Grenade
Bruno Mars | www.Marvin-Vibez.in Lyrics


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Hand grenades and Olympic flames
We lead our lives free of blame
With heavy heart we hunt through life
With heavy heart sharp as a knife

Foul in our hearts
We go to ground
Foul in our hearts
We'll toss them down

To and from the altar
Principles and power
Then on to the slaughter
Of their funeral mound

With this flowered pencil
In this white flower pen
This should be bliss
Bliss without sin

My lover's blood
Lies on the soiled seat
My lover's blood
Lies caked, replete

Foul in our hearts
We go to ground
Foul in our hearts
We push them down

To and from the altar
Principles and power




Then on to the slaughter
Of their funeral mound

Overall Meaning

In Bruno Mars' song Grenade, it seems as if the person singing is describing the weight of heavy emotions they carry in their heart as they navigate through life. The imagery of hand grenades and Olympic flames could serve as a metaphor for how they feel about the intensity of their deep passion and the way they approach relationships. They are willing to sacrifice everything, even their own life, for the sake of their love. The lyrics "With heavy heart we hunt through life, with heavy heart sharp as a knife" illustrate how even though they carry a heavy burden, they are fierce and determined, ready to protect their love at all costs.


Line by Line Meaning

Hand grenades and Olympic flames
Our lives are filled with both destructive violence and impressive achievements, yet we try to live without causing harm to others.


We lead our lives free of blame
We try to live without causing harm to others so that we can live with a clear conscience.


With heavy heart we hunt through life
We navigate through the challenges of life with a sense of seriousness and gravity.


With heavy heart sharp as a knife
Our gravity and seriousness give us clarity and insight into the world around us.


Foul in our hearts
We carry with us a sense of wrongdoing or guilt.


We go to ground
We hide or withdraw when faced with our guilt or wrongdoing.


We'll toss them down
We try to discard or distance ourselves from our guilt or wrongdoing.


To and from the altar
We move between principles and beliefs that guide our lives.


Principles and power
Our beliefs and values give us strength and influence in the world.


Then on to the slaughter
We continue to strive for our goals even if it requires sacrifice or hardship.


Of their funeral mound
Our sacrifices may lead to death, but we hope to be remembered and honored after our passing.


With this flowered pencil
We try to capture beauty and creativity in our lives.


In this white flower pen
We hope to write a story or legacy that is pure and admirable.


This should be bliss
Our pursuit of beauty and purity should bring us happiness and contentment.


Bliss without sin
Our happiness and contentment should come without negative consequences or conflicts with our values.


My lover's blood
Someone we care deeply about has suffered harm or sacrifice.


Lies on the soiled seat
Their sacrifice or harm is visible and present in our physical surroundings.


Lies caked, replete
Their sacrifice or harm is a permanent mark on our lives and emotions.


We push them down
We try to cope with our emotions and move forward, even if it requires suppressing them.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ok-gw9qv

Jan 2024

Easy come, easy go, that's just how you live, oh
Take, take, take it all, but you never give
Shoulda known you was trouble from the first kiss
Had your eyes wide open
Why were they open? (Ooh-ooh)
Gave you all I had and you tossed it in the trash (ooh-ooh)
You tossed it in the trash, you did (ooh-ooh)
To give me all your love is all I ever ask
'Cause what you don't understand is
I'd catch a grenade for ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Throw my hand on a blade for ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'd jump in front of a train for ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
You know I'd do anything for ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Oh, oh, I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight through my brain
Yes, I would die for ya, baby
But you won't do the same
No, no, no, no
Uh
Black, black, black and blue
Beat me 'til I'm numb
Tell the devil I said "Hey" when you get back to where you're from
Mad woman, bad woman
That's just what you are
Yeah, you'll smile in my face then rip the brakes out my car (ooh-ooh)
Gave you all I had and you tossed it in the trash (ooh-ooh)
You tossed it in the trash, yes, you did (ooh-ooh)
To give me all your love is all I ever ask
'Cause what you don't understand is
I'd catch a grenade for ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Throw my hand on a blade for ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'd jump in front of a train for ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
You know I'd do anything for ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Oh oh, I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight through my brain
Yes, I would die for ya, baby
But you won't do the same
if my body was on fire
(No) ooh, you'd watch me burn down in flames
(No) you said you loved me, you're a liar
'Cause you never, ever, ever did, baby
But darling, I'd still catch a grenade for ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Throw my hand on a blade for ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'd jump in front of a train for ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
You know I'd do anything for ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Ooh-ooh, I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight through my brain
Yes, I would die for ya, baby
But you won't do the same
No, you won't do the same
You wouldn't do the same
Ooh, you'd never do the same
No, no, no, no-oh



All comments from YouTube:

@vibewithvalerie8018

- no boyfriend
- no ex-lover
- not in a relationship
But this song gave me pain

@eeeasaa3235

Valerie Love clone

@imaneh3706

SAME aha

@chloenaidu2033

Same

@bayramsaidov4550

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i0OZmlGE64

@tommiebender7145

Lol

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@reeapeerr

Such a weird feeling when you've been together with someone so long and you actually hold them in your heart but then they...just become someone else. What to feel? Anger? Sadness? fuck.

@pterpsvin8887

Preach

@jaysmith4314

Happiness. That’s what you should feel, even though it’s easier said than done. We’ve all been there, and it all takes time. Just be happy whatever happened, happened.

@jens2049

@@jaysmith4314 indeed

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