The Lazy Song
Bruno Mars愀 Lyrics
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I just wanna lay in my bed
Don't feel like picking up my phone
So leave a message at the tone
'Cause today I swear I'm not doing anything
Uh I'm gonna kick my feet up and stare at the fan
Turn the t.v. on
Nobody's gon' tell me I cant, no
I'll be loungin' on the couch just chillin' in my snuggie
Flip to MTV so they can teach me how to Dougie
'Cause in my castle I'm the freakin' man
Oh
Yes I said it
I said it
I said it 'cause I can
Today I don't feel like doing anything
I just wanna lay in my bed
Don't feel like picking up my phone
So leave a message at the tone
'Cause today I swear I'm not doing anything
Nothing at all
Ooh hoo ooh hoo
Hoo ooh ooh
Nothing at all
Ooh hoo ooh hoo
Hoo ooh ooh
Tomorrow I'll wake up do some p90x
Meet a really nice girl have some really nice sex
And she's gonna scream out this is great
I might mess around and get my college degree
I bet my old man will be so proud of me
But sorry pops you'll just have to wait
Oh
Yes I said it
I said it
I said it 'cause I can
Today I don't feel like doing anything
I just wanna lay in my bed
Don't feel like picking up my phone
So leave a message at the tone
'Cause today I swear I'm not doing anything
No I ain't gonna comb my hair
'Cause I ain't goin' anywhere
No no no no no no no no no oh
I'll just strut in my birthday suit
And let everything hang loose
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Oh, today I don't feel like doing anything
I just wanna lay in my bed
Don't feel like picking up my phone
So leave a message at the tone
'Cause today I swear I'm not doing anything
Nothing at all
Ooh hoo ooh hoo
Hoo ooh ooh
Nothing at all
Ooh hoo ooh hoo
Hoo ooh ooh
Nothing at all
In Bruno Mars' "The Lazy Song," the singer expresses his desire to do absolutely nothing for the day. He simply wants to lay in bed and not pick up his phone, ignoring any calls or messages. He's determined to have a lazy day and doesn't want anyone to tell him otherwise. He goes on to explain that he'll be lounging on his couch, watching TV and just relaxing in his snuggie. Mars asserts that in his castle, he's the "freaking man," and this is his day to just do absolutely nothing, and he's not apologizing for it.
The song reflects a feeling that most people have experienced at some point in their lives - just wanting to take a break and do nothing for a day. In a world where people are constantly on the go, going from one task to another, sometimes we just need a day to breathe and do absolutely nothing.
One interesting thing about "The Lazy Song" is that it was written in just one day. Mars co-wrote the song with K'naan, Philip Lawrence, and Ari Levine. The song went on to become a massive hit and was even nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Solo Pop Performance. Additionally, the music video for the song features monkeys, which were provided by the Zoological Wildlife Foundation in Miami, Florida.
Line by Line Meaning
Today I don't feel like doing anything
I don't have the motivation to do anything today
I just wanna lay in my bed
I want to spend my day in bed
Don't feel like picking up my phone
I don't feel like communicating with anyone
So leave a message at the tone
If you contact me, leave a message on my voicemail
'Cause today I swear I'm not doing anything
I am determined to not do anything productive today
Uh I'm gonna kick my feet up and stare at the fan
I will relax by putting my feet up and staring at the ceiling fan
Turn the t.v. on
I will watch television for entertainment
Throw my hand in my pants
I will be comfortable by putting my hand in my pants
Nobody's gon' tell me I cant, no
I control my own free time and no one can stop me
I'll be loungin' on the couch just chillin' in my snuggie
I will relax on the couch while wearing my snuggie
Flip to MTV so they can teach me how to Dougie
I will watch MTV to learn how to dance the Dougie
'Cause in my castle I'm the freakin' man
In my own space, I feel powerful and confident
Oh, Yes I said it
I am confident and unapologetic about my lack of productivity
Nothing at all
I will do absolutely nothing today
Tomorrow I'll wake up do some p90x
Tomorrow, I may exercise and get fit
Meet a really nice girl have some really nice sex
I may meet someone and have a romantic encounter tomorrow
And she's gonna scream out this is great
I hope to impress my partner with my sexual prowess
I might mess around and get my college degree
I may pursue a college degree, but it's not a priority today
I bet my old man will be so proud of me
I believe my father will be impressed by my academic achievements
But sorry pops you'll just have to wait
I will pursue my education on my own schedule
No I ain't gonna comb my hair
I don't care about my physical appearance today
'Cause I ain't goin' anywhere
I have no plans to leave the house
I'll just strut in my birthday suit
I will walk around naked for comfort and freedom
And let everything hang loose
I will not care about social norms or expectations today
Nothing at all
I have no plans to do anything at all today
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Bruno Mars, Keinan Warsame
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