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Die with a Smile

"Die with a Smile" is a 2024 song by American singers Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

"Die with a Smile" is a 2024 song by American singers Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. It was released as a standalone single on August 16, 2024, by Interscope Records and later appeared on Gaga's album *Mayhem* (2025) and Mars's compilation album *Collaborations* (2026). The song reached number one in Canada and was part of the international pop charts followed by Canadian listeners.

Background

"Die with a Smile" is a collaborative single by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars released in 2024. It was written by the two performers with D'Mile, Andrew Watt, and James Fauntleroy.

Composition and lyrics

The song has been described as a sentimental ballad blending pop, pop-soul, soft rock, and country influences. Its lyrics focus on devotion and the idea of being content in a relationship even in the face of mortality.

Commercial performance

The song became a major international hit, topping the Billboard Global 200 for 18 weeks and reaching number one in more than 30 countries. It also set several Spotify records, including becoming the fastest song to pass three billion streams.

Awards and recognition

"Die with a Smile" was nominated for Song of the Year and won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. It was also one of the most commercially successful releases of 2025.

Key facts

  • "Die with a Smile" was released as a standalone single in August 2024.
  • The song was performed by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars and issued through Interscope Records.
  • It is described as a sentimental ballad with pop, pop-soul, and soft rock elements, and country influences.
  • It won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.
  • The song reached number one in multiple countries, including Canada and the United States.
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Canadian context

"Die with a Smile" reached number one in Canada and was part of the international pop charts followed by Canadian listeners. Its commercial success in Canada makes it relevant to Canadian music audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who performed "Die with a Smile"?
The song was performed by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars.
When was "Die with a Smile" released?
It was released as a single on August 16, 2024.
What album is "Die with a Smile" on?
It later appeared on Lady Gaga's *Mayhem* (2025) and Bruno Mars's *Collaborations* (2026).
What genre is "Die with a Smile"?
It is described as pop, pop-soul, and soft rock, with country influences.
Did "Die with a Smile" win a Grammy?
Yes. It won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_with_a_Smile
    Supports: Release date, artists, label, album inclusions, genre description, chart success, Grammy nomination and win.
  2. German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_with_a_Smile
    Supports: Release date, length, genre, songwriters, album inclusion, and Grammy win.
  3. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_with_a_Smile
    Supports: Release date, performers, songwriters, genre, chart performance, and Grammy win.
  4. Spanish Wikipedia — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_with_a_Smile
    Supports: Release date, genre, songwriting credits, and lyrical theme.