Top 10 Best Songs by Miley Cyrus

The ultimate revenge and self-love anthem. With a nod to Bruno Mars' "When I Was Your Man," she flips the story: I can buy myself flowers. The bass line is groovy and relaxed.

The song radiates an unprecedented strength and peace. No anger, but acceptance and self-confidence. It became a worldwide phenomenon and is rapidly becoming a Top 2000 classic. Miley at the top of her game.

The video with the wrecking ball distracted, but the song itself is one of the best pop ballads of the century. The buildup from vulnerable verses to explosive chorus is perfect.

She screams her pain. The emotion is visceral and real. It's the moment the world stopped laughing at her antics and started listening to her voice.

The power ballad from the Hannah Montana Movie that grew into a motivational anthem. It's about perseverance and that the journey is more important than the destination.

While it's a "Disney song," Miley sings it with a conviction that's timeless. It's grand, compelling, and for many a source of strength in difficult times.

A disco-rock track inspired by Stevie Nicks (with a sample from "Edge of Seventeen"). It's an anthem for independence after her divorce. "I was born to run, I don't belong to anyone."

Miley sounds powerful and in control. The aesthetics, the sound, the voice: everything fits. It's a modern classic that feels retro but fresh.

A brilliant mix of country and disco. The beat is modern and tight, but the guitars and Miley's twang give it a Dolly Parton vibe. It's about a world on fire and a broken heart.

It's stylish and melancholic. The strings in the chorus are beautiful. One of her most refined and mature pop songs.

An epic ballad about freedom, loneliness, and living "on the road." The production is expansive and cinematic. You can see the American highways and motorcycles.

It's an anthem for free spirits who don't belong anywhere.

With a dark, almost trip-hop beat and a sample that sounds like a guitar in an empty hall. It's an ode to the "bad boy" she can't let go ("I will love you 'til the end of time").

The atmosphere is sultry and dramatic. Lana sings with a theatrical sob that recalls film noir. It's stylish, sexy, and a bit obsessive.

A power ballad from her rock album Plastic Hearts. It's about an unhealthy relationship where she's the "villain" who doesn't deserve the other person.

Her voice sounds fantastic here: raw, emotional, and powerful. The production is grand, with guitars and strings. A song that proves she was born for rock ballads.

The start of her "Bangerz" era and the definitive break with Hannah Montana. A slow, dragging party song about doing what you want. The atmosphere is rebellious and a bit hazy.

The song defined the summer of 2013. The lyrics and video were provocative, but Mike Will Made It's production is genius in its weirdness. The anthem of a generation gone wild.

The ultimate American pop hit. Originally intended for Jessie J, but Miley made it her own. It's about the nerves of a Nashville girl landing in Hollywood.

It's timeless and irresistible catchy. Even the toughest rockers sing this secretly. It captures the innocence and fun of the late 2000s perfectly.