The composition mentioned by the artist was inspired by a real situation: “a special woman I let get away once”
Bruno Mars He is the co-creator and co-producer of his entire musical catalog. He normally signs his songs with Philip Lorenzo and with a third element that was there previously Ari Levine (composing the now closed trio The Smeezingtons) and today it is Christopher Brody Brown (forming the Shampoo Press & Curl).
Due to his direct involvement in the compositions, one can expect his interpretation to be very honest. However, according to the artist himself, there is one song in particular that stands out for this particular characteristic.
In a 2012 interview with Rolling Stone USAMars attributes this title “When I Was Your Man”. On this piece, in addition to Lawrence and Levine, he works with Andrea Wyattwith whom he developed works Liam Gallagher, Lady Gaga, Gentlemanamong others.
Commenting on the song Bruno underlines:
“When we started recording [Unorthodox Jukebox, do qual ela faz parte]I thought, “I’ll never sing another ballad again.” However, this came from the bottom of my heart. It’s the most honest and real thing I’ve ever sung. When there are no sure bets, that’s when my blood runs.”
Direct inspiration for “When I Was Your Man” it was never revealed. However, the musician guarantees that a real disappointment in love influenced the creation of the melancholic ballad, driven only by voice and piano. THE MTV Newscommented:
“I can’t pretend. When I tried, I discarded the songs. This song is about a special woman I let get away once. But it’s a happy ending… I put everything I have into this song. Even the girls may relate to this song.”
For the artist, the simplicity of the lyrical approach is one of the song’s biggest advantages. After all, in a relationship, everyone makes mistakes, so it’s almost impossible not to associate with what he sings.
“Everybody makes mistakes. I remember writing this and remembering the little things: like, I should have bought you flowers; I should have let you know when I had the chance. That was probably the hardest song to write because I’m so naked in this.” music. Having all these sexual songs that I sing, that’s the one that makes me feel the most vulnerable. And I think the combination of piano and voice is the purest form of music.”
Philip Lawrence pointed out, in an interview with American singer-songwritera precise combination of artistic influences for the composition: Billy Joel AND Elton John. He comments:
“I think Bruno and I are big fans of old music, like Billy Joel and Elton John. We always love those moments when you can sit at the piano and get emotional. Those intimate moments when an artist is so naked and vulnerable; you can’t to help but be drawn to it. We always wanted to find a song that came out so casually. The subject was real life, so we tried to say it in the best, most catchy way possible.
Bruno Mars and “When I Was Your Man”
Available as the album’s second single Unorthodox jukebox (2012), “When I Was Your Man” became one of Bruno Mars’ biggest hits. It reached the top of the US chart and the top 10 in 15 other countries, including the UK, Australia, Canada and Brazil. It received 11-time platinum certification in the United States, thanks to 11 million copies sold, and a nomination in the category Best Pop Solo Performance node Grandmother 2014.
It has also become a popular phenomenon in Brazil, especially after its inclusion in the soap opera’s soundtrack. Love for lifefrom the TVGlobo. As mentioned, it reached the top 10 of the local charts, more precisely the ninth position. It definitely helped with sales too Unorthodox jukeboxwhich here received the platinum record for 40 thousand units sold.
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Source: Terra
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