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Does Miley Cyrus Know 'Hannah Montana' Lyrics?

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Miley Cyrus reflects on her time as Hannah Montana, recalling her favorite songs and their significance. She discusses the evolution of the show, her audition journey, and the influence of friendships on her lyrics. Despite struggling with some lyrics, she emphasizes the authenticity of Hannah's character and experiences.
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#HannahMontana
#SongLyrics
#Disney
#Nostalgia

Timeline

00:00:00 - 00:00:52

Intro

  1. 00:00:00

    Miley Cyrus expresses confusion and humorously attributes the unfamiliar lyrics to her "weed era."

  2. 00:00:17

    She correctly identifies the lyrics to "This is the Life" from Hannah Montana.

  3. 00:00:34

    Miley reveals that "This is the Life" is her favorite Hannah Montana song and was the first one she ever recorded for the show.

00:00:52 - 00:02:05

Best of Both Worlds

  1. 00:01:02

    Miley finds being famous enjoyable because it allows her to experiment with her looks, sounds, and music, and to express herself creatively for a living.

  2. 00:01:19

    She acknowledges that fame comes with challenges, such as giving up privacy, which she has reclaimed in her adulthood by protecting her personal life.

  3. 00:01:36

    Miley explains that early songs were curated by Disney, and she had to consider if the content fit Hannah, even if it didn't align with her personal identity.

  4. 00:01:52

    She concludes that "Best of Both Worlds" was thematically perfect for the show, contributing to its greatness.

00:02:05 - 00:03:10

He Could be the One

  1. 00:02:09

    Miley struggles to remember the lyrics to the song, questioning if it's from 'If We Were a Movie' and admitting she doesn't remember the song at all.

  2. 00:02:35

    She eventually recalls the song is 'He Could Be The One' and recites the lyrics, calling them 'poetry at its finest'.

  3. 00:02:42

    Miley states that her real choice is Team Jesse due to the 'bad boy rockstar energy', but Hannah was more Team Jake.

  4. 00:02:58

    She jokes about the 'poly life' for Miley and Hannah, finding it 'very modern' and then prepares for the next song.

00:03:10 - 00:05:06

Hannah Montana: The Movie

  1. 00:03:16

    Miley tries to recall the context of the line "Hannah means everything to me," initially thinking it might be from the last episode or a Miley Stewart line.

  2. 00:03:39

    She questions if the line is from before or after "The Climb," when Miley Stewart reveals her secret to the town.

  3. 00:04:14

    Miley reveals that the idea for the movie came from her mom, who suggested it as the next step for the show's evolution.

  4. 00:04:38

    She explains that the movie allowed for more grounded and deep moments that were not possible within the 20-minute sitcom format.

00:05:06 - 00:06:58

Rock Star

  1. 00:05:12

    Miley mentions that "Rock Star" is Alex Cooper's favorite Hannah Montana song, who hosted the 20th special, and that Alex didn't know some of the lyrics despite having a tattoo related to it.

  2. 00:05:39

    Miley reveals she was not initially cast for Hannah Montana, and the pilot was filmed with other actors while they waited for her to grow up.

  3. 00:05:57

    She describes her initial audition process, which involved taping herself in her kitchen in Nashville, never expecting to meet Disney executives.

  4. 00:06:15

    Miley recounts flying to LA for the final audition, which she wasn't scared of due to her young age and not fully comprehending the significance of the executives or the decision.

00:06:58 - 00:08:04

See You Again

  1. 00:06:58

    Miley explains that the lyric "She's just being Miley" was inspired by her best friend Leslie, who is her real best friend in Nashville.

  2. 00:07:15

    Miley initially didn't want to be cast as Hannah Montana because she didn't want to leave Leslie.

  3. 00:07:33

    Miley believes Leslie uses her connection to the lyric to her advantage, though she deserves it because Miley admits she wasn't an easy friend to have, especially when younger.

  4. 00:07:52

    Miley describes herself as always being wild and disliking boredom, which meant her best friend had to keep up with her constant activity.

00:08:04 - 00:09:02

Ordinary Girl

  1. 00:08:11

    Miley attempts to recall the lyrics, questioning if it's a trick question and asking for hints.

  2. 00:08:24

    She identifies it as a Hannah song but admits she has no idea what it is, despite knowing some of the lyrics.

  3. 00:08:33

    Miley asks for more hints, specifically if it's from season four, an era she admits she was "tuned out" from and blocked out.

  4. 00:08:42

    Upon learning the song is "Ordinary Girl," Miley states she never would have guessed it, even though she was excited about a recent Instagram post about it.

00:09:02 - 00:09:32

Transition riff

  1. 00:09:09

    Miley identifies the song as a transition riff, expressing surprise at her recognition of it over other tracks.

  2. 00:09:16

    She confirms that the song is indeed a transition, noting its consistent sound.

  3. 00:09:25

    Miley describes the transition riffs as "wacky" due to their unique nature.

00:09:32 - 00:16:08

Ordinary Girl

  1. 00:09:32

    Miley Cyrus reflects on how the song "Ordinary Girl" captures the essence of Hannah Montana, highlighting the character's relatable experiences despite her double life.

  2. 00:09:50

    She explains that Hannah's songs are often inspired by Miley Stewart's real-life events, making them authentic stories despite the facade of Hannah Montana.

  3. 00:10:15

    Miley differentiates between her own music and Hannah's, noting that Hannah's sound is more manufactured and pop-oriented, which she enjoys playing with.

  4. 00:10:43

    She contrasts the storytelling focus in her own music with Hannah's approach, where more production, glitter, and spectacle are embraced without overshadowing the message.

Moments

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Miley Cyrus on 'This is the Life' and Hannah Montana's Fame

Miley Cyrus shares insights into the original recording of 'This is the Life' as the first Hannah Montana track. The discussion covers the complexities of fame, navigating creative freedom alongside privacy concerns. Cyrus also details the process of selecting songs for the show to suit the Hannah persona, even when they differed from her own musical preferences.

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This is the life is my favorite Hannah Montana song. So it resurfacing makes me very happy because it was the first song I ever cut as Hannah Montana. So now 20...
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There's parts of being famous that to me, I kind of love it. Being famous for me is very fun because it comes with things that I love, like getting to experimen...
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would never do anything that didn't feel authentic or honest and honorable. And because it wasn't me, it was the character, I always had to check in. Maybe it d...
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Miley Cyrus' Hannah Montana Audition Journey

Miley shares the story of auditioning for Hannah Montana, revealing she wasn't the first choice and the pilot was filmed without her. She recounts the two-year process, from recording auditions in her kitchen to facing intimidating Disney executives, and how she was prepared for either outcome, whether landing the role or returning to her normal life as a cheerleader.

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originally, I was not cast for Hannah Montana. They actually filmed the pilot without me with other characters and other casts because they were waiting kind of...
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I was just in our kitchen in Nashville. You know, I never expected to actually get into the room with the Disney executives that will end up making that final d...
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my cheer team. It was a scary process to know that I was giving so much up, you know, big risk, hoping it would be a big reward, but I was going to be okay whet...
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00:13:37-00:15:58
Miley Cyrus: 'Bangerz' & Finding Herself After Hannah Montana

Miley reflects on her 'Bangerz' album, viewing it as a period of authentic self-discovery in contrast to her scripted life as Hannah Montana. She emphasizes the importance of taking risks for greater rewards and expresses a deep connection to the Hannah character, seeing it as an extension of herself and a powerful form of self-expression.

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For me, it had never been something that was created in a boardroom or all of us had a kind of a master plan. Actually, I think what I love about Bangers is tha...
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but I always think the bigger the risk, the bigger the reward.
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I would feel very territorial over that. That's that's me. That's an extension of myself, and like anybody else that has a fantasy, we all have our own Hannah. ...
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