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.
The Devil's in the Details
Mac Ayres Lyrics
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You've given me a place and time
They say the devil's in the details, baby
You're really drawin' out your light
And now I'm settin' on lettin'
You know what's on my mind (What's on my mind)
Oh what's on my mind
I hope you gon' let me show
All the things that I would be on
(I would be on, I would be on)
I hope you gon' let me know
Should I stay or should I get goin'?
(Should I get goin')
She don't wanna hear nothin' from me
Say she heard it all before
I'll be waitin' for you, baby, baby, baby
Like it's somethin' I keep fallin' for
Fall for you
Fall for you
Yeah right
I hope you gon' let me show
All the things that I would be on
(I would be on, I would be on)
I hope you gon' let me know
Should I stay or should I get goin'?
Should I get goin'?
I hope you gon' let me show
All the things that I would be on
I hope you gon' let me know
Should I stay or should I get goin'?
The song "The Devil's In The Details" by Mac Ayres seems to be about a person who is afraid to lose the happiness that they have found with their significant other. The singer feels like they have finally found a place and time where they are content and fear that they will wake up from it. However, they also seem to be aware of the potential pitfalls of this relationship, and acknowledge that the "devil is in the details". They recognize that even small issues could threaten what they have, but the singer's partner is apparently working hard to keep the relationship strong and is "drawing out their light". The singer then admits that they are struggling with whether to stay or go, and hope their partner will let them know what to do.
The song portrays a complex emotional state and seems to touch on some common relationship anxieties. The fear of losing what you have, the pressure to make a relationship work even when there are red flags, and the need for open communication with one's partner. The lyrics also suggest a degree of vulnerability and willingness to be honest and open with one's partner, which can be key to resolving conflicts and building a stronger relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna wake up from it
I don't want to leave this moment
You’ve given me a place and time
You’ve given me a special moment to be in
They say the devil's in the details, baby
It's the little things that make something flawed
You're really drawin' out your light
You're showing your true self and it's beautiful
And now I'm settin' on lettin'
I'm thinking about telling you
You know what's on my mind (What's on my mind)
I want to share my thoughts with you
Oh what's on my mind
I have a lot to say
I hope you gon' let me show
I hope you'll allow me to demonstrate
All the things that I would be on (I would be on, I would be on)
All the things that I can do for you
I hope you gon' let me know
I hope you'll communicate with me
Should I stay or should I get goin'?
Do you want me to stay or leave?
She don't wanna hear nothin' from me
She's not interested in what I have to say
Say she heard it all before
She's heard similar things in the past
I'll be waitin' for you, baby, baby, baby
I'll be patiently waiting for you
Like it's somethin' I keep fallin' for
Like it's something I can't resist
I hope you gon' let me show
I hope you'll allow me to demonstrate
All the things that I would be on
All the things that I can do for you
I hope you gon' let me know
I hope you'll communicate with me
Should I stay or should I get goin'?
Do you want me to stay or leave?
I hope you gon' let me show
I hope you'll allow me to demonstrate
All the things that I would be on
All the things that I can do for you
I hope you gon' let me know
I hope you'll communicate with me
Should I stay or should I get goin'?
Do you want me to stay or leave?
Writer(s): Mac Ayres, Paul Raini Castelluzzo
Contributed by Hailey L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ariktn9567
I don't wanna wake up from it
You've given me a place and time
They say the devil's in the details, baby
You're really drawin' out your light
And now I'm settin' on lettin'
You know what's on my mind (What's on my mind)
Oh what's on my mind
On my mind
I hope you gon' let me show
All the things that I would be on
(I would be on, I would be on)
I hope you gon' let me know
Should I stay or should I get goin'?
(Should I get goin')
She don't wanna hear nothin' from me
Say she heard it all before
I'll be waitin' for you, baby, baby, baby
Like it's somethin' I keep fallin' for
Fall for you
Fall for you
Yeah right
I hope you gon' let me show
All the things that I would be on
(I would be on, I would be on)
I hope you gon' let me know
Should I stay or should I get goin'?
Should I get goin'?
I hope you gon' let me show
All the things that I would be on
I hope you gon' let me know
Should I stay or should I get goin'?
@daniilmaksimovic5838
Enjoy singing along:
I don't wanna wake up from it
You've given me a place and time
They say the devil's in the details baby
You are really drawing out your light
And now I'm certain
Oh lady
You know what's on my mind (what's on my mind)
Oh what's on my mind
On my mind
I hope you gon' let me show
All the things that
I would be, oh (I would be, oh, I would be, oh)
I hope you gon' let me know
Should I stay or should I get goin'
Should I get goin' (oh)
She don't wanna hear nothin' from me
Say she heard it all before
I'll be waitin' for you baby, baby, baby
Like it's somethin' I keep fallin' for
Fall for you
Fall for you
Yeah right
I hope you gon' let me show
All the things that
I would be, oh (I would be, oh, I would be, oh)
I hope you gon' let me know
Should I stay or should I get goin'
Should I get goin'
I hope you gon' let me show
All the things that
I would be, oh
I hope you gon' let me know
Should I stay or should I get goin'
@Michelle_Michelle___
I’m obsessed with Mac Ayres. Breath of fresh air.
@alejandraortiz9336
I LOVE MAC AYRES SO MUCH OMF HE SO UNDERRATED 😭✨
@aisyahindriaenih8417
His shits are so underrated👌💝
@majesticcasual
Not on this channel! 👌
@nate3705
how do you know where he shits tho? tell us about that...
@theyfwastro
glad i found this song 4 years ago, still slaps til now
@near_ry74
I’ve listened to this since 2019 of February
@cheeseburgerjr.3112
Slow down is my fav song from him! Actually all of his songs are amazing,so glad you share his music so that more people could know him!
@Rainbowrat-cq3vk
Yeah Majestics featuring Mac Ayres !!!
If you liked this listen to
easy ,needs,lonley,I've always been,calvins joint by Mac ayres
@woahitsnhi
everything by mac is amazing