Party in the U.S.A.

Miley Cyrus

About Party in the U.S.A.

"Party in the U. S. A." is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus for her first extended play (EP) The Time of Our Lives (2009). It was released on August 11, 2009, by Hollywood Records as the lead single from the project. The song was written and produced by Dr. Luke, with additional songwriting provided by Jessie J and Claude Kelly. "Party in the U. S. A." was originally intended for Jessie J, but after deciding it was not edgy enough for her, they passed it to Cyrus and adjusted the lyrics to fit her persona. Not completely identifying with "Party in the U. S. A.", Cyrus chose it for The Time of Our Lives partially due to a need for tracks. The song is a pop song, while the lyrics reflect her relocating from Nashville, Tennessee, to Hollywood, California. This is one of four collaborations between Cyrus and Dr. Luke, with EP title track "The Time of Our Lives", will.i.am's "Fall Down" and "Wrecking Ball" following in 2013. In the United States, the song peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was the seventh best-selling digital single of 2009 in the United States. It was certified seven times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and quadruple platinum by Music Canada. As of July 2017, the song has sold 6 million in pure sales in the United States. The music video for "Party in the U. S. A.", directed by Chris Applebaum, pays tribute to the 1978 film Grease and Cyrus' parents' courting days. It occurs mainly at a drive-in theater and won the MuchMusic Video Award for Best International Artist Video at the 2010 award show. The song was performed live for Cyrus' world tours, the 2009 Wonder World Tour, the 2011 Gypsy Heart Tour, and the 2014 Bangerz Tour. At the 2009 Teen Choice Awards, Cyrus' use of a pole during a performance of "Party in the U. S. A.", which some interpreted to be a dance pole, caused a media uproar. Although co-writer Jessie J originally decided not to record "Party in the U. S. A." after writing it, she did eventually, among various other artists, perform a cover version of the song. "Party in the U. S. A." has also been parodied by "Weird Al" Yankovic. 


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2009
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I hopped off the plane at LAX
With a dream and my cardigan
Welcome to the land of fame excess
Whoa, am I gonna fit in?

Jumped in the cab,
Here I am for the first time
Look to my right and I see the Hollywood sign
This is all so crazy
Everybody seems so famous

My tummy's turnin' and I'm feelin' kinda home sick
Too much pressure and I'm nervous
That's when the taxi man turned on the radio
And the Jay Z song was on
And the Jay Z song was on
And the Jay Z song was on

So I put my hands up
They're playing my song
And the butterflies fly away
Noddin' my head like, yeah
Movin' my hips like, yeah
I got my hands up
They're playin' my song
You know I'm gonna be okay
Yeah, it's a party in the USA
Yeah it's a party in the USA

Get to the club in a taxi cab
Everybody's looking at me now
Like "who's that chick, that's rockin' kicks?
She's gotta be from out of town"

So hard with my girls not around me
Its definitely not a Nashville party
Cause' all I see are stilettos
I guess I never got the memo

My tummy's turnin' and I'm feelin' kinda home sick
Too much pressure and I'm nervous
That's when the D.J. dropped my favorite tune
And a Britney song was on
And a Britney song was on
And a Britney song was on

So I put my hands up
They're playing my song
And the butterflies fly away
Noddin' my head like, yeah
Movin' my hips like, yeah
I got my hands up,
They're playin' my song
You know I'm gonna be okay
Yeah, it's a party in the USA
Yeah it's a party in the USA

Feel like hoppin' on a flight (on a flight)
Back to my hometown tonight (Ttown tonight)
But something stops me every time (every time)
The DJ plays my song and I feel alright

So I put my hands up
They're playing my song
And the butterflies fly away
Noddin' my head like, yeah
Movin' my hips like, yeah
I got my hands up
They're playin' my song
You know I'm gonna be okay
Yeah, it's a party in the USA
Yeah it's a party in the USA

So I put my hands up
They're playing my song
And the butterflies fly away
Noddin' my head like, yeah
Movin' my hips like, yeah
I got my hands up
They're playin' my song
You know I'm gonna be okay
Yeah, it's a party in the USA
Yeah it's a party in the USA

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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: Jessica Cornish, Claude Kelly, Lukasz Gottwald

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Party in the U.S.A." was released by Miley Cyrus in 2009 as part of her first extended play titled 'The Time of Our Lives.'
Songwriters
The track was co-written by British songwriter Jessie J, who originally intended it to be part of her own album but the theme didn't suit her personal style, so it was given to Miley Cyrus.
Chart Performance
The song achieved tremendous commercial success, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It became and still remains as one of Cyrus’s highest-charting songs.
Platinum Status
"Party in the U.S.A." has been certified 7x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying 7 million units sold.
Billboard Rankings
At the end of 2009, Billboard ranked the song as the 7th best song of the year.
Deemed Patriotic
The song was considered a modern anthem for the United States and gained significant radio play during major U.S. holidays, particularly the Fourth of July.
Video Director
The music video was directed by Chris Applebaum, who has also done popular videos for artists such as Selena Gomez, Rihanna, and Kelly Clarkson.
Song Controversy
Despite its popularity, the song wasn't without controversy, with a section of parents criticizing it for potential sexual undertones in Cyrus's music video.
Live Performances
Miley Cyrus has performed "Party in the U.S.A." live on numerous occasions, including the 2009 Teen Choice Awards and the 2017 Music festival in Las Vegas.
Song Longevity
"Party in the U.S.A" continues to be a popular song and a staple in Miley Cyrus's discography, being frequently streamed on digital music platforms even a decade after its release.
Swift and Jay-Z reference
The song lyrically refers to a "Jay-Z song" and a "Britney song" being played in a cab. Intentional or not, this highlighted the musical tastes of America at the time, given the popularity of the artists.
Economic Impact
With its wild popularity, the song has been a significant source of income for Jessie J, who co-wrote the song. She has stated in interviews that the royalties from this song paid her rent for more than three years.

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