's set in my DNA
Don't change me
Don't change me
Don't change me
Don't change me
(I can't be tamed)

I wanna fly
I wanna drive
I wanna go
I wanna be a part of something I don't know
And if you try to hold me back I might explode
Baby, by now you should know

I can't be tamed
I can't be tamed
I can't be blamed
I can't can't
I can't be tamed
I can't be changed
I can't be tamed
I can't be, can't be tamed

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Miley Cyrus

Miley Ray Cyrus (born Destiny Hope Cyrus; November 23, 1992) is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She achieved wide fame for her role as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel sitcom Hannah Montana. more »

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Written by: Antonina Armato, Miley Cyrus, Tim James, Paul Neumann, Marek Pompetzki

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Walt Disney Music Company, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"Can't Be Tamed" was released as the lead single from Miley Cyrus's third studio album of the same name on May 14, 2010.
Song Writers
The song was co-written by Miley Cyrus, Antonina Armato, Tim James, Paul Neumann, and Marek Pompetzki.
Music Style
“Can’t Be Tamed” saw a change in Miley Cyrus's music style from her previous pop albums. It's dance-pop and synth-pop styling with lyrics about breaking free and self-expression.
Music Video Controversy
The song's provocative music video, which featured Cyrus in a skimpy bird outfit, sparked much controversy and was criticized for its mature themes. It symbolizes her departure from her "Hannah Montana" Disney image.
Chart Performance
"Can't Be Tamed" reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Live Performances
Miley performed the song during several live performances including the 2010 Much Music Video Awards and 2010 Teen Choice Awards.
Album Sales
The album "Can't Be Tamed," which included the titular track, sold over 350,000 copies in the U.S. in its first week.
Certifications
The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for its sales in the U.S.
International Performance
The song also reached the top ten in charts in countries including Canada, Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand.
Tour Performance
"Can't Be Tamed" was included as a part of the setlist for both the Gypsy Heart Tour (2011) and the Bangerz Tour (2014).
Critics’ Reception
Critics had mixed opinions about the song. Some praised Cyrus's mature sound, while others criticized the abrupt departure from her previous work.
Song's Strategy
The song "Can't Be Tamed" and its music video were part of Miley Cyrus's strategy to transition into a more adult image and music career.

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