Bruno Mars first talked about the song in an interview with Rolling Stone saying that:
"The next day, Mars is back in the studio to fix some of the mistakes he heard last night. First on the agenda is a song called "Finesse". "There's just some things fucking the groove up," he says, "Anytime you see us, on tour, on TV, I want to be moving... I was very conscious on this album of the bounce."
Mars opens his laptop and pulls up the latest version- the 20th or so, he guesses. He threw out one where he sang about gold chains and cognac over a silky beat (too corny), and another for sounding too much "like a Seventies cop show - like I should be on roller skates."
This version he's finally happy with; he just needs to fix the bridge. There's something bugging him about the harmonies, or maybe the chord progression. "I don't know what's not hitting home. There's just something weird that I ain't fucking with yet." He jabs at his Korg keyboard in frustration. "I just have to open it up."
Finesse
Bruno Mars Lyrics
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There's a reason why they watch all night long
Yeah, know we'll turn heads forever
So tonight I'm gonna show you off
When I'm walkin' with you
I watch the whole room change
Baby, that's what you doNo, my baby, don't play
Blame it on my confidence
Oh, blame it on your measurements
Shut that shit down on sight
That's right
We out here drippin' in finesse
It don't make no sense
Out here drippin' in finesse
You know it, you know it
We out here drippin' in finesse
It don't make no sense
Out here drippin' in finesse
You know it, you know it
Now slow it down for me baby (slow it down girl)
'Cause I love the way it feels when we grind
Yeah, our connection's so magnetic on the floor
Nothing can stop us tonight
When I'm walkin' with you
I watch the whole room change
Baby, that's what you do
No, my baby, don't play
Blame it on my confidence
Oh, blame it on your measurements
That's right
We out here drippin' in finesse
It don't make no sense
Out here drippin' in finesse
You know it, you know it
We out here drippin' in finesse
It don't make no sense
Out here drippin' in finesse
You know it, you know it
Fellas grab your ladies if your lady fine
Tell her she the one, she the one for life
Ladies grab your fellas and let's do this right
If you're on one like me and mine
Yeah, we got it goin' on, got it goin' on
Don't it feel so good to be us, ay?
Yeah, we got it goin' on, got it goin' on
Girl, we got it goin' on
Yeah, we got it goin' on, got it goin' on
Don't it feel so good to be us, ay? (Feels so good)
Yeah, we got it goin' on, got it goin' on (with you)
We out here drippin' in finesse
It don't make no sense
Out here drippin' in finesse
You know it, you know it
We out here drippin' in finesse
It don't make no sense
Out here drippin' in finesse
You know it, you know it
Yeah, we got it goin' on, got it goin' on
Don't it feel so good to be us, ay?
Yeah, we got it goin' on, got it goin' on
You know it, you know it
Yeah, we got it goin' on, got it goin' on
Don't it feel so good to be us, ay?
Yeah, we got it goin' on, got it goin' on
You know it, you know it
In Bruno Marsโs hit track โFinesse,โ the singer exudes confidence and swagger as he celebrates his relationship with his companion. According to Mars, he and his partner are an excellent look of couple goals, and they attract everyone's attention as they walk into a room. However, instead of being intimidated, they relish the attention and show off their flawless union. Mars identifies his reasons for his self-assurance, which is attributed to his partner's attractive features and measurements. He is not afraid to shut down the place when they're together, knowing that they're each other's perfect match.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the couples' confidence and style, as they are "out here drippin' in finesse." According to Mars, they look so good together that it doesn't make sense. Their love and style are undoubtedly magnetic, and nobody can stop them from being together. Mars encourages other couples to enjoy their relationship as much as they do, to grab their partners and feel good with them. Finally, the song's repetitive lyrics show how the couples' love and confidence are unmatched by anyone else.
In terms of interesting facts about the song, they include:
* "Finesse" is a single from Bruno Mars's 2016 album "24K Magic."
* The song is a tribute to the New Jack Swing style of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
* It features American rapper Cardi B in a verse.
* The music video for "Finesse" pays homage to the 1990s television series "In Living Color" and features several costume changes, bright colors, and retro graphics.
* The song has sold over two million copies in the United States alone and was certified double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
* It topped the charts in seven countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.
* The track was written and produced by Mars, along with Philip Lawrence, Christopher Brody Brown, and James Fauntleroy.
* The song was nominated for three awards at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year, Best R&B Song, and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical.
* It was performed live on television, including on "The Ellen Show" and "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."
* The song's music video has over 700 million views on YouTube as of 2021.
Chords for "Finesse" (key of A minor):
Verse/Chorus: Am7, D7, G, C7
Pre-Chorus: F, G, Am7, G
Bridge: F, F/E, Dm7, G (then repeat the progression)
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, don't we look good together?
Bruno Mars is admiring his partner and how good they look together.
There's a reason why they watch all night long
People are watching Bruno Mars and his partner because they look stunning and have a magnetic connection.
Yeah, know we'll turn heads forever
Bruno Mars is confident that he and his partner will always catch people's attention and look great together.
So tonight I'm gonna show you off
Bruno Mars plans to show off his partner and their great connection tonight.
When I'm walkin' with you
Bruno Mars loves walking with his partner.
I watch the whole room change
When Bruno Mars is with his partner, he notices that people's reactions and the atmosphere around them changes.
Baby, that's what you do
Bruno Mars acknowledges that his partner has a special effect on people.
No, my baby, don't play
Bruno Mars is assuring his partner that he is serious and committed to their relationship.
Blame it on my confidence
Bruno Mars takes credit for his own confidence in how good he and his partner look together.
Oh, blame it on your measurements
Bruno Mars compliments his partner's physical appearance and suggests that their great chemistry is due to more than just his confidence.
Shut that shit down on sight
Bruno Mars is telling anyone who might try to criticize him or his partner to stay quiet because they are amazing together.
We out here drippin' in finesse
Bruno Mars and his partner exude style, elegance, and confidence wherever they go.
It don't make no sense
Their level of finesse is so high that it seems almost unbelievable.
You know it, you know it
Bruno Mars and his partner are aware of how good they look and how great their connection is.
Now slow it down for me baby (slow it down girl)
Bruno Mars wants to slow down and enjoy the moment with his partner.
'Cause I love the way it feels when we grind
Bruno Mars enjoys the physical connection he has with his partner when they dance together.
Yeah, our connection's so magnetic on the floor
Bruno Mars and his partner have such great chemistry when they dance together that it's almost as if they are magnetic.
Nothing can stop us tonight
Bruno Mars is confident that nothing will get in the way of him and his partner having a great time together tonight.
Fellas grab your ladies if your lady fine
Bruno Mars is encouraging men to appreciate and show off their partners if they are attractive and wonderful, like his own partner.
Tell her she the one, she the one for life
Men should let their partners know that they are committed to them for life.
Ladies grab your fellas and let's do this right
Women should appreciate their partners too and enjoy the moment together.
If you're on one like me and mine
If you are in a great and committed relationship like Bruno Mars and his partner, enjoy the moment together.
Yeah, we got it goin' on, got it goin' on
Bruno Mars and his partner are confident and proud of their relationship.
Don't it feel so good to be us, ay?
Bruno Mars and his partner are enjoying themselves and the moment they share.
You know it, you know it
Bruno Mars and his partner are fully aware and confident in how great they look and feel about each other.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher Steven Brown, Bruno Mars, Jeremy Reeves, Jonathan Yip, James Edward II Fauntleroy, Philip Lawrence, Ray Charles II McCullough, Ray Romulus
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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All day lol! The beat is straight up circa 1991 lol
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