About the Song
"Locked Out of Heaven" is a song by American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars from his second studio album, Unorthodox Jukebox (2012). It was released as the lead single from the album on October 1, 2012. The song was written by Mars, Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine. It was produced by the former three, under their alias, the Smeezingtons along with Mark Ronson, Jeff Bhasker and Emile Haynie. "Locked Out of Heaven" is a reggae rock and pop rock song influenced by new wave and funk. The song's lyrics are about the rapturous feelings brought about by a relationship infused with positive emotion as well as euphoria from sex.
Meaning Behind the Lyrics
Many listeners can interpret "Locked Out of Heaven" as a celebration of the euphoric emotions that come from being in a passionate relationship. The imagery and themes present in the song evoke a sense of bliss and liberation that can be associated with love and desire. This connection symbolizes a transcendence into a state of happiness that feels almost heavenly, leading to a joyous exploration of intimacy. The upbeat tempo and vibrant production further enhance this idea, making the song resonate as an anthem of love's energizing effects.
Did You Know?
- Peter Gene Hernandez, known professionally as Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and dancer.
- Regarded as a pop icon, he is known for his three-octave tenor vocal range, live performances, retro showmanship, and musical versatility.
Music Details
These details come from the iTunes song listing used for the artwork and metadata match.
- Album/collection: Unorthodox Jukebox
- Genre: Pop
- iTunes release date: October 1, 2012
- Track runtime: 3:53
Video Snapshot
- Video title: Bruno Mars – Locked Out Of Heaven (Official Music Video)
- YouTube channel: Bruno Mars
Quick Facts
- Artist: Bruno Mars
- Song: Locked Out of Heaven
- Album/collection: Unorthodox Jukebox
- Genre: Pop
- Reference page: Locked Out of Heaven
