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.
Wake Up in the Sky
Bruno Mars Lyrics
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It's Gucci (it's Gucci)
Huh? Fly (woo)
I drink 'til I'm drunk (yeah), smoke 'til I'm high (yeah)
Castle on the hill (well damn), wake up in the sky
You can't tell me I ain't fly (you can't tell me I ain't fly)
I know I'm super fly (I know), I know I'm super fly (I know)
That's why they all fuck with me (woo)
Out here with the moves (yeesh) like I invented smooth
You can't tell me I ain't fly (you can't tell me I ain't fly)
I know I'm super fly (I know), I know I'm super fly
Haan, haan, haan
I stay fresh as hell, take a pic, I might as well, hell
Drop the top and take a selfie, my car drives itself
I got white girls blushin', homie, college girls rushin' on me (woo)
All my diamonds custom so they clutchin' and they touchin' on me
Ooh, think it's vegetables
Ooh, think it's edible
Ooh, it's incredible
Ooh, ooh, ooh
I smell like Bond Number 9 now
Section full of foreign dimes
Bitch is starin' at me sayin', "Wow"
Unforgettable like Nat King Cole
Gucci Barry White, I'm singin' to your ho (well damn)
A one man show, a human bank roll (whoa)
She lost in the sauce 'cause Gucci got the glow (huh)
I drink 'til I'm drunk (burr), smoke 'til I'm high (it's Gucci)
Castle on the hill (heh), wake up in the sky (you won't)
You can't tell me I ain't fly (you can't tell me I ain't fly)
I know I'm super fly (I know), I know I'm super fly (I know)
The ladies love the luxury, that's why they all fuck with me
Out here with the moves like I invented smooth
You can't tell me I ain't fly (you can't tell me I ain't fly)
I know I'm super fly (I know), I know I'm super fly (I know)
Now watch me fly, fly
Now watch me fly, fly
You can't tell me I ain't fly
You can't tell me I ain't fly
I know I'm super fly, I know I'm super fly (Kodak, Kodak)
I'm so fly, don't need no flight attendant
Big Cuban link, don't need no pendant
I ain't never had no pot to piss in, yeah
Now all my records trendin'
Oh my, I came from stealin' bikes to flying on a G5
I don't know why I been smokin' this Cherry Pie so much
But this my life
I'm on Adderall, I be smellin' Hi-Tec when I piss
Like it's basketball, I drop 50-pointer on my wrist
It's Lil' Kodak, take a pic
I came home and dropped a hit
All these diamonds got me sick, I'm actin' spoiled
Cutlass sittin' high, I feel like I can fly
So fresh to death it's crazy, feel like I can die
I done finally got my wings, they make me wanna sing (glee)
I drink 'til I'm drunk ('til I'm drunk)
Smoke 'til I'm high ('til I'm high)
Castle on the hill (ayy), wake up in the sky
You can't tell me I ain't fly (you can't tell me I ain't fly, baby)
I know I'm super fly (I know it)
I know I'm super fly (I know it)
The ladies love luxury, that's why they all fuck with me (ayy)
Out here with the moves like I invented smooth (yo, yo)
You can't tell me I ain't fly (you can't tell me I don't fly, baby)
I know I'm super fly (I know it)
I know I'm super fly (I know it)
Now, now watch me fly, fly
Now watch me fly, fly
You can't tell me I ain't fly
I know I'm super fly, I know I'm super fly
The lyrics of Bruno Mars, Kodak Black, and Gucci Mane's collaborative track "Wake Up in the Sky" revolve around fame, luxury, and success. The song's opening lines set the tone, repeatedly chanting the phrase "fly" to emphasize the artists' statuses as wealthy trendsetters. The chorus continues with the boastful declaration that they know they are "super fly," and that their wealth and lavish lifestyles are what attracts their female admirers. The second verse, which is performed by Gucci Mane, extends the theme, boasting of expensive cars, custom jewelry, and designer fragrances. The final verse, which is performed by Kodak Black, reflects on the artist's rapid ascension from humble beginnings to the heights of the music industry.
Overall, the lyrics of "Wake Up in the Sky" celebrate the superficial trappings of wealth and fame, while ignoring any negative consequences that may come with it. The song's catchy rhythms and confidant swagger make it a crowd-pleaser, and it has been praised for its blend of different musical styles, from Kodak Black's trap rhymes to Bruno Mars's pop-influenced vocals.
Line by Line Meaning
Fly, fly, fly
I'm feeling so good that I just want to soar through the air
It's Gucci (it's Gucci)
I'm wearing Gucci and feeling like a boss
Huh? Fly (woo)
I'm hyping myself up and feeling unstoppable
I drink 'til I'm drunk (yeah), smoke 'til I'm high (yeah)
I party hard and feel invincible
Castle on the hill (well damn), wake up in the sky
I'm living like royalty and waking up on top of the world
You can't tell me I ain't fly (you can't tell me I ain't fly)
I know I'm amazing and nothing can bring me down
I know I'm super fly (I know), I know I'm super fly (I know)
I'm feeling confident and like the coolest person in the room
The ladies love the luxury (yeah)
Women are attracted to me because of my extravagant lifestyle
That's why they all fuck with me (woo)
Women are drawn to me because of my wealth and status
Out here with the moves (yeesh) like I invented smooth
I'm so slick and smooth that I've invented a new level of cool
I stay fresh as hell, take a pic, I might as well, hell
I always look amazing and want to document it for posterity
Drop the top and take a selfie, my car drives itself
My car is so luxurious that it practically drives itself and I love showing it off
I got white girls blushin', homie, college girls rushin' on me (woo)
I attract women from all backgrounds and love the attention
All my diamonds custom so they clutchin' and they touchin' on me
My expensive jewelry is so impressive that people can't keep their hands off of me
Ooh, think it's vegetables
I'm so high that I'm hallucinating
Ooh, think it's edible
I'm so out of it that I'm not sure what I'm eating
Ooh, it's incredible
Whatever I'm experiencing is mind-blowing
I smell like Bond Number 9 now
I'm wearing an expensive and luxurious fragrance
Section full of foreign dimes
I'm surrounded by beautiful and exotic women
Bitch is starin' at me sayin', "Wow"
Women are constantly amazed by my presence and charm
Unforgettable like Nat King Cole
I'm unforgettable and timeless like a legendary musician
Gucci Barry White, I'm singin' to your ho (well damn)
I'm so irresistible that even someone else's significant other is attracted to me
A one man show, a human bank roll (whoa)
I'm a self-made superstar with a lot of money
She lost in the sauce 'cause Gucci got the glow (huh)
Women are dazzled by my style and charisma
I'm so fly, don't need no flight attendant
I'm so cool and composed that I don't need anyone to take care of me
Big Cuban link, don't need no pendant
I'm wearing an expensive chain that doesn't need any additional adornment
I ain't never had no pot to piss in, yeah
I came from humble beginnings and now I'm living in luxury
Now all my records trendin'
All of my music is incredibly popular right now
Oh my, I came from stealin' bikes to flying on a G5
I started with nothing and now I'm living a life of luxury
I don't know why I been smokin' this Cherry Pie so much
I don't really know why I'm doing anything, but I'm loving life
But this my life
I'm living my best life and loving every moment
I'm on Adderall, I be smellin' Hi-Tec when I piss
I'm taking drugs and feeling invincible
Like it's basketball, I drop 50-pointer on my wrist
I'm so wealthy that I can afford to have expensive watches and jewelry
It's Lil' Kodak, take a pic
I'm a famous rapper and people are always taking pictures of me
All these diamonds got me sick, I'm actin' spoiled
I'm so accustomed to luxury that I'm becoming entitled and arrogant
Cutlass sittin' high, I feel like I can fly
I'm driving a car that's so cool I feel like I'm soaring through the air
So fresh to death it's crazy, feel like I can die
I look so good that I feel like I could die happy
I done finally got my wings, they make me wanna sing (glee)
I've achieved everything I've ever wanted and it makes me want to sing with joy
Now watch me fly, fly
I'm going to keep living my best life and achieve even more success
You can't tell me I ain't fly
I know who I am and I'm proud of it
I know I'm super fly, I know I'm super fly (Kodak, Kodak)
I'm so cool and confident that I'm practically invincible
Now, now watch me fly, fly
I'm going to keep rising to the top
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chance Youngblood, Dieuson Octave, Dwan Avery, Jeff LaCroix, Peter Hernandez, Radric Davis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DarudeKRVWK
Bruno’s voice fits this song so damn good! 🔥
@paige9920
JVitor this song would be wayyyy better without kodak
@necromaniacchickenqueen3270
@@paige9920 shut the fuck up kodak a legend kodak has a good verse and he is unique
@necromaniacchickenqueen3270
well they made the song so everyone on it fits
@taniaconforme8633
No
@Mike-oy8nt
Paige Fowler boiiiiiiii!You should shut the hell up Kodak’s verse was good and he fits very perfectly in the song.
@user-ky9mj3gv7n
When you collab with Bruno Mars it isn't your song anymore.
@damjanbozovic4303
Soo true 😂
@lyutik.
So true!!!!!!!!!
@oguzhanozyavas9272
Facts