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On September 22, 2010, released " Grenade ," a powerful pop-rock and R&B ballad that would go on to become one of the defining tracks of the early 2010s. As the second single from his debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans , the song solidified Mars' status as a solo powerhouse after his initial success with " Just the Way You Are ". The Inspiration Behind the Lyrics

: The lyrics are famous for their heavy use of hyperbole , with Mars listing extreme acts of devotion, such as catching a grenade, jumping in front of a train, or taking a bullet.

: It received three Grammy nominations, including Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.