Stupid song lyrics.
I would never mock love songs all together but let's be honest, they do contain some of the worst lyrics in the business. Today I would like to take a closer look at the work of Mr. Bruno Mars. Now don't get me wrong, I dig Bruno's work. He's a great artist, his music is catchy, and unlike a lot of other singers most of his songs become hits. But when I took a moment to think about some of the things he was saying...I found he's got some pretty stupid lyrics.I already know what you are thinking, you think I'm gonna make light of his "Mary You" song. Nope. To obvious. To easy. The first song I would like to focus on is "Just the way you are". This song drives me crazy because I can't get the following visual out of my head. In the song Bruno is telling a bit of a story of how beautiful his lady is. Her eyes, the stars, her hair...blah, blah, blah. Now. Here comes my problem. Apparently no matter what he says to his girl she doesn't believe him. So, we can take the next part one of two ways. Either it is sad that he has to say the chorus to her every time she asks if she looks ok...or...let's be honest ladies, how annoying would it get if every time you ask your boyfriend how you look he answered with the following. Remember...EVERYTIME you ask how you look. "When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change cause you're amazing, just the way you are. And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while, because girl you're amazing, just the way you are (yeah)"
Getting ready to go out for dinner and a movie, 'hey Bruno...how do I look?' "When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change cause you're amazing, just the way you are. And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while, because girl you're amazing, just the way you are (yeah)"
Trying on a pair of pants at the GAP, 'hey Bruno...how do I look?' "When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change cause you're amazing, just the way you are. And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while, because girl you're amazing, just the way you are (yeah)"
Can you imagine shopping for sunglasses with this guy?? 'Bruno...how about this pair?' "When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change Cause you're amazing, just the way you are. And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while, Because girl you're amazing, just the way you are (yeah)"
Love song? Crazy annoying boyfriend? Or stupid lyric? Again, I never really went the other way, because if there is a girl out there who needs to hear that every time she gets ready...I think I may cry.
The next song, is "Grenade". Even though I find the lyrics worse than the first song, I still like it...shows what a catchy tune will do for ya. Like the "ya" i just used there? Huh? Wink, wink, nudge, nudge. Actually I'm fine with all the "ya's". My issue is, good 'ol Bruno is over estimating his human abilities, either that or he actually thinks he is Hancock. Let's dive in.
He would 'catch a grenade for ya'. Sort of the reason the song was named "Grenade". Seems fitting. However, useless! The whole premise of the song is that he would die for his girl. Now I've spent exactly zero hours in the army, but I'm pretty sure its common knowledge that if one person catches a grenade and another person is standing nearby...both people will die! That's a stupid lyric.
I can make my peace with the 'hand on the blade for ya'...hopefully Bruno can distract the attacker with his appendage's long enough for his girlfriend to run away. That's nice.
But here's the big one. literally and figuratively...'jump in front of a train for ya'. This is were it would be helpful if he was Hancock...otherwise...I'm pretty sure the train will PLOW THROUGH BOTH OF THEM. What a stupid way to show you love someone. Maybe if he said 'I'd safely push you out of the way of a train for ya', or pull you out of the way of a train for ya'...but no...he will jump - in front - of the train - for ya. Maybe the train isn't moving...never though of that 'til just now. But then what would be the point. Trying to picture that moment in my head. Girl standing on train track, a stationary train is also on the same track...Bruno Mars out of no where jumps between the train and the woman!! Hummmm...nope, still don't see the point. Stupid lyric!
Kyle Hislop
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