He was signed to Pittsburgh-based Rostrum Records and released his debut album Blue Slide Park on November 8, 2011, which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 despite being released completely independently. He released five studio albums in his lifetime, which all peaked in the top 5, along with a posthumous album titled "Circles" with help from producer Jon Brion and Miller's family.
In 2013, Miller released his second studio album, "Watching Movies With the Sound Off". The album featured artists such as Earl Sweatshirt, Tyler the Creator, Ab-Soul, and long-time friend Schoolboy Q. The album took a more personal approach compared to his previous works.
In 2014, Miller released the 24-track mixtape "Faces". Considered by many to be one of his best works, he explores themes of drug use, employing and featuring collaborators of Mac from his previous album, including Schoolboy Q and Earl Sweatshirt, but also sees new faces such as Rick Ross.
In 2015, Mac released his third studio album, "GO:OD AM", his first with new label Warner Records. The album featured a more energetic and vibrant theme than "Faces" and "Watching Movies With The Sound Off", reflecting a more optimistic, redemptive angle on his personal life, while maintaining elements of his introspective and thought-provoking style from earlier works.
In 2016, Miller released his fourth studio album, titled "The Divine Feminine". He explores themes of love and femininity, largely influenced by his relationship with Ariana Grande at the time and featuring appearances from the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Anderson Paak.
In August 2018, following major events in Miller's life, including his breakup with Ariana Grande, with Miller's drug addiction alleged to be a contributing factor, as well as a car crash incident in which McCormick was charged with a DUI, Miller released his fifth and final studio album during his lifetime titled "Swimming". Continuing the dive into his personal life, Miller explores his heartfelt struggles and grief in the past, but remains optimistic for the future. Swimming was nominated for Best Rap Album posthumously at the 2019 Grammy Awards.
Miller had struggled with substance abuse for a long time before his death. On September 7, 2018, he was found dead in his home in Los Angeles, California from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, cocaine, and alcohol, only a little over a month after the release of "Swimming". He was only 26 years old. McCormick was buried in his hometown of Pittsburgh. Miller's passing was largely unexpected and had a large impact on the hip-hop community as a whole, with many paying their respects to Miller. On October 31, 2018, a tribute concert, titled "Mac Miller: A Celebration of Life", featured renowned artists and many longtime collaborators of Miller including Travis Scott, Schoolboy Q, SZA, Chance the Rapper, and Earl Sweatshirt. The concert was a celebration of the late rapper's life and musical achievements, and all profits were donated to the Mac Miller Circles Fund, which provides young people from underprivileged backgrounds with opportunities to explore arts and music.
In January 2020, Miller's posthumous album titled "Circles", worked on in companionship with his album "Swimming", was announced on January 8 along with the single "Good News" and released later that month. Every track on the album was accompanied by a video of the same name, often with psychedelic imagery and images of Mac before his passing and throughout his life. With a more melancholic theme compared to his previous works, the album was well-received by fans and critics alike, renowned for the care placed in continuing Mac's artistic vision.
And, he did it all without a Drake feature.
Aliens Fighting Robots
Mac Miller Lyrics
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Y’all is dead weight, less great, always gettin’ second place
I tend to race ahead of pace, dippin’ while I’m dressed in Bape
Then they chase, catch me if you can, I ain’t DiCaprio
This lucid dream will have you go like half a dose of Adderall
Capicola sandwich’s are tasty from Primanti’s
I’m a 5’7 giant, Brandon Jacobs, Eli Manning
Girls want makeup, get demanding, but they fake like orange tanning
For a test that we ain’t study for, wonder will she love me more
With money, cause if not, I’m not sure what all this money for
Feelin’ like a hundred wars are goin’ on currently
Soldiers sent to death on some jets for the currency
Poison, take this mercury, I’ll teach you for a learner’s fee
How to turn your girlfriend to a circus freak
Cool by the word of Keith, fabric by the hand of Zeus
Actin’ like you fuckin’ with me, that’s some shit I can’t excuse
Focus is on manual, control the panoramic view, universe
You got a chance, don’t blow it like how a tuba works
I plan to do, somethin’ that ain’t tangible
Now I’m bout to hand it to
The homie Michael Rock, hear what he sayin’ to you
[Verse 2: Sir Michael Rocks]
Take a trip, took a molly out a bank a populari
And the word around the city is he sittin in a Ferrari
I told my self I wouldn’t get it, I’m sorry
That’s my bad, I party till my cardies get foggy
Can’t keep her hands off of me, got her locked, and lost the key
We smoke, make it hard to see, we go harder then Carter one
Excuse me baby pardon me, can you fuck me like the honeymoon?
Not saying its coming soon, but I want the real show
Give me the treatment that you getting all them heels for
The shit they payin all the bills for
Man I missed it, that cake taste delicious
They can’t wait for vacations, paid for by pictures
I’m feeling good, I’m pulling bills I’m real as hell
I don’t front I roll blunts and papers
Don’t fuck with fakers
Your girl is asking me if I’mma take her
I’m straight though
You see I’m booked up til April
That’s mine, thats me, I take those
You try to see some peso’s than shake though
You get exactly what you paid for, stop acting like you can’t go
Swagging til the ankles
I feel you baby
Hopefully I look familiar, lately
Falling down the same rabbit hole looking for love
But you’ll never ever get it because
It seem like it’ll only happen when I’m holding the drugs
You can never ever see it because
[Mac Miller]
Life a cliche, it aint a bad one
First the plane land and then the bags come
We walking on this planet seeking action
Breaking girls hearts, sorry Miss Jackson
Falling down the same rabbit hole looking for love
But you’ll never ever get it because
Seem like it’ll only happen when I’m holding the drugs
You can never ever see it
And it won’t stop til the aliens fight the robots
And all the ladies take their clothes off
I’m here with Mikey and we gonna Rock
This some shit you won’t top
I said it won’t stop til the aliens fight the robots
And all the ladies take their clothes off
I’m here with Mikey and we gonna Rock
This some shit you won’t top
I’m so high what you think about that babe
On some other shit, tell ‘em baby act crazy
Fifteen thousand, blow it on clothes
Six in the morning still sitting here throwed
I’m buggin’ out, buggin’ out, I wonder if they know
Pull up to the house, and I wonder if she know
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In "Aliens Fighting Robots," Mac Miller and Sir Michael Rocks create a vibe that is a mashup of hip-hop with dreamy, psychedelic beats. Both artists rap about drugs, love, and the search for something more, expressing their emotions and observations through vivid imagery.
Mac Miller sets the tone in the first verse, boasting about his success in comparison to those who cannot keep up with him. However, he then transitions into a more introspective and melancholic description of his search for love and meaning. The second verse, delivered by Sir Michael Rocks, is more upbeat and carefree, with the rapper enjoying the glamorous life that his success has brought him. Both artists come together in the chorus, seemingly yearning for something more significant than just material possessions and fleeting experiences.
There are many possible interpretations of the lyrics in "Aliens Fighting Robots," but one common thread is the artists' search for something genuine and authentic. Mac Miller and Sir Michael Rocks are both successful in their own right, but their lyrics suggest that they feel unfulfilled by the superficial aspects of their lives. The repeated refrain about aliens and robots fighting could be seen as an allegory for the conflicts and struggles humans face as they search for meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Y’all is dead weight, less great, always gettin’ second place
I'm surrounded by people who aren't as talented as me and always come in second
I tend to race ahead of pace, dippin’ while I’m dressed in Bape
I move fast and beat the rap game, wearing my favorite brand
Then they chase, catch me if you can, I ain’t DiCaprio
People try to catch me but I'm not Leonardo DiCaprio, I'm hard to pin down
This lucid dream will have you go like half a dose of Adderall
My music is so good it'll make you feel like you've taken some performance enhancers
I’m a 5’7 giant, Brandon Jacobs, Eli Manning
I might not be tall, but I'm powerful and successful like elite athletes
Girls want makeup, get demanding, but they fake like orange tanning
Girls demand a lot and pretend to be something they're not with their excessive makeup and tanning
So my girl and I be up like we some college students cramming
My girl and I stay up late like we're cramming for a test, even though we don't need to
Feelin’ like a hundred wars are goin’ on currently
The world feels like it's in chaos and conflict right now
Soldiers sent to death on some jets for the currency
Wars are fought for money and innocent people die in the process
How to turn your girlfriend to a circus freak
I can teach you how to make your girlfriend into an exhibitionist
Cool by the word of Keith, fabric by the hand of Zeus
My style is influenced by cool people like Keith Richards and divine beings like Zeus
Actin’ like you fuckin’ with me, that’s some shit I can’t excuse
If you think you can mess with me, I won't tolerate it
Focus is on manual, control the panoramic view, universe
I'm focused on taking control of the big picture and the universe, starting with myself
You got a chance, don’t blow it like how a tuba works
Don't waste your opportunity, like how someone might ruin a tuba performance
I plan to do, somethin’ that ain’t tangible
I have big plans that aren't easily explained or defined
Take a trip, took a molly out a bank a populari
I took ecstasy from a bank that's popular
The shit they payin all the bills for
I'm looking for a real, committed relationship with someone they pay for expensive things for
I’m feeling good, I’m pulling bills I’m real as hell
I'm confident and successful, and I keep it real
Falling down the same rabbit hole looking for love
I keep getting into bad relationships looking for love
But you’ll never ever get it because
I can't find love and it's frustrating
And it won’t stop til the aliens fight the robots
The chaos and conflict won't end until aliens (something new) come and overthrow the robots (something old)
I’m so high what you think about that babe
I'm under the influence and wondering what my girl thinks of me
You try to see some peso’s than shake though
If you're just trying to use me for money, get lost
And all the ladies take their clothes off
The party is heating up and people are starting to strip
Contributed by Chase I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@subzero871NL
On repeat whos with me ?
@inhubygvt
Always brotha. Cant get fucked up every day without mac
@Einstein0fRap
Shmokin'!
@jaxmcleod8940
Yessir
@baliman9879
Factual
@sng_gremlin5256
Nobody moves crystal in the south valley but me bitch!
@DBoYT
crazy to think that space is infinite and we’ll never be able to comprehend it.
@Superdippercopedippe
Songs like this by Mac Miller are ones that really really help me grieve his death,Just something about the way the music sounds to this song listening to it and knowing Mac will never be with us again it helps to appreciate his music even more
@admina1ex543
An s im polo
@garrettdschaak5949
Hes with you in every single word of every single song <3