" Prisoner " (2020) is a high-energy collaboration that blends gritty rock aesthetic with Dua Lipa’s sleek disco-pop. Critics generally view it as a standout "best of both worlds" moment, though some find it a step below Cyrus's solo hit "Midnight Sky". Musical Style & Themes
Reviewers from NME note heavy 1980s nostalgia, specifically referencing Olivia Newton-John’s "Physical" and the rock-tinged energy of Joan Jett . Miley Cyrus - Prisoner ft. Dua Lipa
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. " Prisoner " (2020) is a high-energy collaboration