Miley Cyrus is facing a lawsuit over her hit song “Flowers,” which has been accused of copying elements from Bruno Mars’ song “When I Was Your Man.” The lawsuit, filed by Tempo Music Investments, claims that “Flowers” borrows the melody, harmony, and chorus from Mars’ track, stating that the two songs share “numerous similarities.” Tempo Music further argues that Cyrus’ song would not exist without Mars’ original hit.
Bruno Mars is not directly involved in the lawsuit, but Tempo Music, which holds the copyright for “When I Was Your Man,” is seeking to stop Cyrus from performing or distributing “Flowers.” They claim that the song’s success, including a Grammy award, was built on the foundation of Mars’ work. Despite the controversy, neither Mars nor Cyrus has commented on the lawsuit, and Cyrus’ representatives have declined to respond to inquiries.
The lawsuit highlights similarities between the lyrics of both songs, such as Mars’ “I should have bought you flowers” versus Cyrus’ “I can buy myself flowers.” As the legal battle unfolds, fans of both artists are left to speculate on the outcome, with the lawsuit sparking debate over originality in the music industry.
