Ooh I got a body full of liquor
With a cocaine kicker
And I’m feeling like I’m thirty feet tall
So lay it down, lay it down
You got your legs up in the sky
With the devil in your eyes
Let me hear you say you want it all
Say it now, say it now
Look what you’re doing, look what you’ve done
But in this jungle you can’t run
‘Cause what I got for you
I promise it’s a killer
You’ll be banging on my chest
Bang bang, gorilla
Ooh, yeah
You and me baby making love like gorillas
Ooh, yeah
You and me baby making love like gorillas
Yeah, I got a fistful of your hair
But you don’t look like you’re scared
You just smile and tell me, “Daddy, it’s yours.”
‘Cause you know how I like it
You’s a dirty little lover
If the neighbors call the cops
Call the sheriff, call the SWAT ‒ we don’t stop
We keep rocking while they’re knocking on our door
And you’re screaming, “Give it to me, baby
Give it to me, motherfucker!”
Oh, look what you’re doing, look what you’ve done
But in this jungle you can’t run
‘Cause what I got for you
I promise it’s a killer
You’ll be banging on my chest
Bang bang, gorilla
Ooh, yeah
You and me baby making love like gorillas
Ooh, yeah
You and me baby making love like gorillas
I bet you never ever felt so good, so good
I got your body trembling like it should, it should
You’ll never be the same baby once I’m done with you
You, you, you
Oh, you with me baby making love like gorillas
Ooh, yeah
You and me baby we’ll be fuckin’ like gorillas
Ooh, yeah (Yeah, yeah, baby, baby, oh yeah, yeah)
You and me baby making love like gorillas
Exploring the Wild Side of Passion
“Gorilla” by Bruno Mars dives headfirst into themes of untamed desire and raw intimacy. With visceral imagery and primal metaphors, the song captures a sense of unrestrained passion between lovers. Mars uses the jungle as a backdrop, likening the physical intensity of the relationship to the strength and wildness of a gorilla. The repeated references to animalistic behavior and the unabashed celebration of sensuality set a bold, provocative tone. This track stands out for its fearless approach to adult themes, blending soulful vocals with audacious lyricism, and inviting listeners to embrace their most instinctual emotions.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Andrew Wyatt
Release Year: 2012
Label: Atlantic Records