“Flowers” — Miley Cyrus — “Flowers” — Miley Cyrus

“Flowers” uses an economical bass-and-drum foundation, bright guitar touches and a composed vocal to turn self-reliance into easy-moving pop. The arrangement remains spacious enough for the groove to breathe.

Its chart performance made it one of 2023's dominant singles, while its craft value lies in restraint: the record rarely adds a layer without a clear job.