“When I Was Your Man” is a song by the American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars. It was released as a single from his second studio album “Unorthodox Jukebox”, which was released in 2012. The song was written by Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine and Andrew Wyatt.
“When I Was Your Man” is a piano-driven ballad that reflects on regret and the realization of not appreciating a past relationship until it’s too late. The lyrics express the singer’s remorse for not treating his former partner with the love and attention she deserved.
The song shows the vocal and emotional range of Bruno Mars. The track was critically acclaimed for its poignant lyrics, melody and Mars’ heartfelt performance. It achieved commercial success and landed at the top of the charts in various countries.