Miley Cyrus is back with her new single and it’s not what you’d expect

Miley Cyrus’ new single Malibu was released today and not only that, but the music video too.

Miley previously revealed that the song was about longtime boyfriend, Liam Hemsworth, and it's hard to dispute that after listening to the lyrics. Malibu holds a firm place in Miley and Liam’s hearts as their new home and a place where Liam loves to surf.

“I never came to the beach and stood by the ocean, I never sat by the shore under the sun with my feet in the sand. But you brought me here, and I’m happy that you did, ‘Cause now I’m as free as birds catching the wind.”

The song is a major departure from her 2013 release Bangerz and that VMA performance. And fans are reacting well to the change, with the Twittesphere showing her major love.

Congrats @MileyCyrus! Everyone check out #Malibu! https://t.co/SKMPUYb4UI

— Billy Ray Cyrus (@billyraycyrus) May 11, 2017

It makes me happy to see @MileyCyrus happy. I love #Malibu so much. This is going to be her best era yet. ?❤️✨ https://t.co/YSd2qD2t9J

— Alex Goldschmidt (@alexandergold) May 11, 2017

@MileyCyrus @Vevo me in the first second of #Malibu pic.twitter.com/1hS9Nv9kwm

— STRIP THAT DOWN (@SametcanKanal) May 11, 2017

@MileyCyrus @Vevo THE QUEEN IS BACK

— justiné (@geazysdrew) May 11, 2017

visual representation of me listening to @MileyCyrus #Malibu pic.twitter.com/NuhCxtgp8y

— Caroline Gawlik (@cgawlikk) May 11, 2017

I was crying just now and Miley just blessed me with Malibu #MALIBUTODAY pic.twitter.com/cqd5nImx4M

— ?? (@BADDYONCE) May 11, 2017

ME AFTER LISTENING TO #MALIBU pic.twitter.com/U3DIjxhxmA

— supriya (@kidrauhlxcyrus) May 11, 2017