Miley Cyrus' music video for "Jaded" looks like a beautiful summer dream.
Miley Cyrus releases the music video for the song 'Jaded' from her latest album 'Endless Summer Vacation'.
Although "Jaded" is about a painful and complicated breakup, the accompanying music video is a beautiful summer dream.
The video, directed by Jacob Bixenman and released on Tuesday, May 16, alternates between shots of Miley Cyrus in front of idyllic backdrops of white sheets, palm trees, soft blue skies and a swimming pool, as she sings the surf rock song with the wind blowing. in her sunburnt hair.
"And it's a shame it ended this way," Miley Cyrus sings with a smile, wearing a shiny gold swimsuit and sunglasses. "You broke your own heart, but you'd never say that / We went to hell, but we never came back."
Miley Cyrus gave her fans just 24 hours to prepare for her 'Jaded' music video, announcing its release on Monday.
The 30-year-old singer also shared a sneak peek, posting a snippet of the video in which she posed topless on a white bed and gazed dreamily at the camera, before the screen faded to black.
Unbeknownst to her fans at the time, Miley Cyrus had pre-announced the music video a few days earlier, posting three photos on Saturday, May 13 of herself in the same clothes on the same bed as she appeared in the 'Jaded' teaser.
She captioned the post with a snippet of the song's lyrics: "You're lonely now and I hate it."
"Jaded" tells a story about regrets and missed opportunities in a failed relationship.
Miley Cyrus seems to admit she never spoke up about what was wrong, but now that she's had time to think, she's feeling the weight of what wasn't said.
In terms of production, 'Jaded' features a smooth pop punk beat with a catchy chorus that contrasts with the song's melancholic lyrics, while subtle instrumental touches create a rich sonic texture.
The verses of 'Jaded' are accompanied by a slower and more introspective beat, while the chorus has a more upbeat energy. Miley Cyrus' performance is emotional and honest, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
Miley Cyrus has always had a knack for writing deeply emotional lyrics that her fans can relate to, and "Jaded," is a strong addition to her discography.
"Faded" is reminiscent of some of the earlier ballads like "Wrecking Ball" and "The Climb," which similarly use powerful performances and emotional lyrics to explore complex emotions.
'Jaded' is the third single from Miley Cyrus' 'Endless Summer Vacation' album which was released in March.
The song follows on from the huge hit 'Flowers', which topped the charts around the world, staying at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for eight weeks and "River."
Miley Cyrus celebrated the release of 'Endless Summer Vacation' with 'Endless Summer Vacation (Backyard Sessions)' on Disney+, where she also sang a stripped down version of 'Jaded'.
