Miley Cyrus Sued for 'Flowers' Allegedly Copying a Bruno Mars Song
The Lawsuit
Songwriter Sarah Hudson and producer Jerry Strickland have filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Miley Cyrus and her label, Sony Music Entertainment, alleging that her hit single 'Flowers' copies substantial elements of their 2014 song 'When I Was Your Man,' written for Bruno Mars.
The lawsuit, filed in California federal court, claims that 'Flowers' uses the same "melodic contour, chord progression, and rhythmic structure" as 'When I Was Your Man.' The plaintiffs allege that Cyrus and her co-writers had access to 'When I Was Your Man' before creating 'Flowers.'
The Accusations
The lawsuit alleges that the two songs share striking similarities in their melody, harmonic structure, and lyrical content.
The plaintiffs argue that the chorus of 'Flowers' is "nearly identical" to the chorus of 'When I Was Your Man,' with both songs featuring the lyrics "I can buy myself flowers" and "I can take myself dancing." Additionally, the lawsuit claims that the pre-chorus and bridge of 'Flowers' are also substantially similar to those of 'When I Was Your Man.'
The Impact
The lawsuit has the potential to significantly impact Cyrus's career and the music industry as a whole. If the plaintiffs are successful, Cyrus could be ordered to pay damages and cease performing 'Flowers.' The lawsuit could also lead to increased scrutiny of copyright protection in the music industry.
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