"Loud" was written by Mac Miller, Eric Dan, Jeremy Kulousek, and Zachary Vaughan, and produced by Big Jerm and Sayez at ID Labs. The song was released digitally by Rostrum Records on March 2, 2012, as the lead single from Miller's mixtape Macadelic.
The music video for "Loud" was released on March 23, 2012, the same day Macadelic was released. Directed by Ian Wolfson, the video includes Miller rapping his verse alongside several masked dancers in a dark-lit studio. At the beginning of the video, Miller sips from a glow-in-the-dark cup that says "Don't Do Drugs".
A remix of "Loud", featuring British rapper Benny Banks, was released by Rostrum Records on May 28, 2012.
Loud
Mac Miller Lyrics
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This is Macadelic
Motherfucker
Ugh I got codeine in my cup, you can bet your ass I'm sippin'
Groupies fall in love, I'm like bitch you must be trippin'
I'm just tryna fuck and she just need tuition
Why you tryna stunt, you need to play your own position
Still roll up them blunts, got diamonds in my chain
Yeah you heard me I got diamonds in my chain
But it don't make a difference if you cryin' in the rain
Two hundred shows, I'm a kill more
I just sold out that Fillmore
Got a million, make a mil more
Play a number one spot on the billboard
Yeah people lie, numbers won't
Keep me high, drugs is close
Roll one up, pour a cup
Watch the world go up in smoke
I like my music real loud (real loud)
Can you turn that shit up for me right now (right now)
Here it come, there it go, ask your homies, ask your hoes
If you didn't, now you know, never keep your pockets low
I like my music real loud (real loud)
Can you turn that shit up for me right now (right now)
Here she comes, there she go, never chasing after hoes
If you didn't, now you know, never keep your pockets low
I'ma get that Grammy soon, fuck your magazine
Jordan gonna hand me shoes, still fuck your magazine
Hammer team, in that pack with me
Hear that Jerm beat banging, with a glass of lean
When I went to every high school class would be
Tryna fuck the female faculty
I'm a crazy little fucker, think my head done ran away
I experiment with drugs but I won't ever fuck with yay
I just made a million dollars still I think I'm underpaid
Fuck with me? Kid no way
When you meet me, bitches stand up straight
Pump out reps, yeah I got reps
Tryna talk shit what you think about that?
For the pesos, getting bank rolls, I'm a lay low chill, til I let that stack
Yeah people lie, numbers won't
Keep me high, drugs is close
Roll one up, pour a cup
Watch the world go up in smoke
I like my music real loud (real loud)
Can you turn that shit up for me right now (right now)
Here it come, there it go, ask your homies, ask your hoes
If you didn't, now you know, never keep your pockets low
I like my music real loud (real loud)
Can you turn that shit up for me right now (right now)
Here she comes, there she go, never chasing after hoes
If you didn't, now you know, never keep your pockets low
In "Loud," Mac Miller is not holding back about his lifestyle with drugs, alcohol, and women. He starts off the song by announcing that he is "Macadelic," which is a nickname he gave himself referring to his drug use. He raps about drinking lean (a mixture of cough syrup containing codeine and soda), which is a popular drug among rappers. He also talks about groupies falling in love with him and wanting to have sex with them, but he is only interested in them if they have money to give him. He seems to be putting himself in a position of power, where others are disposable to him, and he is only interested in his own success.
He also mentions his successes with music, having sold out shows and hit number one on Billboard. He sounds confident in himself and his abilities, but also a bit disillusioned with the industry that values numbers over talent. He believes that he deserves more recognition than he is currently receiving, as he mentions the Grammy's and Jordan (shoe brand) specifically. He doesn't care about what magazines think of him and seems to be focused on his own journey. In the end, he just wants to enjoy his wealth and the high from drugs while the world goes up in smoke.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies and gentlemen
Introduction of the rapper Mac Miller
This is Macadelic
Announcement of the artist's album name
Motherfucker
Assertive conclusion of the opening bars
Ugh I got codeine in my cup, you can bet your ass I'm sippin'
Acknowledgement of the artist's drug use
Groupies fall in love, I'm like bitch you must be trippin'
Dismissal of shallow romantic pursuits
I'm just tryna fuck and she just need tuition
Differing priorities and agendas in a sexual encounter
Why you tryna stunt, you need to play your own position
Advice to stay humble and not overreach one's abilities
Never gave a fuck and nothing 'bout me changed
Maintaining authenticity despite success
Still roll up them blunts, got diamonds in my chain
Enjoying the finer things in life without compromising values
Yeah you heard me I got diamonds in my chain
Clarification of previous line
But it don't make a difference if you cryin' in the rain
Material possessions are insignificant when struggling emotionally
Two hundred shows, I'm a kill more
Confident statement regarding performing live
I just sold out that Fillmore
Boastful achievement of selling out a concert venue
Got a million, make a mil more
Motivation to continue financial success
Play a number one spot on the billboard
Ambition to achieve the highest level of success in the music industry
Yeah people lie, numbers won't
Trust in tangible results more than people's words
Keep me high, drugs is close
Dependence on drugs for self-medication
Roll one up, pour a cup
Preparing to indulge in drugs
Watch the world go up in smoke
Escaping reality through drug use
I like my music real loud (real loud)
Preference for loud music
Can you turn that shit up for me right now (right now)
Request to increase the volume of the music
Here it come, there it go, ask your homies, ask your hoes
Expression of a catchy and repetitive music beat
If you didn't, now you know, never keep your pockets low
Encouragement to maintain financial prosperity
Here she comes, there she go, never chasing after hoes
Refusal to engage in meaningless sexual relationships
I'ma get that Grammy soon, fuck your magazine
Belief in future Grammy award success and disregard for critical acclaim
Jordan gonna hand me shoes, still fuck your magazine
Expectation of endorsement deals and again, disregard for critical acclaim
Hammer team, in that pack with me
Affiliation with a crew or entourage
Hear that Jerm beat banging, with a glass of lean
Enjoyment of a particular music producer's sound and reference to drug use
When I went to every high school class would be
Memory of being a high school student
Tryna fuck the female faculty
Desire for sexual relationships with older women
I'm a crazy little fucker, think my head done ran away
Self-awareness of eccentric behavior
I experiment with drugs but I won't ever fuck with yay
Preference to avoid using cocaine
I just made a million dollars still I think I'm underpaid
Feeling undervalued despite financial success
Fuck with me? Kid no way
Warning to not underestimate the artist
When you meet me, bitches stand up straight
Reputation for being an intimidating presence
Pump out reps, yeah I got reps
Strength in the music industry and physical fitness
Tryna talk shit what you think about that?
Challenging negative commentary or criticism
For the pesos, getting bank rolls, I'ma lay low chill, til I let that stack
Working hard for financial gain and taking a break to enjoy the fruits of labor
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eric Allan Dan, Jeremy Kulousek, Malcolm James McCormick, Zachary Raymond Vaughan
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