Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Mars moved to Los Angeles in 2003 to pursue a musical career. In 2009, he co-founded the production team The Smeezingtons, responsible for various successful singles for Mars himself and other artists. He rose to fame in 2010 buoyed by the success of "Nothin' on You" by B.o.B and "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy, both of which featured his vocals. That year, Mars released his debut studio album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, which blended pop with reggae pop and R&B. It spawned the international number-one singles "Just the Way You Are", "Grenade", and "The Lazy Song". Drawing inspiration from disco, funk, rock, reggae and soul genres, his second studio album, Unorthodox Jukebox (2012), was his first number one on the Billboard 200. It amassed two Billboard Hot 100 number-one hits, "Locked Out of Heaven" and "When I Was Your Man".
In 2014, Mars was featured on Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk", which topped various music charts, spending a total of fourteen and seven weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, respectively. Mars's third studio album, the R&B-focused, 24K Magic (2016), received seven Grammy Awards, winning the major categories of Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. The album also yielded the top-five singles "24K Magic", "That's What I Like", his seventh Billboard Hot 100 number-one single, and a remix of "Finesse" featuring Cardi B. In 2021, Mars collaborated with Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic on the full-length album An Evening with Silk Sonic, whose single "Leave the Door Open" topped the Billboard Hot 100.
Mars has sold over 130 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He has released eight number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 since his career launched in 2010, attaining his first five faster than any male artist since Elvis Presley. Mars became the first artist to receive five diamond certified songs in the United States. He was included in Music Week and Billboard magazine as one of the best songwriters of 2011 and 2013, respectively. Mars has received several awards and nominations, including 11 Grammy Awards, three Brit Awards, nine American Music Awards, 10 Soul Train Awards and holds three Guinness world records. He appeared in Time magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2011, Forbes magazine's list of "30 Under 30" in 2013, and Forbes's Celebrity 100 in 2014, 2018, and 2019.
That's What I Like
Bruno Mars Lyrics
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I got a condo in Manhattan
Baby girl, what's happenin'? (What's happenin'?)
You and your ass invited
So go on and get to clappin' (clap)
Go pop it for a player, pop-pop it for me
Turn around and drop it for a player (drop it)
Drop-drop it for me (drop it)
I'll rent a beach house in Miami ('ami)
Wake up with no jammies (nope)
Lobster tail for dinner (uh)
Julio, serve that scampi (Julio)
You got it if you want it, got, got it if you want it
Said, you got it if you want it, take my wallet if you want it, now
Jump in the Cadillac
(Girl, let's put some miles on it)
Anything you want
(Just to put a smile on it)
You deserve it, baby, you deserve it all
And I'm gonna give it to you
Gold jewelry shining so bright
Strawberry champagne on ice
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
Sex by the fire at night
Silk sheets and diamonds all white
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
I'm talkin' trips to Puerto Rico (bih)
Say the word and we go (say it)
You can be my freaka (brr)
Girl, I'll be your fleeko, mamacita
I will never make a promise that I can't keep
I promise that your smile ain't gon' never leave
Shopping sprees in Paris (ooh)
Everything twenty-four karats (uh)
Take a look in that mirror (take a look)
Now tell me who's the fairest?
Is it you? (Is it you?) Is it me? (Is it me?)
Say it's us (say it's us) and I'll agree, baby
Jump in the Cadillac
(Girl, let's put some miles on it)
Anything you want
(Just to put a smile on it)
You deserve it baby, you deserve it all
And I'm gonna give it to you
Gold jewelry shining so bright
Strawberry champagne on ice
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
Sex by the fire at night
Silk sheets and diamonds all white
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
You say you want a good time
Well, here I am, baby, here I am, baby
Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me
Talk to me, tell me, what's on your mind? (What's on your mind?)
If you want it, girl, come and get it
All this is here for you
Tell me, baby, tell me, tell me, baby
What you tryna do?
Gold jewelry shining so bright
Strawberry champagne on ice
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like (that's what I like, baby)
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like (oh, oh)
Sex by the fire at night
Silk sheets and diamonds all white
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like (that's what I like, baby)
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like (ooh, ooh, ooh)
“That's What I Like” by Bruno Mars features lyrics that depict a luxurious and indulgent lifestyle. The song opens with the singer stating that he has a condo in Manhattan and asks his female love interest to come over. He urges her to dance and entertain him and as he appreciates her curves, he offers her expensive lobster tail for dinner with scampi. He boasts of his wealth saying he can offer her anything she wants, including renting a beach house in Miami, shopping sprees in Paris, and trips to Puerto Rico, all while enjoying gold jewelry and strawberry champagne on ice. The chorus repeats that he wants to give the girl whatever she desires and makes him happy, including sex by the fire and silk sheets with diamonds. The song ends with the singer asking his love interest what she wants and assuring her that he can provide anything she desires.
Overall, the song aims at showcasing the lavish lifestyle of the singer and also his willingness to offer anything to win the affection of his love interest. The song has a smooth, upbeat sound with catchy lyrics and irresistible beats that make it a hit track.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayy, ayy, ayy
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm
I got a condo in Manhattan
I own a luxurious apartment in the heart of the city
Baby girl, what's happenin'? (What's happenin'?)
Hello, what's going on and how are you doing?
You and your ass invited
I invited you and your attractive physique
So go on and get to clappin' (clap)
Start shaking your buttocks and making an applause sound
Go pop it for a player, pop-pop it for me
Dance in a sexually suggestive manner for me
Turn around and drop it for a player (drop it)
Turn your body and perform suggestive movements for me
Drop-drop it for me (drop it)
Continue dropping it and performing suggestive movements for me
I'll rent a beach house in Miami ('ami)
I will rent a luxurious beachfront property in Miami for us to enjoy
Wake up with no jammies (nope)
Wake up without wearing any pajamas or clothing
Lobster tail for dinner (uh)
A fancy meal of lobster tails for dinner
Julio, serve that scampi (Julio)
A request to Julio, the server, to bring out a dish of scampi
You got it if you want it, got, got it if you want it
You have the opportunity to obtain anything you desire
Said, you got it if you want it, take my wallet if you want it, now
Emphasizing that anything is within reach, even if it involves using his money
Jump in the Cadillac
Let's get into the Cadillac
(Girl, let's put some miles on it)
(Let's go for a long drive)
Anything you want
You can have anything your heart desires
(Just to put a smile on it)
(I will do anything to make you happy)
You deserve it, baby, you deserve it all
You are deserving of all these luxuries and fine things
And I'm gonna give it to you
I'll make sure you receive everything you deserve
Gold jewelry shining so bright
Shiny, expensive jewelry
Strawberry champagne on ice
A refreshing drink of champagne and strawberries
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
I am fortunate that these are the things that make you happy
Sex by the fire at night
Intimacy with a partner beside a warm fire
Silk sheets and diamonds all white
Sleeping on luxurious white silk sheets with shiny diamonds
You say you want a good time
You mentioned wanting to have a fun and enjoyable experience
Well, here I am, baby, here I am, baby
Here I am, ready to provide exactly what you want
Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me
Please communicate with me and let me know what you desire
Talk to me, tell me, what's on your mind? (What's on your mind?)
Be honest and tell me what is going through your thoughts
If you want it, girl, come and get it
If you desire something, don't be afraid to take it
All this is here for you
Everything I have is available for you to enjoy
Tell me, baby, tell me, tell me, baby
Please share with me your innermost desires and thoughts
What you tryna do?
What are you striving to achieve right now?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ray Charles II Mccullough, Philip Martin Lawrence II, James Edward Fauntleroy II, Christopher Brody Brown, Peter Gene Hernandez, Jeremy L. Reeves, Ray Romulus, Jonathan James Yip
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Lyrics🎧
Hey, hey, hey
I got a condo in Manhattan
Baby girl, what's hatnin'?
You and your ass invited
So gon' and get to clappin'
Go pop it for a player
Pop, pop it for me
Turn around and drop it for a player
Drop, drop it for me
I'll rent a beach house in Miami
Wake up with no jammies (Nope)
Lobster tail for dinner
Julio serve that scampi (Julio!)
You got it if you want it
Got, got it if you want it
Said you got it if you want it
Take my wallet if you want it now
Jump in the Cadillac, girl, let's put some miles on it
Anything you want, just to put a smile on it
You deserve it baby, you deserve it all
And I'm gonna give it to you
Gold jewelry shining so bright
Strawberry champagne on ice
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
Sex by the fire at night
Silk sheets and diamonds all white
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
I'm talkin' trips to Puerto Rico
Say the word and we go
You can be my freaka
Girl, I'll be a fleeko, mamacita
I will never make a promise that I can't keep
I promise that your smile ain't gon' never leave
Shopping sprees in Paris
Everything 24 karats
Take a look in that mirror
Now tell me who's the fairest
Is it you? (is it you?) Is it me? (is it me?)
Say it's us (say it's us) and I'll agree, baby
Jump in the Cadillac, girl, let's put some miles on it
Anything you want, just to put a smile on it
You deserve it baby, you deserve it all
And I'm gonna give it to you
Gold jewelry shining so bright
Strawberry champagne on ice
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
Sex by the fire at night
Silk sheets and diamonds all white
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
[Bridge]
If you say you want a good time
Well here I am baby, here I am baby
Talk to me, talk to me, talk to me
Tell me what's on your mind (what's on your mind)
If you want it, girl come and get it
All this is here for you
Tell me, baby, tell me, tell me, baby
What you tryna do
Gold jewelry shining so bright
Strawberry champagne on ice
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
Sex by the fire at night (Sex by the fire at night)
Silk sheets and diamonds all white
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
Lucky for you, that's what I like, that's what I like
Simrit
1.8 billion views of Bruno dancing in a room. Now that’s impact. Legend.
Karottenmeister1234
Lol
hajak13
LOL
CallumwebbBTW
Lol
Sillay Harvey
This will never get old and it will always be one of my favourites.
Guest
Do know this part 0:37 1:49
Strawberry
@Guest tommy innit vibes
Wasap
Verdad
Rahmad Resky
Yess 👍👍👍👍
Just Chill
6 years later and this song still hits different. Truly a masterpiece ❣