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Bruno Mars Gorilla Official Music Video 【VALIDATED · Blueprint】

as the seedy owner of the strip club "La Jungla".

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 Bruno Mars Gorilla Official Music Video

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. as the seedy owner of the strip club "La Jungla"

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". Mars described the song as being about "good

The clip opens with dialogue in Spanish between two women backstage, hinting at a secret affair between Isabella and Mars. Isabella then takes the stage for a provocative performance under the introduction of the club owner.

The video is framed as a tale of lust and danger, moving away from Mars' previously more family-friendly image.

Initially premiered exclusively on Facebook on October 15, 2013. Directors: Bruno Mars and Cameron Duddy. Starring Cast: