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.
Missed Calls
Mac Miller Lyrics
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A-da-da-do
Hey
Slide
Long days, longer nights
You keep startin' fights, think you always right
Call you up to tell you I ain't comin' home tonight
Now get along, I get along, I go
You sing along, to every song you know
You play your part, I'm playin' mine
You breakin' hearts, ain't breakin' mine
Since growing old is takin' time, I'm actin' like I'm eight or nine
Trying to move on, talkin' to my old friends
See me, say what up and I'm actin' like I don't know them
Causing so much problems, why you doin' that, doin' that
Ripping people's hearts out, you too cute for that, cute for that
I been on the same shit
We run into each other and it's like we don't even speak the same language
I guess people always going through changes
Didn't think I would lose you once I got famous
Said baby I got missed calls and e-mails
All going into details
'Bout how you just not happy
And you think you gotta leave so
Go, go
I'll be fine on my own, own
Said baby I got missed calls and e-mails
All going into details
'Bout how you used to love me
I keep changing like the leaves, hell
Go, go
You'll be fine on your own, own
She tell me, you an asshole, superficial douche bag
Wishing that you knew that, you could have these shoes back
All of this perfume back, necklaces and jewels back
All the shit you buy me
She said, I want you back
I can't be seen again with you and none of your friends
It's so hard to pretend that it's like it was way back when
I thought you used to be the one
I guess you don't have time
'Cause all you do is grind and it's got me losin' my mind
You just don't, don't, don't love me like you used to
Think I'm 'bout to lose you
I'ma end this now before things just confuse you
Kept breakin' promises you said you'd keep
So you can leave a message at the beep
Said baby I got missed calls and e-mails
All going into details
'Bout how you just not happy
And you think you gotta leave so
Go, go
I'll be fine on my own, own
Said baby I got missed calls and e-mails
All going into details
'Bout how you used to love me
I keep changing like the leaves, hell
Go, go
You'll be fine on your own, own
The song Missed Calls by Mac Miller is about a failing relationship and the pain of watching it fall apart. Miller depicts his attempts to salvage the relationship, but ultimately realizes that it is better to let go. The opening lines express this feeling, with the repetition of the phrase “long days, longer nights” and the accusatory tone in “you keep starting fights, think you always right.”
Miller’s refrain throughout the song is the two lines “Said baby I got missed calls and e-mails, all going into details.” This refrain expresses the sense of distance and miscommunication that has grown between Miller and his partner. They are missing each other’s calls and messages, and failing to communicate their true feelings to each other. Miller’s partner is feeling unhappy and thinks she needs to leave, but Miller questions whether she will actually do so.
The song’s title, “Missed Calls,” is a metaphor for the missed opportunities and misunderstandings that have led to the end of the relationship. Miller feels that he is too immature to handle growing old, and believes that his partner is causing unnecessary problems. Ultimately, Miller realizes that he needs to let his partner go, and that he will be fine on his own, even as he continues to miss her.
Overall, Missed Calls is a poignant, introspective track that showcases Miller’s lyrical and emotional depth. It’s a song about a common human experience, but Miller’s unique perspective and heartfelt delivery make it feel new and fresh.
Line by Line Meaning
Long days, longer nights
Days and nights feel never-ending and difficult
You keep startin' fights, think you always right
You are always picking fights and assuming you are correct
Call you up to tell you I ain't comin' home tonight
I inform you that I will not be coming home tonight
Say you wanna leave me, it's just talkin' but I know you might
You say you want to leave me, and although it may seem like talking, I know you may actually do it
Now get along, I get along, I go
I am moving on and leaving
You sing along, to every song you know
You enjoy singing along to every song you know
You play your part, I'm playin' mine
You are doing your thing, and I am doing mine
You breakin' hearts, ain't breakin' mine
You may be causing heartaches for others, but you are not affecting me
Since growing old is takin' time, I'm actin' like I'm eight or nine
Growing old is a slow process, so I am acting younger than I am
Trying to move on, talkin' to my old friends
I am making an effort to move forward and reconnect with old friends
See me, say what up and I'm actin' like I don't know them
When people see me, I am pretending not to know them
Causing so much problems, why you doin' that, doin' that
You are causing a lot of issues, and I am wondering why you are doing that
Ripping people's hearts out, you too cute for that, cute for that
You are hurting people, and I think you are too good-looking to do that
I been on the same shit
I have been dealing with the same issues
We run into each other and it's like we don't even speak the same language
When we bump into each other, it feels like we have nothing in common
I guess people always going through changes
I suppose people are constantly changing
Didn't think I would lose you once I got famous
I did not think I would lose you after I became well-known
Said baby I got missed calls and e-mails
I am telling you that I missed your calls and emails
All going into details
They contain specific information
'Bout how you just not happy
The messages are about how you are unhappy
And you think you gotta leave so
You are considering leaving
Go, go
You should go
I'll be fine on my own, own
I will be okay on my own
Said baby I got missed calls and e-mails
I am telling you that I missed your calls and emails
All going into details
They contain specific information
'Bout how you used to love me
The messages are about how you used to love me
I keep changing like the leaves, hell
I continue to change like the leaves do
You'll be fine on your own, own
You will be okay on your own
She tell me, you an asshole, superficial douche bag
She informs me that I am a jerk and a shallow person
Wishing that you knew that, you could have these shoes back
I wish you knew that you could have your shoes back
All of this perfume back, necklaces and jewels back
I will give you all the perfume, necklaces, and jewelry back
All the shit you buy me
All the things you purchased for me
She said, I want you back
She tells me that she wants me back
I can't be seen again with you and none of your friends
She cannot be around me or any of my friends again
It's so hard to pretend that it's like it was way back when
It is difficult to act like things are the same as they used to be
I thought you used to be the one
I believed that you were the one for me
I guess you don't have time
I suppose you do not have time for me
'Cause all you do is grind and it's got me losin' my mind
You are always working hard, and it is causing me to go insane
You just don't, don't, don't love me like you used to
You do not love me the way you used to
Think I'm 'bout to lose you
I think I am going to lose you
I'ma end this now before things just confuse you
I will end this now before things become more confusing
Kept breakin' promises you said you'd keep
You constantly broke the promises you made
So you can leave a message at the beep
You can leave me a message after the beep
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brent Reynolds, Malcolm James McCormick
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@loduke3905
Went through a break up not to long ago, this was a few of my go to’s (for anyone looking for good break up songs including FU’s):
Mac Miller- The Weekend 🤘🏻
Mac Miller- Hurt Feelings
Mac Miller- Self Care
Mac Miller- Wings
Mac Miller- Love Lost
Rancid Eddie- F*uck that Lady… aka Chai Latte
The Twilight Singers- Bonnie Brae
MGK- Break Up 🤘🏻
MGK- Fake Love Don’t Last 🤘🏻
MGK- DRUNK FACE 🤘🏻
MGK- In these walls
MGK- Pretty Toxic Revolver
MGK- Ay! (because it’s fun and sometimes we just need silly fun)
MGK/MOD SUN- Stay Away From Me (Acoustic is the best)
Brand New- You won’t know
Brand New- Boy who blocked his own shot
Local H- Bound For The Floor
Ryan Adams- Come Pick Me Up (Acoustic)
Modest Mouse- Baby Blue Sedan
Blackbear- IDFC
Mod Sun-Karma
Jack Harlow- Got Me Thinking
Front Porch Step- Drown
G.Eazy- Had Enough
G.Eazy- Back to what you knew
YUNGBLUD/MGK- Acting like that
Juice WRLD/Ellie Goulding- Hate Me.
Surfaces- Sunday Best
Bon Iver- Skinny Love
Metro- Gold GUnS Girls
Joyner Locus/J. Cole- Your Heart
Lil Peep- Awful Things
Amine- RiRi
Amine- Wedding Crashers
24KGoldn- Mood ft. Ian Dior
Mike. - Honolulu
Mike. - Don’t Think
SAVE THIS ONE FOR WHEN YOU’RE OVER EM’ AND READY FOR THE FUTURE ONE ☝🏻 -
Say Anything- Alive with the glory of love
@ramos5225
Long days, longer nights
You keep startin' fights
Think you always right
Call you up to tell you I ain't comin' home tonight
Say you wanna leave me
It's just talkin' but I know you might
Now get along, now get along, now go
You sing along, now every song you know
You play your part, I'm playin' mine
You breakin' hearts, ain't breakin' mine
Since growing old is taking time
I'm acting like I'm eight or nine
Tryin' to move on, talking to my old friends
See me, say what up and I'm actin' like I don't know them
Causing so much problems, why you doin' that, doin' that
Ripping people's hearts out, you to cute for that, cute for that
I've been on the same shit
We run into each other and it's like
We don't even speak the same language
I guess people always going through changes
Didn't think I would lose you once I got famous
Said baby I got missed calls and emails
All going into details
About how you just not happy
And you think you gotta leave so
Go, go
I'll be fine on my own, own
Said baby I got missed calls and emails
All going into details
'Bout how you used to love me
I keep changing like the leaves, hell
Go, go
You'll be fine on your own, own
She tell me, "You an asshole, superficial douchebag
Wishing that you knew that, you could have these shoes back
Of all of this perfume back, necklaces and jewels back
All the shit you buy me"
She said, "I want you back
I can't be seen again with you and all of your friends
It's so hard to pretend that it's like it was way back when
I thought you used to be the one
I guess you don't have time
'Cause all you do is grind and it's got me loose my mind
You just don't, don't, don't love me like you used to
Think I'm bout to lose you"
I'mma end this now before things just confuse you
Kept breakin' promises you said you keep
So you can leave a message at the beep
Said baby I got missed calls and emails
All going into details
About how you just not happy
And you think you gotta leave so
Go, go
I'll be fine on my own, own
Said baby I got missed calls and emails
All going into details
'Bout how you used to love me
I keep changing like the leaves, hell
Go, go
You'll be fine on your own, own
@mattiamacchidani1253
Lyrics:
Long days, longer nights
You keep startin' fights
Think you always right
Call you up to tell you I ain't comin' home tonight
Say you wanna leave me
It's just talkin' but I know you might
Now get along, now get along, now go
You sing along, now every song you know
You play your part, I'm playin' mine
You breakin' hearts, ain't breakin' mine
Since growing old is taking time
I'm acting like I'm eight or nine
Tryin' to move on, talking to my old friends
See me, say what up, and I'm actin' like I don't know them
Causing so much problems, why you doin' that, doin' that
Ripping people's hearts out, you to cute for that, cute for that
I've been on the same shit (same shit)
We run into each other and it's like
We don't even speak the same language (language)
I guess people always going through changes (changes)
Didn't think I would lose you once I got famous
Said baby I got missed calls and emails
All going into details
About how you just not happy
And you think you gotta leave so
Go, go
I'll be fine on my own, own
Said baby I got missed calls and emails
All going into details
'Bout how you used to love me
I keep changing like the leaves, hell
Go, go
You'll be fine on your own, own
She tell me, "You an asshole, superficial douchebag
Wishing that you knew that, you could have these shoes back
Of all of this perfume back, necklaces and jewels back
All the shit you buy me"
She said, "I want you back
I can't be seen again with you and all of your friends
It's so hard to pretend that it's like it was way back when
I thought you used to be the one
I guess you don't have time
'Cause all you do is grind, and it's got me lose my mind
You just don't, don't, don't love me like you used to
Think I'm bout to lose you"
I'ma end this now before things just confuse you
Kept breakin' promises you said you keep
So you can leave a message at the beep
Said baby I got missed calls and emails
All going into details
About how you just not happy
And you think you gotta leave so
Go, go
I'll be fine on my own, own
Said baby I got missed calls and emails
All going into details
'Bout how you used to love me
I keep changing like the leaves, hell
Go, go
You'll be fine on your own, own
@gkennedy_32
[Verse 1: Mac Miller]
Long days, longer nights
You keep startin' fights think you always right
Call you up to tell you I ain't comin' home tonight
Say you wanna leave me, it's just talkin' but I know you might
Now get along, I get along, I go
You sing along, to every song that you know
You play your part, I'm playin' mine
You breakin hearts, ain't breakin' mine
Since growing old is takin' time, I'm actin' like I'm 8 or 9
Trying to move on, talking to my old friends
See me, say what up and I'm actin' like I don't know them
Causing so much problems, why you doin' that, doin' that
Ripping people's hearts out, are you too cute for that, cute for that
I been on the same shit
We run into each other and it's like we don't even speak the same language
I guess people always going through changes
Didn't think I would lose you once I got famous
[Hook: Mac Miller]
Said baby I got missed calls and e-mails
All going into detail
About how you just not happy and you think you gotta leave so
Go, go, I'll be fine on my own, own
Said baby I got missed calls and e-mails
All going into details 'bout how you used to love me
I keep changing like the leaves, hell
Go, go, you'll be fine on your own, own
[Verse 2: Mac Miller]
She tell me, "You an asshole, superficial douche bag
Wishing that you knew that, you could have these shoes back
All of this perfume back, necklaces and jewels back
All the shit you buy me she said, "I want you back
I can't be seen again with you and all of your friends
It's so hard to pretend that it's like it was way back when
I thought you used to be the one, I guess you don't have time
Cause all you do is grind and it's got me losin' my mind
You just don't, don't, don't love me like you used to
Think I'm bout to lose you"
I'mma end this now before things just confuse you
Kept breakin' promises you said you'd keep
So you can leave a message at the beep
[Hook: Mac Miller]
Said baby I got missed calls and e-mails
All going into detail
About how you just not happy and you think you gotta leave so
Go, go, I'll be fine on my own, own
Said baby I got missed calls and e-mails
All going into details 'bout how you used to love me
I keep changing like the leaves, hell
Go, go, you'll be fine on your own, own
@Anxiety_cx
It’s a weird feeling missing someone you’ve never met.
@gavylinden5753
Yeah😢
@highpimp561
So damn true
@tylerchambers8424
What kind of car is he driving
@cbch.
damn this comment made me wanna cry
@user-dm8uv9sx7o
Agreed 👍
@speakinfaxonly21
2023
We never gon let your music die. I promise that. I work for Amazon as a driver and every single day i hook up my bluetooth, and i blast Mac Miller songs all day, windows down.
Rest Easy Brother. You were a huge part of my High School years, and still remain one at the ripe age of 31. Love you bro
@VityaTer1995
Heh(( rip mac, his songs still love and listening in Russia, so nostalgic for a times which will never cone back😢
@MTLud
respect faxonly big respect brother doing the main man mac proud
@johnathancooper9476
We all got mad love for him. He’s in a better place brother. God bless you as well.