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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".
Finally made contact
She touched my soul and I
Felt the full impact
And the night stood still
Then I kissed her eyes with mine
As she knelt before me
Poured the wine
And told me her story
We lit a fire and watched it grow higher
Sunshine girl, won't you stay with me (Sunshine girl, won't you stay with me)
Sunshine girl, won't you stay with me (Sunshine girl, won't you stay with me)
Sunshine girl, won't you stay with me every night
It's so perfect
Magic all around, like I never felt before
And the only sound was the cracklin' fire
Then all at once the day was melting the night-time
Shades of dawn burst into sunshine
I took her hand and ran through the mornin'
Sunshine girl, won't you stay with me (Sunshine girl, won't you stay with me)
Sunshine girl, won't you stay with me (Sunshine girl, won't you stay with me)
Sunshine girl, won't you stay with me every night
It's so perfect
We watched the day melting the night-time
Shades of dawn burst into sunshine
I took her hand and ran through the morning
Sunshine girl, won't you stay with me (Sunshine girl, won't you stay with me)
Sunshine girl, won't you stay with me (Sunshine girl, won't you stay with me)
Sunshine girl, Sunshine girl, Sunshine girl, Sunshine girl
Sunshine girl, Sunshine girl, Sunshine girl, Sunshine girl
Sunshine girl, Sunshine girl