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.
Jet Fuel
Mac Miller Lyrics
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Me ga go kill wit di limba
Den a dutty vampire pull up a stabbin a
Penny wit me collab rude song culture
Bad mon me praise and the almighty judger
Judger name is Trenton him give me de power
That's why dutty rankin full up a stamina
Come a dancehall me a go kill her with de
Yeah, used to wanna be a super hero
Fly around with a cape catching bad guys
Now my head underwater but I ain't in the shower and I ain't getting baptised
To the good and the bad times
All the cuts, broken bones and the black eyes
Young motherfucker with a mad mind
Made a couple million off of rap lines
Y'all can't tell me nothing no more
Came from the basement under that floor
You don't come close, you don't even know I'm the goat
You don't even know how I go 'cause I know what you want
All I wanna do is the most
Backflip off the rope, sky hook when I'm in the post
Yeah, my girl too clutch to choke (hmm)
And I ain't calling it quits
You can build a wall with your bricks
I like you talking that shit, it's like this (hmm)
Liquor still in my cup, get faded when I wake up
'Cause everything is too much, so what?
Woke up this morning with a bright idea
(Smoke)
Maybe I can exist forever right here
(Let it run)
Yeah
Okay, okay, well I'ma be here for a while
Longer than I did expect to
I was out of town, getting lost till I was rescued
Now I'm in the clouds, come down when I run out of jet fuel
But I never run out of jet fuel
Well I'ma be here for a while
Longer than I did expect to
I was out of town, getting lost till I was rescued
Now I'm in the clouds, come down when I run out of jet fuel
But I never run out of jet fuel
Hundred-twenty on a car that I don't whip
I don't even pull it up the driveway
Throwin' up shots like I don't miss
Never put a limit on the high stakes
Try to pull my card tell them "Go Fish"
You ain't gonna find a lie in my face
I pick it up and let it go quick
They wanna get pussy f- (uh, oh)
Yeah I don't say nothing that I don't know
Jumping out the womb wearing Polo
Everybody wanna jump in but I'm old school, lone wolf, take em off solo
Yeah, I don't need nobody (I don't need nobody!)
I don't need to be nobody (I don't need to be nobody)
I'm just doing my thing
Kick it at the crib I don't see nobody no
So over there with that bullshit
We don't need it on this side
I'm pulling up in that new shit
You always whippin' that dick ride
I demand your respect
I won't share my connect (no)
Let's get this clear, I am here
I don't care who got next, young vet
Feeling like they forget, I let this slide, this time
Like twenty-five years I've been high and no less
Shit, I know I don't guess
Rather glow I won't stress
Better say that shit with your chest
Okay, okay, well I'ma be here for a while
Longer than I did expect to
I was out of town, getting lost till I was rescued
Now I'm in the clouds, come down when I run out of jet fuel
But I never run out of jet fuel
Well I'ma be here for a while
Longer than I did expect to
I was out of town, getting lost till I was rescued
Now I'm in the clouds, come down when I run out of jet fuel
But I never run out of jet fuel
Fate in your hands
While you're waitin' for me
I'm already there
Already, dear
Now is only now
Head back to the ground, dear
The lyrics of "Jet Fuel" by Mac Miller are about his journey as a rapper and his rise to success, also touching on his struggles with addiction and mental health. In the first verse, he discusses his power on the stage and his talent as a musician. He is proud to be a top artist and acknowledges that he got to this point with hard work and dedication. In the second verse, he acknowledges that he used to have fantasies of being a superhero, but now he is dealing with addiction and mental health struggles. Nonetheless, he won't let that stop him and he plans to keep going for as long as he can. He also boasts about his wealth and success in rap, along with his lone wolf mentality, as he doesn't need anybody's approval or validation.
The chorus and the outro of the song "Jet Fuel" reference Mac Miller's struggles with addiction and mental health. He uses the metaphor of running out of jet fuel as a simile for being unable to continue living, but he's been running on "jet fuel" for a while and does not plan on stopping any time soon. He also talks about his presence in the moment and not focusing too much on the future or past, just on the present moment.
Overall, "Jet Fuel" is a powerful and relatable song that many people can relate to, especially those dealing with addiction and mental health struggles. Through his music, Mac Miller was very open about his struggles and his journey and continues to inspire his fans today.
Line by Line Meaning
Pop up to every stage in me capitol to me proper me come a dancehall
I am popping up for every stage performance in my capital, and I will bring it down in the dancehall.
Me ga go kill wit di limba
I am going to kill it with my style and energy.
Den a dutty vampire pull up a stabbin a
A filthy vampire is coming and may stab someone.
Penny wit me collab rude song culture
I am collaborating with Penny to create a culturally relevant, provocative song.
Bad mon me praise and the almighty judger
I praise the bad ones and the almighty judge.
Judger name is Trenton him give me de power
The almighty judge Trenton gave me the power.
That's why dutty rankin full up a stamina
And that's why Dutty Rankin is full of energy.
Come a dancehall me a go kill her with de
When I come to the dancehall, I will kill it with my performance.
Yeah, used to wanna be a super hero
I used to dream of being a superhero.
Fly around with a cape catching bad guys
Flying around with a cape and catching bad guys was my idea of being a superhero.
Now my head underwater but I ain't in the shower and I ain't getting baptised
Currently, my head is underwater, but not in the shower, and I am not getting baptized.
To the good and the bad times
Through the good and the bad times.
All the cuts, broken bones and the black eyes
Through all the injuries and scars.
Young motherfucker with a mad mind
I am a young person with a crazy mind.
Made a couple million off of rap lines
I made a few million dollars off of my rap lyrics.
Y'all can't tell me nothing no more
You cannot tell me anything now that I have found success.
Came from the basement under that floor
I came from a basement beneath the floor.
You don't come close, you don't even know I'm the goat
You are not even close to being as good as me, and you do not recognize that I am the greatest of all time.
You don't even know how I go 'cause I know what you want
You do not know my moves because I already know what you want.
All I wanna do is the most
All I want to do is my best.
Backflip off the rope, sky hook when I'm in the post
I can do a backflip off the rope and a sky hook when I am in the post.
Yeah, my girl too clutch to choke (hmm)
My girlfriend is dependable and always comes through (hmm).
And I ain't calling it quits
And I am not giving up.
You can build a wall with your bricks
You can build a wall with your resources.
I like you talking that shit, it's like this (hmm)
I enjoy your tough talk (hmm).
Liquor still in my cup, get faded when I wake up
I still have liquor in my cup and often wake up faded from it.
'Cause everything is too much, so what?
Because everything feels like too much, so what?
Woke up this morning with a bright idea
I woke up this morning with an amazing idea.
(Smoke)
Smoking a joint.
Maybe I can exist forever right here
Maybe I can live forever in this moment.
(Let it run)
Let the moment continue and run its course.
Okay, okay, well I'ma be here for a while
I will be here for a long time.
Longer than I did expect to
For a longer time than I had anticipated.
I was out of town, getting lost till I was rescued
I was out of town, lost, but was eventually found.
Now I'm in the clouds, come down when I run out of jet fuel
Now I am in the clouds, but will come down when my jet fuel runs out.
But I never run out of jet fuel
But I will never run out of energy.
Hundred-twenty on a car that I don't whip
I paid $120k for a car that I do not drive.
I don't even pull it up the driveway
I do not even pull it up into the driveway.
Throwin' up shots like I don't miss
Shooting my shot and never missing.
Never put a limit on the high stakes
Never placing a limit on high risks associated with my lifestyle.
Try to pull my card tell them 'Go Fish'
If you try to question me, I will tell you to go play Go Fish.
You ain't gonna find a lie in my face
You will not find any lies on my face.
I pick it up and let it go quick
I pick something up and let it go quickly.
They wanna get pussy f- (uh, oh)
They want to fight but are too afraid (uh, oh).
Yeah I don't say nothing that I don't know
I only say what I know to be true.
Jumping out the womb wearing Polo
I was born into style, wearing Polo clothing.
Everybody wanna jump in but I'm old school, lone wolf, take em off solo
Everyone wants to be a part of the action, but I am the old school, lone wolf, and will take them on by myself.
Yeah, I don't need nobody (I don't need nobody!)
I do not need anyone (I don't need nobody!).
I don't need to be nobody (I don't need to be nobody)
I do not need to be anyone else (I don't need to be nobody).
I'm just doing my thing
I am doing my own thing.
Kick it at the crib I don't see nobody no
I am hanging out at home, not seeing anyone.
So over there with that bullshit
I am not interested in dealing with that nonsense.
We don't need it on this side
We do not need that negativity here.
I'm pulling up in that new shit
I am arriving in something new and fresh.
You always whippin' that dick ride
You are always riding someone's coattails.
I demand your respect
I demand your respect.
I won't share my connect (no)
I will not share my connections (no).
Let's get this clear, I am here
Let's get this straight, I am present.
I don't care who got next, young vet
I do not care who is next in line, I am a young veteran.
Feeling like they forget, I let this slide, this time
Feeling like they forgot about me, but I will let it go this time.
Like twenty-five years I've been high and no less
I have been getting high for 25 years and never less than that.
Shit, I know I don't guess
I know for sure, not based on assumption.
Rather glow I won't stress
I would rather shine and not stress.
Better say that shit with your chest
You better say it with confidence and conviction.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher John Lane, Dacoury Dahi Natche, Daniel Ray Hardaway, John Bruce MacGillivray, Malcolm James McCormick, Philip Antonio Thomas, Steve Thomas Lacy-Moya
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@RealThunder99
Lyrics:
[Intro]
Stopper, to every DJ, dem haffi talk to me proper
Mi come a dancehall, mi a go kill you with di lingua
Galang Cutty Ranks 'cause you full up of a stamina
Anyweh me go, Lord, a roots and culture
One man me praise, a di Almighty, Jah Jah
Jah Jah give me strength and him give me di power
That's why Cutty Ranking, full up of stamina
Come a dancehall, mi a go kill you with di...
[Verse 1]
Yeah, used to wanna be a superhero
Flyin' round with a cape catchin' bad guys
Now my head underwater
But I ain't in the shower and I ain't gettin' baptized (No)
To the good and the bad times (Bad times)
All the cuts, broken bones, and the black eyes (Black eyes)
Young motherfucker with a mad mind
Made a couple million off of rap lines
Y'all can’t tell me nuttin' no more
Came from the basement under that floor (Floor)
You don't come close, you don't even know I'm the G.O.A.T. (Hmm)
You don’t need to know how I go
'Cause I know what you want
All I wanna do is the most
Backflip off the rope, sky hook when I'm in the post
Yeah, my girl too clutch to choke (Hmm)
And I ain't callin' it quits
You can build a wall with your bricks
While I keep talkin' that shit, it's like this (It's like this) (Hmm)
Liquor still in my cup (My cup)
Get faded when I wake up (Wake up)
'Cause everything is too much (Too much)
So what? (So what?)
[Pre-Chorus]
Woke up this mornin' with a bright idea (Smoke)
Maybe I can exist forever right here (Let it run)
Yeah (Mmm-hmm, yeah)
Hmm-hmm-hmm
Hmm, hmm
[Chorus]
Okay, okay
Well, I'ma be here for a while, longer than I did expect to
I was out of town, gettin' lost 'til I was rescued
Now I'm in the clouds, come down when I run out of jet fuel
But I never run out of jet fuel
Well, I'ma be here for a while, longer than I did expect to
I was out of town, gettin' lost 'til I was rescued
Now I'm in the clouds, come down when I run out of jet fuel
But I never run out of jet fuel
[Verse 2]
Hundred-twenty on a car that I don't whip (Woo)
I don't even pull it up the driveway
Throwin' up shots like I don't miss (No)
Never put a limit on the high stakes (No)
Try to pull my card, tell them, "Go Fish" (Woo)
You ain't gonna find a lie in my face
I pick it up and let it go quick
They wanna get pussy from my—(Uh-oh)
Yeah, I don't say nuttin' that I don't know
Jumpin' out the womb wearin' Polo
Everybody wanna jump in, but I'm old school
Lone wolf, take 'em on solo, yeah
I don't need nobody (I don't need nobody!)
I don't need to be nobody (I don't need to be nobody!)
I'm just doin' my thing
Kick it at the crib, I don't see nobody, no
So over there with that bullshit
We don't need it on this side
I'm pullin' up in that new shit
You always whippin' that dick ride
I demand your respect
I won't share my connect (No)
Let's get this clear, I am here
I don't care who got next, young vet (Goddamn)
Feelin' like they forget, I let it slide, this time
Like twenty-five years I've been high and no less (Yes)
Shit, I know, I don't guess
Rather glow, I won't stress
Better say that shit with your chest
[Chorus]
Okay, okay
Well, I'ma be here for a while, longer than I did expect to
I was out of town, gettin' lost 'til I was rescued
Now I'm in the clouds, come down when I run out of jet fuel
But I never run out of jet fuel
But I never run out of jet fuel (Jet fuel)
Well, I'ma be here for a while, longer than I did expect to
I was out of town, gettin' lost 'til I was rescued
Now I'm in the clouds, come down when I run out of jet fuel
But I never run out of jet fuel
But I never run out of jet fuel (Jet fuel)
[Part II: Now Is Only Now]
[Outro]
Fate in your hands
While you're waitin' for me
I'm already there
Fallin' in deep
Now is only now
Head back to the ground, dea
@carlosweyllemendes
Yeah
Used to wanna be a super hero
Fly around with a cape catching bad guys
Now my head underwater
But I ain't in the shower and I ain't getting baptised
To the good and the bad times
All the cuts, broken bones and the black eyes
Young motherfucker with a mad mind
Made a couple million off of rap lines
Y'all can't tell me nothing no more
Came from the basement under that floor
Don't come close, y'all don't even know I'm the goat
Y'all don't even know how I go
'Cause I know what you want
All I wanna do is the most
Backflip off the rope, sky hook when I'm in the post
My girl too clutch to choke (hmm)
And I ain't calling it quits
You can build a wall with your bricks
I like you talking that shit, it's like this
Liquor still in my cup, get faded when I wake up
'Cause everything is too much, so what?
Woke up this morning with a bright idea
Maybe I can exist forever right here
(Let it run)
Okay, okay, well Imma be here for a while
Longer than I did expect to
I was out of town, getting lost 'till I was rescued
Now I'm in the clouds, come down when I run out of jet fuel
But I never run out of jet fuel
Well I'mma be here for a while longer than I did expect to
I was out of town, getting lost 'till I was rescued
Now I'm in the clouds, come down when I run out of jet fuel
But I never run out of jet fuel
Hundred-twenty on a car that I don't whip
I don't even pull it up the driveway
Throwing up shots like I don't miss
Never put a limit on the high stakes
Try to pull my card, tell them: Go fish
You ain't gonna find a lie in my face
I pick it up and let it go quick
They wanna get p- (uh, oh)
Yeah I don't say nothing that I don't know
Jumping out the womb wearing Polo
Everybody wanna jump in
But I'm old school, lone wolf, take em off solo
I don't need nobody
(I don't need nobody)
I don't need to be nobody
(I don't need to be nobody)
I'm just doing my thing
Kick it at the crib I don't see nobody no
So over there with that bullshit
We don't need it on this side
I'm pulling up in that new shit
You always whipping that dick ride
I demand your respect
I won't share my connect (no)
Lets get this clear, I am here
I don't care who got next, young vet
Feeling like they forget, I let this slide, this time
Like 25 years I've been high and no less
Shit, I know I don't guess
Rather glow I won't stress
Better say that shit with your chest
Okay, okay, well I'mma be here for a while
Longer than I did expect to
I was out of town, getting lost 'till I was rescued
Now I'm in the clouds, come down when I run out of jet fuel
But I never run out of jet fuel
Well I'mma be here for a while longer than I did expect to
I was out of town, getting lost 'till I was rescued
Now I'm in the clouds, come down when I run out of jet fuel
But I never run out of jet fuel
Fate in your hands
While you're waitin' for me
I'm already there
Already, dear
Now is only now
Head back to the ground, dear
@jonnberry4214
This man did more in 26 years than most do in a lifetime. He was on another level. Lyrical genius. Miss you Mac
@SuperRyan89
poor fella got topped..a sacrafice for that khunt ex-gf, what ever that skanks name is
@christoffaleezo
Technically it was a lifetime.
@stephaniegonzalez3747
Absolutely.
@austinmibbs461
@@SuperRyan89 I don't think he was being mean an actually has a point.
@austinmibbs461
@@SuperRyan89 wouldn't you be the one who needs the safe space since you think he was being a dick head lol an nah I'm good on that rabbit hole
@chimrichalds9716
This song is dark, beautiful, relaxing and sad all at the same time. Mac was so damn underrated it’s crazy had it all as an artist and never sold out, legend forever
@mostdopelol3266
Soo true i say that everyday
@olivianicole1866
Isn't crazy how the ones who don't sell out and actually speak on what the fuck the industry is about they get sacrificed at age 27. Smh.
@Rastaa69
i always feel this vibes when i listen to it. beautiful beautiful beautiful