Miley Cyrus' '7 Things': Is the track about Nick Jonas?
The Jonas Brother reacted to the song
Last updated 23rd Jun 2021
Cast your minds back... It's the year 2008, Miley Cyrus is breaking out into a solo career, Hannah Montana is coming to an end and the Jonas Brothers' iconic bop 'SOS' is dominating the airwaves. To top it all off, June comes along and Miley releases her legendary track '7 Things'... But could the track in fact be about her ex-boyfriend Nick Jonas?
The former Disney stars dated for two-and-a-half years before breaking up in 2008. 10 years on from the song's initial release, the young Jo-Bro finally spoke out about the track, revealing a HUGE giveaway that it was about him - she wore a dog tag in the music video that he had gifted her while they were together! Shocking, we know...
Is '7 Things' about Nick Jonas?
Although Miley, who before this track released music under her fictional alter ego Hannah Montana, had never confirmed (or denied) that the track was about him, fans quickly put two and two together.
Speaking about the song, allegedly detailing the pair's 2008 break-up, Nick said he was "flattered". Asked about it in a 2018 interview, he said: "I've heard that rumour, I've never directly heard that from Miley but she does wear a dog tag that I gave her when I was 14 (in the video). I was actually kind of flattered to be honest because it's there forever and I know it's about me."
WATCH: Miley Cyrus - '7 Things' official music video
For those who don't know - let us refresh your memory a little... The words sing: "The 7 things I hate about you / You're vain, your games, you're insecure / You love me, you like her / You make me laugh, you make me cry / I don't know which side to buy / Your friends they're jerks / And when you act like them, just know it hurts / I wanna be with the one I know / And the 7th thing I hate the most that you do / You make me love you."
Sadly, the pair went their separate ways over the course of the next decade, with Nick adding: "I don't have a relationship with Miley now really, but that's not because we have any bad blood - we just sort of run in different circles."
Fans were, of course, left feeling ecstatic when Miley later took to her Instagram in February 2021 to share a throwback picture of her and Nick. Sharing various images of her old Instagram profile, giving us some SERIOUS 2000s vibes, the singer wrote: 'You just had to be there.'
So cute! 💕
Now check out Miley Cyrus through the years:
Miley attends a 'Hannah Montana' photocall (2006)
Miley sported a knitted cardigan and brunette hair at a Hannah Montana photocall in 2006.
Miley at the VH1 Big in '06 Awards (2006)
For the VH1 Big in '06 Awards, Miley opted to wear a sparkly top with her hair styled in curls.
'Best of both worlds concert' World Premiere (2008)
For the 'Best of Both Worlds concert' premiere in 2008, Miley showed off darker hair, along with eyeliner for an edgier look.
Miley promotes 'Miles to Go' (2009)
A return to Miley's brunette hair in 2009 as she promoted her autobiography, Miles to Go.
Miley arriving at the 82nd Academy Awards ceremony (2010)
Miley looked glamorous at the Oscars in 2010, choosing to style her hair in an up-do and wear a stunning gown
Miley performing at a private concert (2010)
2010 saw Miley opt for a new look as she dyed her hair a stunning auburn colour.
Miley performing at the MuchMusic Video Awards (2010)
Later in 2010, Miley's hair was blonder as she performed at the MuchMusic Video Awards.
Miley arriving at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards (2011)
Miley shone as she took to the red carpet in a sequinned dress as she attended the Grammy Awards in 2011.
Miley arrives at Elton John's annual awards (2012)
Miley moved away from her longer hairstyle, showing off this stunning bob in 2012! For Elton John's Aids Foundation party, Miley sported a floor-length Roberto Cavalli gown.
Miley arriving at the MTV Video Music Awards (2012)
A blonder look for Miley as she wore her hair in a quiff style as she opted for a black Emilio Pucci dress with a plunging neckline.
Miley Cyrus attends 'VH1 Divas' (2012)
Miley went for a shorter hairstyle as she attended VH1 Divas in 2012, wearing a black Norma Kamali dress with cut out detailing along the side, whilst also sporting a nose ring.
Miley celebrating PUNK Chaos to Couture (2013)
Miley embraced the punk style with spiky hair, a mesh Marc Jacobs dress and a bold red lip.
Miley arriving at the MTV Video Music Awards (2013)
Arriving at the MTV Video Music Awards, Miley styled her short hair into buns as she wore a crop top and trousers.
Miley performs at the O2 Arena on her Bangerz tour
A sparkly outfit from Miley in the form of this bejeweled ensemble, which is adorned with a pair of lips.
Miley attends the 6th Annual amfAR Inspiration Gala (2015)
Miley styled her hair with a braid and red glittery clip as she attended the amfAR Inspiration Gala in 2015. She also opted for a classic, glossy red lip.
Miley Cyrus backstage at the MTV Video Music Awards (2015)
Miley went for a bold, vibrant pink look at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, including a pink pig-themed bow in her hair.
'New Miley' (2017)
A stunning, natural look from Miley in 2017, as she posed in a pink dress with wavy hair.
Miley Cyrus at the 2018 GRAMMYs
Miley went for a black velvet Jean-Paul Gaultier jumpsuit as she attended the 2018 Grammy Awards, as she carried a white rose in support of the Time's Up movement.
Miley Cyrus performs at Glastonbury (2019)
A rocky look for Miley's incredible set at Glastonbury Festival in 2019, as Miley looked incredible in black leather trousers and a white crop top, whilst her hair was styled with a fringe.
Miley Cyrus arriving at the VMAs (2020)
Miley wowed on the red carpet at the VMAs in 2020, sporting a sheer, sequinned Mugler dress, paired with matching gloves.
Miley gets a mullet (2021)
Rocking a mullet, Miley looked incredible in a black tassled dress, opting for a stunning smoky eyeshadow look.
Miley channels her inner rockstar for festival season (Summer 2021)
Miley let her rockier side out with this cool ensemble - sporting a tartan skirt, fishnet tights and a slogan vest top with a chain detail.
The shoulder-length hair returns in blonde and black (2022)
Miley returned to a longer hairstyle as she showed off a blonde style, with strands of black.
Elegant gowns and blonde hair for her New Year Party (2023)
Wowing in a stunning Versace gown with wavy blonde hair, Miley looked incredible whilst hosting her New Year's Party.
Gold Maison Margiela safety pins gown
Attending the Grammy Awards 2024, Miley rocked an intricately crafted gown, made up of gold safety pins, from Maison Margiela - paired with a voluminous hairdo.
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