Mars intentionally included lyrics about drugs and alcohol to maintain a sense of "danger" in his art, citing influences like Michael Jackson and Prince. Bruno Mars: Gorilla (Music Video 2013) - IMDb
The visual style is steamy and theatrical, featuring gravity-defying pole dancing, sparks falling from the ceiling, and intimate scenes in the backseat of a car.
Report: Bruno Mars "Gorilla" Official Music Video The official music video for the fourth single from Bruno Mars' second studio album Unorthodox Jukebox , was released on October 15, 2013. Co-directed by Bruno Mars and Cameron Duddy , the video presents a gritty, cinematic narrative centered on themes of raw passion and animalistic attraction. Production Overview Bruno Mars Gorilla Official Music Video
The video is framed as a tale of lust and danger, moving away from Mars' previously more family-friendly image.
as the seedy owner of the strip club "La Jungla". Mars intentionally included lyrics about drugs and alcohol
Initially premiered exclusively on Facebook on October 15, 2013. Directors: Bruno Mars and Cameron Duddy. Starring Cast:
(known for Slumdog Millionaire ) as Isabella, a stripper at the club. Co-directed by Bruno Mars and Cameron Duddy ,
Mars described the song as being about "good old animalistic sex". The strip club's name, "La Jungla," serves as a metaphor for an inescapable environment where "you can't run".