Miley Cyrus releases new song and music video 'Malibu'

Miley Cyrus is officially back!

The singer's new single, "Malibu," was released on Thursday afternoon a couple hours after it leaked online. She released the song in conjunction with its accompanying music video.

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The breezy track is a de facto love song to fiancé Liam Hemsworth and serves as an ode to their happy life together in Malibu, Calif. It signals a brand new direction for the ever-evolving star and is a far cry from her latest release, Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz, which was an avant-garde album full of psychedelic rock.

Here, we hear a more folksy Cyrus over acoustic guitars and hand-claps.

"I never would've believed you if three years ago you told me I'd be here writing this song," she sings. "Next to you in Malibu."

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The accompanying music video for "Malibu" is the perfect visualization for the song and sees Cyrus in various locales in and around the picturesque California city. Clad in a series of white ensembles, from sweaters to bikinis to jean shorts and dresses, Cyrus looks happy, centered and sure of herself throughout.

Also on display? Her engagement ring:

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We can't wait to see what she comes up with next!

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