Malibu was inspired by Miley Cyruss rekindled relationship with Liam Hemsworth. The song reflects her happiness and appreciation for life in Malibu, both elements that marked a new direction in her life and career.
I never came to the beach, or 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 I always thought I would sink, so I ne - ver swam I never went boatin', don't get how they are floatin' And sometimes I get so scared of what I can't understand
But here I am, next to you The sky is more blue in Malibu Next to you in Malibu Next to you
We watched the sun go down as we were walking I'd spent the rest of my life standing here talking You would explain the current, as I just smiled Hoping I just stay the same, and nothing will change And it'll be us, just for a while. Do we even exist? That's when I make the wish, to swim away with the fish Is it supposed to be this hot all summer long? I never would've believed you if three years ago you told me I'd be here writing this song
But here I am, next to you The sky is so blue in Malibu Next to you in Malibu Next to you
Next to you The sky's so blue in Malibu Next to you
We are just like the waves that flow back and forth Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning And you're there to save me And I wanna thank you with all of my heart It's a brand new start A dream come true in Ma - libu