During high school DeMarco was in several bands, including indie rock band The Meat Cleavers, alternative R&B group The Sound of Love, and post-punk band Outdoor Miners.
He released a self-produced album, Heat Wave, as a part of the indie rock project Makeout Videotape in 2009.
In early 2012, he released an LP titled Rock and Roll Night Club. Then later, one of his most successful albums, 2.
In 2014, DeMarco released Salad Days.
On July 8, 2015, DeMarco released a 9-track instrumental album titled Some Other Ones.
Later in 2015, specifically in August, DeMarco released his mini-LP, Another One.
In 2017, DeMarco released This Old Dog.
On March 5, 2019, DeMarco announced his fourth studio album, Here Comes the Cowboy and shared the first single off the album, "Nobody". The album was released on May 10, 2019 on Mac's Record Label.
On September 7, 2020, DeMarco was featured on a collaboration with English artist Yellow Days, entitled "The Curse".
On January 20th 2023, DeMarco released his seventh and instrumental album, Five Easy Hot Dogs. Then later on April 21, released his longest album which featured 199 tracks, titled One Wayne G. Lasting over nearly nine hours, it contains tracks spanning over five years of DeMarco’s work to show how much he has progressed as an artist.
Go Easy
Mac DeMarco Lyrics
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Starting fresh in someone else's town
And though we may be leaving, I'll be right beside you
To pick you up until you come around
So please, go easy with my baby
Please, go easy
Please, go easy with my baby
Honey, it can be tough, without your friends beside you
You built it up, just to knock it down
So when you're feeling rough, I'll be right behind you
To pick you up until you come around
So please, go easy with my baby
Please, go easy
Please, go easy with my baby
Please, go easy
Please, go easy with my baby
Please, go easy
Please, go easy with my baby
Please, go easy
The lyrics to Mac DeMarco's song "Go Easy" display the theme of moving on, picking oneself up from a tough situation, and comforting a loved one through personal pain. The opening line, "Pack it up and leave it, leave it all behind you, starting fresh in someone else's town" suggests that the singer is leaving behind their past and beginning anew. However, in doing so, they acknowledge that it can be a difficult experience without loved ones around. The lines "Honey, it can be tough, without your friends beside you, you built it up, just to knock it down" convey that the singer recognizes the challenges of starting over but remains optimistic and supportive towards their partner.
In the chorus, the use of the term 'baby' conveys a sense of tenderness and protection towards one's loved one. The phrase "please, go easy" is repeated and can be interpreted as a plea to treat their loved one gently as they navigate their new circumstances. The use of subtle instrumental arrangements, particularly the guitar's slow and gentle strum, adds to the song's soothing quality.
Overall, "Go Easy" is a song about moving on, coping with change, and providing comfort to a loved one through tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
Pack it up and leave it, leave it all behind you
Leave behind all the baggage of the past and move to a new place to start afresh.
Starting fresh in someone else's town
Moving to a new place where no one knows you or your history.
And though we may be leaving, I'll be right beside you
I will be there to support you no matter where you go.
To pick you up until you come around
I will help you get back on your feet when you feel lost or insecure.
So please, go easy with my baby
Please be kind and gentle with my loved one.
Honey, it can be tough, without your friends beside you
It can be difficult and lonely without the support of your friends.
You built it up, just to knock it down
You worked hard to achieve something, only to self-sabotage and destroy it.
So when you're feeling rough, I'll be right behind you
I will be there to support and comfort you during difficult times.
Please, go easy with my baby
Please be patient and understanding with my loved one.
Please, go easy
I am asking for your kindness and compassion towards my loved one.
Please, go easy with my baby
Please treat my loved one with care and gentleness.
Please, go easy
I am requesting for your consideration and empathy towards my loved one.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Macbriare Samuel Lanyon Demarco
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