Talking to the Moon

Bruno Mars

About Talking to the Moon

"Talking to the Moon" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars from his debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010). The song was first unveiled on Mars' debut extended play, It's Better If You Don't Understand (2010), as its last track. It was written by Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Albert Winkler, and Jeff Bhasker, while production was handled by The Smeezingtons in collaboration with Bhasker. "Talking to the Moon" serves as the record's sixth track, and is R&B power ballad about a failed relationship, solitude, and sadness. Instrumentally, the track relies on drum percussion and piano. The song received mixed to positive reviews from critics who praised its slow pace and lyrics; however, it was criticized for its overwhelming production. The song was announced as a single only in Brazil, on April 12, 2011, through Warner Music Brasil, following its appearance on the soundtrack of the Brazilian telenovela Insensato Coração (Irrational Heart) from 2011. As a result, the track charted on the Brasil Hot 100 Airplay, where it spent several weeks at number one, and on the Billboard Brasil Hot Pop & Popular. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The song was performed many times during Mars' debut world tour, The Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour (2010-2012), as the fourteenth track on its set list and during a show on the South American leg of the 24K Magic World Tour (2017-2018). 


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I know you're somewhere out there
Somewhere far away
I want you back
I want you back
My neighbors think I'm crazy
But they don't understand
You're all I have
You're all I have

At night when the stars
Light up my room
I sit by myself
Talking to the moon
Tryin' to get to you
In hopes you're on
The other side
Talking to me too
Or am I a fool
Who sits alone
Talking to the moon

Oh

I'm feeling like I'm famous
The talk of the town
They say I've gone mad
Yeah I've gone mad
But they don't know what I know

'Cause when the sun goes down
Someone's talking back
Yeah they're talking back

At night when the stars
Light up my room
I sit by myself
Talking to the moon
Tryin' to get to you
In hopes you're on
The other side
Talking to me too
Or am I a fool
Who sits alone
Talking to the moon

(Ah, ah, ah)

Do you ever hear me calling?
(Ah) oh oh oh
(Ah) oh oh oh
'Cause every night
I'm talking to the moon
Still trying to get to you

In hopes you're on
The other side
Talking to me too
Or am I a fool
Who sits alone
Talking to the moon

I know you're somewhere out there
Somewhere far away

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Bruno Mars

Peter Gene Hernández (born October 8, 1985), better known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age. He performed in various musical venues in his hometown throughout his childhood. He graduated from high school and then moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a musical career. Mars produced songs for other artists, joining production team The Smeezingtons. more »

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Written by: Ari Levine, Bruno Mars, Albert Winkler, Philip Lawrence, Jeff Bhasker

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Talking to the Moon" was co-written by Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Albert Winkler, and Jeff Bhasker. The song is a part of Mars' debut studio album titled "Doo-Wops & Hooligans".
Emotional Appeal
The song is about Bruno Mars expressing the sense of loneliness and longing for someone who is no longer there. It showcases his strong emotional delivery and vocal range.
Chart Performance
Even though "Talking to the Moon" was not released as a single, it still managed to chart in multiple countries due to digital download sales.
Song's Genre
The song is classified under the pop genre with a significant touch of R&B influences. Its ballad-style composition helps convey the deep emotional context.
Album Success
"Doo-Wops & Hooligans", the album from which "Talking to the Moon" is taken, was hugely successful. It went platinum in multiple countries and also led to Mars receiving Grammy nominations.
International Recognition
In Brazil, "Talking to the Moon" achieved significant popularity and was certified platinum by Pro-Música Brasil.
TikTok Fame
Despite being released in 2010, the song saw a surge in popularity in 2021 when it became a trend on TikTok, which led to it entering various international charts.
Live Performances
Bruno Mars has performed "Talking to the Moon" at a number of his concerts, showcasing his versatility and the ability to deliver raw emotional performances on stage.
Song's Length
The official released version of "Talking to the Moon" is 3 minutes and 37 seconds long.
Music Video
Despite its popularity, there hasn't been an official music video released for "Talking to the Moon". However, the live performance videos as well as fan-created ones have garnered millions of views on YouTube.

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