Skyscraper

On November 1, 2010, Demi's publicist announced the Disney star had entered a treatment facility for "physical and emotional issues," which was subsequently reported to include an eating disorder and self-cutting. Her first single since her stint in treatment finds the singer/actress finding strength in the wake of a fading relationship and it symbolizes her resilience in the face of her personal issues. In a Seventeen magazine blog post, she wrote, "This song is so special to me because it's inspired by my journey and the struggles that I've dealt with this past year. I hope people are able to relate to it and realize that they are able to rise above and overcome any obstacle, no matter the circumstances, and shine like a skyscraper. I am still on a personal journey dealing with my own issues each and every day, but the best advice I can give to anyone going through a rough patch is to never be afraid to ask for help."

The song premiered July 12, 2011 on Ryan Seacrest's morning radio show and was released on July 14, 2011.

Demi recorded two versions of the song — one in 2010 when she was battling her issues and the other after she left treatment. She told E! News, "It just didn't feel the same, so we kept the original one. For me it was ... so symbolic, it being the song I recorded before treatment and yet it was providing a message. It's so crazy the way things played out, that it ended up being my symbol and it represented what I'm trying to spread the word about: getting help and rising above any issues that [I and] my fans are dealing with."

The empowering ballad was produced and co-penned by Toby Gad, whose other credits include Beyoncé's "If I Were a Boy," Fergie's "Big Girls Don't Cry" and Selena Gomez & the Scenes's "A Year Without Rain." The other co-writers were Lindy Robbins who also co-penned Demi's hit single, "Here We Go Again" and Estonian singer-songwriter Kerli. It was originally penned for the latter's sophomore album.