I'm going to admit something difficult: I kinda like Bruno Mars. It's the only way in which I almost kinda sorta might qualify as a "cool" mom.Some of his music is derivative of Sting, the Beatles, etc. but I can live with that.
HOWEVER: will SOMEBODY teach Bruno how to write a song lyric that's grammatically correct?
I dropped off Michael at school today and listened to this song, "When I Was Your Man" on the way home. I like the song. It's simple and heartfelt and has a nice melody. But my inner English major was mortified upon hearing,
"...should have gave you all my hours when I had the chance"
"SHOULD HAVE GAVE YOU??"
No Bruno, SHOULD HAVE GIVEN YOU.
"Take you to every party..."
No, Bruno. SHOULD HAVE TAKEN YOU.
"Give you all his hours..."
No. He GIVES you all his hours.
AAAARGH!!! Our kids are listening to this and learning the words!!
Dude, if you're going to write an entire song in the past perfect tense, for heaven's sake write correct English!! Here's a clip with the lyrics. Listen, dig it, and then Tweet Bruno or write him or whatever and tell the guy to have his lyrics proofread by someone!
Now, I didn't watch the Grammys but when I saw this clip of Bruno joined onstage by Sting I thought, what a fun song. Add in the Marleys, and that's a lot of talent on one stage. [Rihanna was also there, but she irritates me no end for staying with the abusive and disgusting Chris Brown, providing a TERRIBLE example for young girls everywhere.]
