Ayres grew up in Sea Cliff, New York, and graduated from North Shore High School, where he played first base on the varsity baseball team. He attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts from 2014–2017, dropping out to work on his Drive Slow EP. He is self-taught at each instrument he plays, learning piano at age 11, and guitar at age 16. He is the oldest of six siblings. He currently lives in Los Angeles, California.
Ayres released his first EP in 2017 titled Drive Slow after dropping out of Berklee in 2017. This project would include singles like "Easy" & "Calvin's Joint", named after his younger brother, Calvin. After garnering critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase, he would eventually release his first full-length project, Something to Feel, the following summer. Ayres second full-length album, Juicebox, was released in 2019.
Something to Feel
Mac Ayres Lyrics
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You always throw that shoe back on us
What you think you've been missing out
You always thought you had it figure out
It's just a flower and a shade there
You didn't see me when the rain came
Won't you go hide it, you got something to feel
No telling me what's left for you (what's left for you)
Just stay here, I'll tell you all of the things I'd do
All of the things I'd do
Don't act like you ain't never know
And that you want to take it to show
Oh if you build in, thing will come
But where were you when I'll just have my fun
I catch you hidden in the sunlight
I only needed you to think twice
Won't you go hide it, you got something to feel
Won't you go hide it, you got something to feel
No telling me what's left for you (what's left for you)
Just stay here, I'll tell you all of the things I'd do
I got enough things, I'll make things right
I got enough smoke to last all night
I got enought things to get myself together
Although I know things, the thing ain't you
You gotta show me just what to do
The feeling in that move, baby you must be heaven
The song "Something to Feel" by Mac Ayres is about someone who is struggling to hide their feelings and emotions from the people around them. The lyrics suggest that this person is always putting on a facade, pretending that everything is fine and that they have everything figured out. However, the singer sees through this facade and encourages the person to be honest about what they are feeling. The line, "Won't you go hide it, you got something to feel," is a plea for the person to stop hiding their emotions and to allow themselves to feel whatever it is that they are feeling.
The song also suggests that the person has been hurt in the past and is afraid of getting hurt again. The line, "Oh if you build in, thing will come, But where were you when I'll just have my fun," suggests that the person has been let down by others in the past when they were having fun and not thinking about anything else. The chorus repeats the line, "No telling me what's left for you, Just stay here, I'll tell you all of the things I'd do," indicating that the singer is there to support the person and help them work through their emotions.
Overall, "Something to Feel" is a powerful song about the importance of being honest with ourselves and others about our emotions, even when it's difficult. It's a reminder that we all have something to feel, and that it's okay to let ourselves feel it.
Line by Line Meaning
What you been keeping to yourself
What have you been holding back from telling me
You always throw that shoe back on us
You always deflect and blame us for your problems
What you think you've been missing out
What do you believe you have been lacking in your life?
You always thought you had it figure out
You always believed you had everything under control
It's just a flower and a shade there
It's just a small and insignificant thing
You didn't see me when the rain came
You were not around for me when I needed you most
Won't you go hide it, you got something to feel
Why don't you take some time to process your emotions
No telling me what's left for you (what's left for you)
I cannot predict what the future holds for you
Just stay here, I'll tell you all of the things I'd do
Stay with me and I will share my plans with you
Don't act like you ain't never know
Don't pretend that you were unaware
And that you want to take it to show
And that you want to showcase your achievements
Oh if you build in, thing will come
If you put in the effort, success will follow
But where were you when I'll just have my fun
But where were you when I was enjoying myself
I catch you hidden in the sunlight
I see you trying to hide in plain sight
I only needed you to think twice
I only needed you to reconsider your actions
I got enough things, I'll make things right
I have what I need and will make things better
I got enough smoke to last all night
I have enough to keep me busy for the entire night
I got enought things to get myself together
I have everything that I need to get my life in order
Although I know things, the thing ain't you
Despite having everything else, you are what I truly desire
You gotta show me just what to do
You need to guide me on how to win your heart
The feeling in that move, baby you must be heaven
The emotions that you evoke in me must be heaven-sent
Writer(s): Jack Dine, Mac Ayres
Contributed by Kayla K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.