Speculation began when Cyrus dropped the song on Jan. 13 theHunger Gamesstar’s 33rd birthday.
We were right ‘til we weren’t.
Built a home and watched it burn," she sings on the song’s first verse.
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth.John Shearer/Getty Images
“I’ve come to realize that I should have bought you flowers and held your hand.
Talkin’ to myself for hours, say things you don’t understand.
Listeners also interpreted Cyrus' 2019 song “Slide Away” as a narrative about the pair’s relationship.
“Once upon a time, it was paradise, once upon a time, I was paralyzed.
Cyrus and Hemsworth’s relationship was off and on across the last decade.
They eventually married in December 2018, though their union lasted less than a year.
“I hope your marriage goes better than mine,” she said.
“Mine was a f—ing disaster.”
