Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

Calm Down Baby
Mac Lethal Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

This is for anyone wishing they could do their entire life over:
Quit sulking, you fucking pussy.
Yeah yeah yeah, clown on my accent all you want.
I'll whoop your ass. I'll whoop your grandmothers ass.
I'll whoop your sisters ass. I'll beat your moms ass.
I'll kick your ass. Its the anti-socialite not-so-christian
That will talk more shit than bitter and old women
On puny ass rappers with little-to-no rhythm.
Fuck veganism give me some General Tso's Chicken.
I write weird songs that got hooks like Journey
And if I grew my hair out I'd probably look like Fergie.
But I'd never tinkle in my pants while I was on stage
Cause I was potty trained when I was four years of age.
I think a lot of people these days are bitches,
I also think that emo and emotional are different.
But more so I hate white girls that talk like,
"Aww hell no, girl I'm gettin' you sick crunk, you know what I'm sayin'?"
I'm not jokin', it's nothing but bark, I feel lost.
Can't remember where the fuck that I parked.
The world is gray and blue but what skates me through
Is knowing that I have a better music taste than you.
I used to like Tool until they made the same album that
They made the last time they made the same album.
Every time they make a damn album its the same album, really.
And only stoners listen to their music, it's silly.
I still think the Deftones are dope,
And I like Nick Drake on the days I wanna let go of hope.
Wilco is great and Ice-T is still clever
And no matter what its ALWAYS Wu-Tang forEVER.

(Chorus)
Calm down baby
Don't you talk because
Calm down baby
Don't you talk because
I don't need lovin' and I don't need help
I'd rather ride in the car by my goddamn self

I'm 25 I started rapping as a sophmore
In those days I'd hide my cigarettes in my sock drawer
Until I heard my mom snoring sleeping on the green couch
And then I'd secretively sneak out.
My first taste of heartbreak was at the park late one summer night
I had a big crush on a girl named Sarah
I was gonna ask her out until I saw Tim Phillips kissing her,
Grabbing her butt. Asshole! I was madder than fuck and walked home.
Oh, Tim Phillips smells like cool water cologne.
Well fuck him, his mustang and all his other friends
I vowed I would never love again and since then I've dated,
But fuck that I can't give nothing
I'd rather sail alone than have my damn ship sunken.
Being single's par for the course,
I don't wanna cause a marriage cause I don't wanna cause a divorce.
Its probably important and its better for health.
Besides, I get the whole damn bed for myself.
But what the hell everybody yells for me to drop down my guard.
No! this heart of mine's for me, it's locked down and it's scarred.
Go home, I don't need me a wife, I'm happily single for life, alright?

My name is Mac Sheldon I'm a fire-shined Leo
Alcoholic, anti-mall, anti-hero, anti-soccer mom, anti-hipster; pro-eating captain-crunch-cereal-for-dinner, pro-taking-bong-hits-to-cure-your-depression, and pro-demo CD, if you got one let me check it. But never ask me what the hell I'm laughing about, see ya later I'ma go take a nap on the couch, alright?

(Chorus)

Gee, Mac…what are we gonna do about this Kansan accent of yours?"

"Well, self, since you're asking in the third person, we're gonna fuckin' keep it! Because it makes us pretty…and unique…and beautiful. Like birds!"

...I'll whoop your mother's ass.

Overall Meaning

In Mac Lethal's "Calm Down Baby," he starts off by acknowledging that some people are wishing for a do-over of their lives. However, he isn't fond of people who sulk over their past mistakes and would rather whoop their asses if they continue to do so. He makes a statement on how people usually pick on his Kansas accent and mocks them by saying he can beat their whole family up to prove his point. Mac Lethal then performs a self-assured verse about how he's not interested in being anybody's lover or taking anyone's help. He'd rather drive around in his car alone. The chorus is a repetition of lines telling people to calm down since he doesn't need them.


In stanza three, Mac Lethal tells us about his early days of rapping when he was a sophomore in high school. He'd hide his cigarettes, smoke in secret and crush on a girl named Sarah until he saw his arch-enemy Tim Phillips kissing her. He vows never to love again and has been single ever since; he doesn't want to get married or divorced. He repeats that he's going to be single for life. In the final stanza, Mac Lethal introduces himself to us, giving us an insight into his personality. He is an anti-mall, anti-hero, anti-soccer mom, and pro-eating captain-crunch-cereal-for-dinner, pro-taking-bong-hits-to-cure-your-depression, and pro-demo CD. He loves laughing, taking naps on the couch, and working on his unique Kansas accent.


Line by Line Meaning

This is for anyone wishing they could do their entire life over:
The song Calm Down Baby is a reminder for individuals who regret their life choices to let go of the past and focus on the present.


Quit sulking, you fucking pussy.
Stop being a coward and crying over spilt milk.


Yeah yeah yeah, clown on my accent all you want.
I don't care about your opinion regarding my accent and it doesn't bother me.


I'll whoop your ass. I'll whoop your grandmothers ass.
I can physically fight and win over anyone who tries to mess with me and my family.


I'll whoop your sisters ass. I'll beat your moms ass.
Nobody can mess with me or my family as I'm willing to fight anyone who tries to harm my loved ones.


I'll kick your ass. Its the anti-socialite not-so-christian
I'll beat you up as I don't mind breaking rules and I'm far from being a devout believer.


That will talk more shit than bitter and old women
I'm not afraid to talk behind someone's back and criticize them harshly.


On puny ass rappers with little-to-no rhythm.
I'm confident in my music-making ability and have no respect for untalented rappers.


Fuck veganism give me some General Tso's Chicken.
I don't care about veganism and I'd rather have some non-vegetarian food like General Tso's Chicken.


I write weird songs that got hooks like Journey
My songs are unconventional yet popular and catchy.


And if I grew my hair out I'd probably look like Fergie.
My hair would look similar to Fergie's if I grew it out.


But I'd never tinkle in my pants while I was on stage
I'd never be embarrassed or nervous enough to pee in my pants while performing on stage.


Cause I was potty trained when I was four years of age.
I was taught to use the toilet by the time I was four years old.


I think a lot of people these days are bitches,
I believe many people are weak and unassertive nowadays.


I also think that emo and emotional are different.
I don't consider people who are emotional as emo, and they're not the same thing.


But more so I hate white girls that talk like,
I particularly despise white girls who talk in a specific tone and slang.


"Aww hell no, girl I'm gettin' you sick crunk, you know what I'm sayin'?"
I dislike the way white girls speak when they use phrases such as the one mentioned above.


I'm not jokin', it's nothing but bark, I feel lost.
I'm serious, my life currently feels like a bark without substance, and I'm confused about my direction.


Can't remember where the fuck that I parked.
I can't find my car and have no idea where it is.


The world is gray and blue but what skates me through
The world appears dull and monotonous, but music is my coping mechanism.


Is knowing that I have a better music taste than you.
I'm convinced that I appreciate superior music compared to most people.


I used to like Tool until they made the same album that
I was previously a fan of Tool until they started producing music that was indistinguishable from their previous work.


They made the last time they made the same album.
They repeated the formula from their earlier albums and produced similar-sounding music.


Every time they make a damn album its the same album, really.
Their albums sound the same and have no creative evolution.


And only stoners listen to their music, it's silly.
Only people who smoke marijuana listen to Tool, and it's ridiculous.


I still think the Deftones are dope,
I still believe that the Deftones are amazing.


And I like Nick Drake on the days I wanna let go of hope.
I listen to Nick Drake's music when I feel hopeless and need solace.


Wilco is great and Ice-T is still clever
I think Wilco produces excellent music and consider Ice-T to be an intelligent person.


And no matter what its ALWAYS Wu-Tang forEVER.
I'm devoted to Wu-Tang Clan and will continue to admire them forever.


Calm down baby
Stay composed, my dear.


Don't you talk because
Don't say anything.


I don't need lovin' and I don't need help
I don't require anyone's love or assistance.


I'd rather ride in the car by my goddamn self
I would prefer to drive alone in my car.


I'm 25 I started rapping as a sophmore
I'm currently 25 years old, and I started rapping when I was a sophomore in high school.


In those days I'd hide my cigarettes in my sock drawer
During my high school days, I used to stash my cigarettes in my sock drawer.


Until I heard my mom snoring sleeping on the green couch
I made an effort to conceal my smoking habit until I overheard my mother snoring on the green-colored couch.


And then I'd secretively sneak out.
Once I knew my mother was asleep, I would attempt to leave the house without being noticed.


My first taste of heartbreak was at the park late one summer night
I experienced heartbreak for the first time when I witnessed a girl named Sarah kissing someone else at a park during a summer night.


I had a big crush on a girl named Sarah
I had a significant infatuation with a girl named Sarah.


I was gonna ask her out until I saw Tim Phillips kissing her,
I intended to express my feelings to Sarah until I spotted her kissing another guy named Tim Phillips.


Grabbing her butt. Asshole! I was madder than fuck and walked home.
He was touching her inappropriately, and I was furious and angry, so I walked back home in a bad mood.


Oh, Tim Phillips smells like cool water cologne.
I don't like Tim Phillips, and the smell of the cologne he wore makes me dislike him even more.


Well fuck him, his mustang and all his other friends
I don't like Tim Phillips, and I also don't appreciate his other friends and the things they do.


I vowed I would never love again and since then, I've dated,
I promised myself that I wouldn't fall in love again, but I've had relationships since then.


But fuck that I can't give nothing
I have nothing to give, so I won't pursue love relationships.


I'd rather sail alone than have my damn ship sunken.
I'd rather be single and happy than be in a relationship that could potentially fail.


Being single's par for the course,
Being single is a norm or standard.


I don't wanna cause a marriage cause I don't wanna cause a divorce.
I don't want to be responsible for either a successful or failed marriage.


Its probably important, and its better for health.
Being in a relationship might be important, and it may positively impact one's health.


Besides, I get the whole damn bed for myself.
I can sleep comfortably across the entire bed without anyone to share it with.


But what the hell everybody yells for me to drop down my guard.
Everyone is pressuring me to let down my guard or defense mechanisms.


No! this heart of mine's for me, it's locked down and it's scarred.
No! I won't drop my guard as I've been hurt before and have learned to protect myself and my heart.


Go home, I don't need me a wife,
Leave me alone; I don't want to be married.


I'm happily single for life, alright?
I'm content and happy to be alone without any lifelong companionship.


My name is Mac Sheldon I'm a fire-shined Leo
I'm Mac Sheldon, and I'm a Leo zodiac sign - symbolized by fire and display strong leadership qualities.


Alcoholic, anti-mall, anti-hero, anti-soccer mom, anti-hipster;
I'm an alcoholic and I have an aversion to shopping malls, ordinary heroes, soccer moms, and hipsters.


Pro-eating captain-crunch-cereal-for-dinner, pro-taking-bong-hits-to-cure-your-depression,
I'm in favor of having Captain Crunch cereal as dinner and using bongs to cure depression.


and pro-demo CD, if you got one let me check it.
I appreciate demo CDs and wouldn't mind taking a look at them.


But never ask me what the hell I'm laughing about, see ya later I'ma go take a nap on the couch, alright?
Don't ask me why I'm laughing, and I'm done talking, I need some rest, and I'll see you later.


Well, self, since you're asking in the third person, we're gonna fuckin' keep it! Because it makes us pretty…and unique…and beautiful. Like birds!
I'm going to keep my accent since it's part of my identity and makes me pretty, exceptional, and amazing like birds.


...I'll whoop your mother's ass.
Don't mess with me, or I'll beat your mother.




Contributed by Eli V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Comments from YouTube:

@s3xkytt3n

"i dont' wanna cause a marriage, cause i don't wanna cause a divorce" omfg i love it!!!!!!!!!

@IndividualistMusic

Getting married and living happily ever after was always a dream for me. But recently reality hit, now its fuck everyone.

@thebestderpever681

It's weird how as Mac ages he looks younger

@jordan4748

Well i think he's just skinnier

@runarantila4973

ItS because he looks like his mental state..

@jimmiebentley6608

Benjamin Button.

@katiealiceful

I miss my school class sayers! When Atomsphere was Slug and Lethal was known. Oh hip hop scene how I miss you!!!!

@jekporkins6025

bomb ass time

@gabrielvillegas8889

Atmosphere was ant and slug and spawn lol not just slug lets get thay straight rn and give the other honies credit dumb bitch

@crashboredom2

Back when mac lethal slept with grieves girl and they wrote diss tracks about eachother then kicked out mac lethal. Good old days.

More Comments

More Versions