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.
Today My Life Begins
Bruno Mars Lyrics
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Seems like pain has been my only friend
My fragile heart's been done so wrong
I wondered if i'd ever heal again
Ohh just like all the seasons never stay the same
All around me i can feel a change (ohh)
Leave the past behind me, today my life begins
A whole new world is waiting it's mine for the taking
I know i can make it, today my life begins
Yesterday has come and gone
And i've learn how to leave it where it is
And i see that i was wrong
For ever doubting i could win
Ohh just like all the seasons never stay the same
All around me i can feel a change (ohh)
I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me
Leave the past behind me, today my life begins
A whole new world is waiting it's mine for the taking
I know i can make it, today my life begins
Life's to short to have regrets
So i'm learning now to leave it in the past and try to forget
Only have one life to live
So you better make the best of it
I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me
Leave the past behind me, today my life begins
A whole new world is waiting it's mine for the taking
I know i can make it, today my life begins
I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me
Leave the past behind me, today my life begins
A whole new world is waiting it's mine for the taking
I know i can make it, today my life begins
Today my life begins...
The lyrics of Bruno Mars’s song “Today My Life Begins” express a message of hope and renewal. The singer has been through difficult times that have left his heart fragile, but he decides to leave the past behind and start anew. He acknowledges that life is constantly changing, just like the seasons, and that he needs to break free from the chains that have bound him to his pain.
The chorus repeats the idea that a new life is waiting for him, and that he can make the best of it. He wants to forget his past regrets and focus on the present moment, as life is too short to waste on negative feelings. Overall, the song is a call to action for anyone who feels trapped by their circumstances and wants to take control of their life.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been working hard so long
I've invested a lot of time and effort into something, probably for years.
Seems like pain has been my only friend
I've been struggling with a lot of hardships, and I've often felt alone with these struggles.
My fragile heart's been done so wrong
My emotions have been hurt, and my heart feels easily hurt or fragile.
I wondered if I'd ever heal again
I have felt like my struggles have been never-ending and I've doubted my ability to get beyond them.
Ohh just like all the seasons never stay the same
Just like the changing of the seasons, I sense that things are changing around me.
All around me, I can feel a change (ohh)
I am surrounded by a sense of change and transformation that I cannot deny.
I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me
I am determined to let go of the things that have held me back, and I believe that I'll find happiness as a result.
Leave the past behind me, today my life begins
I won't let the past weigh me down anymore. I'm moving on now with a fresh start, and today marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life.
A whole new world is waiting it's mine for the taking
I'm excited about the new opportunities that lay ahead for me, and I'm eager to make the most of them.
I know I can make it, today my life begins
I believe in myself and my ability to succeed, and I'm ready to take on whatever new challenges come my way.
Yesterday has come and gone
I've accepted that the past is over and I cannot change it.
And I've learned how to leave it where it is
I've learned how to let go of the past and not let it define my present or future.
And I see that I was wrong
I've come to realize that my doubts and worries about the future were unfounded.
For ever doubting I could win
I regret having doubted myself and my ability to achieve my goals.
Life's too short to have regrets
I believe that it's important to live without regrets and to make the most of every moment.
So I'm learning now to leave it in the past and try to forget
I'm actively working on moving on from past mistakes or regrets and not letting them hold me back anymore.
Only have one life to live
I recognize that my time on earth is finite, and I want to make the most of it.
So you better make the best of it
I'm encouraging myself, and whoever else is listening, to seize the day and make the most of every opportunity that comes our way.
Today my life begins...
The start of today marks a new beginning for me, and I'm ready to embrace whatever comes my way.
Contributed by Molly V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sharinamadrigalejo
"Today My Life Begins"
I've been working hard so long
Seems like pain has been my only friend
My fragile heart's been done so wrong
I wondered if I'd ever heal again
Oh just like all the seasons never stay the same
All around me I can feel a change (oh)
I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me
Leave the past behind me, today my life begins
A whole new world is waiting its mine for the taking
I know I can make it today my life begins
Yesterday has come and gone
And I've learn how to leave it where it is
And I see that I was wrong
For ever doubting I could win
Oh just like all the seasons never stay the same
All around me I can feel a change (oh)
I will break these chains that bind me happiness will find me
Leave that past behind me today my life begins
A whole new world is waiting its mine for the taking
I know I can make it today my life begins
Life's too short to have regrets
So I'm learning now to leave it in the past and try to forget
Only have one life to live
So you better make the best of it
I will break these chains that bind me happiness will find me
Leave the past behind me today my life begins
A whole new world is waiting its mine for the taking
I know I can make it today my life begins
I will break these chains that bind me happiness will find me
Leave the past behind me today my life begins
A whole new world is waiting its mine for the taking
I know I can make it today my life begins
Today my life begins...
@user-wv1mn3kj1d
I've been working hard so long
すごく長いこと一生懸命に頑張ってきた
Seems like pain has been my only friend
痛みだけが僕の唯一の友達みたいだ
My fragile heart's been done so wrong
弱い心はかなり傷ついていて
I wondered if I'd ever heal again
癒されることなんて二度とないんじゃないかと思った
Oh just like all the seasons never stay the same
Oh ちょうど季節が全て同じままでいることがないように
All around me I can feel a change Oh
僕の周りの全てのものも変わっている気がする Oh
I will break these chains that bind me
僕を縛りつけるこの鎖を壊すんだ
Happiness will find me
幸せの方から僕を見つけてくれるんだ
Leave the past behind me
過去のことは置いていこう
Today my life begins
今日僕の人生は始まる
A whole new world is waiting
全くの新しい世界が待っている
It's mine for the takin'
僕のものだ 僕が掴むんだ
I know I can make it
間に合うってわかってる
Today my life begins
今日僕の人生は始まる
Yesterday has come and gone
昨日が来ては去って
And I've learnt how to leave it where it is
僕はそれを在るべき場所に置いていく方法を知ったんだ
And I see that I was wrong
そして僕が間違ってたことに気づく
For ever doubting I could win
僕は勝つことができることをずっと信じられずにいた
Oh just like all the seasons never stay the same
Oh ちょうど季節が全て同じままでいることがないように
All around me I can feel a change Oh
僕の周りの全てのものも変わっている気がする Oh
I will break these chains that bind me
僕を縛りつけるこの鎖を壊すんだ
Happiness will find me
幸せの方から僕を見つけてくれるんだ
Leave the past behind me
過去のことは置いていこう
Today my life begins
今日僕の人生は始まる
A whole new world is waiting
全くの新しい世界が待っている
It's mine for the takin'
僕のものだ 僕が掴むんだ
I know I can make it
間に合うってわかってる
Today my life begins
今日僕の人生は始まる
Life's too short to have regrets
人生は後悔するには短すぎる
So I'm learning now to leave it in the past and try to forget
だから今はそれを過去に置いていって忘れようとすることを学んでる
Only have one life to live
たった一つの人生を生きている
So you better make the best of it Oh
だから生きることに全力を尽くすべきだ
I will break these chains that bind me
僕を縛りつけるこの鎖を壊すんだ
Happiness will find me
幸せの方から僕を見つけてくれるんだ
Leave the past behind me
過去のことは置いていこう
Today my life begins
今日僕の人生は始まる
A whole new world is waiting
全くの新しい世界が待っている
It's mine for the takin'
僕のものだ 僕が掴むんだ
I know I can make it
間に合うってわかってる
Today my life begins
今日僕の人生は始まる
I will break these chains that bind me
僕を縛りつけるこの鎖を壊すんだ
Happiness will find me
幸せの方から僕を見つけてくれるんだ
Leave the past behind me
過去のことは置いていこう
Today my life begins
今日僕の人生は始まる
A whole new world is waiting
全くの新しい世界が待っている
It's mine for the takin'
僕のものだ 僕が掴むんだ
I know I can make it
間に合うってわかってる
Today my life begins
今日僕の人生は始まる
Today my life begins
今日僕の人生は始まる
@n-sounds3128
I've been working hard so long
Seems like pain has been my only friend
My fragile heart's been done so wrong
I wondered if I'd ever heal again
Oh just like all the seasons never stay the same
All around me I can feel a change (oh)
I will break these chains that bind me, happiness will find me
Leave the past behind me, today my life begins
A whole new world is waiting its mine for the taking
I know I can make it today my life begins
Yesterday has come and gone
And I've learn how to leave it where it is
And I see that I was wrong
For ever doubting I could win
Oh just like all the seasons never stay the same
All around me I can feel a change (oh)
I will break these chains that bind me happiness will find me
Leave that past behind me today my life begins
A whole new world is waiting its mine for the taking
I know I can make it today my life begins
Life's too short to have regrets
So I'm learning now to leave it in the past and try to forget
Only have one life to live
So you better make the best of it
I will break these chains that bind me happiness will find me
Leave the past behind me today my life begins
A whole new world is waiting its mine for the taking
I know I can make it today my life begins
I will break these chains that bind me happiness will find me
Leave the past behind me today my life begins
A whole new world is waiting its mine for the taking
I know I can make it today my life begins
Today my life begins...
@dencyfigueroa1936
Ooh...
I've been workin' hard so, long
Seems like pain has been my only friend
My fragile heart's been done so wrong
I wondered if I'd ever heal again
Ohh just like all the seasons, never stay the same
All around me, I can feel a change
I will, break these chains that bind me
Happiness will find me
Leave the past behind me
Today my life begins
A whole new world is waiting
It's mine for the takin'
I know I can make it
Today my life begins
Yesterday has come and gone
And I've learn how to leave it where it is
And I see that I was wrong
For ever doubting I could win
(Ooh!) Just like all the seasons
Never stay the same
All around me I can feel a change
I will, break these chains that bind me
Happiness will find me
Leave the past behind me
Today my life begins
A whole new world is waiting
It's mine for the takin'
I know I can make it
Today my life begins...
Life's too short to have regrets
So I'm learnin' now to leave it in the past, and try to forget
We only have
One life to live
So you better make the best of it
I will, break these chains that bind me
Happiness will find me
Leave the past behind me
Today my life begins
A whole new world is waiting
It's mine for the takin'
I know I can make it
Today my life begins
I will, break these chains that bind me
Happiness will find me
Leave the past behind me
Today my life begins
A whole new world is waiting
It's mine for the takin'
I know I can make it
Today my life begins
Today my life begins...
Source: Musixmatch
@danasiafrauenfelder7597
This song has helped me through some of the toughest times in my life and everyday I just reminded myself that "Today My Life Begins"♡
@michellemojicajgc4337
Same!!!! I'm always listening to this song when I'm blue to cheer me up❤️❤️❤️ Lovin' this fr!
@rainiercastro6605
Same same.
@claireweekly8681
Will never get old.
@seen1780
me too ♥️
@ninadeguzman3867
@@michellemojicajgc4337 q
@lennileskinen4200
What a shame that this can't be found on Spotify. Definitely one of the all time most beautiful Bruno songs
@lyndonsimogan775
Leenni
@moistman5074
And Apple Music
@marguh3828
it was one of the songs we sang in grade six at kapag naririnig ko yan grabe — bumabalik lahat yung memories xx 😫