Locked Out of Heaven
Bruno Mars
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One, two, one, two, three Oh yeah yeah Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah, uh! Oh yeah yeah Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah, uh! Never had much faith in love or miracles (miracles) uh! Never wanna put my heart on the line, uh! But swimming in your water is something spiritual (spiritual) uh! I'm born again every time you spend the night, uh! 'Cause your sex takes me to paradise Yeah your sex takes me to paradise And it shows, yeah, yeah, yeah 'Cause you make me feel like, I've been locked out of heaven For too long, for too long Yeah you make me feel like, I've been locked out of heaven For too long, for too long Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah, uh! Oh yeah yeah Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah, uh! You bring me to my knees You make me testify, uh! You can make a sinner change his ways, uh! Open up your gates 'cause I can't wait to see the light, uh! And right there is where I wanna stay, uh! 'Cause your sex takes me to paradise Yeah your sex takes me to paradise And it shows, yeah, yeah, yeah 'Cause you make me feel like, I've been locked out of heaven For too long, for too long Yeah you make me feel like, I've been locked out of heaven For too long, for too long Oh oh oh oh, yeah, yeah, yeah Can I just stay here? Spend the rest of my days here? Oh oh oh oh, yeah, yeah, yeah Can't I just stay here? Spend the rest of my days here? 'Cause you make me feel like, I've been locked out of heaven For too long, for too long Yeah you make me feel like, I've been locked out of heaven For too long, for too long Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah, uh! Oh yeah yeah Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah, uh!
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Written by: Ari Levine, Bruno Mars, Peter Gene Hernandez, Philip Lawrence
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Artist Background"Locked Out of Heaven" is a song by American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer Bruno Mars. Mars is recognized for his versatile styles in music that crosses the genres of pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae, hip hop, and rock.
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Album InformationThe song was included in Bruno Mars' second studio album, "Unorthodox Jukebox," released in 2012.
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Song Composition"Locked Out of Heaven" has been noted for its striking resemblance to the work of the rock band The Police. It is a pop, reggae rock, and R&B song with elements of new wave.
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ProductionMars wrote, produced, and recorded the song together with his production team, The Smeezingtons, which also comprises Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine. Mark Ronson, Jeff Bhasker, and Emile Haynie also contributed as co-producers.
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Chart PerformanceIt was a commercial success, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive weeks and reaching the top ten in 20 countries, including the United Kingdom and Canada.
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Awards and NominationsThe song earned two Grammy nominations for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Cameron Duddy and Mars himself. It captures a retro-themed party scene where Mars and his band perform the song.
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Record SalesIt was certified 6x times Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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DurationThe runtime of the song is approximately 3:53 minutes.
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Unique Song MakingMars admitted that creating "Locked Out of Heaven" was a musical challenge, as it took several months to write and produce it.
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Critical ResponseCritics have praised the song for Mars' impressive vocal performance, catchy chorus, and the song's unique mix of reggae, pop, and soul elements.
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Live PerformancesHe performed "Locked Out of Heaven" on several occasions, notably at the 2013 Super Bowl halftime show, which is one of the most-watched events on television.
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InfluenceDespite the unintentional similarities to The Police's music, both Sting and Andy Summers from the band have praised Mars' song for its tribute to their signature sound.
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Lyrics ThemesThe song deals with the feelings of lust and desire, with Mars expressing how he feels like he has been "locked out of heaven" when he is not with the woman he loves.
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