End of the World (Miley Cyrus song)

"End of the World"
Single by Miley Cyrus
from the album Something Beautiful
ReleasedApril 3, 2025 (2025-04-03)
Genre
Length4:10
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • O'Hanley
  • Rado
  • Morado
  • Pollack
  • Cyrus
  • Rankin
  • Everett
Miley Cyrus singles chronology
"II Most Wanted"
(2024) 		"End of the World"
(2025)
Music video
"End of the World" on YouTube

"End of the World" is a song by American singer Miley Cyrus. It was released through Columbia Records on April 3, 2025, as the lead single from her ninth studio album, Something Beautiful (2025). Alec O'Hanley and Molly Rankin of the band Alvvays were among its co-writers.[1][2]

"End of the World" is a disco-influenced pop, classic pop and dance song that explores themes of living fully amid uncertainty. Characterized by '70s-style piano chords, live strings, and a midtempo beat, the song references cultural icons and locations such as Paul McCartney and Malibu. Accompanied by a visually retro-inspired music video co-directed by Cyrus, the release has received praise for its production style, lyrical tone, and vocal performance.

Background

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On March 31, 2025, Cyrus' YouTube channel premiered the visual video for "Prelude".[3] The video was directed by Cyrus alongside Jacob Bixenman and Brendan Walter.[4] That same day, the music video for the title track, "Something Beautiful", was unveiled.[5] In Times Square, New York City, billboards started hinting at the release of another song, "End of the World", while a teaser video was also posted on Cyrus' official website.[6] The track was scheduled to be released as the lead single from the studio album on April 3, 2025.[7]

Composition

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Slate describes the song as "pop-friendly" with a "rollicking midtempo beat, live strings, and '70s-coded piano chords".[8] Elle called the song an "anthemic bop" in which Cyrus sings about "making the most of life".[9] According to Stereogum, "End of the World" is a "disco-inflected anthem about partying during the apocalypse — a classic pop song topic that only gets more relevant".[10] The song's lyrics reference partying like Paul McCartney and driving to Malibu, California for a final time.[11] Cosmopolitan said the song has a "lighthearted production and moving lyrics".[12]

Music video

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The "disco-inspired"[13] music video is directed by Cyrus, Jacob Bixenman, and Brendan Walter.[10] In the video, Cyrus wears a dress with green sequins.[14] Rolling Stone called the video "sexy and retro".[15] Hypebeast described the video as "sultry".[16]

Critical reception

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Consequence called the song "timely".[17] Paper magazine said, "there is an appealing fullness to the track that suggests a little more intention than we're used to from Cyrus. It's a dance track that's weird and winsome, and Cyrus's voice sounds great on it."[1] Atwood Magazine said the song "feels like an anthem for the present moment with an exhilarating blend of hedonism, nostalgia, and defiance in the face of looming uncertainty".[18] People said the song "evokes a timeless flair as Cyrus channels ABBA".[19] The New York Times described "End of the World" as "a luxurious pop extravaganza".[20]

Charts

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Chart performance for "End of the World"
Chart (2025) Peak
position
Argentina Airplay (Monitor Latino)[21] 18
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[22] 34
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[23] 9
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[24] 41
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[25] 32
CIS Airplay (TopHit)[26] 26
Croatia International Airplay (Top lista)[27] 7
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[28] 12
Estonia Airplay (TopHit)[29] 66
Germany (GfK)[30] 60
Global 200 (Billboard)[31] 43
Greece International (IFPI)[32] 70
Iceland (Tónlistinn)[33] 34
Ireland (IRMA)[34] 40
Italy Airplay (EarOne)[35] 6
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[36] 8
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[37] 21
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[38] 21
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[39] 70
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[40] 3
Norway (VG-lista)[41] 50
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[42] 21
Portugal (AFP)[43] 116
Romania Airplay (TopHit)[44] 21
Russia Airplay (TopHit)[45] 39
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[46] 21
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[47] 59
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[48] 57
UK Singles (OCC)[49] 23
US Billboard Hot 100[50] 52
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[51] 11
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[52] 19
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[53] 21

Release history

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"End of the World" release history
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various April 3, 2025
Columbia [7]
Italy April 4, 2025 Radio airplay Sony Italy [54]
United States Contemporary hit radio Columbia [55]

References

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