Who Owns My Heart

Miley Cyrus

About Who Owns My Heart

"Who Owns My Heart" is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus for her third studio album Can't Be Tamed (2010). The song was written by Cyrus, Antonina Armato, Tim James and Devrim Karaoglu, and produced by Armato and James. "Who Owns My Heart" was released on October 22, 2010 by Hollywood Records as the second and final single from Cyrus' third studio album Can't Be Tamed only in Germany. It would become her final overall release with Hollywood Records after signing with RCA Records in 2013. The song was written about the feelings a club's environment can lead someone to believe. "Who Owns My Heart" is musically club-oriented and driven by synths. Lyrically, the song speaks of meeting a potential love interest at a nightclub. The song garnered mixed reception from music critics. Some critics argued it was dull and faceless, while other deemed it one of the best tracks on Can't Be Tamed. "Who Owns My Heart" failed to become a commercial success, unlike its predecessor "Can't Be Tamed". It managed to perform moderately in European countries, charting in Austria, Germany, Portugal and Bulgary. A corresponding music video for "Who Owns My Heart" was directed by Robert Hales. It follows Cyrus throughout preparing herself for, arriving, and dancing at a mansion party. The video received criticism from the Parents Television Council for its sexual elements. 


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2010
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Creation shows me what to do
I'm dancing on the floor with you And when you touch my hand
I go crazy, yeah
The music tells me what to feel
I like you now
But is it real by the time we say goodnight
I'll know if this is right
And I feel you (you) coming through my veins.
Am I into you (you) or is it the music to blame?

Who owns my heart
Is it love or is it art
Cause the way you got your body movin' got me confusin'
And I can't tell if it's the beat or sparks
Who owns my heart
Is it love or is it art
You know I wanna believe that we're a masterpiece
But sometimes it's hard to tell in the dark
Who owns my heart

The room is full
But all I see is the way
Your eyes just blaze through me
Like fire in the dark
We're like living art
And it hits me
Like a tidal wave
Are you feeling me
Or is the music to blame

Who owns my heart
Is it love or is it art
Cause the way you got your body movin' got me confusin'
And I can't tell if it's the beat or sparks
Who owns my heart
Is it love or is it art
You know I wanna believe that we're a masterpiece
But sometimes it's hard to tell in the dark
Who owns my heart

So come on, baby
Keep provoking me
Keep on roping me
Like a rodeo
Baby, pull me close
Come on
Here we go
Here we go
Here we go

And it hits me
Like a tidal wave
Are you feeling me
Or is the music to blame

Who owns my heart
Is it love or is it art
Cause the way you got your body movin' got me confusin'
And I can't tell if it's the beat or sparks
Who owns my heart
Is it love or is it art
You know I wanna believe that we're a masterpiece
But sometimes it's hard to tell in the dark
Who owns my heart

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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: Miley Cyrus, Tim James, Antonina Armato, Devrim Karaoglu

Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Who Own My Heart" is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus for her third studio album Can't Be Tamed (2010). This track was co-written by Cyrus, Antonina Armato, Tim James, and Devrim Karaoglu.
Genre Classification
The song is a synth-pop track—it infuses elements of electro pop and has dance elements. These features combine to give it an energetic beat that makes it a dance-pop song.
Music Video Controversy
The official music video for "Who Own My Heart" stirred up a considerable amount of controversy. Critics believed that the then 17-year-old Cyrus's portrayal in the heavily sexually-charged video was inappropriate.
Commercial Performance
The song was not officially released as a single in the United States, however, it managed to peak at number 2 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (a chart which acts as an extension of the 25 songs that failed to make the actual Hot 100 chart) thanks to strong digital sales.
Song Meaning
The song's lyrics deal with the confusion of a teenage girl between love and attraction. Cyrus sings about feeling conflicted about someone, wondering if it's the feeling of love or just the pulsing beat of the song playing occupying her heart.
Critical Review
It received mixed to negative reviews from music critics. While some appreciated Cyrus's bold step towards a more mature musical style, others criticized the song's production and lyrical content.
European Success
The song was more successful in Europe. It was released as the second single from Can't Be Tamed in select European countries. It managed to reach the top 40 in Belgium and the Czech Republic.
Live Performances
Miley performed "Who Owns My Heart" in several venues during her 2011 Gypsy Heart Tour.
Lawsuit
In 2013, Cyrus faced a $300 million copyright infringement lawsuit over "Who Owns My Heart." An artist known as L.A.P.D argued that the track was similar to a song he had released back in 1983.
Nominations
Despite its mixed reviews, "Who Owns My Heart" was nominated for Best Song at the 2011 Kids' Choice Awards in Italy.

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