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Bruno Mars released this song in September 2011 through Atlantic Records as the opening track and promotional single for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 soundtrack. Mars created the composition alongside his production team the Smeezingtons. The song was developed over time, with initial writing occurring during Mars's Hooligans in Wondaland Tour before being completed after he viewed an early cut of the film. The album's executive producer selected this track as the lead single to market the highly anticipated soundtrack.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
The song explores the pain and suffering associated with romantic heartbreak and the different emotional phases that accompany it.
| Producer | the Smeezingtons |
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