Easy come, easy go
That's just how you live, oh
Take, take, take it all
But you never give
Should have 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, 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 (yeah, yeah)
Throw my head on a blade for ya (yeah, yeah)
I'd jump in front of a train for ya (yeah, yeah)
You know I'd do anything for ya (yeah, yeah)
Oh, oh
I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight through my brain
Yes I would die for ya baby
But you won't do the same
No, no, no, no
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 what I had
And 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 (yeah, yeah)
Throw my head on a blade for ya (yeah, yeah)
I'd jump in front of a train for ya (yeah, yeah)
You know I'd do anything for ya (yeah, yeah)
Oh, oh
I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight through my brain
Yes I would die for ya baby
But you won't do the same
If my body was on fire, ooh you'd watch me burn down in flames
You said you loved me you're a liar
'Cause you never, ever, ever did baby
I'd jump in front of a train for ya (yeah, yeah)
You know I'd do anything for ya (yeah, yeah)
Oh, oh
But darling I'll still catch a grenade for ya
Throw my head on a blade for ya (yeah, yeah)
I'd jump in front of a train for ya (yeah, yeah)
You know I'd do anything for ya (yeah, yeah)
Oh, oh
I would go through all this pain
Take a bullet straight through my brain
Yes, I would die for ya baby
But you won't do the same
No, you won't do the same
You wouldn't do the same
Ooh, you'll never do the same
No, no, no, no
About This Song
"Grenade (Single)" is an emotionally charged pop ballad about unrequited love and the devastating realization of being in a one-sided relationship. Mars delivers raw, heartfelt vocals over a dramatic piano-driven arrangement, using hyperbolic metaphors of self-sacrifice ("I'd catch a grenade for ya") to express the depth of his devotion to someone who treats his love carelessly. The lyrics explore themes of betrayal, emotional manipulation, and the painful awakening to a partner's selfishness, with Mars questioning why he gave everything to someone who "tossed it in the trash." The song's theatrical intensity and relatable message of loving someone more than they love you back made it a massive hit, showcasing Mars's ability to blend vulnerability with powerful vocal performance. Its dramatic production and universal theme of heartbreak resonated with millions, establishing it as one of the defining pop ballads of the early 2010s.
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