Songs About Mars

Updated May 1, 2024

Several artists have written about Songs About Mars. We wrote about 18 of our favorites.

The Real Slim Shady by Eminem

From the album, The Marshall Mathers LP, released on May 23, 2000

The Real Slim Shady is a song by American rapper Eminem from his album The Marshall Mathers LP (2000). The song was released as the album's lead single on April 10, 2000. The Real Slim Shady was Eminem's first single to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. The song is a parody of the mainstream media and pop culture, with Eminem taking on the persona of The Real Slim Shady, a character that he had previously used on his album The Slim Shady LP (1999). TheReal Slim Shady is a more exaggerated version of Eminem himself, and in the song, he criticizes various celebrities and public figures. The song was produced by Dr. Dre and Mel-Man.

When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars

From the album, Unorthodox Jukebox, released on December 7, 2012

"When I Was Your Man" is a song by American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars from his second studio album, Unorthodox Jukebox (2012). The song was written by Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, and Andrew Wyatt, and produced by Mars, Lawrence, and Levine under the alias "The Smeezingtons". "When I Was Your Man" is a piano ballad with lyrics that speak of regret and sadness. The song received mixed reviews from critics; some praised Mars' vocal performance and emotion, while others criticized the lyrics and production. Commercially, "When I Was Your Man" peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and number three on the Digital Songs chart in the United States. The song also peaked within the top five of several other countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The song's accompanying music video was directed by Ethan Lader, which features Mars playing the piano in a dimly lit room.

Bye Bye by Marshmello

From the album, Bye Bye, released on October 14, 2022

The song "Bye Bye" is a collaboration between American electronic music producer Marshmello and British singer-songwriter James Arthur. It was released on September 21, 2018, through Joytime Collective and Atlantic Records. The song was written by Arthur, Marshmello and its producers, Marshmello and American duo Wrabel. "Bye Bye" is a future bass and pop song with elements of trap, containing a "bouncy", "earworm" hook. The song's lyrics are about a couple saying goodbye to each other. "Bye Bye" received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised Arthur's vocals and the song's production, while others criticized its lyrical content. The song peaked at number 41 on the UK Singles Chart and number 19 on the US Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. An accompanying music video for "Bye Bye" was released on Marshmello's YouTube channel on September 21, 2018. It features Arthur and Marshmello in a high school, with the latter playing the role of a teacher and the former playing a student.

Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars) by Mark Ronson

From the album, Uptown Special, released on January 12, 2015

"Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)" is a song by English producer Mark Ronson, featuring American singer Bruno Mars on vocals. It was released as a single on 10 November 2014. The song was written by Ronson, Mars, Philip Lawrence, and Jeff Bhasker, and produced by Ronson. "Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)" is a disco and funk song that features Mars' vocals and Ronson's production. The song's lyrics describe a party atmosphere, and its title refers to Uptown, Manhattan. The song's music video was directed by Bruno Mars and features Ronson and Mars performing the song in various locations around New York City. "Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars)" was a commercial success, peaking at number one in 11 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. In the United States, the song spent 14 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the longest-running number-one single of the 2010s decade. It also won two Grammy Awards, for Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

Come & Go (with Marshmello) by Juice WRLD

From the album, Legends Never Die, released on July 10, 2020

The song "Come & Go" was written by Juice WRLD and Marshmello. It was produced by Marshmello. The song was released on March 13, 2020, by Interscope Records.

Run Away to Mars by TALK

From the album, Run Away to Mars, released on June 23, 2021

"Run Away to Mars" is a song by TALK, a South Korean girl group. The song was released on August 8, 2016, as a digital single. It was written by Jeon So-yeon and composed by Park Geun-tae. The song is about a girl who dreams of going to Mars after she's had a fight with her parents. In the song, she fantasizes about leaving her earthly problems behind and starting fresh on the Red Planet. "Run Away to Mars" was a moderate commercial success, peaking at number 74 on the Gaon Digital Chart. The song's music video was directed by Kim Hee-won and features the group performing in a Mars-like setting.