A music video for the single , directed by Nabil Elderkin , was released on November 19 , 2010 . In the video , Mars is seen dragging an upright piano through Los Angeles , by the time he arrives at the home of his beloved , he discovers she is with another man , so he decides to leave and ends up by killing himself . Mars performed " Grenade " on The Doo-Wops & Hooligans Tour ( 2010 – 12 ) , the Moonshine Jungle Tour ( 2013 – 14 ) and 24K Magic World Tour ( 2017 – 18 ) . The song has been covered by a variety of performers . It was nominated for both Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards
54th Annual Grammy Awards
54th Annual Grammy Awards
Grenade (song)