Live Free
Mac Miller Lyrics

They gunna try to bring you down
There will always be people who try to bring you down

Hating is what they do
These same people will hate instead of support

But you gotta keep a smile
Despite their negativity, you must find a way to stay positive

Stay up on your move
Keep moving forward and making progress towards your goals

Live free, live free, live free, live free
Freedom from negativity and limitations is essential

They gunna try to tell you no
You will be told 'no' or that you can't succeed

Shatter all your dreams
These same people will try to break your spirit and ambitions

But you gotta get up and go
You must persevere and keep moving forward

To bigger better things
Focus on achieving greater things instead of dwelling on negativity

Hey yo, microphone check one, two, one, two
The artist is preparing to deliver his message and bring attention to his voice

We good? Just had to make sure I'm comin' through
Confirming that his message is being received loud and clear

With the driver Ricky Bobby, more class than a college
Expressing confidence and drive with a reference to 'Talladega Nights'

And the shine of Liberaci, 'bout time that you acknowledge
Acknowledging his own talent and accomplishments

That the boy here to stay, fired up begin to blaze
Asserting his place in the industry and passion for his craft

Buzzin' out my name, gettin' out like a triple play
Gaining momentum and attention for his work

Haters tell you what you can't do, fuck that
Disregarding those who want to limit or dictate his success

Say there's everything you can do but rap
Challenging and overcoming negative opinions and stereotypes

Shit, I paint pictures with a hot flow
Celebrating his creative ability and talent

Young Picasso, ya feel me? I thought so
Drawing a comparison to the famous artist and his own craft

There's people in the world that are jealous of success
Pointing out that success can breed envy and negativity in others

Don't ever second guess yourself, step or get left (get left)
Encouraging self-confidence and determination

We on the march we ain't waitin' for no man
Striving towards goals and not relying on others to achieve them

You can't get distracted by haters & romance
Urging to avoid getting sidetracked by negativity and unimportant things

So if you sittin' trapped in defeat
For those feeling stuck or defeated

Get that monkey off your back, live free
Breaking free from negativity and limitations is necessary to succeed

And everybody know I got haters like Maino
Repeating the point that he has haters and that it's a common experience

Actors all phony, give 'em Tonys like Yayo
Calling out inauthenticity in the industry

Flush the bullshit out of music, Drain-O
Advocating for authentic and meaningful music over shallow and contrived works

This a true story type of movie, Fandango
Asserting that his story is genuine and worth telling

Flamethrower, strange flow
Describing his rap style as powerful and unique

They got me on the top like a halo
Achieving success and recognition

A Christmas tree Angel, yeah
A playful but confident reference to his own success

My team attack the game from all angles
Working tirelessly to succeed from every direction

Passin' all these rappers, just pussycats, Bengals
Surpassing other rappers with ease

Hip-hop's LeBron, nothing better
Drawing a comparison to the famous athlete and his own success

Here to kick you out the game Braylon Edwards
Asserting dominance and drive to succeed

Fast Devin Hester runnin like six feet
Using a sports analogy to describe his speed and agility

You got a sign on your back like kick me
Calling out weakness and vulnerability in others

I'm a race bike, six speed, nah you can't get me
Describing his own speed and drive to succeed

Move too swiftly don't deal with other rappers tryin to gyp me
Advocating for avoiding negativity and staying focused on personal goals

Cuz im way down the road where I live free
Celebrating the freedom and independence that comes with success

Yeah to all of you getting trapped by those who doubt you
Acknowledging those who feel discouraged by others' negativity

Be like bitch, just keep on pushing
Urging to persevere and not be deterred by doubt

This has been a public service announcement from the kid Mac Miller
Ending on a playful and confident note while reminding listeners of the message being conveyed