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Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), better known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age. He performed in various musical venues in his hometown throughout his childhood. He graduated from high school and then moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a musical career. Mars produced songs for other artists, joining production team The Smeezingtons.
Mars had an unsuccessful stint with Motown Records, but then signed with Atlantic Records in 2009. He became recognized as a solo artist after lending his vocals and co-writing the hooks for the songs "Nothin' on You" by B.o.B, and "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy. He also co-wrote the hits "Right Round" by Flo Rida featuring Ke$ha, and "Wavin' Flag" by K'naan. In October 2010, he released his debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans. Anchored by the worldwide number-one singles "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade", the album peaked at number three on the Billboard 200. Mars was nominated for seven Grammys at the 53rd Grammy Awards, winning Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Just the Way You Are".
ItÆs so serious
They destroyed all of us
All my comrades they have gone
IÆll endure the pain
This hate I cannot tame
Sole survivor alone in space
I was changed to kill the enemy
But they launched me into space
Locked out - five lonesome years
Locked out - they donÆt know that IÆm still here
Locked out - for 2000 days
Locked out - so much time to pray
Hear, our fate is just like yours
ItÆs restrained by doubtful cures
We will help you to be free
To return and make them see
I deliberate
How I can infiltrate
All my vengeance must come true
No steel barricades
Could save æem from my rage
Whole desire born of hate
Now IÆm set free from non-gravity
And I must no longer stay
Locked out - five lonesome years
Locked out - they donÆt know that IÆm still here
Locked out - still IÆm alive