Miley Cyrus says half of Plastic Hearts was a ‘trauma response’

Pop star Miley Cyrus has opened up about deep regrets over her writing contributions to the 2020 album Plastic Hearts, describing many tracks as a “trauma response” to personal upheaval.

In a candid appearance on the Every Single Album podcast, Cyrus admitted she now looks back with remorse on roughly half the songs she wrote for the album. She explained that during a turbulent period surrounding relationship breakdowns and nearly losing sobriety, she defaulted to writing emotionally charged music instead of seeking healing. The songwriter confessed: “I had to fall one more time,” acknowledging that Plastic Hearts emerged from a place of unresolved trauma.

Fans on social media quickly echoed the sentiment. One commentator on X noted, “If she wrote it during a dark time… I can respect that she regrets it,” while another stressed that the emotional rawness shaped Cyrus’s evolution.

The album, released November 27, 2020, marked Cyrus's turn toward rock, synth-pop, and glam styles—a departure fueled in part by personal crisis. While Plastic Hearts was both critically praised and commercially successful, Cyrus’s revelations underscore the internal cost of authenticity in art.

Industry analysts say this admission could deepen fan appreciation, reinforcing her image as a genuine artist unafraid to revisit and critique her past work. It also adds to the broader discussion of what defines growth and healing in the public eye.

As Cyrus promotes new music and embraces renewed creativity, her reflections on Plastic Hearts serve as a potent reminder that fame and trauma often collide in the creative process.