Initially premiered exclusively on Facebook on October 15, 2013. Directors: Bruno Mars and Cameron Duddy. Starring Cast:

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".

A "south of the border" gentleman's club called La Jungla , located in Los Angeles, California. Narrative & Visual Themes

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

Mars intentionally included lyrics about drugs and alcohol to maintain a sense of "danger" in his art, citing influences like Michael Jackson and Prince. Bruno Mars: Gorilla (Music Video 2013) - IMDb