Miley Cyrus is being sued for copyright infringement over her 2023 hit “Flowers.”

The 31-year-old pop star has been accused of lifting the melody, concord, and refrain of Bruno Mars’ 2012 hit “Once I Was Your Man” by Tempo Music Investments, who declare to have a share within the latter tune, TMZ studies.

The lyrics are a paraphrase of Bruno’s music however as a result of they had been solely comparable concepts it wasn’t needed for him to be listed as a co-writer on “Flowers.”

Miley’s refrain goes: “I should buy myself flowers / Write my identify within the sand / Speak to myself for hours / Say issues you do not perceive / I can take myself dancing / And I can maintain my very own hand / Yeah, I can love me higher than you may.”

Bruno sings on his observe: “That I ought to’ve purchased you flowers and held your hand … / Now my child’s dancin’, however she’s dancin’ with one other man.”

Miley gained a number of awards for the hit, together with a Grammy for File of the Yr, however Tempo Music Investments insists she would not have acquired the accolades with out “Once I Was Your Man.”

The agency informed the outlet: “It’s plain based mostly on the mixture and variety of similarities between the 2 recordings that ‘Flowers’ wouldn’t exist with out ‘Once I Was Your Man.’”

The corporate isn’t solely looking for cash from the previous Disney star however desires her to be banned from performing the music.

Bruno, 38, isn’t a part of the lawsuit in opposition to Miley.

“Flowers” featured on Miley’s album Infinite Summer time Trip.

The chart-topping disco pop tune was rumored to be a swipe at her ex-husband, 34-year-old actor Liam Hemsworth.

Commenting on the hit’s world success, Miley tweeted on the time: “Celebrating ‘Flowers’ being #1 world wide once more this week! I really like that this document is connecting in such a optimistic approach and it’s a pleasure to proceed creating music for you. These milestones are solely made attainable by the listeners and my unbelievable followers. Endlessly grateful.”