Grenade
♫ Bruno Mars Lyrics
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Take, take, take it all, but you never give
Should have known you was trouble from the first kiss
Had your eyes wide open
Why were they open?
Gave you all I had and you tossed it in the trash
You tossed it in the trash, you did
What you don't understand is I'd catch a grenade for ya (yeah, yeah)
Throw my hand on a blade for ya (yeah, yeah)
I'd jump in front of a train for ya (yeah, yeah)
You know I'd do anything for ya (yeah, yeah)
Oh oh, I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight through my brain
Yes, I would die for ya baby
But you won't do the same
No, no, no, no
Black, black, black and blue
Beat me 'til I'm numb
Tell the devil I said 'hey' when you get back to where you're from
Mad woman, bad woman
That's just what you are
Yeah you'll smile in my face then rip the brakes out my car
Gave you all I had and you tossed it in the trash
You tossed it in the trash, yes you did
To give me all your love is all I ever asked
'Cause what you don't understand is
I'd catch a grenade for ya (yeah, yeah)
Throw my hand on a blade for ya (yeah, yeah)
I'd jump in front of a train for ya (yeah, yeah)
You know I'd do anything for ya (yeah, yeah)
Oh oh, I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight through my brain
Yes, I would die for ya baby
But you won't do the same
If my body was on fire
Oh you'd watch me burn down in flames
You said you loved me you're a liar 'cause you never
Ever, ever did baby
But darling I'll still catch a grenade for ya (yeah, yeah)
Throw my hand on a blade for ya (yeah, yeah)
I'd jump in front of a train for ya (yeah, yeah)
You know I'd do anything for ya (yeah, yeah)
Oh oh I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight through my brain
Yes, I would die for ya baby
But you won't do the same
No, you won't do the same
You wouldn't do the same
Oh, you'll never do the same
No, no, no, no
The song "Grenade" by Bruno Mars tells the story of a man who is deeply in love with a woman. He feels as though he has given her his all, but she has taken everything and given nothing in return. He even says that he knew she was trouble from the very beginning but was still willing to do anything for her. He talks about how he would catch a grenade, throw his hand on a blade, jump in front of a train, and do anything for her, even if it meant putting his life at risk. However, despite his willingness to sacrifice everything for her, he knows that she will never do the same for him.
The lyrics are filled with metaphors that highlight the extent to which the man is willing to go for the woman he loves. He talks about catching a grenade, throwing his hand on a blade, and jumping in front of a train, which all represent the different ways he is willing to put himself in harm's way for her. The metaphor of catching a grenade is particularly powerful as it symbolizes taking on her problems and protecting her from any harm that may come her way.
Overall, the song is a passionate declaration of love and a plea for reciprocation. The man in the song is willing to do anything for the woman he loves, but he recognizes that she does not feel the same way. The lyrics are emotive and powerful, and Bruno Mars' delivery adds to the intensity of the emotions being conveyed.
Line by Line Meaning
Easy come, easy go, that's just how you live oh
You live a life where you take everything easily and carelessly
Take, take, take it all, but you never give
You are only interested in taking from others and not giving back
Should have known you was trouble from the first kiss
I should have realized early on that you would cause me trouble
Had your eyes wide open
You were fully aware of what you were doing
Why were they open?
I wonder why you were so alert and attentive to what you were doing?
Gave you all I had and you tossed it in the trash
I gave you everything that I had, but you did not appreciate it and discarded it
To give me all your love is all I ever asked 'cause
All I wanted from you was your love and affection
What you don't understand is I'd catch a grenade for ya (yeah, yeah)
I love you so much that I am willing to take a bullet for you
Throw my hand on a blade for ya (yeah, yeah)
I am ready to hurt myself for you
I'd jump in front of a train for ya (yeah, yeah)
I would sacrifice myself for you
You know I'd do anything for ya (yeah, yeah)
I am willing to do anything and everything for you
Oh oh, I would go through all this pain
I am prepared to endure any amount of emotional or physical pain
Take a bullet straight through my brain
I am willing to suffer the ultimate sacrifice for you
Yes, I would die for ya baby
I would lay down my life for you without hesitation
But you won't do the same
You are not willing to make such a sacrifice for me
Black, black, black and blue
You have left me bruised and beaten emotionally and physically
Beat me 'til I'm numb
You have hurt me to the point where I cannot feel anymore
Tell the devil I said 'hey' when you get back to where you're from
You are so evil and wicked that even the devil will welcome you with open arms
Mad woman, bad woman
You are a mentally unstable and bad person
That's just what you are
Your actions speak louder than words and fully define who you are
Yeah you'll smile in my face then rip the brakes out my car
You pretend to be nice and friendly towards me, while secretly plotting to harm me in some way
If my body was on fire
If I were in great danger or peril
Oh you'd watch me burn down in flames
You would not try to save me, but rather be happy and watch me suffer
You said you loved me you're a liar 'cause you never
You claimed to love me, but your actions show otherwise
Ever, ever, ever did baby
You have never truly loved me
But darling I'll still catch a grenade for ya (yeah, yeah)
Despite everything, I still care for you and am willing to put myself in harm's way for you
You know I'd do anything for ya (yeah, yeah)
My love for you knows no bounds and I am prepared to do anything for you
No, you won't do the same
You do not have the same level of commitment and devotion for me
Oh, you'll never do the same
You are incapable of loving me the way I love you
No, no, no, no
This will never change, no matter how much I hope for it
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Downtown Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andrew Wyatt, Ari Levine, Bruno Mars, Christopher Brown, Claude Kelly, Jeff Tweedy, Philip Lawrence
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nathan6522
[Verse 1]
Ooh, I got a body full of liquor
With a cocaine kicker
And I'm feeling like I'm thirty feet tall
So lay it down, lay it down
You got your legs up in the sky
With the devil in your eyes
Let me hear you say you want it all
Say it now, say it now
[Pre-Chorus]
Look what you're doing
Look what you've done
But in this jungle you can't run
'Cause what I got for you, I promise it's a killa
You'll be banging on my chest, bang bang, gorilla
[Chorus]
Ooh, yeah
You and me, baby, making love like gorillas
Ooh, yeah
You and me, baby, making love like gorillas
[Verse 2]
Yeah, I got a fistful of your hair
But you don't look like you're scared
You're just smiling, tell me "Daddy, it's yours"
'Cause you know how I like it, you's a dirty little lover
If the neighbors call the cops
Call the sheriff, call the SWAT, we don't stop
We keep rocking while they knocking on our door
And you're screaming, "Give it to me baby
Give it to me, motherfucker!"
[Pre-Chorus]
Look what you're doing
Look what you've done
But in this jungle you can't run
Cause what I got for you, I promise it's a killa
You'll be banging on my chest, bang bang, gorilla
[Chorus]
Ooh, yeah
You and me, baby, making love like gorillas
Ooh, yeah
You and me, baby, making love like gorillas
[Bridge]
I bet you never ever felt so good, so good
I got your body trembling like it should, it should
You'll never be the same, baby, once I'm done with
Yoo-oo-oo-oo-oou, yeah
[Breakdown]
You, you, you...
[Chorus]
Oho, you with me, baby, making love like gorillas
Oh, oh, oh, oh yeah
Yeah, you and me, baby, we'll be fucking like gorillas
(Oh...)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, baby, baby, aw, yeah
You and me baby, making love like gorillas
[Live Verse]
Girl, let me take my time, take my time, take my time, babe
I just want one smile, want one smile, want one smile, babe
Once I lay besides you, girl, I will make you scream, "yeah, yeah"
Girl, let me take my time, take my time, take my time, babe
I just want one smile, want one smile, want one smile, babe
Once I get inside you, girl, I will make you scream, "yeah, yeah, yeah"
Come on (etc.)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
@karolbessa6926
lyrics
Ooh, I got a body full of liquor
With a cocaine kicker
And I'm feeling like I'm thirty feet tall
So lay it down, lay it down
You got your legs up in the sky
With the devil in your eyes
Let me hear you say you want it all
Say it now, say it now
Look what you’re doing, look what you done
But in this jungle you can't run
'Cause what I got for you
I promise it’s a killer, you'll be banging on my chest
Bang bang, gorilla
Ooh, yeah
You and me, baby, making love like gorillas
You and me, baby, making love like gorillas
Yeah, I got a fistful of your hair
But you don't look like you're scared
You're just smiling tell me, ‘daddy it's yours’
‘Cause you know how I like it you’s a dirty little lover
If the neighbors call the cops,
Call the sheriff, call the SWAT we don't stop
We keep rocking while they knocking on our door
And you're screaming, "Give it to me, baby
Give it to me, motherfucker"
Oh, look what you’re doing, look what you done
But in this jungle you can't run
‘Cause what I got for you
I promise it’s a killer, you'll be banging on my chest
Bang bang, gorilla
Ooh, yeah
You and me, baby, making love like gorillas
You and me, baby, making love like gorillas
I bet you never ever felt so good, so good
I got your body trembling like it should, it should
You'll never be the same baby once I'm done with you
Oh, you with me, baby, making love like gorillas
You and me, baby, we'll be fuckin' like gorillas
You and me, baby, making love like gorillas
@justtop4786
The fact that he can make a sex song sounds so poetic and meaningful
@seurn7801
lmao
@itzurgirlgea8922
FRRRRRRR
@leurcutie2723
fr i've been singing this when i was like what 6? i even memorized the lyrics but know looking back to it, im still wondering why my parents didn't stop me from singing this out loud at a mall ffs
@jetteandersen3286
Frr tho
@sosickandtiredofalltheneed568
gorilla sex is not sexy though. Ive watched one and I dont wanna watch again.
@gracedoubleu
There's two kinds of people in this world...
Versace on the Floor...
and Gorilla.
@petuxinhamaria470
Maaaaan 👏👏👏👏
@schylerc9236
And Bruno Mars happens to be BOTH🤤🤤🤤
@smthngtosay
Get you a girl who can do both 😉