Miley Cyrus reveals what inspired her ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ song

Miley Cyrus is opening up about the deeply personal inspiration behind her new song for Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Speaking to PEOPLEthe Grammy-winning singer shared that the song’s title itself reflects her lived experiences.

“In the title alone, Fire and Ash, I’ve had my own experience with rebuilding from the ground up,” Cyrus said, referencing the devastating 2018 Malibu wildfires that destroyed her home.

The emotional process of starting over shaped the core of the song’s message.

Cyrus’ track, Dream as One, plays during the end credits of James Cameron’s third Avatar instalment, which is currently in theatres.

The song centres on themes of unity, love, and collective strength, ideas the singer says feel especially relevant today.

Reflecting on the January 2025 wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles’ Palisades and Altadena communities, Cyrus noted how tragedy has reinforced the importance of standing by one another.

“Lately, we’ve all had this idea of being there for each other and stepping in when your people need it,” she explained.

For Cyrus, that sense of togetherness extends beyond blood relations.

“Not just your family, but your chosen family as well,” she said, adding that resilience often comes from realising “all you really need is each other.”

The song marks a powerful emotional bridge between Cyrus’ personal healing and the film’s larger message of survival and connection.

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