Outside
Mac Miller Lyrics


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O you mind if we smoke this blunt outside?
Cuz' it's nice out and we could get high
Yea the sun shinin' and I'm feelin right
We outside, We outside (Hey, Hey, Hey)

I wake up, throw on some clothes and out the door I won't be back ma
My shinin' sun horizon settin up a lovely backdrop
My life's a topic of a lullabye
(Ah) A breath of fresh air, is something right
I don't wanna be inside today,
Just keep it rollin like we riding skates
I got a happy of haze.
I'm thinkin we gon' get high today,
And let the sun shine all in my face.

Oh yeah this life is good, don't let it all go to waste
Just walk outside the door to get your mom off your case
Yeah, free livin', I swear, I be on some hippie shit
But gear way fresher than the hippies is.

I got the, the gift of gab, somethin that you wish you had,
Don't even get a strap naw I'd rather kick a rap
Enjoy the place that you living at stay around
We just some kids and this world is a playground

Do you mind if we smoke this blunt outside?
Cuz' it's nice out and we could get high
Yea the sun shinin' and I'm feelin right
We could post outside for the night

Do you mind if we smoke this blunt outside?
Cuz' it's nice out and we could get high
Yea the sun shinin' and I'm feelin right
We outside, outside

When I be on some kid shit, gon take my shorty on a picnic
And everyday feelin like it's Christmas
The kinda weather had by people living so privileged

I know the Lord Take, today he was tryna giveth

Hey, hey, ey, rich or poor, a sunny day a sunny day,
We start the madness as soon as we hit the month of May,
Rain, Rain, Go away, Waitin for my homie Mr. Sun to come our way.

Little kids runnin' through the streets playin,
Papi on the porch he ain't got time to waste it
He's just a old man in the sea, Ernest Hemmingway
Elevate, look up in the sky starin Heaven Space
Second grade, holdin down the corner slanging lemonade
Everyday hustlin', you ridin' down penny lane
You ain't gonna get a day like this,
So put the rest of your troubles with that goodnight kiss

Do you mind if we smoke this blunt outside?
Cuz' it's nice out and we could get high
Feel the sun shinin' and I'm feelin right
We could post outside for the night

Do you mind if we smoke this blunt outside?
Cuz' it's nice out and we could get high
Oh yeah the sun shinin' and I'm feelin right
We outside, outside

Do you mind if we smoke this blunt outside?
Cuz' it's nice out and we could get high
Feel the sun shinin' and I'm feelin right
We could post outside for the night

Do you mind if we smoke this blunt outside?
Cuz' it's nice out and we could get high
Oh yeah the sun shinin' and I'm feelin right
We outside, outside

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mac Miller's song "Outside" describe a carefree day spent having fun and enjoying life with friends. The song opens up with Miller asking a friend if they mind smoking a blunt outside because the weather is nice and they can enjoy it while feeling high. He goes on to describe the beauty of the day, how he is feeling right, and how much he wants to be outside. He portrays life as a playground and encourages people to enjoy themselves and not let their lives go to waste.


Throughout the song, Miller expresses his desire to live freely and enjoy life with his friends. He talks about taking his girlfriend on a picnic, enjoying the sun and feeling like every day is Christmas. He acknowledges that life has its ups and downs but encourages people to focus on the good things and not let their troubles bring them down. He ends the song on a hopeful note, by saying "Goodnight kiss" and suggesting that everyone should put their problems to rest.


Overall, "Outside" is a celebration of freedom, friendship, and the beauty of life. It encourages people to enjoy the present moment and not let their worries and fears consume them.


Line by Line Meaning

O you mind if we smoke this blunt outside?
Asking politely if it's okay to smoke outside because it's nice and they could get high.


Cuz' it's nice out and we could get high
Explaining the reason for wanting to smoke outside is the pleasant weather and the desire to experience a high.


Yea the sun shinin' and I'm feelin right
Acknowledging the great feeling brought by the warm sun and the excitement for what's to come.


We outside, We outside (Hey, Hey, Hey)
Repeating the idea that they are outside and enjoying the good life with enthusiasm.


I wake up, throw on some clothes and out the door I won't be back ma
Starting the day with the intention of going outside and never coming back home.


My shinin' sun horizon settin up a lovely backdrop
Describing the beautiful scenery created by the setting sun on the horizon.


My life's a topic of a lullabye
Comparing his life to a lullaby, suggesting that it's peaceful and pleasant.


(Ah) A breath of fresh air, is something right
Expressing the refreshing feeling of being outside and breathing in fresh air.


I don't wanna be inside today,
Declaring the desire to be outside instead of being cooped up inside.


Just keep it rollin like we riding skates
Encouraging a carefree attitude and to keep on enjoying the moment like smoothly skating down the street.


I got a happy of haze.
Admitting to being under the influence of marijuana and feeling content with the resulting haze.


I'm thinkin we gon' get high today,
Anticipating the act of getting high and the joy that comes with it.


And let the sun shine all in my face.
Desiring to bask in the warm sun and its comforting glow.


Oh yeah this life is good, don't let it all go to waste
Acknowledging the goodness of life and reminding to make the best of it.


Just walk outside the door to get your mom off your case
Suggesting to go outside to ditch the caretaker worries and escape from any judgment.


Yeah, free livin', I swear, I be on some hippie shit
Admitting to living freely and in a hippie-esque way, with less regard for societal expectations and norms.


But gear way fresher than the hippies is.
Boasting about the cool clothing that is even fresher than what hippies wear and implying that their carefree lifestyle is stylish as well.


I got the, the gift of gab, somethin that you wish you had,
Proudly claiming to have the gift of gab, the ability to have a natural fluency in speech and communicate effectively, something that others aspire to have but are unable to replicate.


Don't even get a strap naw I'd rather kick a rap
Preferring to use words and music to convey a message rather than resort to violence with a weapon or gun.


Enjoy the place that you living at stay around
Encouraging to cherish what one has and be present in the moment rather than always seeking change elsewhere.


We just some kids and this world is a playground
Referring to themselves as kids and comparing the world to a playground, suggesting that life is meant to be enjoyed, to have fun, and to play.


When I be on some kid shit, gon take my shorty on a picnic
Referring to playful or innocent behavior, indicating the desire to take his loved one on a picnic and create fond memories together.


And everyday feelin like it's Christmas
Expressing a sense of constant joy and gratitude in everyday life, similar to the feeling of happiness and anticipation during the Christmas season.


The kinda weather had by people living so privileged
Recognizing the favorable weather that is often enjoyed by privileged people who have access to luxury and a life of ease.


I know the Lord Take, today he was tryna giveth
Acknowledging the fleeting nature of life and the possibility of death, emphasizing that every day is a gift.


Hey, hey, ey, rich or poor, a sunny day a sunny day,
Regardless of one's financial status or standing, a beautiful day is a beautiful day and should be enjoyed to its fullest potential.


We start the madness as soon as we hit the month of May,
Beginning to celebrate and enjoy the good weather and outdoors as soon as May starts.


Rain, Rain, Go away, Waitin for my homie Mr. Sun to come our way.
Expressing anticipation and eagerness to enjoy the sun and avoid rainy weather, referring to the sun as a friend.


Little kids runnin' through the streets playin,
Observing the playful and carefree behavior of children running around in the street.


Papi on the porch he ain't got time to waste it
Describing an older man on the porch, seemingly not bothered by the chaos around him and refusing to waste his time on trivialities.


He's just a old man in the sea, Ernest Hemmingway
Referring to the famous American author in his later years and who wrote a novel about an old man and the sea, implying that there is wisdom and tranquility that comes with age.


Elevate, look up in the sky starin Heaven Space
Encouraging to raise one's perspective above the mundane and look towards the sky and beyond, to the vast expanse of the universe.


Second grade, holdin down the corner slanging lemonade
Recalling a time when he was young and selling lemonade on the street corner, indicating the nostalgia of simpler times and the innocence of childhood.


Everyday hustlin', you ridin' down penny lane
Working every day, hustling or grinding, riding down a street called penny lane, referencing the song by The Beatles and also implying that life is like a journey or a ride.


You ain't gonna get a day like this,
Emphasizing the uniqueness and specialness of this day.


So put the rest of your troubles with that goodnight kiss
Suggesting to forget about any worries before sleeping and to end the day on a positive note with a nice kiss.




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@PRENTERII

Skipping school with my boys getting lit as shit drinking brisk and eating ruffles spitting freestyles with no care in the world.. this mixtape is like the soundtrack to my childhood

@dreamvillexky8650

The INFiNiTi 9th grade for me

@handfull3915

Bro feel you osrs miss them days

@AbbyDQV18

Those were the days!

@cory7496

I still listen everyday. KIDS will forever remind me of great times with great friends and even better memories. 🤙🏼

@kaine3805

that was a lot more harmless then i thought it was gonna be 😂

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@FWA716

The year is 2011, you just got out of school, hopped on your bikes heading to the park, roll one up with some Mac playing in the background, life is good

@Andy-bh8hw

I never did that

@YinkThePinkInkDrinker

@@Andy-bh8hw well you missed out then

@Andy-bh8hw

@@YinkThePinkInkDrinker I was the same age as Mac. So I was in college in 2011 but definitely enjoyed listening to him. One of my favorites.

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