Miley Cyrus performed her latest single Slide Away for the first time at the 2019 MTV VMAs.
The song is widely speculated to address the end of Cyrus’ 10-year relationship with Liam Hemsworth.
The couple announced their separation earlier this month, less than a year after getting married.
The tear-jerking song is said to be about her ex-husband Liam Hemsworth and Cyrus performance of Slide Away was said to be heart-breaking.
The set was a dramatic one featuring a black and white filter as she sang centrestage under a single spotlight.
Cyrus was accompanied by violinists who sat in formation behind her.
Slide Away seemingly explores the deterioration of her 10-year relationship with Hemsworth, with soul-crushing lyrics like, “Once upon a time, it was made for us / Woke up one day, it had turned to dust / Baby, we were found, but now we’re lost / So it’s time to let it go.”
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The song also hints at Hemsworth’s rumored partying issues: “I want my house in the hills / Don’t want the whiskey and pills.” People reported, “Everyone always thinks Miley is problematic and immature and a hardcore partier while he’s this chill surfer dude, but that’s actually [not accurate].”
The pair announced their breakup early August, less than a year after they wed.
In a statement to E! News, Cyrus’s rep confirmed the breakup, saying, “Ever evolving, changing as partners and individuals, they have decided this is what’s best while they both focus on themselves and careers. They still remain dedicated parents to all of their animals they share while lovingly taking this time apart. Please respect their process and privacy.”
Two weeks after they announced their separation, Hemsworth officially filed for divorce.
Immediately after the breakup went public, Cyrus was spotted sharing PDA with Kaitlynn Carter, a skin care brand founder and Brody Jenner’s ex.
The two went on vacation together and sparked dating rumors after paparazzi snapped photos of the two ostensibly kissing.
However, some sources have clarified that the two are simply having fun and that the relationship isn’t serious. -/TISG