This tells a story of revenge about a gold digger who took the protagonist for everything and how he won’t stop at nothing to make sure she pays even if he ends up spending a lifetime in jail.
Natalie
Bruno Mars Lyrics
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Never wanna do this again
Wrong turn on a dusty road
I did it to myself so I can't pretend
Well I learned just a little too late
Good God I must've been blind
'Cause she got me for everything, everything, everything, alright
Like my daddy I'm a gambling man
But when I put my bet on her
Little miss snake eyes ruined my life
She better sleep with one eye open
Better make sure to lock her door
'Cause once I get my hands on her, I'ma oh
Natalie, she ran away with all my money
And she did it for fun
Natalie, she's probably out there thinking it's funny
Telling everyone
Well I'm digging a ditch for this gold-digging bitch
Watch out she's quick
Look out for a pretty little thing named Natalie
If you see her tell her I'm coming
She better run
The good lord better bless your soul
'Cause I done already cursed your name
Don't matter which way you go
Payback's gonna come your way
You'll be begging me, please please please
And now I look at you, and laugh, laugh, laugh
While you sit there and cry for me, cry for me, cry for me all night
I spend your lifetime in jail (yeah that's what I do)
I'll be smiling in my cell (yeah thinking bout you)
Can't nobody save you now
So there ain't no use in trying
Once I get my hands on you, I'ma oh
Natalie, she ran away with all my money
And she did it for fun
Natalie, she's probably out there thinking it's funny
Telling everyone
Well I'm digging a ditch for this gold-digging bitch
Watch out she's quick
Look out for a pretty little thing named Natalie
If you see her tell her I'm coming
She better run
I should've known better (I should've known better)
'Cause when we were together ('Cause when we were together)
She never said forever (She never said forever)
I'm a fool that played her game
Hey, Natalie, she ran away with all my money
And she did it for fun
Natalie, she's probably out there thinking it's funny
Telling everyone
Well I'm digging a ditch for this gold-digging bitch
Watch out she's quick
Look out for a pretty little thing named Natalie
If you see her tell her I'm coming
She better run
The lyrics of "Natalie" by Bruno Mars are about a guy who falls for a woman named Natalie, who initially seems to be into him but eventually runs off with all his money. The song starts with the singer explaining that he's never been in this situation before and never wants to experience it again. He admits that he made a mistake by taking a wrong turn down a dusty road, and now he's paying the price for it. The pre-chorus suggests that he sees the error of his ways but it's far too late. He was blinded by Natalie’s charm and ended up getting played.
The chorus is a warning to others that there's a woman named Natalie out there who is willing to take advantage of any man who comes her way. She's the type of person who will take your money and laugh in your face about it. The bridge of the song is a stern warning to Natalie that her actions will come back to haunt her. He has already cursed her name and is now waiting for the right moment to make her pay. In the end, he turns to a vengeful mood and sings about digging a ditch for her.
Interestingly, the song was reportedly inspired by a real-life encounter that Mars had with a woman who tried to scam him out of his money. The story goes that she called herself Natalie and claimed to be pregnant with his child, demanding $10,000 from him to terminate the pregnancy. Bruno Mars saw right through the lie and reported her to the authorities.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I never done this before
Admitting to being inexperienced in this particular situation.
Never wanna do this again
Having a negative experience and deciding to avoid repeating it in the future.
Wrong turn on a dusty road
Taking a mistake while on a journey, causing detrimental consequences.
I did it to myself so I can't pretend
Acknowledging responsibility for the mistake committed and not trying to shift the blame.
Well I learned just a little too late
Recognizing the mistake after it has already caused damage and no time to rectify it.
Good God I must've been blind
Realizing that some mistakes are avoidable and erred in judgment leading to the mistake.
'Cause she got me for everything, everything, everything, alright
Being taken advantage of by someone and losing everything with no compensation or help.
Like my daddy I'm a gambling man
Comparing oneself to a parent and claiming to have the same qualities.
Never been afraid to roll the dice
Being courageous and taking risks in one’s life.
But when I put my bet on her
Trusting someone with something that one values.
Little miss snake eyes ruined my life
Referring to the other person's deceptive and negative qualities and how it affected one’s life in a significant way.
She better sleep with one eye open
Warning the other person to be cautious and watchful at all times.
Better make sure to lock her door
Advising the other person to take all required safety measures.
'Cause once I get my hands on her, I'ma oh
Deliberate and intentional threats towards the other person
Natalie, she ran away with all my money
The beginning of the chorus, recounting the other person's actions.
And she did it for fun
The other person taking advantage of the situation and finding pleasure in doing it.
Natalie, she's probably out there thinking it's funny
Speculating on the other person's thoughts and motivations.
Telling everyone
The other person boasting about their actions to others.
Well I'm digging a ditch for this gold-digging bitch
Describing the other person in derogatory terms and plan of action to harm them.
Watch out she's quick
Giving the other person the benefit of the doubt for being sneaky and skillful.
Look out for a pretty little thing named Natalie
Issuing a warning to be aware of the other person's appearance and traits.
If you see her tell her I'm coming
Making a direct threat to the other person and challenging them to face the consequences.
She better run
Advising the other person to avoid the danger and run away.
The good lord better bless your soul
Asking for divine intervention in the situation and for the other person.
'Cause I done already cursed your name
Expressing anger and resentment towards the other person and the actions they have committed.
Don't matter which way you go
Implying that the other person cannot escape the consequences of their actions no matter what they do.
Payback's gonna come your way
Stating that the other person will receive punishment for their actions.
You'll be begging me, please please please
Predicting the other person's reaction to the harm they have caused and how it can be prevented.
And now I look at you, and laugh, laugh, laugh
Finding humor and satisfaction in the other person's fate.
While you sit there and cry for me, cry for me, cry for me all night
Flipping the situation and imagining the other person suffering a similar fate.
I spend your lifetime in jail (yeah that's what I do)
Outlining the plan of action to imprison the other person for their actions.
I'll be smiling in my cell (yeah thinking bout you)
Pleasure in imagining the suffering of the other person and not feeling any remorse for their fate.
Can't nobody save you now
The other person’s current situation is beyond repair, and no one can help them.
So there ain't no use in trying
No amount of efforts can remedy the situation or absolve the other person of their guilt.
Once I get my hands on you, I'ma oh
The threat continues.
I should've known better (I should've known better)
Recognizing the possibility of this outcome and regretting for not being prepared.
'Cause when we were together ('Cause when we were together)
Recollecting the failed relationship with the other person.
She never said forever (She never said forever)
The other person never promised commitment or fidelity.
I'm a fool that played her game
Admitting to having fallen for the other person's deceptive ways, even though they were aware of the consequences.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER GENE HERNANDEZ, CHRISTOPHER BROWN, PAUL EPWORTH, ARI LEVINE, PHILIP LAWRENCE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@luciaaibaneez7388
Oh, I never done this before
Never wanna do this again
Wrong turn on a dusty road
I did it to myself, I can't pretend
Well, I learned just a little too late
Good God, I must've been blind
'Cause she got me for everything
Everything, everything, alright
Like my daddy, I'm a gambling man
Never been afraid to roll the dice
But when I put my bet on her
Little Miss Snake Eyes ruined my life
She better sleep with one eye open
Better make sure to lock her doors
'Cause once I get my hands on her, I'ma ooh
Natalie, she ran away with all my money
And she did it for fun
Natalie, she's probably out there thinkin' it's funny
Tellin' everyone
Well, I'm diggin' a ditch for this gold diggin' bitch
Watch out, she's quick
Look out for a pretty little thing named
Natalie, if you see her tell her I'm coming
She'd better run
The good Lord better bless your soul
'Cause I done already cursed your name
Don't matter which way you go
Payback's gonna come your way
You'll be begging me, please, please, please
And I'ma look at you and laugh, laugh, laugh
While you sit there and cry for me
Cry for me, cry for me all night
I'll spend a lifetime in jail
(Yeah that's what I'll do)
I'll be smiling in my cell
(Yeah thinking 'bout you)
Can't nobody save you now
So there ain't no use in trying
Once I get my hands on you, I'ma ooh
Natalie, she ran away with all my money
And she did it for fun
Natalie, she's probably out there thinkin' it's funny
Tellin' everyone
Well, I'm diggin' a ditch for this gold diggin' bitch
Watch out, she's quick
Look out for a pretty little thing named
Natalie, if you see her tell her I'm coming
She'd better run
I should've known better
(I should've known better)
'Cause when we were together
('Cause when we were together)
She never said forever
(She never said forever)
I'm a fool that played in her game, hey!
Natalie, she ran away with all my money
And she did it for fun
Natalie, she's probably out there thinkin' it's funny
Tellin' everyone
Well, I'm diggin' a ditch for this gold diggin' bitch
Watch out, she's quick
Look out for a pretty little thing named
Natalie, if you see her tell her I'm coming
She'd better run
@diana282son
Oh I never done this before
오, 이런 적은 처음이야
Never wanna do this again
다신 이것을 하고싶지 않아
Long turn on a dusty road
먼지 쌓인 잘못된 길에서
I did it too much
너무나 많이 했어
so I can't pretend
그래서 이제 더는 척하지 못하겠어
Well I learned
음, 난 알았지
just a little too late
그저 너무 늦었다는걸
Good God I must've been blind
신이시여, 난 눈이 멀었었나봐
Cause she got me
왜냐면 그녀가 날 가졌잖아
for everything everything
모든 면을
everything alright
모든게 좋아
Like my daddy
나의 아빠처럼
I'm a gambling man
난 도박꾼이야
Never been afraid to roll the dice
주사위 굴리는 걸 두려워한적 없어
But when I put my bet on her
하지만 내가 그녀에게 베팅을 할 때
Little miss snake eyes ruined my life
작은 실수 뱀 눈이 내 인생을 망쳤어.
(snake eyes : 주사위 두 개를 던질 때 1이 2개 나올 때 뱀의 눈을 닮아서 생긴 말)
She better sleep
그녀는 잠자는게 좋을거야
with one eye open
한 눈을 뜨고
Better make sure to lock her door
그녀의 문을 잠궜는지 확인하는게 좋을거야
Cause once I get my hands on her
왜냐면 내가 그녀의 몸에 손을 올리면
I'mma ooohh
나는 오~
Natalie she ran away
나탈리, 그녀는 달아났어
with all my money
내 모든 돈을 가지고
And she did it for fun
그리고 그녀는 재미로 그랬어
Natalie she's probably
나탈리, 그녀는 아마도
out there thinking it's funny
어딘가에 있겠지, 재미있었다고 생각하면서
Telling everyone
모든 사람들에게 말하면서
Well I'm digging a ditch
내가 무덤을 팠다고
For this gold digging bitch
이 돈 밝히는 년을 위해서
Watch out she's quick,
조심해, 그녀는 빠르거든,
look out for a pretty little thing named Natalie,
예쁘고 작은 나탈리라는 이름의 그녀를 조심해
If you see her tell her I'm coming, she better run
그녀를 보면 얘기해줘, 내가 간다고. 그녀는 도망가는게 좋을거야
The good lord better bless your soul
좋은 신이 당신의 영혼을 축복해주는게 좋을거야
'Cause I done already cursed your name
왜냐면 이미 너의 이름을 저주했거든
Don't matter which way you go
네가 어느쪽으로 가든 상관 없어
Payback's gonna come your way
복수는 네가 가는 길로 따라가거든
You'll be begging me, please, please, please
넌 용서를 구하겠지, 제발, 제발, 제발 하면서
And now I look at you and laugh, laugh, laugh
그리고 이제 난 널 보며 웃어
While you sit there and cry for me, cry for me, cry for me all night
네가 앉아 날 보며 울때, 날 보며 울때
I spend a lifetime in jail
난 내 삶을 감옥에서 보내겠지
(Yeah, that's what I do)
그래 그게 내가 할 일이야
I'll be smiling in my cell
나는 내 감옥안에서 웃고 있겠지
(Yeah, thinking bout you)
맞아, 널 생각하면서
Cant nobody save you now
이제 누구도 널 구하지 못해
So there ain't no use in try
그러니 시도해봤자 소용 없어
Once I get my hands on you, Imma, oooh
내가 네 몸에 손을 올리면, 나는, 오~~
Natalie, she ran away with
나탈리, 그녀는 도망갔어
All my money and she did it for fun
나의 모든 돈을 가지고, 그냥 재미로 그랬지
Natalie, she's probably out there
나탈리, 그녀는 아마도 어딘가에서
Thinking it's funny
재밌었다고 생각하고 있겠지
Telling everyone
모두에게 말하면서
Well I'm digging a ditch
내가 무덤을 팠다고
For this gold digging bitch
너같은 돈 밝히는 년을 위해
Watch out she's quick,
조심해, 그녀는 빨라요
look out for a pretty little thing named Natalie,
나탈리라는 예쁘고 작은 여자를 조심하세요
If you see her tell her I'm coming, she better run
그녀를 본다면 그녀에게 말해요 내가 가고 있다고. 도망가는게 좋을거라고.
I should've known better
더 잘 알았어야했어
'Cause when we were together
왜냐면 우리가 함께일때
She never said forever
그녀는 "영원히"라는 말을 하지 않았거든
I'm a fool that played in her game
난 그녀의 게임에 놀아난 바보였어
Natalie, she ran away with
나탈리, 그녀는 도망갔어
All my money and she did it for fun
나의 모든 돈을 가지고, 그냥 재미로 그랬지
Natalie, she's probably out there
나탈리, 그녀는 아마도 어딘가에서
Thinking it's funny
재밌었다고 생각하고 있겠지
Telling everyone
모두에게 말하면서
Well I'm digging a ditch
내가 무덤을 팠다고
For this gold digging bitch
너같은 돈 밝히는 년을 위해
Watch out she's quick,
조심해, 그녀는 빨라요
look out for a pretty little thing named Natalie,
나탈리라는 예쁘고 작은 여자를 조심하세요
If you see her tell her I'm coming, she better run
그녀를 본다면 그녀에게 말해요 내가 가고 있다고. 도망가는게 좋을거라고.
@pacebtw6776
Nobody is actually talking about how good this song really is 10/10
@srliam47
i did already
@huyvu4830
This song is freaking good i do not why it is not popular
@natalie-xm9sb
He should've made it a single
@death6205
Xavier Boyd all of BRUNOS songs are amazing he deserves more fans because he has went through allot in these past couple of years
@zalagorjak3877
im amazed
@nataliepluhar9152
This is why a bunch of kids in my class came up to me and said “Bruno is coming” I was so confused but it all makes sense now😂
@mustycrusty2524
Babygirlx Natalie BAHAHA
@natsiguenza
This song was released in 2012, but okay.
@mustycrusty2524
ʏօʊʀ ʟօƈǟʟ ֆƈɦօօʟ ɢɨʀʟ she didn’t say it wasn’t she said that one time that happened