Knock Knock
Mac Miller Lyrics

Bum, bum-bum
The song's introductory scatting sets the scene for the upcoming lines.

This is gonna feel real good, aight?
Mac Miller is hyping himself and his audience, implying that what's coming next will be great.

Everybody please put a thumb in the air (hey, hey)
Miller encourages his listeners to show their appreciation and get ready for the fun ahead by raising a thumb.

One, two, three, four
Miller begins counting, signifying that something exciting is about to happen.

Some crazy-ass kids come to knock up on your door so
Miller and his crew are like a group of mischievous kids, coming to crash someone's party or make some noise.

Let 'em in, let 'em in
Miller wants whoever is on the other side of the door to open up and welcome his group.

I feel like a million bucks
Miller is in a great mood or feeling very successful.

But my money don't really feel like I do
Miller's wealth doesn't bring him the same joy or fulfillment that his personal accomplishments do.

And from the ground, I built my own damn buzz
Miller created his own success from the very beginning, starting from scratch and building his own following.

People was amazed I was still in high school
Miller's achievements at a young age were impressive, catching the attention of others.

But now I'm out, and money what I'm 'bout
Miller's focus has shifted from school to making money.

Tryna get so much that I can't keep count
Miller's objective is to accumulate a lot of wealth and be financially secure.

New kicks give me cushion like Whoopie
Miller likes his new sneakers because they are comfortable and give him a little extra height.

Keep a smile like a Eat'n Park cookie
Miller maintains a cheerful disposition in much the same way that customers at the Eat'n Park bakery enjoy their delicious cookies.

Everything good, I'm white boy awesome
Miller is feeling good and confident about himself, regardless of any cultural or racial differences.

Up all night, Johnny Carson
Miller is constantly staying awake and working hard like the late-night comedian Johnny Carson.

I ain't got a Benz, no, just a Honda
Miller doesn't have an expensive luxury car, just an everyday Honda.

But tryna get my money like an Anaconda,
Miller is working hard to earn money, like the consistent path of an Anaconda.

Real, real long, 'cross the country
Miller's journey to make money stretches a long distance, as he goes from place to place in pursuit of his objective.

Smoke joints in the whip, no cop can bust me
Miller enjoys smoking marijuana on the road, despite the risk of getting caught by law enforcement.

Drivin' to the stage, they applaud and scream
Miller is on his way to a performance where he will be celebrated by the crowd.

All them pretty little girls come and flock to me
Miller is attractive to many of his female fans, who enjoy being around him and watching him perform.

Yeah, I rock the beat
Miller is confident in his musical abilities and his ability to keep the crowd entertained.

And I like my rhymes witty, all my dimes pretty
Miller values clever wordplay and attractive women, both of which he has in his music and life, respectively.

If you got weed, you can come fly with me
Miller enjoys smoking weed and invites his listeners to join him in this activity.

I don't take pity on them silly little hoes
Miller doesn't feel sorry for foolish or simple-minded women.

Milly Vanilly but this is really how it goes
Miller is alluding to the lip-syncing scandal of the pop duo Milli Vanilli, but asserts that he is authentic and the real deal.

Mouth my words, don't say shit
Miller wants his listeners to listen and not talk while he raps.

Shh, shut up, bitch, and ride this dick
Miller is using crude language to assert his masculinity and power over women.

I'm just playin', let's have a ball
Miller is joking and wants listeners to enjoy themselves and not take everything so seriously.

All we need is some weed, hoes, and alcohol
Miller outlines his formula for having a good time: smoking weed, hanging out with women, and drinking alcohol.

Hey, don't forget it when I'm wreckin' it
Miller asks his audience to appreciate his skills and not forget how great he is when he performs.

Etiquette for the hell of it
Miller jokes about practicing good manners even for the sake of humor or irony.

Smellin' it when the L is lit
Miller enjoys the aroma of marijuana when it's burning.

I'm flyer than a pelican
Miller is beyond cool or stylish, using the fact that pelicans can fly to create an extra comparison for emphasis.

Young, fresh, but I'm so damn intelligent
Miller is still young and full of energy, but he's also very smart and clever.

Girls givin' brains 'cause I'm actin' like a gentleman
Miller believes that women like him because he's respectful and charming to them, even though the language he uses to describe oral sex is crude and vulgar.

In deeper than the water Michael Phelps was in
Miller is in deeper than the Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, using Phelps' depth of swimming to make a comparison for his level of involvement in something.

Finna have a party, baby, you can tell your friends
Miller is going to have a party, and his listeners should spread the word and invite their friends to come along.

We the type, lookin' right still settin' trends
Miller's crew is stylish and innovative, setting the standard for others to follow.

Fuck a job, I'ma get these dead presidents
Miller doesn't care about traditional jobs or careers; instead, he's focused on earning as much money as possible and accumulating wealth.

Not a day goes by
Miller is speaking of the passage of time, suggesting that the days go by quickly.

When I ain't gettin' high, they wonder
Miller's fans or critics might question why he enjoys getting high so often, implying that it's a waste of time.

Why don't I go get myself a job so I can make them bucks
Others might suggest that Miller get a traditional job so he can make more money, rather than pursuing music as his career.

But I don't give a fuck
Miller doesn't care about other people's opinions or expectations of him.

No, I feel great
Miller is happy and content with his life, despite any external criticisms or pressures.