[Lil Wayne:]
And I don’t mind when we fall out
As long as we fall back into it
I hope we never put an end to it
Even though you not that into it
Heaven. Have you ever been to it?
‘Cause you look like you never been
You’re more like a Hell’s angel
And for you, I’d rather sin
Broken heart. Love you with a broken heart
For you I’d jump off Noah’s Ark
Love is blind and hope is dark
But why does pain feel so good?
Love is science, live for you
Die for you, and I’ll die smiling
[Bruno Mars:]
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 (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Throw my hand on a blade for ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I’d jump in front of a train for ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
You know I’d do anything for ya (yeah, 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 ’til 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 (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Throw my hand on a blade for ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I’d jump in front of a train for ya (yeah, yeah , yeah)
You know I’d do anything for ya (yeah, 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
But darling I’d still catch a grenade for ya
Throw my hand on a blade for ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I’d jump in front of a train for ya (yeah, yeah, yeah)
You know I’d do anything for ya (yeah, 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
Unpacking the Pain of Love: Lyric Analysis
“Grenade (Remix)” by Bruno Mars, featuring Lil Wayne, is a raw and emotional portrayal of unrequited devotion. The remix opens with Lil Wayne’s poetic verse, blurring the lines between heaven and hell, expressing the torment and allure of a love that feels both redemptive and destructive. Bruno Mars’ iconic chorus underscores the theme of sacrificial love—he is willing to endure any pain, even death, for someone who wouldn’t do the same in return. The lyrics are direct and vivid, using metaphors of violence and self-sacrifice to illustrate the painful imbalance in the relationship. This remix intensifies the song’s vulnerability, with both artists exposing the anguish and futility of loving someone who can’t reciprocate.
Song Credits
Artists: Bruno Mars feat. Lil Wayne
Songwriters: Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Brody Brown, Claude Kelly, Andrew Wyatt
Release Year: 2011
Label: Atlantic Records