Miley Cyrus: After “Flowers,” is it “The End of the World”?
“Pretend that this is not the end of the world...” sings Miley Cyrus in a track that sounds so cheerful that it makes you nervous. It's as if someone is smiling while the ceiling is collapsing. It's as if the girl who recently sang confidently, “I can buy myself flowers,” is now gently asking, “Let's at least pretend this isn't the end.” And that's when it becomes clear — Miley isn't over, Miley is changing.