Dunno
Mac Miller Lyrics


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Yeah
Hmm hmm
Hmm hmm
Yeah

She do whatever she like
And that just don't seem right
Yeah, make people so mad
Yeah, and want her so bad, hm
Well, we was fuckin', almost missed my flight
I wasn't even trippin', I said it's all right
Yeah, goddamn, we was hit last night
Wouldn't you rather get along?
Wouldn't you rather get along?
You was coughin' when you hit my weed
But I've never seen you feel that free
So cute, you wanna be like me
Wouldn't you rather get along?
Wouldn't you rather get along?

Until, until, there is no longer
Let's get lost inside the clouds
And you, you don't gotta work harder
I can calm you down

Yeah, well I was busy when you hit my phone
But you miss me, tell me "come back home"
Yeah, and you don't really like to sleep alone
But I'm takin' too long
I'm always takin' too long
Baby, we don't need a trip, we could be right here
When the shit get weird, we could switch up gears
I wanna see them lips, kiss 'em ear to ear
I wanna hear your song
Ooh, I wanna feel just how you feel
Touch it one more time so I know you're real
We could spin that wheel, wouldn't you rather get along?

Until, until, there is no longer
Let's get lost inside the clouds
And you, you don't gotta work harder
I can calm you down

I think we just might be alright
Thank god
I think we're gonna be alright, alright, okay
Hold me close, don't hold your breath




That's really your favorite
I know

Overall Meaning

In "Dunno," Mac Miller sings about his conflicting emotions and desires for a woman with whom he had a short-lived romance. Miller reflects on his feelings following their break-up and wonders whether they could have had a more harmonious relationship. He begins by acknowledging that she is a free spirit who does what she wants, which frustrates and captivates others. Despite this, they had a connection that led them to have a passionate night together, and Miller wasn't too concerned about almost missing his flight in the process. He questions why people can't just get along and wonders if she shares his sentiment. He recalls how relaxed and free she seemed when they smoked together, and how he enjoyed seeing her embrace her carefree side.


The chorus shifts to Miller's plea for the woman to let go of her anxieties and troubles and lost herself in the clouds with him instead. He wants to be the one to help her calm down, to ease her worries, and to be the peace in her chaotic world. Miller reflects on a time when the woman called him, and he was too busy to answer. He regrets this decision, knowing that he missed an opportunity to connect with her. Miller recognizes that the woman doesn't enjoy sleeping alone, but is conflicted about whether he is the one to fill that void, as he is always "taking too long."


The song ends with Miller recognizing that it may not work out between them, but he is hopeful that they might find a way to be "alright." He pleads with her to "hold me close, don't hold your breath," a metaphor for not clinging to something that isn't there, and reassures her that it's "really your favorite" to be in his arms. Overall, "Dunno" reflects on the ups and downs of a relationship and one's struggle with wanting to let go and move on versus holding onto what once was.


Line by Line Meaning

She do whatever she like
She is not bound by anyone's expectations or opinions


And that just don't seem right
Her independence is causing resentment in others


Yeah, make people so mad
Her behavior is causing anger in others


Yeah, and want her so bad, hm
Despite their anger, they still desire her


Well, we was fuckin', almost missed my flight
The artist had a sexual encounter with someone and almost missed their flight because of it


I wasn't even trippin', I said it's all right
The singer was not worried about the missed flight


Yeah, goddamn, we was hit last night
The sexual encounter was enjoyable


Wouldn't you rather get along?
Wouldn't it be better if we could all get along?


You was coughin' when you hit my weed
When you smoked my weed, you coughed


But I've never seen you feel that free
Despite the coughing, the artist noticed that the person felt liberated


So cute, you wanna be like me
The singer finds it endearing that the person admires them


Until, until, there is no longer
Enjoy the moment while it lasts


Let's get lost inside the clouds
Let's escape from reality


And you, you don't gotta work harder
You don't need to stress


I can calm you down
The singer can help the person relax


Yeah, well I was busy when you hit my phone
The artist was occupied when the person called/texted


But you miss me, tell me come back home
The person misses the artist and wants them to return


And you don't really like to sleep alone
The person does not like being alone


But I'm takin' too long
The singer is taking too much time to return


Baby we don't need a trip, we could be right here
We don't need to travel to be happy, we can enjoy each other's company here


When the shit get weird, we could switch up gears
If things get confusing, we can change direction


I wanna see them lips, kiss 'em ear to ear
The artist desires to kiss the person


I wanna hear your song
The singer wants to hear the person's thoughts and feelings


Ooh, I wanna feel just how you feel
The artist wants to understand the person's emotions


Touch it one more time so I know you're real
The singer wants physical confirmation of the person's presence


We could spin that wheel, wouldn't you rather get along?
We could take a chance and make things work, wouldn't that be better than fighting?


I think we just might be alright
The singer believes that things may turn out okay


Thank god
Expressing gratitude for something positive


I think we're gonna be alright, alright, okay
The artist is reassured that everything will be okay


Hold me close, don't hold your breath
Embrace me and don't be afraid


That's really your favorite
The singer knows what the person likes




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jon Brion, Jonathan Michael Wayne, Malcolm James McCormick

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@xRoTiZx

Yeah
Hmm hmm
Hmm hmm
Yeah
She do whatever she like
And that just don't seem right
Yeah, make people so mad
Yeah, and want her so bad, hm
Well, we was fuckin', almost missed my flight
I wasn't even trippin', I said it's all right
Yeah, goddamn, we was hit last night
Wouldn't you rather get along?
Wouldn't you rather get along?
You was coughin' when you hit my weed
But I've never seen you feel that free
So cute, you wanna be like me
Wouldn't you rather get along?
Wouldn't you rather get along?
Until, until, there is no longer
Let's get lost inside the clouds
And you, you don't gotta work harder
I can calm you down
Yeah, well I was busy when you hit my phone
But you miss me, tell me come back home
Yeah, and you don't really like to sleep alone
But I'm takin' too long
I'm always takin' too long
Baby we don't need a trip, we could be right here
When the shit get weird, we could switch up gears
I wanna see them lips, kiss 'em ear to ear
I wanna hear your song
Ooh, I wanna feel just how you feel
Touch it one more time so I know you're real
We could spin that wheel, wouldn't you rather get along?
Until, until, there is no longer
Let's get lost inside the clouds
And you, you don't gotta work harder
I can calm you down
I think we just might be alright
Thank god
I think we're gonna be alright, alright, okay
Hold me close, don't hold your breath
That's really your favorite
I know



@fjd609

Lyrics for the song! Thank me later

Yeah
Hmm hmm
Hmm hmm
Yeah

She do whatever she like
And that just don't seem right
Yeah, make people so mad
Yeah, and want her so bad, hm
Well, we was fuckin', almost missed my flight
I wasn't even trippin', I said it's all right
Yeah, goddamn, we was hit last night
Wouldn't you rather get along?
Wouldn't you rather get along?
You was coughin' when you hit my weed
But I've never seen you feel that free
So cute, you wanna be like me
Wouldn't you rather get along?
Wouldn't you rather get along?

Until, until, there is no longer
Let's get lost inside the clouds
And you, you don't gotta work harder
I can calm you down

Yeah, well I was busy when you hit my phone
But you miss me, tell me come back home
Yeah, and you don't really like to sleep alone
But I'm takin' too long
I'm always takin' too long
Baby we don't need a trip, we could be right here
When the shit get weird, we could switch up gears
I wanna see them lips, kiss 'em ear to ear
I wanna hear your song
Ooh, I wanna feel just how you feel
Touch it one more time so I know you're real
We could spin that wheel, wouldn't you rather get along?

Until, until, there is no longer
Let's get lost inside the clouds
And you, you don't gotta work harder
I can calm you down

I think we just might be alright
Thank god
I think we're gonna be alright, alright, okay
Hold me close, don't hold your breath
That's really your favorite
I know



All comments from YouTube:

@lonniemckibben3915

Winning a Grammy is overrated you’ve touched more souls then the past ten Grammy winners

@PodRealoaded

I'm still mad they cheated Kendrick on 2 deserved Grammys (album of the year when Taylor won and the infamous Macklemore incident)

@finnegansiemion3692

The Grammys are so poor and don’t even recognize the most talented albums. They just award the most mainstream popular albums that play on the radio.

@tranq_8905

Yeah I think the Grammys have really fallen from grace recently

@irhamtaufiq52

Fact

@kevincarbajal1220

@@finnegansiemion3692 mac has the Grammy no one else has now. Infinity Grammy

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@cedricgilmore3923

Who else can listen to this song a million times and never get sick of it

@69Board

my number one song on spotify for the year

@HM-oz2ic

Back to back 100x

@iBluiiX

Like every song of him bro. Not one single skipable track he put out. I love this guy. He heals my soul.

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