Ladders
Mac Miller Lyrics


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Somehow we gotta find a way
No matter how many miles it takes
I know it feels so good right now
But it all come fallin' down
When the night meet the light
Turn to day
Can't stop, no, you won't stop
I know just how that feel
When you're on top, 'til the ball drop
You've never seen it be so real
It feels so good right now
But it all come fallin' down
When the night meet the light
Turn to day

Feel it a little, feel it a lot
I'm swimmin' a bit, but deeper in thought
Keepin' my head on top of my shoulders
Into some shit, I'm out of the box
This the level I'm on
Needin' it all right now when forever is gone
Baby, the weather is strong
Whether it's hot or cold
I'm comin', knockin' on your door
Well, I'ma, I'ma maintain, I'm stayin' so high
Put the lighter all the way up 'til we touchin' the sky
And you know you're dead wrong, you're in love with a lie
All I, all I, all I wanna do is free your mind
We don't see no lines, we don't color inside
It's a very small world, we don't fuck with the size
Yeah, see the bigger picture when it's beneficial
Lovin' how I catch you, blow the whistle when you run out of time
Yeah, wakin' up I open up my eyes
Do you mind if I blow your mind?
A little closer, baby, don't be shy
Why you worried that it's gon' be, fine?
I guess it's that kinda day
It's really all I'm tryna say
We don't have a lot of time to waste
Somehow we gotta find a way

Somehow we gotta find a way
No matter how many miles it takes
I know it feels so good right now
But it all come fallin' down
When the night meet the light
Turn to day

I wouldn't wait forever
Just shoot your shot
We don't need no more, no extras
We all we got

Yeah, yeah
All the lights flickerin', hittin' the right switches
I'm livin' this life different and missin' the flight bullshittin'
I had a plan to change, you can't stand the rain
Little delay, but I came and you're cool with it
I don't trip, flip or lose my grip
And I don't know it all, but I do know this
Before you know me, better know self
I've been in this shit so long that it don't smell
Turn the hotel to a castle
Livin' like a king for a grand
I don't do nothin' that's a hassle
Besides, even that castle's made of sand
Just might slip into the sea
Fuck it all if it all ain't me
Maybe we inside the maze
Somehow we gotta find a way, okay

Somehow we gotta find a way
No matter how many miles it takes
I know it feels so good right now
But it all come fallin' down
When the night meet the light
Turn to day

I wouldn't wait forever
Just shoot your shot




We don't need no more, no extras
We all we got

Overall Meaning

In "Ladders", Mac Miller reflects on the fleeting nature of success and the need to stay focused and driven in order to maintain it. He acknowledges that while it may feel good to be on top in the moment, eventually it will all come crashing down. He encourages his listeners to find a way to stay motivated and committed, even when faced with setbacks or obstacles. Miller also delves into the topic of self-discovery and personal growth, reminding us that it's important to know ourselves before we can truly connect with others. He urges us to live in the moment and take risks, rather than waiting around for something to happen.


Overall, "Ladders" is a reflective and introspective track that encourages listeners to stay determined and focused on their goals. It's a reminder that success is not guaranteed and that we must remain motivated and committed in order to achieve it.


Line by Line Meaning

Somehow we gotta find a way
We need to find a solution no matter what.


No matter how many miles it takes
We won't stop until we reach our goal.


I know it feels so good right now
We're enjoying the moment, but it may not last.


But it all come fallin' down
Eventually, everything will crumble.


When the night meet the light Turn to day
Things can change quickly.


Can't stop, no, you won't stop I know just how that feel
The determination to keep going.


When you're on top, 'til the ball drop You've never seen it be so real
Success can feel surreal.


Feel it a little, feel it a lot I'm swimmin' a bit, but deeper in thought
Contemplating deeply about something.


Keepin' my head on top of my shoulders Into some shit, I'm out of the box
Staying level-headed despite difficulties and thinking outside the box.


This the level I'm on Needin' it all right now when forever is gone
Desiring success and fulfillment quickly.


Baby, the weather is strong Whether it's hot or cold I'm comin', knockin' on your door
Being persistent in reaching a goal despite obstacles.


Well, I'ma, I'ma maintain, I'm stayin' so high Put the lighter all the way up 'til we touchin' the sky And you know you're dead wrong, you're in love with a lie All I, all I, all I wanna do is free your mind
Staying positive and motivated, helping others see the truth.


We don't see no lines, we don't color inside It's a very small world, we don't fuck with the size Yeah, see the bigger picture when it's beneficial Lovin' how I catch you, blow the whistle when you run out of time
Ignoring boundaries and seeing opportunity where it benefits us, taking advantage of timing.


Yeah, wakin' up I open up my eyes Do you mind if I blow your mind? A little closer, baby, don't be shy Why you worried that it's gon' be, fine?
Living in the moment and trying to enjoy it with someone else.


I guess it's that kinda day It's really all I'm tryna say We don't have a lot of time to waste Somehow we gotta find a way
Urging everyone to make the most of their time and find a solution to problems.


I wouldn't wait forever Just shoot your shot We don't need no more, no extras We all we got
Taking risks and not relying on outside help, depending on oneself.


All the lights flickerin', hittin' the right switches I'm livin' this life different and missin' the flight bullshittin'
Trying to figure out what works best and not wasting time.


I had a plan to change, you can't stand the rain Little delay, but I came and you're cool with it I don't trip, flip or lose my grip And I don't know it all, but I do know this
Changing plans and adapting to obstacles without losing focus, admitting to not knowing everything but being sure of some things.


Before you know me, better know self I've been in this shit so long that it don't smell Turn the hotel to a castle Livin' like a king for a grand
Knowing oneself before trying to reach success, making the most out of situations regardless of how bad they may seem.


I don't do nothin' that's a hassle Besides, even that castle's made of sand Just might slip into the sea Fuck it all if it all ain't me
Avoiding problems and accepting that nothing is permanent, embracing one's true self.




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Brian Pimentel, Jeffrey Gitelman, Jon Brion, Kenneth Whalum, Malcolm James Mccormick, Peter Mudge

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@IProvideLyrics1924

[Chorus (Extended)]
Somehow we gotta find a way
No matter how many miles it take
I know it feels so good right now
But it all come fallin' down
When the night, meet the light
Turn to day
Can't stop, then you won't stop
I know just how that feel
When you're on top, 'til the ball drop
You've never seen it be so real
It feels so good right now
But it all come fallin' down
When the night, meet the light
Turn to day

[Verse 1]
Feel it a little, feel it a lot
I'm swimmin' a bit, but deeper in thought
Keepin' my head on top of my shoulders
Into some shit, I'm out of the box
This the level I'm on
Needin' it all right now, when forever is gone
Baby, the weather is strong
Whether it's hot or cold
I'm comin', knockin' on yo' door
Well, I'ma, I'ma maintain how I'm stayin' so high
Put the ladder all the way up 'til we touchin' the sky
And you know you're dead wrong, you're in love with a lie
All I, all I, all I wanna do is free yo' mind
We don't see no lines, we don't color inside
It's a very small world, we don't fuck with the size
Yeah, see the bigger picture when it's beneficial
Lovin' how I catch you
Blow the whistle when you run out of time
Yeah, wakin' up, I open up my eyes
Do you mind if I blow yo' mind?
A little closer, baby, don't be shy
Why you worried that it's gon' be fine?
I guess it's that kinda day
It's really all I'm tryna say
We don't have a lot of time to waste
Somehow we gotta find a way

[Chorus]
Somehow we gotta find a way
No matter how many miles it takes
I know it feels so good right now
But it all come fallin' down
When the night, meet the light
Turn to day

[Post-Chorus]
I wouldn't wait forever
Just shoot yo' shot
We don't need no more, no extras
We all we got

[Instrumental Bridge]

[Verse 2]
Yeah, yeah
All the- lights flickerin', hittin' the right switches
I'm livin' this life different and missin' the flight bullshittin'
I had a plan to change, you can't stand the rain
Little delayed, but I came and you cool wit' it
I don't trip, flip or lose my grip
And I don't know it all, but I do know this
Before you know me, better know self
I've been in this shit so long that it don't smell
I turn the hotel to a castle
Livin' like a king for a grand
I don't do nothin', that's a hassle
Besides, even that castle made of sand
Just might slip into the sea
Fuck it all, if it all ain't me
Maybe we inside the maze
Somehow we gotta find a way, okay


[Chorus]
Somehow we gotta find a way
No matter how many miles it takes
I know it feels so good right now
But it all come fallin' down
When the night, meet the light
Turn to day

[Post-Chorus]
I wouldn't wait forever
Just shoot yo' shot
We don't need no more, no extras
We all we got

[Instrumental Outro]



@ertinpasai5381

[Chorus]
Somehow we gotta find a way
No matter how many miles it takes
I know it feels so good right now
But it all come fallin' down
When the night, meet the light
Turn to day
Can't stop, yeah, you won't stop
I know just how that feel
When you're on top, 'til the ball drop
You've never seen it be so real
It feels so good right now
But it all come fallin' down
When the night, meets the light
Turn to day

[Verse 1]
Feel it a little, feel it a lot
I'm swimmin' a bit, but deeper in thought
Keepin' my head on top of my shoulders
Into some shit, I'm out of the box
This the level I'm on
Needin' it all right now when forever is gone
Baby, the weather is strong
Whether it's hot or cold
I'm comin', knockin' on your door
Well, I'ma, I'ma maintain, I'm stayin' so high
Put the ladder all the way up 'til we touchin' the sky
And you know you're dead wrong, you're in love with a lie
All I, all I, all I wanna do is free your mind
We don't see no lines, we don't color inside
It's a very small world, we don't fuck with the size
Yeah, see the bigger picture when it's beneficial
Lovin' how I catch you
Blow the whistle when you run out of time
Yeah, wakin' up I open up my eyes
Do you mind if I blow your mind?
A little closer, baby, don't be shy
Why you worried that it's gon' be fine?
I guess it's that kinda day
It's really all I'm tryna say
We don't have a lot of time to waste
Somehow we gotta find a way

[Chorus]
Somehow we gotta find a way
No matter how many miles it takes
I know it feels so good right now
But it all comes fallin' down
When the night, meet the light
Turn to day

[Refrain]
I wouldn't wait forever
Just shoot your shot
We don't need no more, no extras
We all we got

[Instrumental Bridge]

[Verse 2]
Yeah, yeah
All the- lights flickerin', hittin' the right switches
I'm livin' this life different and missin' the flight bullshittin'
I had a plan to change, you can't stand the rain
Little delay, but I came and you're cool with it
I don't trip, flip or lose my grip
And I don't know it all, but I do know this
Before you know me, better know self
I've been in this shit so long that it don't smell
I turn the hotel to a castle
Livin' like a king for a grand
I don't do nothin', that's a hassle
Besides, even that castle's made of sand
Just might slip into the sea
Fuck it all, if it all ain't me
Maybe we inside the maze
Somehow, we gotta find a way, okay

[Chorus]
Somehow we gotta find a way
No matter how many miles it takes
I know it feels so good right now
But it all comes fallin' down
When the night, meet the light
Turn to day

[Refrain]
I wouldn't wait forever
Just shoot your shot
We don't need no more, no extras
We all we got

[Instrumental Outro]

miss you



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@wasabishrimp9364

Dont be bumed out if you didnt listen to mac while he was here cause hes here everytime we push play! Keep his channel alive!!!!!

@TheArc37

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@cheerfuljuan

beautifully said

@Gecko19

I was so pissed at myself. Like God damn why did I sleep on him? Then I remember a girl I use to know listened to him. And she's toxic. So I didn't listen cause it just didn't feel right. But now it's changed.

@andrewgoodson8684

Mad facts!!! Like Mac said himself "ima live forever because legends never die" keep his beautiful work of musical art alive forever mannnn..

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@gunnerpfuntner842

Used to listen to his music while I got high before school, now I listen to his music while I get high before work

@travisinsane

as long as you feel you are being productive, but most importantly content bro, fuck the hate

@tumama66664

I used to put this song to get out of shit, now I live on shitt

@chaunceysmexy

IN HIGH SCHOOL

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