Chunky
Bruno Mars Lyrics


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She got to shake her little something (shake her little something), ooh
Throwing that thing from left, right, side-to-side
She got to have her own money (she got her own money), oh yeah
Shout out to the girls that pay they rent on time

If you ain't here to party take your ass back home
If you getting naughty, baby here's my phone
Slide with your boy to the bar
Slide with your boy to the car
I've been searching everywhere and now here you are

Ooh, chunky
Looking for them girls with the big old hoops
That drop it down in Daisy Dukes (I wanna get down)
Yeah, them the ones I'm trying to recruit
I'm looking at you
Yeah, you, baby (baby, baby)

Now let me hear you say you ready (I'm ready), oh yeah
Girl, you better have you hair weave strapped on tight
'Cause once we get going, we rolling, we'll cha-cha 'til the morning
So just say alright (alright)

If you ain't here to party take your ass back home
If you getting naughty, baby here's my phone
Slide with your boy to the bar
Slide with your boy to the car
I've been searching everywhere and now here you are

Ooh, chunky
Looking for them girls with the big old hoops
That drop it down in Daisy Dukes (I wanna get down)
Yeah, them the ones I'm trying to recruit
I'm looking at you




Yeah, you, baby (baby, baby)

Ow, you got what I want (I got what you want)
Girl, you got what I need (I got what you need)
Thirty-seven, twenty-seven, forty-two, ooh
Squeeze all of that into my coupe
Girl, I, I choo-oose you

Chunky
Looking for them girls with the big old hoops
That drop it down in Daisy Dukes (I wanna get down)
Yeah, them the ones I'm trying to recruit
I'm looking at you
Yeah, you, baby

Chunky
Looking for them girls with the big old hoops
That drop it down in Daisy Dukes (I wanna get down)
Yeah, them the ones I'm trying to recruit
Hey, I'm looking at you
Yeah, you, baby (baby, baby)

Overall Meaning

In "Chunky," Bruno Mars sings about his love for curvy women with confidence and independence. He admires women who dance and move without inhibitions, and insists that only those who are ready to party should stick around. He suggests that the women in large hoop earrings and short Daisy Dukes shorts are his type, and he and his friends will be hitting the bar or taking them for a ride if they are interested.


While the lyrics of the song are not particularly deep, they are a celebration of women who are comfortable in their own skin and unafraid to express themselves through dancing and fashion. The song highlights the theme of independence, as the women he admires pay their own rent and enjoy themselves without depending on men. Bruno's voice and the funky beat of the song make "Chunky" a fun and upbeat track that encourages listeners to dance along with the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

She got to shake her little something (shake her little something), ooh
She has to dance seductively and confidently with her body.


Throwing that thing from left, right, side-to-side
She moves her body in different directions while dancing.


She got to have her own money (she got her own money), oh yeah
She is financially independent and capable of paying for her needs.


Shout out to the girls that pay they rent on time
Acknowledging the hardworking women who pay their rent on time without any assistance.


If you ain't here to party take your ass back home
If someone doesn't intend to party, they should leave instead of wasting their time.


If you getting naughty, baby here's my phone
If someone plans to be naughty, they should contact Bruno through his phone.


Slide with your boy to the bar
Come to the bar and chill with him.


Slide with your boy to the car
Join him in his car and be transported to a new location.


I've been searching everywhere and now here you are
He has been hunting for the perfect girl and has now found her.


Ooh, chunky
Expressing his admiration for women with curves.


Looking for them girls with the big old hoops
He seeks out women who have large hoop earrings.


That drop it down in Daisy Dukes (I wanna get down)
He's particularly interested in women who sensually dance while wearing cut-off shorts.


Yeah, them the ones I'm trying to recruit
Those are the women he is scouting for recruitment.


I'm looking at you
Directly addressing a woman who fulfills his criteria.


Now let me hear you say you ready (I'm ready), oh yeah
Asking the woman if she is prepared for what's to come.


Girl, you better have you hair weave strapped on tight
He wants her to make sure her hair weave is secured onto her head.


'Cause once we get going, we rolling, we'll cha-cha 'til the morning
Once the party starts, they will dance all night long without stopping.


So just say alright (alright)
Asking her to verbally confirm her commitment.


Ow, you got what I want (I got what you want)
They both have what each other needs.


Girl, you got what I need (I got what you need)
Reiterating that they both have what each other needs.


Thirty-seven, twenty-seven, forty-two, ooh
Her body proportions of bust, waist, and hips respectively.


Squeeze all of that into my coupe
He wants her to come with him in his sports car.


Girl, I, I choo-oose you
He deliberately selected her as his chosen companion for the evening.


Hey, I'm looking at you
Reminding her that he is checking her out as a potential dance partner.


Yeah, you, baby (baby, baby)
Addressing her affectionately as his desired dance partner.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Peter Gene Hernandez, Philip Martin Lawrence II, James Edward Fauntleroy II, Christopher Brody Brown, Bruno Mars

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@BauDaComedia

The only one who can turn 90's music into something contemporary and do it so good

@leannejo6886

Baú da Comédia funk music like this is 80's music, 90's music was like slow R&B and new jack swing like End Of The Road by Boys II Men and TLC.

@B89Stranger

+LeeannJo school'em LeeannJo

@c.e8827

LeanneJo so true

@sabr1868

Baú da Comédia 🙏🏼💜

@Gdude899

this ain't 90's more 70's/80's with 2016 production

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@rgc4772

To the woman who did the back up voice deserves a recognition. So catchy!

@lucasok5147

maybe it's beyoncé?

@lucasok5147

@DEVORAY WIGFALL I couldnt find any proof, but it does sound like her

@tropical9913

@@lucasok5147 that's clearly not Beyoncé.

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