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.
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
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