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.
California Gurls
Bruno Mars Lyrics
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Where the grass is really greener
Warm, wet and wild
There must be somethin' in the water
Sippin' gin and juice
Layin' underneath the palm trees (Undone)
The boys
Break their necks
You could travel the world
But nothing comes close
To the Golden Coast
Once you party with us
You'll be falling in love
Oooooh oh oooooh
California girls
We're unforgettable
Daisy Dukes
Bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin
So hot
We'll melt your Popsicle
Oooooh oh oooooh
California girls
We're undeniable
Fine, fresh, fierce
We got it on lock
Westcoast represent
Now put your hands up
Oooooh oh oooooh
Sex on the beach
We don't mind sand in our Stilettos
We freak
In my Jeep
Snoop Doggy Dogg on the stereo (Oh oh)
You could travel the world
But nothing comes close
To the Golden Coast
Once you party with us
You'll be falling in love
Oooooh oh oooooh
California girls
We're unforgettable
Daisy Dukes
Bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin
So hot
We'll melt your Popsicle
Oooooh oh oooooh
California gurls
We're undeniable
Fine, fresh, fierce
We got it on lock
Westcoast represent
Now put your hands up
Oooooh oh oooooh
California gurls
We're unforgettable
Daisy Dukes
Bikinis on top
Sun-kissed skin
So hot
We'll melt your Popsicle
Oooooh oh oooooh
California gurls
We're undeniable
Fine, fresh, fierce
We got it on lock
Westcoast represent
(Westcoast, Westcoast)
Now put your hands up
Oooooh oh oooooh
Bruno Mars's song "California Gurls" is a celebration of the laid-back and carefree lifestyle of California girls. The first verse describes a paradise-like setting in which the grass is greener, the water is warmer, and the palm trees provide shade. The boys cannot help but stare at the California girls, who are sipping on gin and juice while wearing minimal clothing. The chorus reinforces the idea that there is nowhere else in the world like California, and once you party with California girls, you will be hooked.
The second verse further describes the free-spirited nature of California girls, as they are not afraid to engage in sexual activity on the beach or dance in a Jeep while listening to Snoop Doggy Dogg. The chorus is repeated twice more, emphasizing the overwhelming charm of California girls.
The song's lyrics are playful and catchy, and they paint a vivid picture of the lifestyle associated with California girls. Bruno Mars's "California Gurls" has remained a popular song since its release in 2010, and its upbeat melody and memorable lyrics continue to resonate with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a place
The artist is familiar with a certain location
Where the grass is really greener
The grass in this place is extremely lush and verdant
Warm, wet and wild
The climate in this location is temperate, humid, and unrestrained
There must be somethin' in the water
The artist believes that the water in this place is responsible for its unique qualities
Sippin' gin and juice
The artist is leisurely consuming an alcoholic beverage
Layin' underneath the palm trees (Undone)
The artist is lounging under the shade of palm trees
The boys
Men present in this location
Break their necks
The men are so captivated by the sight of the women that they strain their necks to catch a glimpse
Try'na creep a little sneak peek (At us)
The men are attempting to sneak a glance at the women
You could travel the world
The audience is presented with a hypothetical scenario
But nothing comes close
The artist asserts that nothing else can compare to the following experience
To the Golden Coast
The artist is referring to California's west coast and its unique appeal
Once you party with us
If you attend a party with these women, you will have a unique and unforgettable experience
You'll be falling in love
The experience of partying with these women will be so enthralling that it may lead to love
California girls
The subjects of the song are women from California
We're unforgettable
The women are memorable and noteworthy
Daisy Dukes
These are short denim shorts that are a symbol of California fashion
Bikinis on top
The women are wearing swimsuits with the top piece being a bikini
Sun-kissed skin
The women's skin has been tanned by the sun and is a common feature of Californian women
So hot
The women are physically attractive
We'll melt your Popsicle
The women's beauty is so overwhelming that it may cause the listener to melt, like a Popsicle in the sun
We're undeniable
It is impossible to deny the attractiveness and charm of Californian women
Fine, fresh, fierce
The women are fashionable, youthful, and confident
We got it on lock
The women are in control and command attention and admiration
Westcoast represent
A phrase to signify pride for the western coast of the United States
Now put your hands up
An invitation to celebrate the unique attributes of Californian women
Sex on the beach
A sexual encounter that takes place on the beach
We don't mind sand in our Stilettos
The women are comfortable in their surroundings even if their shoes are adversely affected
We freak
The women engage in wild and spontaneous behavior
In my Jeep
The artist is driving a Jeep, which is a symbol of Californian leisure and freedom
Snoop Doggy Dogg on the stereo (Oh oh)
Snoop Dogg, who is a famous rapper from California, is playing on the stereo
Contributed by Isabella Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@julietannan5642
Bruno works very hard. He is the definition of a musician. He can write, produce, sing in any genre, dance and directs his music videos. What a consummate performer. Luv you B❣️
@user-xy8pl4uo4q
California girls...I loved it ❤
@mriduljoshi7799
So versatile 😍
@berlianmrw
He can do anything! ❤️
@SriLankanStuff
So lonely was so good ❤💕🔥
@archiecabadunga5181
the man who can sing everything :)
@nurvinaaracely5817
Bruno Mars is the best 😍😍
@adib8795
He can sing almost anything just like jukebox and enjoys singing it, he's just a very talented singer on top of being humble, funny,loving and caring and not bad looks wise. Oh, he also very sexy .. Love him to bit.
@madelescur5964
I love him 😍😘
@apriillways7068
Bruno songs so cute omg