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.
Only You
Mac DeMarco Lyrics
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And only she, only she, only she chose me when I'm blue
So sorry, boo, we're through
I'm done crying over her
I'm done crying over her
My hands hurt, I think I'll go lay down
'Cause I'm done crying over her
Here I am, brand new day, now things do, let me show you, boo
And only she, only she, only she chose me when I'm blue
So sorry, boo, we're through
'Cause I'm done getting over her
I'm done crying over her
I'm done crying over her
My hands hurt, I think I'll go lay down
Lay down, lay down, lay down, lay down
The lyrics to Mac DeMarco's song Only You speak to a complicated relationship between the singer and his significant other. The repeated phrase "only you" emphasizes the uniqueness of the way his partner treats him, suggesting that despite any problems between them, he values her as someone who sees him in a special light. However, the second verse introduces the character of another woman who has chosen him when he is feeling low, putting into question the idea of his original partner's exclusivity in her treatment of him. The apology in the chorus, "so sorry, boo, we're through," implies that the relationship has ended despite the singer's lingering feelings for his partner. The lines "I'm done crying over her / My hands hurt, I think I'll go lay down" suggest the fatigue and emotional pain that the singer feels from dwelling on the relationship.
Overall, the song captures the complexity of relationships, where feelings of love and attachment can coexist with feelings of hurt and confusion. The singer's conflicting emotions and his desire to move on underscore the difficulty of leaving behind someone who has had a deep impact on him.
Line by Line Meaning
Only you, only you, only you can treat me like you do
The singer feels like no one else can treat him the way his lover can.
And only she, only she, only she chose me when I'm blue
Despite feeling down, the singer's lover chooses to be with him and provide comfort.
So sorry, boo, we're through
The singer is breaking up with his lover and apologizing for it.
I'm done crying over her
The singer has finished grieving over his former lover.
My hands hurt, I think I'll go lay down
The singer is physically exhausted from all the emotional turmoil.
Here I am, brand new day, now things do, let me show you, boo
The singer is ready to move on and wants to show his former lover that he can still be happy without her.
Cause I'm done getting over her
The singer has successfully overcome his heartbreak and is ready to move on.
Lay down, lay down, lay down, lay down
The singer is physically and emotionally exhausted and wants to rest.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SAMUEL MACBRIARE DEMARCO
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