And you thought he might have been fuckin’ upset. Ha! In a quick pow-wow with EW‘s Simon Vozick-Levinson, Mr. Green speaks on his new song‘s strong reaction and Curtis’ unauthorized contribution. By the way, the joint was written by Bruno Mars of “Nothin’ On You” fame. Respect.

“It’s a pleasant surprise, I must say,” the singer tells the Music Mix via phone from London. “I think it’s totally surpassed just about everyone’s expectations. We had a clue — I mean, it’s a very noticeable song — but this has been extraordinary.”

He’s also recorded a profanity-free radio edit to help the song’s chances of getting on the air. “It’s called ‘Forget You,’” he says. “It’s pretty close to the original, but not as effective. But it’s politically correct.” And while he had no part in creating 50 Cent’s witty remix, Cee Lo is a fan. “It was flattering that he would take the liberty of joining in so quickly,” he says. “I thought it was really cool.”