Easy come, easy go, that's just how you live
Oh, take, take, take it all but you never give
Should've known you was trouble from the first kiss
Had your eyes wide open, why were they open?
Gave you all I had and you tossed it in the trash
You tossed it in the trash, you did
To give me all your love is all I ever asked
'Cause what you don't understand is
I'd catch a grenade for ya
Throw my hand on a blade for ya
I'd jump in front of a train for ya
You know I'd do anything for ya, ohh
I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight through my brain
Yes, I would die for you, baby
But you won't do the same
Black, black, black and blue, beat me 'till I'm numb
Tell the devil I said, hey, when you get back to where you're from
Mad woman, bad woman, that's just what you are, yeah
You'll smile in my face, then rip the brakes out my car
Gave you all I had and you tossed it in the trash
You tossed it in the trash, yes, you did
To give me all your love is all I ever asked
'Cause what you don't understand is
I'd catch a grenade for ya
Throw my hand on a blade for ya
I'd jump in front of a train for ya
You know I'd do anything for ya, ohh
I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight through my brain
Yes, I would die for you, baby
But you won't do the same
Gave you all I had and you tossed it in the trash
You tossed it in the trash, yes, you did
To give me all your love is all I ever asked
'Cause what you don't understand is I'd...
Gave you all I had and you tossed it in the trash
You tossed it in the trash, yes, you did
To give me all your love is all I ever asked
'Cause what you don't understand is
I'd catch a grenade for ya
Throw my hand on a blade for ya
I'd jump in front of a train for ya
You know I'd do anything for ya, ohh
I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight through my brain
Yes, I would die for you, baby
But you won't do the same
I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight through my brain
Yes, I would die for you, baby
But you won't do the same
I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight through my brain
Yes, I would die for you, baby
But you won't do the same
About This Song
"Grenade" is a heart-wrenching ballad that explores the devastating psychology of unrequited love and emotional manipulation within a toxic relationship. The song delves into the mindset of someone who has given everything to a partner who takes without reciprocating, capturing the self-destructive devotion that can emerge from profound emotional attachment. Mars uses hyperbolic metaphors of self-sacrifice-catching grenades, jumping in front of trains-to illustrate how love can drive someone to contemplate impossible acts of devotion for someone who wouldn't do the same in return. The lyrics reveal a narrator who recognizes the relationship's toxicity ("should have known you was trouble") yet remains trapped by his own willingness to sacrifice everything for love. Musically, the track combines Mars' retro-soul influences with contemporary pop production, featuring a dramatic piano-driven arrangement that builds to an emotionally explosive chorus. The song's gospel-influenced vocal delivery and orchestral swells create a theatrical atmosphere that matches the grandiose nature of the narrator's declarations. "Grenade" resonated with millions of listeners because it perfectly captures the universal experience of loving someone more than they love you back, tapping into the painful recognition that devotion isn't always mutual. The track's success stemmed from Mars' ability to transform personal anguish into an anthemic expression of heartbreak that feels both deeply personal and broadly relatable.
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