Bruno Mars - Thatвђ™s What I — Like (lyrics)

Mars lists off a series of opulent desires, including beach houses in Miami, "strawberry champagne on ice," and "silk sheets and diamonds all white".

Critics have compared the "silky vibes" of the track to R. Kelly’s 12 Play era, though modernized for a 2017 audience. Critical & Commercial Success

Some reviewers highlight that the song subverts traditional hypermasculinity; instead of just demanding attention, Mars focuses on what he likes doing for his partner, making it a celebratory "girly-stuff" anthem of affection. Musical Composition & Style Bruno Mars - That’s What I Like (Lyrics)

The song was a massive critical and commercial hit, solidifying Mars' status as a pop juggernaut.

While the song has a slow tempo (67 BPM), it uses trap hi-hats on specific beats to keep the sound current and "bouncy". Mars lists off a series of opulent desires,

The lyrics of "That's What I Like" are essentially a "day in the life" of a person who enjoys the finer things—and wants to share them with a partner.

It won Song of the Year , Best R&B Song , and Best R&B Performance at the 2018 Grammy Awards. Critical & Commercial Success Some reviewers highlight that

While some critics, like those at Slant Magazine , found the rhyming of "Miami" with "scampi" a bit simple, others at The Observer noted that Mars delivers these lines with a charm that avoids being boorish.