released 'Flowers' in August 2023 and won two Grammy Awards. The song, about heartbreak and self-improvement, was an international hit and catapulted the singer even further. But it's not all good news for the artist.
The company Tempo Music Investments has sued the Tennessee singer for allegedly plagiarising and his 'When I was your man'. Specifically, the plaintiffs claim that the , melody and chord progression, among other technical details. In any case, Bruno Mars' man does not appear in the complaint, so, according to TMZ, this legal manoeuvre is solely driven by .
The similarities between the two songs are nothing new. In fact, at the time of the release of 'Flowers' it seemed clear that had been inspired by 'When I was your man' to give a twist to the interpretation of the lyrics. Bruno Mars, in his creation, claims that he should have treated his partner better, while stresses that she should have taken better care of herself.
The chorus of 'Flowers Write my name in the sand Talk to myself for hours Say things you don't understand I can take myself dancing I can hold my own hand I can love me better than you can The chorus to 'When I was your man' And held your hand Should have given you all my hours When I had the chance Take you to every party 'cause all you wanted to do was dance Now my baby's dancing But she's dancing with another man.