Miley Cyrus - Prisoner Ft. Dua Lipa -

Reviewers from NME note heavy 1980s nostalgia, specifically referencing Olivia Newton-John’s "Physical" and the rock-tinged energy of Joan Jett .

The song explores feeling "locked up" or trapped in toxic emotional cycles. Critical Consensus Miley Cyrus - Prisoner ft. Dua Lipa

Many praised how their similar husky alto timbres complement each other without competing. Reviewers from NME note heavy 1980s nostalgia, specifically

Watch these reactions and behind-the-scenes clips to see the song's energy and the artists' chemistry: Watch these reactions and behind-the-scenes clips to see

The track is a mix of dark pop , glam rock , and nu-disco , bridging the gap between Cyrus's Plastic Hearts rock era and Lipa's Future Nostalgia disco sound.

Some fans and critics on platforms like Reddit wished for grittier, more "live" sounding drums to match the rock theme, feeling the studio version was slightly too polished. Visual Impact