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.
Piffsburgh
Mac Miller Lyrics
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Tic-tac mother fuckers!
Greetings!
I wanna get blinded my brother!
Chorus:
Some days I've be feeling like I am the shit
"Wearin' clothes right out the package lookin how nice they fit"
As long as I could stay off on my grind,
Imma always know where my home is,
I've got a Piffsburgh state of mind!
Hey yo I'm coming to, coming to, coming to, coming around...
Running, running around...
Me and a thousand of my friends,
Getting lifted, are days confusing,
Controlling this dick shift,
I've been working all day,
Be feelin like its my six shift.
I'm dealing with different situations
Getting a bit of congratulations,
Sick with the rhymes, splitting your minds,
Feeling the good vibrations!
Excitement, is in the different places I'm invited
While you're writing.
Is in the people's ears they calling you Tyson.
The nicest you've seen around ,
Believe it, the people don't leave no mail!
They're throwin me love, and open me up
That's what I see and i greet them with smiles
Shawty be letting me into her house,
Picking her up and kicking her down they passin me weed
Relaxin with me they heard that the kid was a ...
Somewhere in Piffsburgh,
Kickin it back and watching the still Earth!
Put you back she push you away
We got some real real herb
I don't feel hurt, cause I'm just on to the next,
Don't get your feelings hurt
Hey, a different city every day,
This ain't none, you know!
House from the bungalows,
Who wanna drop and ouch their toes?
Looking for some money,
We ain't gonna give her nothing,
No, it's big pimpin over here,
Where the fuck you go?
I'll be fooling around,
Chilling and passing the doobie around.
I'm out on the road about to be blowed
Everyone know I'm a fountain with flow
..I countin my dough,
Making this money you out with your hoe
Getting a couple of thousand a shows,
So you're still doped and act like you know!
Never heard of a rapper before
Rappers so rappin they're carving like oh!
Then they mac on the road, they jumpin with joy see em tappin they toes
Told you that no one can split it like I,
I'm getting money you sitin aside
And never they're sick of my rhyme, ... gettin high
Maybe I'mma slow it down,
This shit blowing your mind!
I got the dopest sound
You better start, rolling up the most dope around
I'm so high!
Not even close to down!
In Mac Miller's song Piffsburgh, he talks about his state of mind and how he sees and lives his life in the city, where he always tries to stay on his grind. The opening lines "I wanna get blinded, my brother! Tic-tac mother fuckers! Greetings! I wanna get blinded my brother!" set the tone of the song and refer to Miller wanting to get high with his friends. The chorus talks about how he's always on his grind and how he wants to be the best rapper out there. Miller has a certain confidence in his skills and it's in that same mindset that he goes around different cities with his friends smoking weed.
The verses are filled with wordplay and metaphors, showing Miller's skills as a rapper. In the first verse, Miller talks about different situations he's dealing with such as getting congratulations, feeling the good vibrations, and excitement in different places he's invited to. The second verse, on the other hand, talks mainly about Miller being on the road with his friends and chilling with them, passing around a doobie.
Overall, Piffsburgh is an ode to Mac Miller's hometown and state of mind. He talks about his love for his city and how he stays on his grind to be the best in the game. Despite having a laid-back attitude, Miller is confident in his skills and how he approaches life.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna get blinded, my brother!
Expressing a desire for intense euphoria or pleasure through drug use.
Tic-tac mother fuckers!
An exclamation of confidence or bravado.
Greetings!
A friendly greeting or acknowledgement.
Chorus:
Refrain that summarizes the main theme of the song.
Some days I've be feeling like I am the shit
Feeling confident and self-assured.
"Wearin' clothes right out the package lookin how nice they fit"
Dressing well and feeling good about one's appearance.
And I swear I'mma be the fuckin dopest
Expressing a desire to be the best.
As long as I could stay off on my grind,
Staying focused and motivated.
Imma always know where my home is,
Feeling a strong connection to one's roots and community.
I've got a Piffsburgh state of mind!
Identifying with the city and its culture.
Hey yo I'm coming to, coming to, coming to, coming around...
Hyping up the crowd.
Running, running around...
Moving quickly and energetically.
Me and a thousand of my friends,
Being social and surrounded by people.
Getting lifted, are days confusing,
Being under the influence of drugs and feeling disoriented.
Controlling this dick shift,
Metaphorically driving one's life and controlling one's destiny.
I've been working all day,
Being diligent and hardworking.
Be feelin like its my six shift.
Feeling like one has been working a long time.
I'm dealing with different situations
Navigating the ups and downs of life.
Getting a bit of congratulations,
Receiving praise or recognition for one's accomplishments.
Sick with the rhymes, splitting your minds,
Having incredible skills as a rapper and entertaining the audience.
Feeling the good vibrations!
Feeling a positive energy or vibe from the crowd and the environment.
Excitement, is in the different places I'm invited
Enjoying the thrill of traveling and performing in different locations.
While you're writing.
Comparing oneself to other rappers who are not as successful or popular.
Is in the people's ears they calling you Tyson.
Being recognized and respected by fans like the famous boxer Mike Tyson.
The nicest you've seen around ,
Boasting about being the best in the game.
Believe it, the people don't leave no mail!
Receiving positive feedback and support from fans.
They're throwin me love, and open me up
Receiving love and appreciation from fans.
That's what I see and i greet them with smiles
Acknowledging and appreciating the support from fans.
Shawty be letting me into her house,
Being invited and welcomed into someone's home.
Picking her up and kicking her down they passin me weed
Having a good time with friends and sharing drugs.
Relaxin with me they heard that the kid was a ...
Being known for one's skills as a rapper or drug user.
Somewhere in Piffsburgh,
Referring to the hometown of the artist.
Kickin it back and watching the still Earth!
Taking a moment to relax and appreciate the world around them.
Put you back she push you away
Experiencing mixed signals or a rocky relationship.
We got some real real herb
Smoking high-quality marijuana.
I don't feel hurt, cause I'm just on to the next,
Moving on from difficulties and not letting them weigh one down.
Don't get your feelings hurt
Warning others not to take things personally or get too emotional.
Hey, a different city every day,
Touring and performing in different locations.
This ain't none, you know!
Asserting one's authority or expertise.
House from the bungalows,
Visiting different types of neighborhoods and homes.
Who wanna drop and ouch their toes?
Asking who wants to get hurt or involved in dangerous activities.
Looking for some money,
Trying to make a profit or get paid for one's work.
We ain't gonna give her nothing,
Being stingy or unwilling to share money or resources.
No, it's big pimpin over here,
Boasting about being wealthy and successful.
Where the fuck you go?
Asserting one's dominance and questioning others' whereabouts.
I'll be fooling around,
Being playful or joking around with friends.
Chilling and passing the doobie around.
Relaxing and sharing drugs with friends.
I'm out on the road about to be blowed
Touring and getting high before a performance.
Everyone know I'm a fountain with flow
Boasting about one's skills as a rapper.
..I countin my dough,
Counting one's money or profits.
Making this money you out with your hoe
Comparing oneself to others who are not as successful or wealthy.
Getting a couple of thousand a shows,
Earning a substantial amount of money from performances.
So you're still doped and act like you know!
Implying that others are ignorant or unaware of one's true abilities.
Never heard of a rapper before
Boasting about being unique or exceptional as a rapper.
Rappers so rappin they're carving like oh!
Insulting other rappers who are not as successful or skilled.
Then they mac on the road, they jumpin with joy see em tappin they toes
Being playful and mocking other rappers.
Told you that no one can split it like I,
Reasserting one's dominance and superiority as a rapper.
I'm getting money you sitin aside
Comparing oneself to others who are not as successful or wealthy.
And never they're sick of my rhyme, ... gettin high
Insinuating that others enjoy and appreciate one's music.
Maybe I'mma slow it down,
Changing the pace or tone of one's music.
This shit blowing your mind!
Implying that one's music is exceptional or mind-blowing.
I got the dopest sound
Boasting about the quality of one's music.
You better start, rolling up the most dope around
Encouraging others to smoke high-quality marijuana.
I'm so high!
Being under the influence of drugs and feeling euphoric.
Not even close to down!
Feeling very high and unencumbered by stress or worries.
Contributed by Juliana M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Davin Heil
I wanna get blunted, my brother!
Tick-tock motherfuckers!
Greetings!
I wanna get blunted my brother!
[Hook]
Some days I be feelin' like I am the shit
Wearin' clothes right out the package lookin' how nice they fit
And I swear Iโmma be the fuckin' dopest
As long as I could stay up on my grind
I'mma always know where my home is
Iโve got a Piffsburgh state of mind!
[Verse 1: Mac Miller]
Hey yo Iโm comin' to, comin' to, comin' to, comin' to
Comin' around again, runnin', runnin' around with them
Me and a thousand of my friends
Gettin' lifted, dazed and confused, controllin' this stick shift
Iโve been workin' hard baby, feelin' like it's my sixth shift
Dealin' with different situations, gettin' a bit of congratulations
Sick with the rhymes, splittin' your minds, feelin' the good vibrations!
Excitement, you see these different places Iโm invited
While youโre writin', it's in the peopleโs ears, they callin' you Tyson
The nicest, youโve seen in awhile
Believe it, the people the reason I'm out
They throwin' me love, and open me up
Thatโs why I see em' and greet em' with smiles
Shorty be lettin' me into her house
Pickin' her up and kickin' her down
They passin' me weed, relaxin' with me
They heard that the kid was the chillest around
Somewhere in Piffsburgh, kickin' it back watchin' the Steelers
Put your Reggie Bush away, we got some real herb
Shorty a , so nah I don't feel her
Cause Iโm just on to the next, donโt get your feelings hurt [Hook]
Some days I be feelin' like I am the shit
Wearin' clothes right out the package lookin' how nice they fit
And I swear Iโmma be the fuckin' dopest
As long as I could stay up on my grind
I'mma always know where my home is
Iโve got a Piffsburgh state of mind!
[Verse 2: Mac Miller]
Hey, a different city every day, the same youngin' though
Hoes from the bungalows who wanna drop and touch their toes
Lookin' for some money, we ainโt gonna give em nothin', no
Itโs big pimpin' over here , where the fuck you go?
I be foolin' around, chillin' and passin' the doobie around
Out on the road, bout to be blowed
Everyone know Iโm a fountain with flow
Up at the Telly, I'm countin' my dough
Makin' this money you out with your ho
Gettin' a couple of thousand a show
So if you still don't, then act like you know
Never done heard of a rapper before
Rappers so mad that theyโre clappin' like oh!
That man Mac on a roll, they jumpin' with joy, see em tappin' they toes
Told you that no one can spit it like I
Out gettin' money you sittin' inside
Never are they ever sick of my rhyme, need to be chiefin' this piff gettin' high
Maybe Iโma slow it down
This shit blowin' your mind, I got the dopest sound
You better start rollin' up, the most dope around
Iโm so high, not even close to down!
Chilledspartan117
2021 anyone?
Still vibeing to these legendary songs, RIP Mac
Nokaren556
Yes sir
Chris
this song really is a gem. big up, RIP ๐
John Oddo
Till I die
Dehydrated Oddishโกโ
Rip a legend
Plant City 813
2022
Squarebodyscottsdale
Was in PA and drove through pittsburgh to the airport a couple weeks ago and jammed this in the rental car. Mac is a real legend, no one will ever compare. Gave me goosebumps.
Anthony Truman
listening to this while iโm in pittsburgh right now too ๐
Evelyn Orozco
you a real one if you're here.
YoungUglyGang
Evelyn Orozco hell yeah rip to a legend