We Can't Stop

"We Can't Stop" is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus, from her fourth studio album Bangerz (2013). The RCA record company published it as the first single on the album on June 3, 2013.

Background

The song was initially planned to be for Rihanna, but Cyrus ultimately interpreted and produced it. The composers and producer adjusted the letter and rhythm to fit Cyrus's personality. The music fuses elements of R&B, pop, and hip hop.

Music and Lyrics

"We Can't Stop" is a pop, R&B, and electropop song about a house party and recreational drug use. The lyrics received mixed reviews from critics, with some appreciating the overall production but criticizing the lyrical content. The song features a catchy melody and Cyrus' vocals span two octaves.

Commercial Performance

The song was certified eight-times platinum in the United States, seven times platinum on Australia and Norway, multi-platinum in Canada, Sweden, and the United Kingdom; it also reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. In the United States, it sold over five million copies and obtained the certification of quintuply platinum disks by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song was also successful internationally, reaching the top 10 in several countries.

Music Video

The music video, directed by Diane Martel, addresses the theme of a youth party. The plot is mainly developed in a house and a pool. The video generated controversy due to its high sexual content, being catalogued not suitable for the youth public. It also won the Billboard Mid-Year Music Award for the best music video in 2013.

Reception

The song received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its catchy melody and others criticizing its lyrical content. However, many reviewers appreciated Cyrus' vocals and the song's overall production. The song was compared to other artists, including Rihanna and Kesha, but ultimately stood out as a unique track.

Chart Performance

"We Can't Stop" reached number 1 in several countries, including New Zealand, United Kingdom, Scotland, and Indonesia. It also reached the top 10 in the United States, Austria, Israel, Canada, Norway, Australia, the Netherlands, Sweden, South Africa, Ireland, Mexico, Lebanon, Spain, and Japan.

Awards and Nominations

The song won several awards, including the Billboard Mid-Year Music Award for the best music video in 2013. It was also nominated for several other awards, but did not receive any major nominations.

Sales and Certifications

The song sold over seven million copies worldwide, making it one of Cyrus' most successful singles. It obtained multiple certifications, including quintuply platinum disks by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in the United States, and platinum records in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Sweden, New Zealand, and a gold record in the UK.

References

* "We Can't Stop". Billboard. * "Miley Cyrus - We Can't Stop". Discogs. * "We Can't Stop". MusicBrainz.