"I'm always sayin' I won't change but
I ain't the same
Everything is different, I can't complain
Don't know what you missin'
Shame on you."
Rather than remaining stagnant and continuing to battle his demons, the Pittsburgh rapper has chosen to move on and accept his successes. He hopes this hasn't hurt anyone's feelings who think he should remain the same Malcolm James McCormick before he found fame as Mac Miller. The rhymer also addresses those who refuse to personally develop telling them "shame on you."
The song was produced by J. Cole with some additional contributions from Los Angeles-based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Jon Brion and British singer-songwriter Dev Hynes, who records under the name of Blood Orange. The track marks Mac's first time collaborating with J. Cole.
Speaking with Beats 1's Zane Lowe about the song Miller explained that Cole sent initially over two beats. They then had a conversation, and arising from that he sent over some tracks one of which became "Hurt Feelings."
Miller added regarding Dev Hynes' contribution that he "was playing this big-ass grand piano, trying to like lay a piano part." The rapper was hating everything he was doing and when Hynes walked in he asked him to give it a try. The first thing the songwriter did was repeat exactly what Miller was doing, which made him think that maybe what he was right in the first place. "And then out of nowhere" he suddenly came up with the piano that you hear on this song.
Hurt Feelings
Mac Miller Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Well, okay
I'm always sayin' I won't change but
Everything is different, I can't complain
Don't know what you missin'? Shame on you
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Shame on you
Everything is strange, that's just a game
Everybody trippin', thrown it away
We was getting lifted, now we getting paid
Shame on you
I pay the cost to see apostrophes
That means it's mine, keep it myself, taking my time
Always into some bullshit, and out of line
Driving with my eyes closed, missing all the signs
Turn the ignition, I'm driven and sittin' pretty
Listenin' to Whitney and whippin' it through the city yeah
Man on a mission, figure it out
Putting way too much on my shoulders, please hold me down
I keep my head above the water (water)
My eyes is gettin' bigger, so the world is gettin' smaller (smaller)
I've been getting richer but that only made me crazy
Mama told me I was different even when I was a baby
That Mercedes through the PA when I pull up, sounded like a concert
Or a, or a monster truck, I'm trippin' but I'm falling up
I always said I want it all, but it's not enough
O-kay
I'm always sayin' I won't change but
I ain't the same
Everything is different, I can't complain
Don't know what you missin'? Shame on you
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Shame on you
Everything is strange, that's just a game
Everybody trippin', throwing it away
We was getting lifted, now we getting paid
Shame on you
We only just begun
No, we don't wanna hurt your feelings
I was only just begun
No, we don't wanna
Hurt (hurt) feelings (feelings)
Down go the system, long live the king
Turn the power off and get your water from the spring
I'm bringing everyone with me when shit get iffy
I give a hundred and fifty percent
This is the shit that I'm dealing with, but I wish I forget
Used to be feelin' depressed, now that I'm living and I'm a little obsessed
Yes, high in Jacuzzi's I been hitting the jets
I'm showing her some love she been givin' me sex
Respect the outline, don't fuck around and be the victim of your pride
Why you lyin'? (Why you lyin'?) Tell the truth and step aside
I don't got the time to let it slide (yep)
I'm too grounded, push whips that move mountains, new crib, blue fountains
These are my surroundings
I've been going through it, you just go around it
But it's really not that different when you think about it
I'm always sayin' I won't change but
I ain't the same
Everything is different, I can't complain
Don't know what you missin'? Shame on you
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Shame on you
Everything is strange, that's just a game
Everybody trippin', thrown it away
We was getting lifted, now we getting paid
Shame on you
Hurt
Feelings
The song "Hurt Feelings" by Mac Miller is a powerful reflection on change and growth. The lyrics describe how everything around the artist has changed and how he is not the same person he used to be. He expresses a sense of confusion about what other people are missing out on and how everyone seems to be throwing things away. The chorus repeats the phrase "shame on you," which could be interpreted as a form of self-criticism or a callout to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Acknowledgement of starting the song
I'm always sayin' I won't change but
I keep saying I will not change my ways, but...
I ain't the same
I have changed despite what I say
Everything is different, I can't complain
My life is different now, but I cannot complain
Don't know what you missin'? Shame on you
If you don't know what you are missing, then you should be ashamed
Everything is strange, that's just a game
The unfamiliarity of my life is just a part of the game
Everybody trippin', thrown it away
Everyone is losing their way, wasting their opportunities
We was getting lifted, now we getting paid
We used to only care about getting high, now we are getting paid for our success
I pay the cost to see apostrophes
I invest money in things like apostrophes for my songs
That means it's mine, keep it myself, taking my time
If I invest my own money, it belongs to me and I can take my time with it
Always into some bullshit, and out of line
I am always causing problems and stepping out of bounds
Driving with my eyes closed, missing all the signs
I am blindly driving through life and not paying attention to the warning signs
Turn the ignition, I'm driven and sittin' pretty
I am motivated and successful in my endeavors
Listenin' to Whitney and whippin' it through the city yeah
I am driving through the city while listening to Whitney Houston
Man on a mission, figure it out
I am a determined person and I will figure things out
Putting way too much on my shoulders, please hold me down
I am taking on too much and need someone to support me
I keep my head above the water (water)
I am keeping myself afloat mentally and emotionally
My eyes is gettin' bigger, so the world is gettin' smaller (smaller)
As I become more famous, my world feels smaller because I am recognized everywhere
I've been getting richer but that only made me crazy
My success has made me go crazy and lose sight of things
Mama told me I was different even when I was a baby
My mother always knew that I was unique
That Mercedes through the PA when I pull up, sounded like a concert
When I arrive in my Mercedes, it creates a loud, attention-grabbing sound like a concert
Or a, or a monster truck, I'm trippin' but I'm falling up
My car sounds like a monster truck and I feel like I am achieving mine goals despite the challenges
I always said I want it all, but it's not enough
Even though I always wanted everything, it still is not everything
We only just begun
My journey towards success has just started
No, we don't wanna hurt your feelings
I do not want to upset anyone with my music
Down go the system, long live the king
The system is collapsing and I am the new leader
Turn the power off and get your water from the spring
Disconnect from the internet and go back to basics
I'm bringing everyone with me when shit get iffy
I am loyal and will bring my friends with me through the hard times
I give a hundred and fifty percent
I always give more than 100% effort
This is the shit that I'm dealing with, but I wish I forget
I am dealing with difficulties, but I wish I could forget them
Used to be feelin' depressed, now that I'm living and I'm a little obsessed
I used to feel down, but now that I am successful, I am slightly obsessed with it
Yes, high in Jacuzzi's I been hitting the jets
I have been relaxing in Jacuzzis and enjoying my success
I'm showing her some love she been givin' me sex
I am physically intimate with someone who has shown me love and support
Respect the outline, don't fuck around and be the victim of your pride
Follow the plan and do not let your ego become your downfall
Why you lyin'? (Why you lyin'?) Tell the truth and step aside
Don't lie - tell the truth and move on
I don't got the time to let it slide (yep)
I am too busy to let things slide by without addressing them
I'm too grounded, push whips that move mountains, new crib, blue fountains
I am humble despite my success, and my house has a blue fountain
These are my surroundings
My surroundings reflect my success
I've been going through it, you just go around it
I am dealing with challenges, while others are avoiding them
But it's really not that different when you think about it
Despite my success, life is not that different from anyone else's
Hurt
Title of the song
Feelings
Title of the song
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Devonte Hynes, Jermaine L. Cole, Jon Brion, Malcolm James McCormick, Paul Williams, Roger Nichols
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gustavietsub4223
[Chorus]
I'm always sayin' I won't change but
I ain't the same (Same)
Everything is different, I can't complain
You don't know what you missin', shame on you
(Yeah, yeah, yeah) Shame on you (Yeah)
Everything is strange (Strange,) that's just a game (Game)
Everybody trippin' (Woo,) throwin’ it away (Yeah)
We was gettin' lifted, now we gettin' paid
Shame on you (Yeah)
[Verse 1]
A—a'ight, a'ight
I paid the cost to see apostrophes
That means it's mine (Yeah,) keep to myself, takin' my time (Uh-huh)
Always into some bullshit, and outta line
Drivin' with my eyes closed, missin' all the signs
Turn the ignition, I'm driven and sittin' pretty (Pretty)
Listenin' to Whitney and whippin' it through the city, yeah (Yeah, yeah)
Man on a mission, figure it out
Puttin' way too much on my shoulders, please hold me down (Down, down)
I keep my head above the water (Water)
My eyes gettin' bigger, so the world is gettin' smaller (Smaller)
I be gettin' richer but that only made me crazy
Mama told me I was different even when I was a baby
That Mercedes through the P.A. when I pull up (Pull up), soundin' like a concert
Or a (or a) monster truck, I'm trippin' but I'm fallin' up
Always said I want it all, but it's not enough
Well, o-kay (Yeah)
[Chorus]
I'm always sayin' I won't change but
I ain't the same (Same)
Everything is different, I can't complain
You don't know what you missin', shame on you
(Yeah, yeah, yeah) Shame on you (Yeah)
And everything is strange (Strange,) that's just a game (Game)
Everybody trippin' (Woo,) throwin’ it away (Yeah)
We was gettin' lifted, now we gettin' paid
Shame on you (Yeah)
[Bridge]
We only just begun
No, we don't wanna hurt your feelings
'Cause it’s only just begun
No, we don't wanna
Hurt (Hurt) feelings (Feelings)
[Verse 2]
Down go the system, long live the king (King)
Turn the power off and get your water from the spring (Spring)
I'm bringing everyone with me when shit get iffy (Yeah)
I give a hundred and fifty percent
This is the shit that I'm dealing with, but I wish I'd forget
Used to be feelin' depressed, now that I'm livin' I'm a little obsessed, yes
High in Jacuzzis, I be hittin' the jets
I'm showing her some love she been givin' me sex (Bless, bless)
Respect to Adonai
Don't fuck around and be a victim of your pride, why you lyin'?
(Why you lyin'?) Tell the truth, just step aside
I don't got the time to let it slide (Yep)
I'm too grounded, push whips that move mountains
New cribs, blue fountains, these are my surroundings
I've been going through it, you just go around it
But it's really not that different when you think about it
[Chorus]
I'm always sayin' I won't change but
I ain't the same (Same)
Everything is different, I can't complain
You don't know what you missin', shame on you
(Yeah, yeah, yeah) Shame on you (Yeah)
And everything is strange (Strange,) that's just a game (Game)
Everybody trippin' (Woo,) throwin’ it away (Yeah)
We was gettin' lifted, now we gettin' paid
Shame on you (Yeah)
@ImEin
"Im too grounded,
push whips that move mountains
new cribs
blue fountains
these are my surroundings.
I be going thru it you just go around it,
but it's really not that different when you think about it..."
One of the coldest bars I've heard from him period.
@minimac7331
Today's a weird day... One year ago Mac left us. Come back to earth
@philipbill7309
Turn the ignition, I'm driven and sittin' pretty
Listenin' to Whitney and whippin' it through the city yeah
Man on a mission, figure it out
Putting way too much on my shoulders, please hold me down
@djviewpoint
I cant believe someone sold him bootleg oxy and killed him ;_;
@davecolvin7969
He never left earth hes buried
@dulcec7834
That’s crazy 😔 rip Mac Miller
@4xsosa77
Reincarnation is real he probably a animal or a bug or something right now
@SpaceHCowboy
4 years. 😢
But still coming back.
Rip Mac 🙏
@rdpnd5384
RIP to the big homie
@KodeStreet
❗️
@shindo8607
every time
rip :'(