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Her Friend's Cat

The "Twinkle Song" was inspired by the death of one of her friend's cats. The cat reportedly came to Miley in a dream the night it died and helped her find the right words to comfort her friend. Miley broke down in tears when she performed the song on Saturday Night Live in 2015.

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