The single received mixed to positive reviews from critics , who praised its resemblance to early 1980s arena rock , but was criticized for its explicit lyrical content , which addresses the subject of making love like wild animals . The song charted moderately worldwide ; it reached number 22 on the US '' Billboard '' Hot 100 and number 62 on the UK Singles Chart , being unable to achieve the same success of the previous singles . It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ) , denoting sales and streaming figures of over a million copies in the US . Mars performed " Gorilla " live at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards and at the 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards . The song was included on the set list of his second worldwide tour , the Moonshine Jungle Tour ( 2013-2015 ) as the final act , usually performed as an encore
2013 MTV Europe Music Awards
2013 MTV Europe Music Awards
Gorilla (song)