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When I first heard that Bruno Mars would have the lead feature on the new Twilight motion picture soundtrack for Breaking Dawn, I wasn't quite sure how his sweet, soulful crooning would match the dark and moody aesthetic of the Twilight series, and fit alongside performances by Cider Sky and The Joy Formidable.

But Mars' "It Will Rain" turns out to be a very fitting and appropriate addition to this new Twilight soundtrack compilation. The song is marked by its gritty, subtly haunting production stylings courstesy of The Schmeezingtons and Mars' raspy delivery that are a bit of a departure from the happy-go-lucky fare he's mostly known for.

Mars' lyrcis also reflect moodier and darker undertones to emphasize not the joy, but rather the pain that love can cause. Mars sings, "If you ever leave me baby, leave some morphine at the door, 'cause it will take a whole lotta medication to realize what we used to have we don't have anymore (...) There will be no sunlight if I loose you baby. Don't you say goodbye. I will pick up these broken pieces till I'm bleeding." 

In an interview with Billboard, Mars notes that he wrote "It Will Rain" prior to being asked to contribute to the Twilight soundtrack. But as it turns out the song is a perfect fit for the movie. "It Will Rain" is an accomplished song that once again underscores Bruno Mars' impressive versatility as a performer, producer and songwriter who can deliver a sad tale, a joyful tune or a moody performance with ease and conviction. (Pre-order the "Twilight: Breaking Dawn" soundtrack on iTunes.)

Bruno Mars - It Will Rain by brunomars