"we can't stop" is a popular hit song from singer and songwriter miley cyrus. the lyrics are about recreational drug use at house parties. the single sold well beyond two million units in the united states. the song managed to reach number one in the uk, number two in the us, and number three on the charts in canada. cyrus performed the song at the 2013 mtv video music awards with american-canadian singer-songwriter robin thicke as a medley with his 2013 hit song, "blurred lines". this performance was very provocative and was widely reported following the award show.