Lyrically and visually, the song is about breaking free. Coming off the heels of high-profile breakups and a massive shift in her public image, the chorus says it all:
The video is a high-octane tribute to the glam-rock era. Miley, who directed the video herself, drew heavy inspiration from female rock icons like , Joan Jett , and Debbie Harry . Miley Cyrus - Midnight Sky (Official Video)
The Neon Rebirth: Why Miley Cyrus’s “Midnight Sky” is a Modern Masterpiece Lyrically and visually, the song is about breaking free