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Music Publisher Takes Legal Action Against Miley Cyrus Over Hit Song “Flowers”
A music publisher, Tempo, has filed a lawsuit against Miley Cyrus, claiming her chart-topping hit “Flowers” infringes on the copyright of Bruno Mars’ “When I Was Your Man.” Tempo recently acquired a portion of the rights to Mars’ song from one of its co-writers, Phil Lawrence, and alleges that Cyrus’s song borrows significantly from the earlier work.
“Flowers” and Liam Hemsworth: A Song About Heartbreak, But Whose?
Miley Cyrus’s “Flowers” has become an anthem for moving on from heartbreak, but the question remains: is it about her ex-husband, Liam Hemsworth? While the lyrics could apply to any difficult break-up, fans have pointed to several clues that suggest a connection to Hemsworth. One example is the line “built a home and watched it burn,” which resonates with the devastating 2018 wildfire that destroyed the couple’s home.
Other rumors have circulated, including speculation that Cyrus wears one of Hemsworth’s suits in the music video and that the video’s location is the same house where Hemsworth allegedly was unfaithful. Despite the speculation, Cyrus has remained silent on the song’s true inspiration, never publicly confirming or denying a connection to her former husband.