Uptown Funk

Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson

About Uptown Funk

"Uptown Funk" is a song by British record producer Mark Ronson from his fourth studio album, Uptown Special (2015), featuring American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars. It was released as the album's lead single on 10 November 2014 via download in several countries. "Uptown Funk" was written by Ronson, Mars, Philip Lawrence and Jeff Bhasker. Produced by Ronson, Mars, and Bhasker, its composition began during a freestyle studio session when they worked on a jam Mars and his band played on tour. Copyright controversies arose after the song's release resulting in multiple lawsuits and amendments to its songwriting credits. The song is a funk-pop, soul, boogie, disco-pop and Minneapolis sound track. It has a spirit akin to the 1980s-era funk music. Its lyrics address fashion, self-love and "traditional masculine bravado", performed in a sing-rapping style filled with metaphors, arrogance, charisma, and fun. Upon its release, the single received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the instrumental, style and influences of the track. Others criticised it for not being innovative as it tried to emulate 1980s funk music. 


Year:
2015
4:29
717 
#3

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

This hit, that ice cold
Michelle Pfeiffer, that white gold
This one for them hood girls
Them good girls straight masterpieces
Stylin', wilin', livin' it up in the city
Got Chucks on with Saint Laurent
Gotta 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)
And my band '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 jar of 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

 The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com


Mark Ronson

Mark Daniel Ronson (born 4 September 1975) is an English DJ, musician, music producer, artist and co-founder of Allido Records. He currently works with his band under the music alias of Mark Ronson & The Business Intl. more »

3 fans

Written by: Charles Wilson, Devon Gallaspy, Jeffrey Bhasker, Lonnie Simmons, Mark Ronson, Nicholaus Williams, Peter Hernandez, Philip Lawrence, Robert Wilson, Ronnie Wilson, Rudy Taylor

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


14 facts about this song

Collaboration Fact
"Uptown Funk" is not by "Fun." but is a collaboration between British music producer Mark Ronson and American singer Bruno Mars. The band "Fun." is not involved in this song.
Chart Performance
The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 14 consecutive weeks in the United States.
Global Success
"Uptown Funk" was a global hit, reaching number one in multiple countries including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and France.
Grammy Wins
In 2016, it won two Grammy Awards: Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Record-Breaking
"Uptown Funk" is one of the best-selling singles of all time, with over 20 million copies sold worldwide.
Wide Influence
This song successfully incorporated a range of styles including funk, soul, boogie, and Minneapolis sound.
Long Creation Process
It took Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars, and the rest of the production team approximately seven months to finish the song.
Viral Dance Routine
The music video went viral and influenced various dance routines and flash mobs globally.
Criticism & Lawsuits
Despite its popularity, "Uptown Funk" faced copyright infringement lawsuits from several different artists claiming similarities to their own songs.
Sixth Collaboration
This song marked the sixth collaboration between Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson.
Inspiration
The song was inspired by early-1980s funk bands like The Time and Earth, Wind & Fire.
All-Star Team
"Uptown Funk" was produced by Mark Ronson, Jeff Bhasker, and Bruno Mars himself, with co-production from Philip Lawrence and The Smeezingtons.
Part of Mark Ronson's Album
The track is part of Mark Ronson's fourth studio album, called "Uptown Special."
Release Date
"Uptown Funk" was released on November 10, 2014.

Discuss the Uptown Funk Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Uptown Funk Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 31 Oct. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/31621226/Mark+Ronson/Uptown+Funk>.

    Missing lyrics by Mark Ronson?

    Know any other songs by Mark Ronson? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Uptown Funk

    2.1B
    17.3M     975.2K

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    "RA RA RASPUTIN, Lover of the ________ queen."
    A Russian
    B England
    C Sweden
    D German

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Mark Ronson tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io