As such, the audience becomes a integral part of this song, especially in a live concert. This strategy creates an effect in which listeners can empathize with the situation and feel as though the singer is singing this song to them.
This personal nature of the song occurs not only in the chorus but also in the middle stanzas, as the singer continues to say “you” and “your,” which repeats the same effect it did in the chorus. He sings directly to his lover in the chorus, which creates an acute feeling that she knows he is directly singing to her and means it and thus establishes an intimate and personal bond between the two. Beyond utilizing repetition as a rhetorical device, the singer effectively uses pronouns in order to foment an intimate and personal atmosphere. Her hair, her love, and her laugh are all attributes that he is drawn to, and through this repetition the singer builds up the mellifluous emotion that permeates this song.īruno Mars appeals to ethos in this song through his word play and use of pronouns which boosts the persona nature of this song. Interestingly, the repeated words and phrases all describe attributes of the girlfriend that the singer loves, even though they seem mundane and ordinary. It is about the author’s love and affection for his presumably girlfriend, and through repetition of phrases and the first verse such as “her eyes, her eyes,” the singer captivates the listener and draws them into the meaning of the lyrics themselves. The statistics are an accurate barometer for the currency and appeal of the song, which is enhanced by its emotional appeal, cultural relevance, and lyrical genius. In addition, the song was certified six times Platinum in various Recording industries worldwide and eventually was the top-selling digital music single in 2011, selling over twelve million copies. Critics lauded it as the standout track on Bruno Mars’ album and eventually earned the Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards in 2011. Billboard Hot 100 chart and the Mainstream Top 40. It skyrocketed up the charts both in the United States and in the United Kingdom within a month of its release, eventually reaching #1 on the touted U.S. One of the greatest and most sentimental song I have ever heard is Bruno Mars’ debut solo single entitled “Just the Way You Are” off of his 2010 debut studio album entitled Doo-Wops & Hooligans. This song was penned by Khalil Walton, Needlz, and The Smeezingtons, all of whom produced it as well.