Miley Cyrus’ new single Flowers appears empowering, but could it lead away from Jesus?

Miley Cyrus’ new single Flowers is one of the most popular songs in the UK at the moment. Writer Kate Orson asks if the strong message is as empowering as it initially seems. 

Flowers by Miley Cyrus tells the story of an independent woman who doesn’t need a man because she can love herself and at first glance, it appears to be an empowering message. Miley sings about breaking up with her boyfriend and the upset caused by the heartbreak, until she comes to the realisation that she can do anything he did for her, for herself. Whether it be talking to herself, going dancing by herself, understanding and loving herself. She would enjoy all those things more without him. 

At face value, it’s a message of liberation. We really don’t need a man to complete us, and perpetuating that narrative runs the risk that women will settle for someone who’s less than ideal. However, beneath the surface of her empowering lyrics, and raunchy video, I believe there’s a problem with the message.