Get Up!
Mac Miller Lyrics


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It's about to be a big shit poppin by the time this shit is droppin
Stoppin not an option
I'm addicted this a problem
This way of life, sex, drugs, rock and roll on the road
Feeling blessed performing for sold out shows
Who ever's talkin shit what chu know bout those
What chu know bout spittin bars and the whole crowd goes
It's unbelievable these people say I made it throwin down a lil henny
Can't believe that I don't chase it
Life goes on, days get brighter
I'm feelin like I came in with my haze no lighter
So I'm lookin for the missing piece
Goin down in history for rippin beats

Smooth game sweeter than a krispie kreme

You tune into my station hope you listenin

Turn it up and follow all my journey as I live my dream
All natural whole foods that lay you back
Have you straight chillin in a dope mood
And some shit is happy like a show tune
This a brand new world I can show you
Some people still have no clue
But they can look at all this cheese that I produce

[Chorus: x2]
In the world that go round you up and you down
You in and you out
You smile and you frown
Just get up, GET UP
Get up, GET UP
Get up, GET UP
Get up, GET UP

Hey
Ayo I'm fast lane switchin
Rap game spittin
Chillin with some sour
Got a bad dame twistin
These people think I'm goofy say Mac's day trippin
Cause life a comedy like my last name griffin (WHAT)
Living for the moment
Blowin potent overloaded
And my swagger call me old spice
Yeah the kid is so nice
Smokin in the wind chillin
Duckin from the police (po-lyce)
So bright you know light
So I'm shinin like a strobe light
Leave the show with money and I always count my dough twice
Most dope general and that shit is fo life
My mama taught me well so I even treat these hoes right I'm polite
Workin in my office but no dwight
Coat white skinded no light dimness
Me who I am playing sight for these bitches
And I ain't even tryna fight with these bitches
And I don't got time to spend the night with these bitches

[Chorus]
In the world that go round you up and you down
You in and you out
You smile and you frown
Just get up, GET UP
Get up, GET UP




Get up, GET UP
Get up, GET UP

Overall Meaning

Mac Miller's song Get Up! is a celebration of his lifestyle as a successful rapper, living the rock and roll lifestyle of excess in sex and drugs, with a never-ending stream of sold-out shows. The lyrics describe a feeling of addiction and a sense of being blessed to perform for so many fans, who can't get enough of his music. He also talks about the critics who may be talking about him behind his back, but he knows he has their attention when he's spitting bars and the crowd goes wild. Throughout the song, he's looking for the missing piece that would complete his life, and he knows that people who have no clue can look at all the cheese he produces.


The chorus is a simple call to action that he uses to motivate himself and his fans to keep going no matter how hard the world can be. Despite the ups and downs of life, he urges us to get up and continue pushing forward. The song's optimism mixed with the blunt honesty about life's struggles make it a relatable track that fans can sing and dance along to.


Line by Line Meaning

It's about to be a big shit poppin by the time this shit is droppin
As I release this song, things are going to get hectic


Stoppin not an option
I'm determined to keep going and won't let anything hold me back


I'm addicted this a problem
My lifestyle is full of vices that I can't seem to shake


This way of life, sex, drugs, rock and roll on the road
My lifestyle on the road revolves around excess and indulgence in sex, drugs, and rock and roll


Feeling blessed performing for sold out shows
I feel grateful for the opportunity to perform in front of large audiences


Who ever's talkin shit what chu know bout those
Anyone talking negatively about me doesn't truly understand the life I'm living


What chu know bout spittin bars and the whole crowd goes
I'm an expert in captivating an audience and making them go wild with my music


It's unbelievable these people say I made it throwin down a lil henny
It's crazy to think that some people believe that all it took for me to achieve success was to drink a little alcohol


Can't believe that I don't chase it
I can't believe I'm able to achieve success without constantly chasing after it


Life goes on, days get brighter
Regardless of what happens, life keeps moving forward and things will eventually get better


I'm feelin like I came in with my haze no lighter
I feel like I entered into the world without any guidance or direction


So I'm lookin for the missing piece
I'm searching for something that I feel is missing in my life


Goin down in history for rippin beats
I'm confident that my music will be remembered for its quality and the way I create beats


Smooth game sweeter than a krispie kreme
I have a charismatic personality and seductive charm that's hard to resist


You tune into my station hope you listenin
I hope that you're actively paying attention to the message and vibe in my music


Turn it up and follow all my journey as I live my dream
Crank up the volume and join me on my journey as I achieve my goals and fulfill my dreams


All natural whole foods that lay you back
I'm providing a mellow experience with my smooth, natural sound


Have you straight chillin in a dope mood
My music is designed to help you relax and feel good


And some shit is happy like a show tune
Some of my music is upbeat and joyous, similar to a musical theater show tune


This a brand new world I can show you
My music and experiences can introduce you to a whole new way of living and thinking


Some people still have no clue
There are still some people who don't understand my music or lifestyle


But they can look at all this cheese that I produce
Even if they don't understand me, they can see the monetary success and fame that I've achieved


Ayo I'm fast lane switchin
I'm constantly moving at a high speed, switching between different activities and ways of thinking


Rap game spittin
I'm an expert in the field of rapping and creating music


Chillin with some sour
I'm relaxing and enjoying myself while smoking some marijuana


Got a bad dame twistin
I have an attractive woman twisting up marijuana for me


These people think I'm goofy say Mac's day trippin
Some people believe I'm foolish or out of touch with reality and they criticize my behavior


Cause life a comedy like my last name griffin (WHAT)
I find humor in life and can navigate its ups and downs, similar to the character Peter Griffin in the TV show 'Family Guy'


Living for the moment
I'm enjoying my life to the fullest, without worrying too much about the future or consequences


Blowin potent overloaded
I'm smoking high-quality marijuana in large quantities


And my swagger call me old spice
My confidence and style are reminiscent of the confidence associated with the Old Spice brand


Yeah the kid is so nice
I'm a likable and charming person who is easy to get along with


Smokin in the wind chillin
I'm smoking marijuana and relaxing in the wind


Duckin from the police (po-lyce)
I'm avoiding getting caught by law enforcement while I engage in illegal activities


So bright you know light
I'm shining so brightly that it's impossible to miss me


So I'm shinin like a strobe light
My presence is powerful and attention-grabbing, like a strobe light


Leave the show with money and I always count my dough twice
After a successful concert, I always make sure to count my money carefully to ensure I've received the appropriate amount


Most dope general and that shit is fo life
I'm a leader in the hip-hop community and always will be


My mama taught me well so I even treat these hoes right I'm polite
My mother raised me with respect and manners, and I apply those values even when dealing with women I have casual relationships with


Workin in my office but no dwight
I'm working hard, but not in the monotonous way that Dwight Schrute from 'The Office' does


Coat white skinded no light dimness
My skin complexion is fair and bright, even in low light conditions


Me who I am playing sight for these bitches
I am confidently presenting myself to women as someone who is attractive and desirable


And I ain't even tryna fight with these bitches
I'm not interested in getting into arguments or disagreements with women


And I don't got time to spend the night with these bitches
I don't have time for casual hookups or relationships with women


[Chorus: x2]
The chorus repeats the message of the song, that life is full of ups and downs, but we need to keep pushing forward


In the world that go round you up and you down
Life is unpredictable and can lift us up or bring us down at any moment


You in and you out
One moment you can be in a good place, and the next moment you can experience hardship


You smile and you frown
You can experience both happiness and sadness in life


Just get up, GET UP
No matter what happens, you need to keep moving forward and not give up


Get up, GET UP
The repetition emphasizes the importance of not letting life's setbacks keep you down


Get up, GET UP
Keep pushing forward, no matter what


Get up, GET UP
Don't give up, keep fighting




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[Verse 1: Mac Miller]
Bout to be big shit poppin' by the time this shit is droppin'
Stoppin' not a option, I’m addicted, it’s a problem
This way of life, sex, drugs, rock and roll on the road
Feeling blessed performin' for sold out shows
You rappers talkin' shit what you know bout those
What you know bout spittin' bars and the whole crowd goes
It’s unbelievable these people say I made it
Throwin down a little Henny, can’t believe that I don’t chase it
Life goes on, days get brighter
I’m feelin like I came in with my haze no lighter
So I’m lookin for the missing piece
Goin down in history for rippin’ beats
Smooth game sweeter than a Krispy Kreme
You tune into my station hope you listening
Turn it up and follow on my journey as I live my dream
All natural whole foods that lay you back
Have you straight chillin' in a dope mood
And some shit is happy like a show tune
This a brand new world I can show you
Some people still have no clue
But they can look at all this cheese that I produce

[Chorus]
In a world, that go round, are you up or you down
You in or you out
You smile or you frown
Just get up, get up
In a world, that go round, are you up or you down
You in or you out
You smile or you frown
Just get up, get up


[Verse 2: Mac Miller]
Ayo, I’m fast lane switchin', rap game spittin'
Chillin' with some sour, got a bad dame twistin'
These people think I’m goofy, say I’m Max they trippin'
Cause life a comedy like my last name Griffin
Livin' for the moment, blowin' potent overloaded
And my swagger call me old spice
Yeah the kid is so nice
Smokin' in the whip chillin, duckin' from the police
So bright you know lights, I’m shinin' like a strobe light
Leave a show with money and I always count my dough twice
Most Dope general, and that shit is for life
My mama taught me well so I even treat these hoes right, I’m polite
Workin' in my office, but no Dwight
Coke white skinded, no light dimness
Me who I am plain sight for these bitches
And I ain’t even tryna fight with these bitches
And I don’t got time to spend a night with these bitches



All comments from YouTube:

Danita Crouse

My son died 4 months after Mac died and one year older. I found his YouTube channel a couple weeks ago. This was on his playlist.

Emmet Caulfield

Danita Crouse sorry for your loss..

Danita Crouse

@Emmet Caulfield Thank you Emmet,

Save Nobody

This guy mac was loved by so many. Your son had great taste in music.

Nick's world

My heart goes out, to you and your family....

miacoolface

I am sorry for your loss Danita.

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Tony Granados

Don't mind me. Just sitting here with tears in my eyes listening to all the old songs by Mac I came up outta high school listening to. R.I.P. Mac...

Bakin8er

Swear bro... sad asf

FITZ

I know man, I hear you all the way brother

Tony Granados

@Dat’s Son I'm getting told to man up by a guy who watches cartoons. Okay...

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