BY: Alexis Eichelberger

Bruno Mars is everyone’s favorite modern funk master, and he’s back with new music after almost two years.

Mars rocked our world with his 2016 album 24k Magic, which took home the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, among many other accolades. Who could forget that killer tracklist that included so many of his hottest hits?

In early March 2021, Mars finally returned when he dropped the single “Leave the Door Open” alongside Anderson .Paak. The two announced that they had formed the duo we didn’t know we needed –– Silk Sonic. According to Mars’ Instagram post announcing the single’s release, a full-length album is also on the way.

To celebrate Mars’ return to releasing music, we’re counting down his steamiest tracks to date. Here are Bruno Mars’ seven sexiest songs, ranked.

 

#7: SHOW ME

We kick off our list with a unique track from Mars’ sophomore album, Unorthodox Jukebox. “Show Me” has a sweet tropical flair unlike anything else in his discography. It makes us imagine a steamy vacation hookup with no regrets.

 

#6: THAT’S WHAT I LIKE

Take a sexy evening and add luxury. That’s what “That’s What I Like” is all about. We know Mars has exquisite taste, so it’s easy to dream about his high-rise hookups complete with silk sheets and expensive champagne.

 

#5: OUR FIRST TIME

This track comes from Mars’ 2010 debut album Doo-wops & Hooligans, and is Mars’ first release to be genuinely and unapologetically sexy. “Our First Time” is a sweet and steamy slow burn that builds to a satisfying end.

 

#4: STRAIGHT UP & DOWN

“Straight up & Down” comes to us from the unforgettable album 24k Magic. Mars has an incredible talent for taking lyrics you might think were TOO bold or sexy and turning them into soulful artwork. Here’s an irresistible example of that talent.

 

#3: LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN

At number three on our list is Mars’ newest track. “Leave the Door Open” is the perfect combination of Mars’ and Anderson .Paak’s artistic talents and leaves us wanting more in more ways than one.

 

#2: VERSACE ON THE FLOOR

This romantic track falls on the sweeter side of sexy, but we think it deserves a spot up high on our list. Mars’ voice is at its very best in “Versace on the Floor,” and the lyrics have us envisioning sensual evenings wearing (and taking off) beautiful dresses.

 

#1: GORILLA

At the top of our list is “Gorilla.” This song is about the kind of desire you feel when it’s not a want –– it’s a need. Take a listen, enjoy the very sexy music video, and let yourself lose control, even for just a moment.