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.
Dunno
Mac Miller Lyrics
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Hmm hmm
Hmm hmm
Yeah
She do whatever she like
And that just don't seem right
Yeah, make people so mad
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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kennyandersonnnn
This song gives me chills everytime
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@e_gb112
This song is a masterpiece
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@jdjjdjdjfjdj6586
This version is so good damn
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@jackfrancese5039
i’ve wanted to learn the lyrics for so long and i need to see them to get it, so thank you and god bless you
@yznqq
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@jdjjdjdjfjdj6586
Idk how u able to put all this work in but god bless you
@yznqq
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