Peak
1
Weeks
35
Score
6,964
Chart Year
2013
The music video of the song was directed by Cameron Duddy and Mars, and was released February 5, 2013.[64] The video portrays the taping of a TV special,[65] in which Mars is playing a lonely balladeer on the ivories while sitting in front of a piano with sunglasses donned and a half-full glass of whiskey atop his instrument, wearing a suit with a carnation boutonnière, while he keeps reminding himself of what he could have done to keep his lover.[66][67] The video is based on 70's vibe and retro effects.[68] The set and the idea of the video is similar to one used for "Love in the Key of C", a 1997 Belinda Carlisle minor hit
Same bed but it feels just a little bit bigger now Our song on the radio but it don't sound the same When our friends talk about you, all it does is just tear me down 'Cause my heart breaks a little when I hear your name It all just sounds like oooooh… Mmm, too young, too dumb to realize That I should have bought you flowers And held your hand Should have gave you all my hours When I had the chance Take you to every party 'Cause all you wanted to do was dance Now my baby's dancing But she's dancing with another man My pride, my ego, my needs, and my selfish ways Caused a good strong woman like you to walk out my life Now I never, never get to clean up the mess I made, ohh… And it haunts me every time I close my eyes It all just sounds like oooooh… Mmm, too young, too dumb to realize That I should have bought you flowers And held your hand Should have gave you all my hours When I had the chance Take you to every party 'Cause all you wanted to do was dance Now my baby's dancing But she's dancing with another man Although it hurts I'll be the first to say that I was wrong Oh, I know I'm probably much too late To try and apologize for my mistakes But I just want you to know I hope he buys you flowers I hope he holds your hand Give you all his hours When he has the chance Take you to every party 'Cause I remember how much you loved to dance Do all the things I should have done When I was your man Do all the things I should have done When I was your man
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 22, 2012 | 69 | 57 |
| 3 | Jan 5, 2013 | 62 | 64 |
| 4 | Jan 12, 2013 | 94 | 32 |
| 6 | Jan 26, 2013 | 89 | 37 |
| 7 | Feb 2, 2013 | 74 | 52 |
| 8 | Feb 9, 2013 | 49 | 77 |
| 9 | Feb 16, 2013 | 22 | 104 |
| 10 | Feb 23, 2013 | 9 | 117 |
| 11 | Mar 2, 2013 | 8 | 118 |
| 12 | Mar 9, 2013 | 3 | 123 |
| 13 | Mar 16, 2013 | 3 | 123 |
| 14 | Mar 23, 2013 | 3 | 123 |
| 15 | Mar 30, 2013 | 3 | 123 |
| 16 | Apr 6, 2013 | 4 | 122 |
| 17 | Apr 13, 2013 | 2 | 124 |
| 18 | Apr 20, 2013 | 1 | 125 |
| 19 | Apr 27, 2013 | 3 | 123 |
| 20 | May 4, 2013 | 4 | 122 |
| 21 | May 11, 2013 | 6 | 120 |
| 22 | May 18, 2013 | 5 | 121 |