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Grenade (song)

"Grenade"is a song by American singer and songwriterBruno Marsfrom his debut studio album,Doo-Wops & Hooligans(2010). Thepopandpower popsong was written and produced bythe Smeezingtons(Mars,Phillip Lawrence,Ari Levine) with additional songwriting byBrody Brown,Claude Kelly,andAndrew Wyatt.The song was developed from an unreleased track with similar lyrical themes played by record producerBenny Blancoto Mars. "Grenade" was completely rearranged and re‑recorded two days before the album's release. The lyrics carry a message of unrequited love and how Mars' heart was broken, despite his best efforts to show her his love.Elektra Recordsreleased the song as the secondpromotional singleand as the second official single, tocontemporary hitandrhythmic contemporarystations in the United States in October 2010.

"Grenade"
Red hand grenade with a white handle and a black safety pin on a black background. The word "Grenade" is in lowercase red font beneath the words "Bruno Mars" in white capital font to the upper right.
SinglebyBruno Mars
from the albumDoo-Wops & Hooligans
ReleasedOctober 2010
Genre
Length3:42
LabelElektra
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)The Smeezingtons
Bruno Marssingles chronology
"Just the Way You Are"
(2010) 		"Grenade"
(2010) 		"The Lazy Song"
(2011)
Music video
"Grenade"onYouTube

"Grenade" was well received by critics, praising the vocals, emotional lyrics of the song and considering it one of the stand-out tracks onDoo-Wops & Hooligans.The single reached number one in fifteen countries, giving Mars his third number one single on theBillboardHot 100,and topping theCanadian Hot 100for three non-consecutive weeks. "Grenade" was certified diamond by theRecording Industry Association of America(RIAA) and seven times platinum by theAustralian Recording Industry Association(ARIA), as well as six times byMusic Canada(MC). It was the secondbest selling digital singleof 2011 with 10.2 million copies.

Themusic video,directed byNabil Elderkin,was released on November 19, 2010. In the video, Mars is seen dragging an upright piano throughLos Angeles,by the time he arrives at the home of his beloved, he discovers she is with another man, so he decides to leave and ends up killing himself. Mars performed "Grenade" on theLate Show with David Lettermanand during all his tours since 2010. The song has been covered by a variety of performers. It was nominated for bothRecord of the YearandSong of the Yearat the54th Annual Grammy Awards.

Background and writing

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In an interview withIdolator,Bruno Marsrevealed the song's conception and inspiration, saying that he was with his friendBenny Blancoand he was playing a couple of songs to Mars, including one which lyrics were similar to the ones in "Grenade". Blanco added that the band to which the song belonged was not signed and the CD was not released. Mars replied, "I can relate to that so much, I want to take that and make it my own". Mars confessed that the song was inspired by "his love for a girl who did not love him back". He admitted to be "a bit of a drama queen in that song" and that the track was therapeutic to him.[1]Afterwards, Blanco contacted Mars, who started writing his version.

It's a heartbreaking, heartbreak song, and I think everyone can relate to that. You're so in love with this woman and you don't understand, 'What am I doing wrong? What am I not giving to you? I'll go as far as putting a bullet in my brain for you, and why can't I get that kind of love in return?'[2]

In the same interview, the singer expressed the desire to release the song as a single, claiming it was a "personal favourite".[2]Ari Levine said the writing of "Grenade" was among the most difficult songs in the album since it took several months to complete.[3]The team also said that the last line of the song was the conflict since it took two months for them to come up with "but you won't do the same".[4]In May 2018,Claude Kellystated in an interview that he was invited to the studio by Mars, as the singer wanted to collaborate with him. Once in the studio, he noticed Mars giving a hard time to one of his music partners,Philip Lawrence.The latter was once in a relationship with a girl that "he would do everything for" and received nothing in return. They started to throw extreme examples such as "you jump out of a plane" or "a shark would eat you" which they found amusing and started to write them on a list, "I'd jump out in front of a train, throw my hand on a blade, get hit by a bus". Eventually, they realized it was "catchy".[5]

Development and conception

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The original version of "Grenade" had an "uptempo 1960's surf-style sound with jangle pop" and before a live show in New York, Mars "slowed and stripped it down". The reworked song was the last track added to the album.[6][7]In an interview withSound on Sound,Levine, who carried out the recording and instrumentation on "Grenade", explained that the song was original recorded with "a more guitar‑based arrangement", 15bpm faster.[3]According to Mars, the record was much happier.[8]Mars ended up by playing the song live in showcase for the label and to several booking agents in a slower tempo.[3][8]The singer and his bandmates rehearsed a lot to that show, yet "Grenade" "sounded terrible". Mars decided to do a "stripped down" version by playing the guitar, whileBrody Brownplayed the piano.[8]The single received praise from the label.[3][5]The song was reproduced in the way you hear it. To do so,the Smeezingtonscompletely rearranged and re‑recorded it, including the vocals, "two days before the album was supposed to be handed in". Levine, added, "There was quite a bit of deadline stress involved in that".[3]The latter explained which instruments and software were involved in the song:

The drums in ‘Grenade’ came from a combination of myMPCand some software drums, and I created the piano sound in theFantom.The rest of the synth sounds came from theVirus,and I use theV‑synthand theMicroKorgon pretty much everything. Bruno and I played thekeyboardsand Brown played thebass.He's an incredible musician who has a great feel and he can play everything.[3]

Production and release

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"Grenade" was written and produced by the Smeezingtons (Mars, Lawrence, Levine) with additional songwriting by Brown, Kelly, andAndrew Wyatt.The song was mixed at Larrabee Recording StudiosLos AngelesbyManny Marroquin,with Christian Plata and Erik Madrid serving as the assistants. It was engineered at Levcon Studios in Los Angeles, California by Levine. The latter along with Mars and Brown played all the instruments on the track and recorded them. It was mastered byStephen Marcussenat Marcussen Mastering in Hollywood, California.[9]

"Grenade" leaked on September 22, 2010, a week before its initial release on September 28, 2010 as the second and finalpromotional singlebyElektra Records.[10][11]It was issued as aniTunes Store-exclusive, beforeDoo-Wops & Hooligansalbum release on October 4, 2010.[11][12]On October 21, 2010, in an interview withDigital Spy,Mars revealed the intention to follow "Just the Way You Are"with" Grenade ".[13]Later, during an interview withLos Angeles Times,Mars confessed he was anxious regarding the song's reception.[14]According toBillboard,the song was sent to Americancontemporary hit radioandrhythmic contemporarystations in October 2010 by Elektra, the exact radio impact date is unknown.[15]On January 10, 2011, the track was released viadigital downloadin the United Kingdom.[16]On February 4, 2011, it was released a CD single, which included a Carl Louis & Martin Danielle Classic Mix of "Just the Way You Are" and the single "Grenade".[17]AnEPwith different versions of Grenade, including its music video, was released on May 8, 2011, on iTunes.[18]

Composition and lyrics

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Grenade
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"Grenade" is apopandpower-popsong[19][14]with an instrumentation that features keyboards, drums and bass.[3]The song is set in the key ofD minorand was published incommon time,with a moderatetempoof 108 beats per minute. Mars's vocals span from A3to D5.[20]It has a "powerful kick/bass combination", and competent vocals, mainly in the chorus. A "snare" can be heard when the second verse begins.[21]Mars's vocals have been described as "pure and clean... over a pounding drum beat".[22]Spencer Hawk fromLittle Villagewrote that the song "doesn't rely on a hook, and it's mostly Mars' voice with a simple piano riff and a pulsing drum beat".[19]

According toThe New York Timesmusic reviewer, Jon Caramanica, the song contains elements of1980s popand is accompanied by drums similar to those used byKanye West.[23]Mike Senior ofSound on Soundsaid that the "piano riff sounded likeColdplay's "Clocks"."[21]The New Zealand Herald's Scott Kara described its beats as "Shakira-esque ".[24]Both Roberto Mucciacciaro forMTVand Robert Copsey fromDigital Spynoticed the similarities withMichael Jackson's "Dirty Diana".The later describe it as an" haunting piano melody and thunderous drum claps ".[16][25]On the other hand, Tony Clayton-Lea ofThe Irish Timesbelieves that the structure of "Grenade" resembles the one in "Just The Way You Are".[26]

Lyrically, the song containsmasochisticthemes and tells the story of heartbreak caused by a failed relationship: "Gave you all I had / And you tossed it in the trash".[19][27][28]The chorus has Mars singing, "I'd catch a grenade for ya," and speaks ofunrequited lovewhen the subject girl of his affections "won't do the same".[29][28][30]Tim Byron, writer for The Vine, "'Grenade' is about the feeling ofwithdrawal".The critic added," Mars knows she is bad for him, that's she's preventing him from thinking straight, that he can't actually have her the way he wants, but he still nonetheless has crazy desires for that rush of romantic cocaine that he gets from her. "[28]As Mars commented in an interview toBlues & Soul:"'Grenade' represents the OTHER side of love – where you're in love with a woman and you know for a fact that she doesn't love you the way you love HER."[30]

Reception

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Critical

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The song received generally positive reviews from most music critics. Robert Copsey ofDigital Spygave a review of four stars out of five, praising Mars's vocals, "Mars has the vocal chops... to carry that off", and emotional lyrics.[16]The latter reminiscent was also noted by Roberto Mucciacciaro forMTV,who added that the song was coincidentally covered on several occasions by Mars.[25]Entertainment Weekly'sLeah Greenblatt called "Grenade" the "atmospheric opener" of Mars's debut studio album, adding that is a "captivating masochist's anthem", enjoying it as one of the album's highlights, as didThe Washington Post'sSean Fennessey.[27][31]Rolling Stone'sJody Rosen recommended it as proof of Mars's capabilities as a "lavishly gifted melodist".[32]Tom Gockelen-Kozlowski ofThe Daily Telegraphcomplimented "the Kanye West-style genre-bending on Grenade and other tracks that joins the dots between Michael Jackson andBob Marley."[33]Consequence of Sound's Kevin Barber praised the track and Mars, since it "showcases his Michael Jackson-esque vocal range" and it's "heavy, heartbreaking lyrics".[34]Ken Tucker forNPRnoticed that "It's hard to resist the clever come-on refrain of" Grenade "–" I'd catch a grenade for ya ", adding that the song had a" creamy melody ".[35]

Tony Clayton-Lea ofThe Irish Timespraised "Grenade", saying "the kind of song that JLS and their ilk would chop off their dancing legs for."[26]However,Slant's Eric Henderson dismissed its unrealistic lyrics, whileAllMusic's Tim Sendra thought the song was "over-the-top" —one of the weaker ones on the album.[36][37]Spencer Hawk fromLittle Villagecriticized the song by calling it "fairly innovative" and notice that the shouting of the lyrics "doesn't feel genuine", however he felt that "It's very safe while being a little risky, and Mars is a solid singer".[19]The Scotsmandubbed the track a "boy band missile which is a touch desperate in its overwrought overtures to a girl who wouldn't piss on him if he was on fire".[38]Music-News, reviewer David Spencer, stated "great pop but little in way of surprise".[22]In 2019, Nerisha Penrose fromEllesaid "Grenade" was one of the 52 Best Songs That Defined the 2010s, ranking it at number two. She said that the "raw, somber ballad is easily the highlight of Bruno's career and is what helped catapult him to fame."[39]

Accolades

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"Grenade" received several nominations. In 2011, it was nominated forChoice Music: Break-Up Songat the2011 Teen Choice Awardsand at the2011 MTV Europe Music Awardsthe song received a nomination in the category ofBest Song.[40][41]In the same year, it received a nomination forThe Record of the Yearceremony.[42]In 2012, "Grenade" was nominated for threeGrammy Awards,including:Record of the Year,Song of the Year,and the newly introducedBest Pop Solo Performance,losing all of them to British singerAdele.[43]In the same year, the single received a nomination for "Best Hit International" at the Swiss Music Awards.[44]At the 2012ASCAPPop Music Awards the song was one of the winners of Most Performed Songs.[45]

Commercial performance

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North America

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"Grenade" debuted on theBillboardHot 100the week of October 16, 2010 at number 81 and climbed the chart to number five for the week ending December 18, 2010.[46]On January 8, 2011, it peaked at number one, making it Mars's third number one single on the chart, the others being B.o.B's "Nothin' on You",on which he was featured, and"Just the Way You Are".[47]The peak position was reached due to 559 000 downloads and 89 million listener impressions, taking Digital Gainer and Airplay Gainer awards.[48]Around this time, the song had become his second solo single to top the 2 million mark in downloads.[49]The song dropped and rose back to the top spot two more times, making it, at that time, one of only six singles inBillboardhistory to have three distinct runs at number one.[50][51][52]In February, it topped the 3 million mark.[53]The song spent 36 weeks on the Hot 100.[46]As of October 2015, the song has sold 6.1 million digital copies in the United States.[54]On November 19, 2018, the single was certified diamond by theRecording Industry Association of America(RIAA).[55]It was Mars's second single to sell over 5 million, just a week after "Just the Way You Are" achieved that feat, and it was only the third time inBillboardhistory that back-to-back singles have both sold 5 million copies in the digital era.[56]The song has peaked at number one in the Canada.[57]It replaced "The Time (Dirty Bit)"byThe Black Eyed Peas,before being dethroned by "Hold It Against Me"byBritney Spears.On February 12, 2011, it took the top spot fromUsher's song "More".Two weeks later it was replaced byLady Gaga's "Born This Way".[58]It has been certified six times platinum byMusic Canada(MC).[59]

Europe and Oceania

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In Australia it debuted at number 48 in theARIA Singles Chartand five weeks later reached number one, taking "The Time (Dirty Bit)" by The Black Eyed Peas from the top spot.[60]On its second run in Australia it dethroned "Who's That Girl"byGuy SebastianfeaturingEve,thus being replaced by the same a week later.[60]After its success in the country,Australian Recording Industry Association(ARIA) certified it seven times platinum.[61]In the first week in the UK, the song topped the chart becoming Mars's third number one with a total of 159 000 copies sold, blocking Lady Gaga's "Born This Way".[62][63]Thus, Mars achieved the best opening week of January on the list since 1996 when "Spaceman"byBabylon Zoodebuted with 383,000 units.[64]The recording has been certified three times platinum by theBritish Phonographic Industry(BPI).[65]According to theOfficial Charts Company,the single has reached a total of 1,53 million chart sales, including 64 million streams, as of January 2021.[63]In Austria, the song reached the second position and remained there for three non-consecutive weeks.[66]The song was, eventually, certified Platinum by IFPI Austria.[67]In Germany the song debuted at 8, and three weeks later reached the top spot, where it stayed for six non-consecutive weeks.[68]Then,Bundesverband Musikindustrie(BVMI) gave Mars three gold records for the sale of 450 000 downloads.[69]

In New Zealand, the song spent twenty-nine weeks on the chart and it was number one for three consecutive dates, after taking "The Time (Dirty Bit)" by The Black Eyed Peas from the top spot.[70]Grenade sold 150 000 copies and was certified five times platinum by theRecorded Music NZ(RMNZ).[71]Other countries where the song rose to the top include Norway and Denmark.[72][73]As of February 4, the song spent four weeks on the top of theIrish Singles Chart,on its first week it has replacedMatt Cardle's "When We Collide".[74]On the Swedish music chart, "Grenade" dethroned "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga (on its second run at number one).[75]On theSwiss Singles Chartit replaced the duet betweenDiddy-Dirty MoneyandSkylar Grey's "Coming Home".[76]It was certified three times platinum by theIFPI Switzerland.[77]In the two regions of Belgium the song reached the top ten and received a gold certification in theUltratop 50 Flanders.[78][79][80]In Slovakia and Finland the song peaked at number 3, while on theDutch Top 40the song peaked at number 2.[81][82][83]Nevertheless, the success of "Grenade" was lower in other countries; it just spent two weeks on theJapan Hot 100chart and it peaked at number 36.[84]Despite its low reception in Spain, peaked at number 21, the song was the ninth most played song in the Spotify streaming service in 2011.[85][86]

Mars was the first male artist in 13 years to reach the top spot in the US and UK with his first two headline singles.[63]"Grenade" reached number one in fourteen charts and sold 10.2 million digital copies in 2011, making it the second most sold single of that year, after Mars's "Just the Way You Are".[87]

Music video

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Development and synopsis

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Mars dragging a piano in the video

Nabil Elderkindirected the music video for the song, which was shot in Los Angeles.[88][89]In a behind-the-scenes video, Mars explained, "The concept of the video is my struggle, to tell this girl I'd do anything for her, so I'm going as far as dragging a piano to get to her just so I can sing my heart out."[90]Mars, sarcastically, replied to rumors related to the use ofspecial effects:"A lot of people think this is a camera trick, but that is a heavy piano. Luckily, I’ve been doing about, you know, 800 to 967 push-ups every day, so it's not a big deal, I can handle it."[90]Regardless, this achievement, Mars was cautious: "The actions in this video serve as a metaphor, and should not be taken literally. I am aware of the power of visual media, and I encourage everyone who watches this video to understand that it is an artistic interpretation of the song, and not something to imitate".[91]

The music video was released on November 19, 2010 onMTVand MTV.[88][90]and it involves Mars's efforts to sing to a woman he loves after dragging anupright pianowith a rope tied to it throughLos Angeles.[13][90][92]Scenes also feature the singer singing in a dark bedroom, looking out of a rainy window.[93]He wears a suit and encounters agangand apit bullalong the way.[90][93]When he reaches the woman's house and finds out she is with another man, he drags himself and the piano in front of a train to attempt suicide. As the train approaches Bruno at full speed, the screen cuts to black, and the video ends.[93]

Reception

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The video received mixed reviews by critics. Robbie Daw ofIdolatorcomplemented the video by saying that the "standout track from Doo-Wops & Hooligans, and it's given an extra sheen thanks to a quirky, unconventional video that doesn't shy away from the dark tone of the song's lyrics".[94]James Montgomery ofMTV Newsgave a mixed review on the video, in which he said "after all, it would’ve been easy – and expected – to make something slick, sexy and/or saccharine, a glossy thing where he croons from a rooftop somewhere, removes his shirt, and somehow ends up with the girl. None of that happens here. Rather, we see Mars struggling and sweating, being taunted and tempted, falling and rising again... He ends up alone, unloved. He probably gets flattened by a train".[90]On another review by Montgomery, the singer redemption is referred because Mars "distances himself from his smoove-crooning contemporaries, and he does it simply by being real. Really dramatic, really emotional, really clever. This one's a winner, even if, at the end of it, Mars has lost everything."[93]

The video itself earned Mars three nominations at the2011 MTV Video Music Awards,inBest Male Video,Best Pop VideoandVideo of the Year.[95]In 2011, the video was one of the most seen online in the United Kingdom.[96]Mark Graham forVH1ranked the video as the second best of 2011, the top spot went for "Rolling in the Deep"byAdele.[97]The video reached 1 billion views on YouTube in March 2021.[98]

Cover versions and remixes

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Some artists made their own versions and remixes of the song. The American groupBoyce Avenuecovered "Grenade" and included it in their sixth EP,Acoustic Sessions, Vol. 1,released on December 6, 2010.[99]American singer-songwriterGavin Mikhailincluded his version of the song and its instrumental on his Bruno Mars covers' album.[100]On November 2, 2011, a cover by Trackstarz charted at number 56 on theUK Singles Chart.[101]American rapperLil Waynepublished the first official remix of the song on February 12, 2011.[102]The remix is identical to the song, except for the 16-bar introduction verse that Wayne provides.[103]Mars was so surprised with the remix when he saw it online, he recalls "I was like, ‘What? Press play". He called it, "Awesome".[104]MTV critique, Jayson Rodriguez, described it as "Lil Wayne delivering a spoken word-style flow, expressing devotion for his love interest".[104]RichGirl,a R&Bgirl group,created a remix to the song, released on theirFall in Love with RichGirlmixtape.[105]

Nathaniel Drew and Salt Lake Pops Orchestra remixed the song, with the vocal collaboration of Alex Boye and Lindsey Stirling, it was released as a single on July 13, 2012.[106]Gerrie van Dijk-Dantuma and Michelle Chamuel, contestants onThe Voice of Hollandand itsUS version,respectively, sang the theme for the competition and released it digitally through iTunes.[107][108]Japanese singerGilleincluded her version of the track on her debut EPLead the Way,released on May 16, 2012.[109]Will Chase,who guest starred as Michael Swift in the TV seriesSmash,sang the song during the episode titled "Enter Mr. DiMaggio",which originally aired on February 29, 2012.[110]

Americanmetalcoreband,Memphis May Firecovered the track for thecompilation albumPunk Goes Pop 5,which was released on November 4, 2012.[111]The song was officially released for digital download on October 2, 2012.[112]In order to celebrate its fifteen years in the music industry, Dutchsymphonic metalband,Within Temptationcovered several songs by other artists, including "Grenade", during a special program on theBelgianradio stationQ music,calledWithin Temptation Friday.[113]The band chose this song because "It's a really good song and instead of making a grenade go off on stage, we figured we'd make a bomb of astonishment go off in the studio", in the words of the lead vocalistSharon den Adel.[113]On April 19, 2013 Within Temptation's cover was released and available for download as part of their cover albumThe Q-Music Sessions.[114]Nevertheless, the song peaked at number 73, in their home country, on theDutch Charts.[115]In 2016,Postmodern Jukeboxalso covered "Grenade", evoking a 60's sound, featuringBrielle Von Hugelin the lead vocals. It is featured on the former's album Swing the Vote![116]In 2020, American singer-songwriterEnisacovered "Grenade" as part of the tenth anniversary of Mars's debut album.[117]

Live performances

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Mars performed the song at theBowery BallroominNew York Cityon August 25, 2010, with him and his four-piece band dressed in blue tuxedos and black skinny ties. John Macdonald forSpinsaid "Despite a couple pitch problems here and there, Mars proved to be nearly as good a performer as he is a songwriter".[118]The song was also performed in a similar manner on the October 10, 2010 episode ofSaturday Night Live,as part of a segue from "Nothin' on You",the debut single was also performed. His performance was well received by critics.[119][120]Billboard's magazine critique Walter Frazier analysed the performance and commented "Mars' backing band... dressed as a 1950s rockabilly group, while Mars resembled something of a modern-day Elvis, surely inspiring swoons for the" SNL "audience."[119]The performance was also praised by MTV's Mawuse Ziegbe, who wrote: "Mars peppered the performance with hip-swaying moves Elvis would be proud of and wrapped up the set in classic rock-star style with an enthusiastic jump in the air."[120]On October 21, 2010, a soulful arrangement of the song was sung for aBillboardTastemakers video session.[121]Additionally, Mars performed on theLate Show with David Letterman,on November 11, 2010, with a soul redemption of "Grenade" accompanied by an all-female string section.[122]Robbie Draw from websiteIdolatorwrote a positive review, commenting "Bruno Mars hit up theLate Show With David Lettermanlast night and left a piece of his heart on the stage after turning out an emotional, bluesy rendition of his new single ".[122]

The song was performed at NBC'sThe Today Showon November 22, 2010, as part of the Toyota Concert Series and at the2010 Soul Train Music Awardson November 28, 2010.[123][124]On January 6, 2011, Mars performed "Grenade" onThe Ellen DeGeneres Showwith a guitar, "backed by three background singers, a strings section, and pianist".[125][126]He also performed the song on the Dutch television showThe Voice of Hollandon January 21, 2011.[127]On February 16, 2011 he performed the song live at the2011 Grammy Awards,along withB.o.B.andJanelle Monáe.[128]In Germany, Mars performed "Grenade" on two showsWetten, dass..?and at theEcho Awards,on March 19 and 28, 2011, respectively.[129][130]It was performed as encore on his debut world tour,The Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour(2011–12) and was the twelfth item of the setlist on theHooligans in Wondaland Tour(2011).[131][132]At this time, Mars expressed his apprehension about performing the song because fans have threw dummy grenades on stage, some of which are metal and have posed a safety hazard.[133]The track was also part of his second and third world tour,The Moonshine Jungle Tour(2013–14) and the24K Magic World Tour(2017–18), respectively.[134][135]DuringThe Late Late ShowwithJames Cordenon December 13, 2016, Mars included "Grenade" on the popular segmentCarpool Karaoke.[136]

Track listing

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Digital download[12]
No.TitleLength
1."Grenade"3:42
CD Single[17]
No.TitleLength
1."Grenade"3:42
2."Just The Way You Are" (Carl Louis & Martin Danielle Classic Mix)5:17
Grenade Sessions EP[18]
No.TitleLength
1."Grenade"3:42
2."Grenade" (The Hooligans Remix)3:30
3."Grenade" (Passion PitRemix)6:10
4."Grenade" (Acoustic)4:09
5."Grenade" (Music video)3:40

Personnel

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Credits adapted from the liner notes ofDoo-Wops & Hooligans.[9]

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Grenade"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[61] 7× Platinum 490,000‡
Austria (IFPIAustria)[67] Platinum 30,000*
Belgium (BEA)[80] Gold 15,000*
Canada (Music Canada)[59] 6× Platinum 480,000*
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[194] 3× Platinum 270,000‡
France (SNEP)[195] Platinum 200,000‡
Germany (BVMI)[69] 3× Gold 450,000^
Italy (FIMI)[196] Platinum 30,000*
Mexico (AMPROFON)[197] Gold 30,000*
New Zealand (RMNZ)[71] 5× Platinum 150,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[198] Platinum 60,000‡
Switzerland (IFPISwitzerland)[77] 3× Platinum 90,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[65] 3× Platinum 1,800,000‡
United States (RIAA)[55] Diamond 10,000,000‡
Streaming
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[199] Platinum 100,000†

*Sales figures based on certification alone.
^Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
†Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Promotional release

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Release date and format for "Grenade"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various September 28, 2010 Digital download
(iTunes countdown single) 		Elektra [11][12]

Single release

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Release dates and formats for "Grenade"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States October 2010 Contemporary hit radio Elektra [15]
Rhythmic contemporary
United Kingdom January 10, 2011 Digital download Unknown [16]
Germany February 4, 2011 CD single Elektra [17]
Austria
Switzerland
Various May 8, 2011 EP [18]

See also

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References

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