A "south of the border" gentleman's club called La Jungla , located in Los Angeles, California. Narrative & Visual Themes
Mars described the song as being about "good old animalistic sex". The strip club's name, "La Jungla," serves as a metaphor for an inescapable environment where "you can't run". Bruno Mars Gorilla Official Music Video
The visual style is steamy and theatrical, featuring gravity-defying pole dancing, sparks falling from the ceiling, and intimate scenes in the backseat of a car. A "south of the border" gentleman's club called
The clip opens with dialogue in Spanish between two women backstage, hinting at a secret affair between Isabella and Mars. Isabella then takes the stage for a provocative performance under the introduction of the club owner. The visual style is steamy and theatrical, featuring
Report: Bruno Mars "Gorilla" Official Music Video The official music video for the fourth single from Bruno Mars' second studio album Unorthodox Jukebox , was released on October 15, 2013. Co-directed by Bruno Mars and Cameron Duddy , the video presents a gritty, cinematic narrative centered on themes of raw passion and animalistic attraction. Production Overview
Initially premiered exclusively on Facebook on October 15, 2013. Directors: Bruno Mars and Cameron Duddy. Starring Cast:
The video is framed as a tale of lust and danger, moving away from Mars' previously more family-friendly image.
