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.
Love
Bruno Mars Lyrics
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Warm night, can't sleep, too hurt, too weak, gotta call her up
Dial that number, no one answers 'til it's two o'clock
And if by chance, you let me come over
Out on the street, I wanna see you, baby
And if by chance, you let me just hold ya
Ooh, I'll be your righteous lover
She said, "Sugar, honey, darlin'
I really wanna see you, too"
(I bet you do, bet you do, bet you do)
It's just that someone's over and, baby
I really wanna be with you
But if by chance you let me just hold ya
I'm callin', I'm free, I wanna see you, baby
Ooh, when in need, you said you would be here
And you hold the key to my very being, baby, I
(I love you, baby) I love you, baby
If you are that special lover
And love keeps you tied to another
That's the way it goes on love's train
Sometimes, heartstrings can be broken
But you just have to keep on goin'
That's the way it goes on love's train
On a warm night, lady wants her baby, so she calls him up
Oh, when it ring-a-ling it only mean one thing, come on
Dial that number, no one answers 'til it's two o'clock
And if by chance, you just come on over, girl
I'm sick and, please, I've got to see you, baby
Ooh, when in need, you said you would be right here
Well, I'm in need, I need you to please believe, please believe
I love you, baby
If you are that special lover (woo)
And love keeps you tied to another
That's the way it goes on love's train
You don't need no, you don't need no ticket to ride
Sometimes, heartstrings can be broken
But you just have to keep on goin'
That's the way it goes on love's train
Listen, baby, listen, baby
If deep sorrow, you've been soakin'
But you just have to keep on strokin'
That's the way it goes on love's train
Love's a hurtin' thang, yo
It makes you want to cry, come on
If you are that special lover (lover)
And love keeps you tied to another
That's the way it goes on love's train
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The lyrics to "Love's Train" by Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, and Silk Sonic explore the complexities of love and the ups and downs that come with it. The song begins with the singer unable to sleep due to feelings of hurt and weakness, prompting them to call their love interest. However, there is no answer until the early hours of the morning, indicating the hesitation or uncertainty in the relationship.
The chorus emphasizes the desire the singer feels for their lover, expressing their willingness to be a devoted and righteous partner. Their love interest reciprocates these feelings, acknowledging the longing to be together but revealing that someone else is currently present. Despite this obstacle, the singer insists on wanting to hold their love interest and asking for their presence, suggesting a deep emotional connection and the strength of their love.
The song acknowledges the complexities of love, highlighting how sometimes heartstrings can be broken but also emphasizing the importance of perseverance. It portrays love as a train that one must board and continue riding, even when faced with challenges and heartache. The lyrics convey both the pain and determination that come with being in love, expressing a sense of longing and the desire for a deep connection with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
One, two
Let's begin
Warm night, can't sleep, too hurt, too weak, gotta call her up
It's a restless night, filled with pain and vulnerability, and I need to reach out to her
Dial that number, no one answers 'til it's two o'clock
I keep dialing her number, but she doesn't answer until it's very late
And if by chance, you let me come over
If there's a possibility, a small window, for me to visit you
Out on the street, I wanna see you, baby
I'm willing to go out of my comfort zone to see you, my love
And if by chance, you let me just hold ya
If I'm lucky enough to hold you close to me
I'm down on my knee, I wanna please you, baby
I'm on my knees, begging to show my devotion and make you happy
Ooh, I'll be your righteous lover
I promise to be a loyal and honorable lover
She said, "Sugar, honey, darlin'
She called me affectionate names, expressing her affection
I really wanna see you, too"
She desires to see me, longing for our reunion
(I bet you do, bet you do, bet you do)
I'm certain of her eagerness to see me
It's just that someone's over and, baby
She mentions that there's someone present with her
I really wanna be with you
Despite the circumstances, she truly wants to be by my side
But if by chance you let me just hold ya
However, if there's a slim opportunity for her to let me embrace her
I'm callin', I'm free, I wanna see you, baby
I'll make the call, ready and available, desiring to be with her once again
Ooh, when in need, you said you would be here
During times of necessity, she assured me that she would be by my side
And you hold the key to my very being, baby, I
She possesses the power to unlock my true self, my love for her is profound
(I love you, baby) I love you, baby
I express my deep love for her
If you are that special lover
If she is the unique and significant lover in my life
And love keeps you tied to another
If love keeps her connected to someone else
That's the way it goes on love's train
That's the nature of love, its unpredictable journey
Sometimes, heartstrings can be broken
Occasionally, our emotions can be crushed
But you just have to keep on goin'
However, we must continue moving forward
That's the way it goes on love's train
That's just how love works, on its unpredictable train ride
On a warm night, lady wants her baby, so she calls him up
During a cozy evening, the lady desires the presence of her lover, thus she contacts him
Oh, when it ring-a-ling it only mean one thing, come on
When the phone rings, there's only one possibility, a call from her lover
Dial that number, no one answers 'til it's two o'clock
Repeatedly dialing his number, but he doesn't answer until late at night
And if by chance, you just come on over, girl
If there's a slim chance for her to come over to his place
I'm sick and, please, I've got to see you, baby
He's unwell and desperately needs to see her
Ooh, when in need, you said you would be right here
She promised to be there for him in times of desperation
Well, I'm in need, I need you to please believe, please believe
He's currently in need, and he earnestly urges her to trust and believe in him
I love you, baby
He declares his love for her
If you are that special lover (woo)
If she is the extraordinary lover in his life
And love keeps you tied to another
If her love for him keeps her bound to another person
That's the way it goes on love's train
That's just how love operates, on its unpredictable train ride
You don't need no, you don't need no ticket to ride
You don't require a ticket to experience love's journey
Sometimes, heartstrings can be broken
Occasionally, our emotions can be shattered
But you just have to keep on goin'
Nevertheless, we must persevere and continue forward
That's the way it goes on love's train
That's simply the reality of love, its unpredictable nature
Listen, baby, listen, baby
Please pay attention, my love
If deep sorrow, you've been soakin'
If you've been immersed in profound sadness
But you just have to keep on strokin'
Nevertheless, you must keep putting in effort and moving forward
That's the way it goes on love's train
That's how love progresses, on its unpredictable train journey
Love's a hurtin' thang, yo
Love can be painful, my friend
It makes you want to cry, come on
It evokes a desire to cry out in pain
If you are that special lover (lover)
If she is that unique and significant lover to him
And love keeps you tied to another
If love keeps her connected to someone else
That's the way it goes on love's train
That's just the reality of love, its unpredictable journey
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Felton C. II Pilate, Michael V. Cooper
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@drwoods4730
My wife recovering from cancer and I danced to this song tonight. When I first heard this version I knew I had to play it for her. We could not finish the dance because she begin to cry she was so happy she is strong enough to dance again. We mostly listen to old school rob and gospel music but this version reminds me of the old school RB. Also I thank the Lord for healing my wife the cancer tumor is shrinking the chemo is working
@queeniejoymiravite4253
Wow! God bless to you sir and to your wife. 🥰
@agapereign
Praying for your wife’s full recovery.
@joegaffney7743
Good Music heals people bro. Me and my dad had it bad. From Cold water creek. Stg. These guys are fuckin magic musicians. The whole band.
@birgittekjrsouissi1732
All the best from Denmark 🇩🇰 🌞 ❤️ love train for u
@sakshamdogra
So happy for you bro❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻
@EBizz85
My uncle was part of con funk shun...he died in 97. I can't believe they did this 😭 I love it
@tonyacanada
♥️
@seankilmartin4180
They were phenomenal. Thanks goes yo your family.
@verneshasimpson23
💜🕊💞