When I Was Your Man is a poignant ballad by Bruno Mars from his 2012 album *Unorthodox Jukebox*. The song features Mars’ soulful vocals accompanied by a simple piano arrangement, capturing the raw emotion of regret and heartache.
The lyrics convey a deep sense of loss as the narrator laments over a past relationship, reflecting on the mistakes made and the things he wishes he had done differently. With its heartfelt lyrics and stripped-down production, “When I Was Your Man” resonates with listeners who have experienced the pain of losing someone they love due to their own shortcomings.
When I Was Your Man Song
[Verse]
Same bed, but it feels just a little bit bigger now
Our song on the radio, but it don’t sound the same
When our friends talk about you, all it does is just tear me down
‘Cause my heart breaks a little when I hear your name
[Pre-Chorus]
It all just sounds like (Ooh, ooh)
Mm, too young, too dumb to realize
[Chorus]
That I should’ve bought you flowers
And held your hand
Shoulda gave you all my hours
When I had the chance
Take you to every party
‘Cause all you wanted to do was dance
Now my baby’s dancin’
But she’s dancin’ with another man
[Verse 2]
Uh, my pride, my ego, my needs, and my selfish ways
Caused a good, strong woman like you to walk out my life
Now I’ll never, never get to clean up the mess I made, oh
And that haunts me every time I close my eyes
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[Pre-Chorus]
It all just sounds like (Ooh, ooh)
Mm, too young, too dumb to realize
[Chorus]
That I should’ve bought you flowers
And held your hand
Shoulda gave you all my hours
When I had the chance
Take you to every party
‘Cause all you wanted to do was dance
Now my baby’s dancin’
But she’s dancin’ with another man
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[Bridge]
Although it hurts
I’ll be the first to say that
I was wrong
Oh, I know I’m probably much too late
To try and apologize for my mistakes
But I just want you to know
[Chorus]
I hope he buys you flowers
I hope he holds your hand
Give you all his hours
When he has the chance
Take you to every party
‘Cause I remember how much you love to dance
Do all the things I should’ve done
When I was your man
Do all the things I should’ve done
When I was your man
Frequently Asked Questions
Who wrote “When I Was Your Man”?
Bruno Mars co-wrote the song with Andrew Wyatt, Philip Lawrence, and Ari Levine.
What is the main theme of “When I Was Your Man”?
The main theme is regret over lost love and missed opportunities in a past relationship.
Which album features “When I Was Your Man”?
The song is from Bruno Mars’ 2012 album Unorthodox Jukebox.
What instruments are prominently featured in the song?
The song features primarily a piano accompaniment, highlighting Mars’ vocals.
What emotion does “When I Was Your Man” primarily convey?
The song conveys a deep sense of heartache and remorse.
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