Miley Cyrus, Violet Chemistry | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 2^nd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we highlight “Violet Chemistry” performed by Grammy-nominated pop artist, Miley Cyrus. 

Bring on the bold, fierce songs! Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 serves up background info and insight into songs of various styles, especially songs that raise eyebrows and/or stir the pot.  Featured records can be classic or brand new. In the 2^nd edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2024), we break down “Violet Chemistry” performed by Miley Cyrus.

“When the floor is wet / And the lights come on, but you don’t wanna leave / And your phone is lost / But the car’s outside waitin’ out on the street.” Ooh-wee! “Violet Chemistry” appears on the back half of Endless Summer Vacation, the Grammy-nominated, 2023 album by Miley Cyrus. Yes, “Flowers” is the dominant, ubiquitous record, but “Violet Chemistry” brings some heat too. The record commences with hazy sounding synths at the onset, setting an enigmatic tone.  Soon enough, the beat kicks in, with Cyrus singing a rhythmic, ear-catching melody, with the above-mentioned lyrics.

Even with clear stability, during the verses, this violet chemistry still leaves us with musical questions.  The harmonic scheme for example, ends up being starkly different from the chorus, expectedly, the most accessible section of the song. With successive listens, more of the magic – more of the chemistry – shines in the verses, much like the chorus. “Stay awhile, stay awhile with me,” Cyrus sings, continuing, “Stay awhile, don’t deny the violet chemistry.” Fo’ sho’. Throughout the course of the record, the production work (Mike WiLL Made-It, Jesse Shatkin, Maxx Morando, and Max Taylor-Sheppard) is slick – synths, beats, and the vocal effects/production. The bridge marks another contrast, separating itself from the chorus and verses.  There’s a kickass beat switch, and a robust bass line, not to mention the unique tune and lyrics Cyrus serves up (“Fingers start to dance along the figures and the shapes / Mixing all the colors like we’re making a Monet”). Clearly, the chemistry – love and sex – is legit on “Violet Chemistry”.

🎙 Miley Cyrus • 💿 Endless Summer Vacation • 🏷 Smiley Miley, Inc. / Columbia • 🗓 2023

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