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.
DreamTaker
Bruno Mars Lyrics
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I used to go out of my mind tryna re define the real meaning of love
I lost my dignity forgot about me I was so lost in us
I had to take on, cause you had me stuck in the middle of nowhere
And my faith it would shake, I know you're trying your best to take me
Chorus: dream taker won't you leave me alone
Dream maker now it's taking your place
I'm no longer asleep my heart is finally awake
So goodbye, good day, farewell, it's okay
Dream taker won't you leave me alone
Can't wait til youre gone haven't dreamt in so long
You used to be the man of my dreams only now it seems you were just a nightmare
But this little light of mine told me open my eyes there's more than darkness out there
I'm not gonna run from ya, Imma walk from ya, I'm not afraid of ya, I've escaped from ya
And my faith is in place
In the night I no longer see your face!
Chorus
Dream taker won't you leave me alone
Been standing in my way for far too long
Dream maker now it's taking your place
I'm no longer asleep my heart is finally awake
So goodbye, good day, farewell, it's okay
Dream taker won't you leave me alone
Can't wait til you're gone haven't dreamt in so long
Ooohhhhhhhhhh From ashes to ashes and dust to us!
Ooohhhh Im not gonna run from ya, imma walk from ya, im not afraid of ya, ive escaped from ya
Im not gonna run from ya, imma walk from ya, im not afraid of ya, ive escaped from ya (yeahhh)
Chorus: Dream taker won't you leave me alone
Been standing in my way for far too long
Dream maker now it's taking your place
I'm no longer asleep my heart is finally awake
So goodbye, good day, farewell, it's okay
Dream taker won't you leave me alone
Can't wait til youre gone haven't dreamt in so long
Can't wait til youre gone haven't dreamt in so long
Can't wait til youre gone haven't dreamt in so long
The lyrics to Bruno Mars's song "DreamTaker" are about overcoming a toxic relationship and reclaiming one's sense of self. The singer of the song describes how they used to be so consumed with their partner that they lost sight of their own identity, but they've since awakened and realized that they're better off without them. The "dream taker" in this scenario represents this partner who was holding the singer back and stifling their ability to dream and pursue their goals.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as it acknowledges that the dream taker has been standing in the singer's way for far too long and now they're ready to move on. The dream maker is taking the dream taker's place, symbolizing a new beginning filled with hope and promise. The singer is no longer asleep to their own needs and desires, and they're excited about what the future holds now that they no longer feel held back by this relationship.
Overall, "DreamTaker" is a song that speaks to the power of self-actualization and the importance of not settling for less than what one deserves in a relationship. It's a message of hope and resilience that encourages listeners to believe in themselves and their ability to take control of their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to go out of my mind tryna redefine the real meaning of love
I was so consumed with trying to understand what love meant that it became overwhelming
I lost my dignity forgot about me I was so lost in us
I neglected myself and who I am as an individual because I was too focused on the relationship
I had to take on, cause you had me stuck in the middle of nowhere
I had to take control of my life because I was feeling trapped and directionless in the relationship
And my faith it would shake, I know you're trying your best to take me
My belief in myself and trust in the relationship was wavering because I felt like you were trying to control me
Dream taker won't you leave me alone
I'm asking the negativity in my life to go away so I can be free and happy
Been standing in the way for far too long
The negative forces in my life have been present for too long and need to be removed
Dream maker now it's taking your place
I'm letting positive energy take over and guide me to a happier life
I'm no longer asleep my heart is finally awake
I'm experiencing life fully and with a sense of awareness that I didn't have before
So goodbye, good day, farewell, it's okay
I'm saying goodbye to the negativity and welcoming a new phase in my life, even if it's scary or unknown
Can't wait til youre gone haven't dreamt in so long
I'm excited for the negativity to be gone so I can start living my life to the fullest and dreaming again
You used to be the man of my dreams only now it seems you were just a nightmare
You were the perfect partner in my head, but in reality, you were causing harm and pain
But this little light of mine told me open my eyes there's more than darkness out there
I finally realized there's more to the world than the negativity I was experiencing and that I'm capable of experiencing happiness
Im not gonna run from ya, imma walk from ya, im not afraid of ya, ive escaped from ya
I'm not going to live in fear or let the negativity control me anymore. I'm walking away and taking control of my life
Ooohhhhhhhhhh From ashes to ashes and dust to us!
I'm using this phrase to signify the end of a harmful relationship and a rebirth of positivity
Contributed by Taylor L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jasond.6550
Man i want a voice like that.
@amandavu9921
My Favorite Song!!
@itsjonnyboi
Love the song but I wish it was longer
@nalesnik0198
Love u Bruno <33
@blessingsofparadise4439
Unique and Interesting. :)
@GAbbYMArs
IloveIt! <3
@allanmhanson
i did u do dat?!!! the dream sounds so real good job.
@corrinacarter3712
Man babe lolz hahah
@TheRodolfo1999
2nd