Nikes on My Feet
Mac Miller Lyrics


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Oh
Ha ha
Yeah

And the Nikes on my feet keep my cypher complete
Nike Nike Nike-Nike Nike-Nike Nike Nike Nikes
And the Nikes on my feet keep my cypher complete
Nike Nike Nike-Nike Nike-Nike Nike Nike Nikes (hey, hey)
Nike Nike Nikes (hey), Nike Nike Nikes (ha ha)
Nike Nike Nike-Nike Nike-Nike Nike Nike Nikes (we just some motherfuckin' kids)
And the Nikes on my feet keep my cypher complete (just some motherfuckin' kids)
Nike Nike Nike-Nike Nike-Nike Nike Nike Nikes

Ayy, lace 'em up, lace 'em up, lace 'em up, lace 'em
Blue suede shoes stay crispy like bacon
Nikes on my feet make my cypher complete
Uh, I stay shining like the lights on the street in the night
Revis take me shoppin' when I'm up in New York
Hit the shoe store go and cop a few more
You at the mall getting dinner at the food court
I'm in LA eatin' twenty-two course
Young boss bitch, paper in my pockets
I got a closet filled with shoe boxes
Mom says my spending habit a little bit obnoxious
But a pilot stay fresh up in his cockpit
Used to rock hand-me-downs
Now I buy some clothes, wear 'em out
Hit the club, bitches pull they cameras out
Livin' in a dream they beginnin' to believe
My hotel smell like cigarettes and weed
Shit, with what I'm spittin', they should give me a degree
Good liquor, what I'm sippin' isn't cheap
Uh, finna blow, don't snooze, don't sleep
All I really need is some shoes on my feet

And the Nikes on my feet keep my cypher complete
Nike Nike Nike-Nike Nike-Nike Nike Nike Nikes
And the Nikes on my feet keep my cypher complete
Nike Nike Nike-Nike Nike-Nike Nike Nike Nikes
Nike Nike Nikes (hey), Nike Nike Nikes (hey)
Nike Nike Nike-Nike Nike-Nike Nike Nike Nikes (hey)
Nike Nike Nikes (uh), Nike Nike Nikes (we just some motherfuckin' kids)
Nike Nike Nike-Nike Nike-Nike Nike Nike Nikes (ha ha)

I make 'em so mad, they got no swag
Pippens on my feet, they the throw backs
Look, my money good, but these hoes bad
So they stay attached to my gonads, uh
Wakin' up to a few L's
Open up my closet to that new shoe smell
I guess I'm doin' well
Smokin' all the weed that I used to sell
But once my album goes in the shelves
It's going Nextel how it's finna sell
For now we're sellin' tapes out my shoe box
Any spot just set up my shop
You're mad that your girl always says that I'm hot
She buy my t-shirts but she's spendin' your guap
Uh, say what up if you see me around
Nike Airs separate my feet from the ground, it's just

And the Nikes on my feet keep my cypher complete
Nike Nike Nike-Nike Nike-Nike Nike Nike Nikes (yeah)
And the Nikes on my feet keep my cypher complete
Nike Nike Nike-Nike Nike-Nike Nike Nike Nikes
Nike Nike Nikes, Nike Nike Nikes




Nike Nike Nike-Nike Nike-Nike Nike Nike Nikes
Nike Nike Nikes, Nike Nike Nikes

Overall Meaning

In "Nikes on My Feet" by Mac Miller, the rapper expresses his love for sneakers, specifically a brand of shoes called Nike. He describes how having a fresh pair of Nikes on his feet makes him feel complete and boosts his confidence. Miller reminisces on his humble beginnings when he used to wear hand-me-downs but now can afford to buy fresh clothes and shoes. He mentions his passion for making music, which has enabled him to turn his hobby into a successful career. The song also alludes to his love for smoking weed and the party lifestyle while being young and enjoying life.


The lyrics reflect the cultural significance of sneakers, particularly Nike shoes, as a status symbol and sign of wealth in hip-hop culture. Miller highlights this trend, stating "Young boss bitch, paper in my pockets / I got a closet filled with shoeboxes." The song also shows the aspirational elements of rap music, where young aspiring artists can dream of making it big like their idols, such as Miller.


The repetitive chorus, "Nike Nike Nike-Nike Nike-Nike Nike Nike Nikes," emphasizes the significance of the brand in street culture and how it has become a part of the collective identity of people who wear them. Overall, "Nikes on My Feet" is a celebration of youth culture and the role of sneakers in hip-hop fashion.


Line by Line Meaning

And the Nikes on my feet keep my cypher complete
Wearing Nike shoes makes Mac Miller feel complete and confident while he is rapping and freestyling with his friends.


Ayy, lace 'em up, lace 'em up, lace 'em up, lace 'em
Mac Miller is excited to put on his Nikes and makes sure his shoes are laced up properly.


Blue suede shoes stay crispy like bacon
Mac Miller takes excellent care of his shoes and keeps them clean and fresh.


Uh, I stay shining like the lights on the street in the night
Mac Miller is confident and stands out like the bright lights in the city at night.


Revis take me shoppin' when I'm up in New York
Mac Miller's friend, Darelle Revis, takes him shopping when he is in New York to buy more shoes.


Hit the shoe store go and cop a few more
Mac Miller goes to the shoe store with Revis and buys more Nike shoes.


Young boss bitch, paper in my pockets
Mac Miller is a young boss with money to spend on shoes and other items.


I got a closet filled with shoe boxes
Mac Miller has a whole closet dedicated to storing his collection of Nike shoes.


Mom says my spending habit a little bit obnoxious
Mac Miller's mother thinks that his habit of spending a lot of money on shoes is a bit excessive.


Used to rock hand-me-downs
In the past, Mac Miller used to wear clothing and shoes that were given to him by others.


Now I buy some clothes, wear 'em out
However, now that he has money, Mac Miller buys new clothes and wears them until they are old and worn out.


Hit the club, bitches pull they cameras out
When Mac Miller goes to the club, women take pictures of him and his Nikes.


Livin' in a dream they beginnin' to believe
Mac Miller feels like he is living a dream and people are starting to believe in him.


My hotel smell like cigarettes and weed
Mac Miller's hotel room smells like cigarettes and marijuana.


Shit, with what I'm spittin', they should give me a degree
Mac Miller thinks his rapping skills are equivalent to a college degree.


Good liquor, what I'm sippin' isn't cheap
Mac Miller drinks high-quality, expensive liquor.


Uh, finna blow, don't snooze, don't sleep
Mac Miller is about to become very successful and he is determined to stay awake and focused.


All I really need is some shoes on my feet
For Mac Miller, having a good pair of Nikes on his feet is all he needs to feel complete and confident in his music.


I make 'em so mad, they got no swag
Mac Miller's critics are upset and jealous because he has more style and confidence than they do.


Pippens on my feet, they the throw backs
Mac Miller wears throwback Nike shoes, specifically the Pippen model.


Look, my money good, but these hoes bad
Mac Miller has plenty of money, but he is not fond of the women who are interested in him.


So they stay attached to my gonads, uh
Despite not liking them, the groupies cling to Mac Miller and follow him around.


Wakin' up to a few L's
Mac Miller wakes up to a few losses, or negative events happening in his life.


Open up my closet to that new shoe smell
When Mac Miller opens his closet, he smells the fresh scent of his new shoes.


I guess I'm doin' well
Mac Miller reflects on how well he is doing in his career and his personal life.


Smokin' all the weed that I used to sell
Mac Miller, who used to sell marijuana, now smokes it instead.


But once my album goes in the shelves
Mac Miller hopes that his upcoming album will sell well when it is released and placed on store shelves.


It's going Nextel how it's finna sell
Mac Miller has high hopes for his album and thinks it will sell fast like Nextel phones.


For now we're sellin' tapes out my shoe box
Before his album is released, Mac Miller and his team are selling mix tapes out of his shoe boxes.


Any spot just set up my shop
Mac Miller can set up shop and sell his mix tapes anywhere he wants.


You're mad that your girl always says that I'm hot
Men are upset that their girlfriends find Mac Miller attractive and desirable.


She buy my t-shirts but she's spendin' your guap
The same women who find Mac Miller attractive are also buying his merchandise using their boyfriends' money.


Say what up if you see me around
Mac Miller invites his fans to say hello to him if they see him out in public.


Nike Airs separate my feet from the ground, it's just
Mac Miller feels like he is floating on air when he wears his Nike Air shoes, and this feeling gives him extra confidence while he is performing.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cynthia De Mari Biggs, Dexter G. Wansel, Malcolm James McCormick, Nasir Jones, Peter O. Phillips

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@ZicoTops

Time flies, rest easy king.

@vjayy11

Zico Tops ik rip love your content

@BogusBozo

Mac Miller said in his self care song "like september I fall" well..this is September. R.I.P he was giving us hints. Also just 1 day before Mac died Logic posted a song "Everybody Dies" and then boom the next day Mac Miller dies.

@entheos6519

Yo what kind of glasses are those their fire 🔥Nike Airs separate my feet from the ground. 🙏🙏🙏

@steaksubman7162

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Keeping your music alive my boy 2023

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Always bro ✌🏻✌🏻

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