Pop superstar Miley Cyrus has turned a personal milestone into the centerpiece of her latest musical offering. The track, titled “Let’s Get Married” appears on her tenth studio record, Bass Persuades and immediately signals a shift from the dreamy vibe of earlier cuts to an unabashed proclamation of love.
Beyond the melody, the song doubles as a public celebration of Cyrus’s engagement to Los Angeles-based drummer Maxx Morando. Their partnership, once whispered behind the scenes, now enjoys full-blown spotlight, complete with a black-and-white visual that captures the intimacy of two people on the brink of matrimony.
The path from secret romance to public proposal
In December 2021, Cyrus subtly introduced Morando to her world, confirming a budding romance that would soon intertwine with their creative lives. The couple kept their connection low-key for four years, yet their collaboration was anything but hidden; Morando contributed drum parts to tracks on Cyrus’s albums Endless Summer Vacation and Something Beautiful. Their joint studio sessions laid the groundwork for a deeper bond, culminating in an official engagement that has now been woven directly into Cyrus’s musical narrative.
Rather than linger in private, the pair allowed their affection to ripple across the album’s landscape. By co-writing and co-producing “Let’s Get Married,” Morando stepped from the background percussion booth to a full-scale songwriting partner, cementing the duo’s creative chemistry as a core element of the new single.
“Let’s Get Married”: composition, lyrics, and the Apple Music interview
The anthem bursts open with bright, ABBA-esque guitar riffs and a sweeping piano line that immediately conjures a festive atmosphere. Lyricist Cyrus delivers lines like, “I’m having visions of white, let’s get married,” and “Let’s turn the rest of our lives to a holiday, anytime, any place, we can run away,” blending cinematic imagery with straightforward declaration. In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Cyrus described the track as a blend of playful spontaneity and polished pop, noting that she wanted to “spit it out” while still providing “dreamy lyrics that give you beautiful visual cues” such as “diamonds dancing on me.”
She also highlighted the song’s universality, comparing its hook to the resonance found in her earlier hit “Flowers.” The result, according to Cyrus, is a piece that listeners can instantly claim as their own, a characteristic she believes only a handful of songs achieve.
Visual storytelling: the black-and-white video at Chateau Marmont
Directed by acclaimed photographer Mert Alas the music video takes place inside the storied walls of Los Angeles’ Chateau Marmont. Filmed in stark black and white, the clip showcases Cyrus and Morando in a series of intimate vignettes: snapping Polaroids in bed, feeding one another, and sharing a clothed bathtub moment. The aesthetic choices evoke classic Hollywood romance while simultaneously grounding the narrative in contemporary authenticity.
As the camera pans outward, the frame widens to reveal other couples mirroring the same tender gestures, suggesting that the celebration of love is both personal and universal. The visual treatment, combined with the song’s buoyant arrangement, reinforces the message that the forthcoming wedding is not just a private affair but a joyous, shared experience for anyone who has ever dreamed of a lifelong holiday.
