[Verse 1] During the music video Nimoy, who wears a robe and slippers all day, is seen "wandering around the neighborhood and scaring the local Ginger kids, he's at home smoking weed and chilling out". Today I don't feel like doing anything I just wanna lay in my bed Don't feel like picking up my phone, so leave a message at the tone 'Cau [25] Nick Messitte writing for Forbes criticized the single for copying the "happy-go-lucky meanderings of Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours", but also using the same pattern as Travie McCoy and Mars' "Billionaire" (2011). Tuning: E A D G B E. Capo: 4th fret. "The Lazy Song" reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100, while it topped the charts in Denmark and in the United Kingdom. Oh-oh, yes, I said it That's it. In an interview with Sound on Sound, Ari Levine of The Smeezingtons explained how they came up with the song "[It] was a very tough song to write, even though it is so simple. Don't feel like picking up my phone [33] It also peaked at number 3 on Billboard's Pop Songs chart[34] and at number 2 on the Adult Top 40 chart. I’m a light kind of guy.” 'Cause today, I swear, I'm not doing anything [66] As of November 2020, the music video has received over 2 billion views on YouTube. Levine and Mars played all the instruments on the track and recorded them. K'naan was in the studio with us, and the four of us suddenly came up with this idea. "The Lazy Song" is three minutes and fifteen seconds long. After five hours, it all turned to rubbish. Have you ever had one of those days you simply felt like you didn’t want to do anything? The Lazy Song Lyrics: Today, I don't feel like doing anything / I just wanna lay in my bed / Don't feel like picking up my phone / So leave a message at the tone / 'Cause today, I swear, I'm not doing But sorry pops, you'll just have to wait The latter agreed and gave him a "couple thousand dollars", with it Mars bought monkey masks and shot the video in two days in Los Angeles, California. [4], "The Lazy Song" is a reggae, reggae-pop and ska track,[5][6][7] borrowing "heavily from roots reggae". Credits adapted from the liner notes of Doo-Wops & Hooligans, Elektra Records[4]. [61][62] Mars and Lawrence make a cameo in the video, walking out of the grocery store as Nimoy walks in.[63]. "[1] Bruno Mars affirmed that they were trying to be "magical and historic" thus creating a track "that was better than the Beatles". [52][53] Worldwide, it was one of the best selling digital singles of 2011 with sales of 6.5 million copies. Once you have one piece of the puzzle, like when you realise that a drum track is good, you can add other things in after that. 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I'm gonna kick my feet up Then stare at the fan Turn the TV on, throw my hand in my pants Nobody's gonna tell me I can't, nah "The Lazy Song" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars for his debut studio album Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010). Mars wrote the song in collaboration with singer-songwriter K'naan and his production team The Smeezingtons Musically, "The Lazy Song" has been described as borrowing "heavily from roots reggae" and has been compared to the reggae style of Jason Mraz, while lyrically it is an anthem to laziness. The singer thought that the music video didn't represent the song in the way he wanted, and asked the label to record another. Bruno Mars - The Lazy Song Lyrics. Today I don't feel like doing anything I just wanna lay in my bed Don't feel like picking up my phone So leave a message at the tone 'Cause today I … [69] Mars also performed it at the NBA All-Star Tip Off Pre-Show in February 2011. Key: B. Today I don't feel like doing anything I just wanna lay in my bed Don't feel like picking up my phone, so leave a message at the tone 'Cause today I swear I'm not doing anything That song began one day when we were hanging around the studio and hadn't written a song for a few days and we were kind of burnt out and didn't feel like working. 3,907,751 views, added to favorites 57,669 times. [47] In Germany it reached number 9. View official tab. [73] On July 27, 2011, he performed the song at KIIS FM. We felt lazy. He added, "After that we had a really hard time getting the groove and the drums to sit right. Oh, today, I don't feel like doing anything [17][18][19], "The Lazy Song" was the third single to be released from Mars' debut studio album Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010). The music video ends with Mars pouring yellow confetti all over his boxer-clad pals, right before him, Poreotics and Philip Lawrence, who meanwhile reappeared, striking a pose for the camera. [30][31] The song, according to Spotify and 300,000 users, was considered a "Hangover Cure". Nothing at all. If you’re a beginner just stick to the simple sections and you’ll still be able to play the majority of the song. Meet a really nice girl, have some really nice sex The song has roots reggae and Jawaiian influences, with elements of pop and R&B. It was serviced to contemporary hit radios in the United States on February 15, 2011 as the album's third single by Atlantic and Elektra. [Bridge] The song is co… Learn to play guitar by chord / tabs using chord diagrams, transpose the key, watch video lessons and much more. BruYES! The song has a moderate reggae beat. [15] The Scotsman considered the song a "celebration of head-in-the-sand idleness and irresponsibility". Besides this, one or two other famous Trek stars make a brief appearance, like William Shatner. I just wanna lay in my bed I said it, I said it, 'cause I can Tuning: E A D G B E. Capo: 4th fret. It is a song … I bet my old man will be so proud of me [9] "The Lazy Song" instrumentation features an acoustic guitar,[10] scratching,[4] "canned-sounding" drum track,[1][10] "filler bongos", "island rhythms" and "choruses of male background singers". It can be said that it is a new category. Today, I don't feel like doing anything Turn the TV on, throw my hand in my pants ", "Sci-Fi Legend Leonard Nimoy Un-Retires For Bruno Mars", "Music Video: Bruno Mars – The Lazy Song (Alternate Version)", "UK Music Video Awards 2011: here are the nominations! The Lazy Song - Bruno Mars worksheets High Quality ESL Lesson Plans - Free Samples - $26 Membership Be a better teacher! Mars wrote the song in collaboration with singer-songwriter K'naan and his production team The Smeezingtons, who also produced the track. Today, I don't feel like doing anything The Lazy Song Chords by Bruno Mars. [42] It was certified five times platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Oh-oh, yes I said it The frustration got to me and I said, ‘Today I don’t feel like doing anything at all.’ That opened up everyone’s eyes. We were trying to make a song that was better than the Beatles. [17], "The Lazy Song" has received generally mixed reviews from contemporary music critics. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. Yeah, I might mess around and get my college degree [37] It has been certified seven times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). 4 contributors total, last edit on Aug 27, 2020. After five hours, it all turned to rubbish. Key: C. Author starashen [pro] 31. [24] Entertainment Weekly's Leah Greenblatt considered that "other modes suit him less well; The Lazy Song is perhaps better left to Jason Mraz". Tomorrow, I'll wake up, do some P90X When you’re relaxed, you have your best. We were trying to make a song that was better than the Beatles. Once you have one piece of the puzzle, like when you realise that a drum track is good, you can add other things in after that. Corner described Mars as a "couch potato of the daytime TV variety" due to the lyrics of the song "I'm gonna kick my feet up then stare at the fan/ Turn the TV on, throw my hand in my pants". So leave a message at the tone "The Lazy Song" Today I don't feel like doing anything I just wanna lay in my bed Don't feel like picking up my phone So leave a message at the tone 'Cause today I swear I'm not doing anything. For strumming this song your best bet is going to be a basic reggae strum. Ukulele chords and tabs for "The Lazy Song" by Bruno Mars. [60] The video features Leonard Nimoy, who "enjoys the lazy life". [10], In 2011, the song received a nomination at the MP3Music Awards for "The BNC Award Best/New/Act", but lost. [35] The single sold over 1 million digital copies in the United States in May 2011, becoming Mars' fifth consecutive million-selling single as a solo and featured artist combined. [77][78][79] In 2020, American singer-songwriter Bennett covered "The Lazy Song" as part of the tenth anniversary of Mars' debut album. [Chorus] [8] According to the digital sheet music published by Alfred Music Publishing , the song was written in the key of B major and is set in time signature of common time with a tempo of 88 beats per minute, with Mars' vocal range spaning from F♯4 to B5. Songs: Rolling in the Dough – Yahoo! The Lazy Song chords by Bruno Mars. [20] Later, on May 8 and 9, 2011, the single was released in the UK via digital download and as a CD single, respectively, containing both the single edit version and The Hooligans remix of "Grenade", by the Warner Music Group, respectively. It was serviced to contemporary hit radios in the United States on February 15, 2011 as the album's third single by Atlantic and Elektra. Development of "The Lazy Song" began while Mars, Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine were hanging around the studio and didn't feel like working. [40], In New Zealand, it debuted at number eighteen on the New Zealand Singles Chart on February 28, 2011, and peaked at number three. I just wanna lay in my bed We have an official The Lazy Song tab made by UG professional guitarists. (Oh my God, this is great) [55][56], The official video was directed by Mars and Cameron Duddy and features the Poreotics wearing chimpanzee masks. It is a lazy song. [27] In 2011, the song was nominated at the NRJ Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards for, respectively, International Song of the Year and Top Streaming Song (Video). Streaming-only figures based on certification alone. Grammar, reading, vocabulary, speaking. [23] Andy Gill of The Independent classified the song as a "laidback acoustic groove", that displays "a flimsy reggae-lite gloss". Philip Lawrence, a member of the Smeezingtons, makes an appearance, lip-syncing the line, "Oh my God, this is great!" The Lazy Song Today I don't feel like doing anything I just wanna lay in my bed Don't feel like picking up my phone So leave a message at the tone Cus today I swear I'm not doing anything I'm gonna kick my feet up and stare at the fan Turn the TV on Throw my hand in down my pants Key: G. Author BlenderBR [a] 18,056. Listening lesson plans with mp3 files also available. The frustration got to me and I said, “Today I don’t feel like doing anything at all.” That opened up everyone’s eyes. 'Cause today, I swear, I'm not doing anything Don't feel like picking up my phone [Chorus] 'Cause today, I swear, I'm not doing anything Lyrics to 'The Lazy Song' by Bruno Mars: Today I don't feel like doing anything I just wanna lay in my bed Don't feel like picking up my phone, so leave a message at the tone 'Cause today I … She's gonna scream out, "This is great!" [3], "The Lazy Song" was written by Mars, Philip Lawrence, Levine and K'naan, while production was handled by the former three production-team, The Smeezingtons. The former was also responsible for engineering the song at Levcon Studios in Los Angeles, California. [67] On October 22, 2010, a "soulful" arrangement of the song was sung for a Billboard Tastemakers video session. It was mastered by Stephen Marcussen at Marcussen Mastering in Hollywood, California. The Lazy Song. [11], Alexis Petridis of The Guardian, gave the song a negative review, writing that "The Lazy Song" "gets no further than the second verse before Mars – nothing if not keen to keep his fans abreast of his every activity in a world of 360-degree connectivity – announces that he's planning on having a wank". 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Zero preparation time required. [46], The single debuted at number 18 on the Denmark and peaked at number one. So leave a message at the tone 5 contributors total, last edit on Mar 28, 2020. I said it, I said it, 'cause I can The Lazy Song Lyrics: Today I don't feel like doing anything / I just wanna lay in my bed / Don't feel like picking up my phone / So leave a message at the tone / Cause today I swear I'm not doing The routine in a safari with animals. [57][58] The whole video is presented in as a lone continuous and uninterrupted shot, it begins with Mars singing and hanging out in a bedroom with five dancers, they all wear monkey masks and Mars dresses in black sunglasses and a flannel shirt. Lyrics to 'The Lazy Song' by Kidz Bop Kids. [68] On April 28, 2011 he performed the song on the tenth season of American Idol. Free and guaranteed quality with ukulele chord charts, transposer and auto scroller. It was serviced to contemporary hit radios in the United States on February 15, 2011 as the album's third single by Atlantic and Elektra. [Verse 2] Development of "The Lazy Song" began while Mars, Philip Lawrence and Ari Levine were hanging around the studio and didn't feel like working. ‘The Lazy Song’, was also a very tough song to write, even though it is so simple. That’s pretty much what Bruno Mars is trying to say. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah 1,039 views, added to favorites 128 times. [65] The music video was nominated at the Myx Music Awards 2012 for Favorite International Video. [50] In Switzerland it entered the singles chart at number 29 and climbed to number 9. When you’re overshooting, you get the worst work. Cameron Duddy and Mars directed the accompanying music video, in which Mars hangs out with five dancers with monkey masks while jest around in his underwear. Nice pick-me-up tune for those do nothing days, such as today. This song is sung by Bruno Mars. "The Lazy Song" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars for his debut studio album Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010). Chart Watch", "Week Ending Sept. 23, 2012. [64] The UK Music Video Awards also recognized it in the category of "Best Pop Video-UK" with a nomination. The Lazy Song Songtext. I hope my body of work proves I’m not. [19] On May 27, 2011, the CD single was released on Germany, Austria and Switzerland. After that we had a really hard time getting the groove and the drums to sit right. )", "Bruno Mars Reveals Monkey-Less Alternate Video For "The Lazy Song" Starring Spock! The song makes reference to MTV, the P90X home fitness DVDs, and the Cali Swag District song "Teach Me How to Dougie". I just wanna lay in my bed [6] Lyrically, the song makes reference to MTV, the P90X home fitness DVDs, and the Cali Swag District song "Teach Me How to Dougie" (2010). [38] The song rose to number 5 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart, having started at number 85 on March 19, 2011. [Chorus] While Mars sings what he feels to do on a day off, he and the monkeys perform dance moves typical of a boy-band, fool around and mimicking the song's lyrics. [16][2] The single version of the song is three minutes and eight seconds and features whistling, which is not present on the album version, which is three minutes and fifteen seconds. It was certified seven times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), five times by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and four times by Music Canada (MC), respectively. [72] On June 28 of that year Mars performed in the X Factor finale of France with the two finalists. 'K'naan' was in the studio with us, and the four of us suddenly came up with this idea." It was first performed live on Kidd Kraddick, on October 19, 2010. [14] A mixed review came from Digital Spy reviewer Lewis Corner, who commented that the song is a "summery ditty more head-boppable than a Churchill nodding dog, which, given his current state of mind, is probably about all he could muster", giving it three stars out of five. Bruno Mars' The Lazy Song tells about the laziness experienced by the singer. Due to the frustration of not being able to do so, Mars said "Today I don't feel like doing anything at all", which according to him was an eye-opener. Nothing at all (Woo-hoo, woo-hoo, ooh) And let everything hang loose Don't feel like picking up my phone [71] According to MTV's Dannielle Genet, the singer "really got the crowd amped" during the performance of the track. [5][10][11] Tim Sendra of AllMusic said it was one of the tracks from Doo-Wops & Hooligans that captured the laid-back groove. [6] and from Blues & Soul magazine who called it "reggae tinged" and found it to be "somewhat of a filler but for the likes of Peter Andre" is great. [32], "The Lazy Song" spent a total of 27 weeks on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and peaked at number 4. [10] Its production has been compared to the reggae style of Jason Mraz and Sugar Ray. Turn the TV on, throw my hand in my pants, Click to MTV, so they can teach me how to dougie, Meet a really nice girl, have some really nice sex, Teach Me How to Dougie by Cali Swag District, United State of Pop 2011 (World Go Boom) by DJ Earworm, Bruno Mars Medley by Kurt Hugo Schneider (Ft. MAX & Victoria Justice), Talking to the Moon (Acoustic Piano Version). The Lazy Song chords by Bruno Mars. before being driven off by the chimps; the monkeys drop their pants when Mars sings, "I'll just strut in my birthday suit/and let everything hang loose!" Atlantic and Elektra Records released the song, initially for airplay on contemporary hit radio in the United States, on February 15, 2011. Nothing at all (Woo-hoo, woo-hoo, ooh) We were trying to be magical and historic. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. Don't feel like picking up my phone Uh! An 18-second sample of the song features Mars singing over a moderate reggae beat. General CommentSelf-explanatory song. [74] It was the seventh song of his debut world tour, The Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour (2010),[75] the eight song on the Hooligans in Wondaland Tour (2011),[76] and it was performed in Australia, Asia and on the second North America leg of his world tour, The Moonshine Jungle Tour (2013–14). [36] The song has sold 3,262,000 digital copies in the United States as of September 2012. [Chorus] "The Lazy Song" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars for his debut studio album Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010). [26] It also received a nomination for the Choice Summer Song award at the 2011 Teen Choice Awards. Mars told The Daily Newspaper the story behind the song and how it came about, explaining: “That song just came out of the studio. Mars sang "The Lazy Song" on the television show American Idol and performed it during The Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour (2010–12), the Hooligans in Wondaland Tour (2011), and occasionally on The Moonshine Jungle Tour (2013–14). We have an official The Lazy Song tab made by UG professional guitarists. [51] It peaked at number 11 on the French singles chart (SNEP), and it peaked at number 10 in Italy. "The Lazy Song" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars for his debut studio album Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010). It is not a song about wanting to lay in bed with someone you’re in love with or a song about the hangover you get on a Sunday morning that makes you want to be lazy. The Lazy Song ukulele chords by Bruno Mars.