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.
Let My Baby Stay
Mac DeMarco Lyrics
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Half of my life, I've been an addict
And she's been good to me
Far as I can tell, she's happy
Livin' with her Macky
So please don't take my love away
Please don't take my love away
Let my baby stay, let my baby stay
And where would I be, feeling lonely
Separated from my one and only
And what's there left to say?
Far as I can tell that day
Could be on its way
So please don't take my love away
Let my baby stay, let my baby stay
Please don't take my love away
Let my baby stay, let my baby stay
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
The song "Let My Baby Stay" by Mac DeMarco is a love song about his partner who he fears he might lose. He expresses that he has been working hard to keep his love alive and even goes as far as saying that he has been addicted to loving her for half of his life. He believes that his partner is happy to be with him and wants her to stay with him. Separating from her would leave him lonely and he fears that it might be a possibility.
The chorus of the song repeatedly asks for his lover to stay with him and not to take his love away. The verses express his fears and anxiety over the possibility of losing her. The lyrics are simple and heartfelt which makes the song more relatable and emotional.
Line by Line Meaning
I was made to love her, been working at it
I was born to love her and I have been trying my best to maintain our love by putting in time and attention.
Half of my life, I’ve been an addict
I’ve been obsessed with her for a long period of time, even to the point of dependency.
And she’s been good to me
She’s treated me well and made me happy.
Far as I can tell, she’s happy
To my understanding, she’s content with our relationship.
Livin’ with her Macky
She’s living with me.
So please don’t take my love away
I’m begging you not to take away the love I have for her.
Let my baby stay, let my baby stay
Let her stay with me as my partner.
And where would I be, feeling lonely
Without her, I would be alone and unhappy.
Separated from my one and only
Being apart from her would mean being away from the only person I love.
And what’s there left to say?
What else is there to talk about?
Far as I can tell that day
Based on what I know, that day could be coming soon.
Could be on its way
That day may be approaching.
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Vocalization expressing feelings of anguish or desperation.
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Continued vocalization expressing feelings of anguish or desperation.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Macbriare Samuel Lanyon Demarco
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@swagglikabossshafei
I was made to love her, been working at it
Half of my life, I’ve been an addict
And she’s been good to me
Far as I can tell she’s happy, livin’ with her Macky
So please don’t take my love away
Let my baby stay, let my baby stay
Please don’t take my love away
Let my baby stay, let my baby stay
And where would I be, feeling lonely
Separated from my one and only
And what’s there left to say
Far as I can tell that day could be on its way
So please don’t take my love away
Let my baby stay, let my baby stay
Please don’t take my love away
Let my baby stay, let my baby stay
@VBRyan
This song reminds me so much of high school, when I posted this video, and It brings me joy every time I listen. He's such a talented artist that easily conveys the meaning of peace, love, and heartbreak-- It's all so great.
@goldenstateofmind1298
Absolutely agree, sometimes he's almost too effective at bringing out those emotions we like to keep locked away in dark corners.
@wendymaia7473
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@leiamarylogin
I can feel it as well that sense of nostalgia. his work was my soundtrack in the high school days 💓
@MagicAsmus
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@Theroad2courage
Literally the theme song to my high school memories… much love
@majito9184
Mac demarco will always hold a special place in my heart. This past year my family and I found out that my youngest brother (4 years old) had leukemia and had a very slim chance of surviving. He was put under emergency surgery a day after the hospital found out, when he got out of the surgery room the doctors told us that he was in a coma. Every time I visited him, I would sing this song to him. With tears in my eyes, I could never feel the pain I did back then. After my little baby brother has gone through countless of biopsy’s and surgeries, has gone through three transplants, and has experienced perpetual pain. We can finally say that a year after he is cancer free and dancing his butt off . Thank you Mac for making beautiful music.
@olivegr333n
absolutely beautiful,, i hope he's well <3
@Afterlife4593
This song reminds me of my son... Haven't seen him in a few months. The quarantine is messing with the custody stuff... And I'm just singing this song missing my little baby (he's 3 years old)
@magnoliaorli6836
may you be reunited with him soon, I feel for you