Uptown Funk"
Mark Ronson (feat. Bruno Mars) Lyrics


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This hit, that ice cold
Michelle Pfeiffer, that white gold
This one for them hood girls
Them good girls straight masterpieces
Stylin', whilen, livin' it up in the city
Got Chucks on with Saint Laurent
Got kiss myself, I'm so pretty
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Called a police and a fireman
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Make a dragon wanna retire man
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Say my name you know who I am
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Am I bad 'bout that money, break it down

Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you
'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you
'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you
Saturday night and we in the spot
Don't believe me just watch (come on)

Don't believe me just watch uh

Don't believe me just watch
Don't believe me just watch
Don't believe me just watch
Don't believe me just watch
Hey, hey, hey, oh

Stop, wait a minute
Fill my cup, put some liquor in it
Take a sip, sign a check
Julio, get the stretch
Ride to Harlem, Hollywood
Jackson, Mississippi
If we show up, we gon' show out
Smoother than a fresh dry skippy

I'm too hot (hot damn)
Called a police and a fireman
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Make a dragon wanna retire man
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Bitch say my name you know who I am
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Am I bad 'bout that money
Break it down

Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you
'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you
'Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you
Saturday night and we in the spot
Don't believe me just watch (come on)

Don't believe me just watch uh

Don't believe me just watch uh
Don't believe me just watch uh
Don't believe me just watch
Don't believe me just watch
Hey, hey, hey, oh

Before we leave
Lemmi tell y'all a lil' something
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up uh
I said uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up

Come on, dance, jump on it
If you sexy then flaunt it
If you freaky then own it
Don't brag about it, come show me

Come on, dance
Jump on it
If you sexy then flaunt it
Well it's Saturday night and we in the spot
Don't believe me just watch come on!

Don't believe me just watch uh

Don't believe me just watch uh
Don't believe me just watch uh
Don't believe me just watch
Don't believe me just watch
Hey, hey, hey, oh

Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up (say what?)
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up (say what?)
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up (say what?)
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up
Uptown funk you up




Uptown funk you up (say what?)
Uptown funk you up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars describe a confident, stylish, and upbeat party scene. The song starts off by stating that the vibe is "ice cold" and references Michelle Pfeiffer as a symbol of coolness and prestige. The song is dedicated to "hood girls" who are "masterpieces" -- women who are stylish, confident, and beautiful. They are enjoying life in the city, wearing unique combinations of clothing such as Saint Laurent with Chuck Taylors, and feeling so good that they could "kiss" themselves.


Bruno Mars then takes over by proclaiming himself "too hot" and introduces several metaphors to explain his hotness -- he is so on fire that he is making dragons want to retire, and he commands authority by telling people to call the police and the fire department. He is so cool and confident that everyone knows who he is, and he is owning his financial success by bragging about his money. The chorus invites all women to celebrate with "hallelujahs" because "uptown funk" will give them the party they want. The song ends with an invitation to dance and jump on it, encouraging people to be sexy and confident.


Overall, "Uptown Funk" is a high-energy party song that celebrates individuality, style, and confidence. It is a call to action to get on the dance floor and let loose. The song is popular for its catchy chorus and infectious beat, which can cheer anyone up and get them dancing.


Line by Line Meaning

This hit, that ice cold
This song is a massive hit and has an undeniable coolness to it


Michelle Pfeiffer, that white gold
Michelle Pfeiffer, an elegant actress, is used to symbolize the value, rarity and beauty of the song


This one for them hood girls
This song is dedicated to the urban, street-smart girls


Them good girls straight masterpieces
These girls are not just pretty, they are pristine works of art, perfect in every way imaginable


Stylin', whilen, livin' it up in the city
These girls are living their lives in style, having fun and enjoying everything the city has to offer


Got Chucks on with Saint Laurent
These girls have a unique fashion sense, combining a popular shoe brand with a high-end designer


Got kiss myself, I'm so pretty
The girls are so confident and good-looking they can't resist kissing their own reflection


I'm too hot (hot damn)
I'm feeling extremely good and confident about myself


Called a police and a fireman
My awesomeness is causing a commotion and may require emergency services


Make a dragon wanna retire man
I am so amazing that even mythical creatures like dragons want to give up because they can't compete with me


Say my name you know who I am
I am so well-known and famous that everyone recognizes me


Am I bad 'bout that money, break it down
I am not afraid to spend a lot of money on the things I want and I am proud of it


Girls hit your hallelujah (whoo)
Girls, show your excitement and enthusiasm by shouting hallelujah


Cause uptown funk gon' give it to you
The upbeat nature of the song will energize you and give you a good time


Saturday night and we in the spot
It's the weekend and we are at the happening place to have a good time


Don't believe me just watch (come on)
I am so confident in the power of this song to make you dance and have fun, just watch and see for yourself


Stop, wait a minute
Hold on for a second, let's take a break


Fill my cup, put some liquor in it
Pour me a drink, I want to enjoy myself even more


Take a sip, sign a check
I can afford to spend a lot of money drinking and having a good time, so let's keep going


Julio, get the stretch
We need a stretch limousine to take us to our next destination


Ride to Harlem, Hollywood
We are traveling to different but exciting neighborhoods (Harlem and Hollywood) to continue having fun


Jackson, Mississippi
We may even travel to Mississippi to explore and enjoy more


If we show up, we gon' show out
If we arrive at a party or club, we will make sure everyone knows we are there to have a great time


Smoother than a fresh dry skippy
We are so cool and smooth, like a freshly opened jar of peanut butter


Bitch say my name you know who I am
I am so famous and recognizable that even people who don't like me know who I am


Come on, dance, jump on it
Let's get up, move our bodies and dance to the music


If you sexy then flaunt it
If you feel confident and attractive, show it off and be proud


If you freaky then own it
If you have unique or unconventional interests, embrace them and don't be ashamed


Don't brag about it, come show me
Instead of just talking about how great you are, prove it by showing me your moves on the dance floor


Uptown funk you up (say what?)
Let the funky vibe of the song electrify you and make you feel good




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, NEW SONGS ADMINISTRATION, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, IMAGEM MUSIC INC, SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: BRUNO MARS, CHARLES K WILSON, DEVON GALLASPY, JEFF BHASKER, LONNIE LEE SIMMONS, MARK RONSON, NICHOLAUS JOSEPH WILLIAMS, PHILIP LAWRENCE, ROBERT E. WILSON, RONNIE WILSON, RUDOLPH TAYLOR

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Producer: Do you need autotune?
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