The Lazy Song
The story behind the song
"The Lazy Song" was born from a moment of pure studio relaxation when Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, and Ari Levine just didn't feel like working. This feeling of creative laziness became the inspiration for the track. They produced it as the Smeezingtons and collaborated with K'naan on the writing. Musically, the song draws heavily from roots reggae and became an anthem for taking it easy. It was released as the third single from Mars's debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans.
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The Lazy Song
by Bruno Mars
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FAQ — The Lazy Song by Bruno Mars
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