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.
Only When You're Lonely
Bruno Mars Lyrics
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It's 3AM and I'm rushing out the door to see you
Waiting, all day, but now you wanna call me
Why do you do this to me all the time?
After all the things you put me through, still I come right back
But now I know the truth, I can finally see
You only want me when you're lonely
Next time you need me there I won't make it
Another late night call I won't take it
Cause now I finally see, you only want me when you're lonely
Only when you're lonely, lonely
Only when you're lonely
Only when you're lonely, lonely
Only when you're lonely
Had me fooled from the start and I quickly gave my heart
Cause I loved you, loved you, loved you
But this is what happens when you're a lonely girl with no one to turn you
Now I'm stronger, don't need you any longer
So get off your knees, your words don't mean anything
After all the things you put me through, ooh still I come right back
But now I know the truth, I can finally see
You only want me when you're lonely
If I say I'm gonna leave, that's the only time you want me
Next time you need me there I won't make it
Another late night call I won't take it
Cause now I finally see, you only want me when you're lonely
Oh, nothing's ever changing, decisions you can't make it
You just think of yourself and never me at all
If you're with your friends, you just string me along
But I won't allow it anymore, so it's time for me to move on
Cause I can finally see, you only want me when you're lonely
If I say I'm gonna leave, that's the only time you want me
Next time you need me there I won't make it
Another late night call I won't take it
Cause now I finally see, you only want me when you're lonely
Only when you're lonely, lonely
Only when you're lonely
Only when you're lonely, lonely
Only when you're lonely
I can finally see, you only want me when you're lonely
If I say I'm gonna leave, that's the only time you want me
Next time you need me there I won't make it
Another late night call I won't take it
Cause now I finally see, you only want me when you're lonely
"Only When You're Lonely" is a song by Bruno Mars about being in an on-again-off-again relationship with someone who only comes back when they're feeling lonely. The singer of the song is someone who knows they should leave this person and has tried to before but keeps getting drawn back in. The lyrics describe late-night calls and rushed meetings, and the singer's growing realization that they're only wanted when their partner is feeling lonely.
The song captures the mixed emotions of being in a relationship that isn't good for you. On one hand, the singer is in love and wants to be there for their partner, but on the other hand, they know they're being treated unfairly and deserve better. Bruno Mars's soulful vocals add depth and emotion to the lyrics, making them even more poignant.
Overall, "Only When You're Lonely" is a powerful reflection on the complexities of love and relationships. It's a reminder that sometimes, no matter how much we care about someone, we need to put our own needs first and leave when the situation isn't healthy.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am again, doing things I said that I wouldn't do
I keep breaking my promises and doing things I know are not good for me.
It's 3AM and I'm rushing out the door to see you
I am willing to drop everything and come running to you no matter the time or place.
Waiting, all day, but now you wanna call me
You keep making me wait for you, but when it's convenient for you, you suddenly reach out.
Why do you do this to me all the time?
I am tired of being treated this way and want to know why you keep doing this to me.
After all the things you put me through, still I come right back
Even though you have hurt me in the past, I keep coming back to you.
But now I know the truth, I can finally see
I have realized the reality of the situation and am no longer blinded by my feelings for you.
You only want me when you're lonely
You only reach out to me when you are feeling lonely and need someone to be with.
If I say I'm gonna leave, that's the only time you want me
You only show interest in me when I threaten to leave you.
Next time you need me there I won't make it
The next time you call me in your time of need, I will not be there for you.
Another late night call I won't take it
I will not answer your calls in the middle of the night anymore.
Cause now I finally see, you only want me when you're lonely
I have come to the realization that you are only interested in me when you are feeling lonely.
Had me fooled from the start and I quickly gave my heart
You fooled me from the beginning and I fell for you too quickly.
Cause I loved you, loved you, loved you
I was in love with you and couldn't see past my feelings for you.
But this is what happens when you're a lonely girl with no one to turn you
Your loneliness led you to manipulate and use me for your own comfort.
Now I'm stronger, don't need you any longer
I have grown stronger and no longer need you in my life.
So get off your knees, your words don't mean anything
Stop begging for my forgiveness because your words hold no weight or value anymore.
Oh, nothing's ever changing, decisions you can't make it
You refuse to change or make meaningful decisions to improve our relationship.
You just think of yourself and never me at all
You are selfish and only think about your own needs and desires, not mine.
If you're with your friends, you just string me along
You keep me hanging and lead me on when you're with your friends, only using me when it's convenient for you.
But I won't allow it anymore, so it's time for me to move on
I am taking control of my own life and leaving you behind because I deserve better than this.
Contributed by Camden F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@barbarakelly8196
Um dos melhores cantores que eu mais tenho amor e carinho é Bruno Mars ele é perfeito e merece ter mais reconhecimento
@BrunoMarsLegendas
🥰♥️♥️♥️
@logimejiabatista344
Thank you, thank you. I’ve looking for this for years. 4 years to be exact
@kristenkroll5914
I've been looking for this song forever. Can't find it on Spotify at all
@beaarana6301
this is an unreleased song that's why this song is not in Spotify. I'm sad that he didn't released this. The lyrics is painful and a a masterpiece.
@lamondae
Thank you!
Why is this song so hard to find now!? 😭
@BrunoMarsLegendas
You're welcome ♥️ I really do not know... 😶
@beaarana6301
this song is unreleased
@beaarana6301
@@BrunoMarsLegendas please upload Getchu on the run please...
@marmichaux7520
My question ATM, too! It's my favorite Bruno song.