Overview
“Flowers” by Miley Cyrus was released January 12, 2023 as the lead single from her album Endless Summer Vacation. The self-love anthem debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent eight weeks at #1, becoming the longest-running #1 song of 2023 and Cyrus’ second #1 (after “Wrecking Ball” in 2013).
Cultural Phenomenon
The song’s lyrics (“I can buy myself flowers, write my name in the sand”) and release date (Liam Hemsworth’s birthday) sparked speculation about her ex-husband. “Flowers” became an instant breakup anthem and self-empowerment rallying cry. The song broke Spotify’s record for most streams in a single week (155.5 million).
Awards & Records
“Flowers” won Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 2024 Grammys (Cyrus’ first Grammy wins despite 12 previous nominations). The song was the #1 global song of 2023 on Spotify (1.6 billion streams) and sold over 10 million units. It marked Cyrus’ career renaissance after years of critical and commercial inconsistency.