The Star Room
Mac Miller Lyrics


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Hallelujah, thank God I have a future
Prayin' I don't waste it gettin' faded
'Cause I'm smoking until I'm coughin' up tar
Feel the surge, energy curve like a lumbar
I don't act hard, still read Babar
Trippin' out, lookin' at a bunch of Google Maps stars, shit
They got a app for that
But me, I'm still trapped inside my head I kinda feel like its a purgatory
So polite and white, but I got family who would murder for me
Think I'm living paradise, what would I have to worry 'bout?
Dealing with these demons, feel the pressure, find the perfect style (perfect style)
Making sure my mom and dad are still somewhat in love
All these backfires of my experiments with drugs
And I experience z touch of my epiphany in color form
Difference between love and war inform me I'm above the norm
Give me anybody though, I'll gladly chew his face off, them bath salts
Rhymin' like it's summertime on asphalt, hot
Haven't picked a major label think I'm blackballed
I still don't got the heart to pick my phone up when my dad calls
Will he recognize his son when he hears my voice?
I put this music against my life, I think I fear the choice
And I don't know what I'm running from, but I'm running still
I conversate with acquaintances, but it's nothing real
I'm from a city that you hear and think a bunch of steel
So a hundred mills wouldn't make me sign a fucking deal (fuckin' deal)
Money kills, that's the truth, it's called the root of evil
But I want that Rolls Royce that the homie Lennon drove
So if you don't talk about some money I'ma send you home
Unconventional, special but unprofessional
Adolescent expression that's lettin' me meet these centerfolds
As troubles fill my mind capacity, I let 'em go (let 'em go)
If I was Johnny Depp in Blow, I would let it snow (would let it snow)
That's just me all wildin' out and being extra though (extra though)
Yeah

And if God was a human, it'd be yours truly
Watching horror movies with some foreign groupies
Thinking this decor suits me (this decor suits me)
I do drugs to get more loopy, I'm in tune
To ancient jujitsu spirituals, it's blissful (it's blissful)
Looking out as far as eyes can see
I'm glad that me and this elevation could finally meet (could finally meet)
I think I'm JFK's final speech
They try assassinating all of my beliefs
But I'm asleep so whisper to me for the peace of mind
And he be high, some weed to grind on top a Jesus shrine (Jesus shrine)
Twenty thousand on my watch 'cause I needed time (time)
If y'all would leave me the fuck alone, that'd be divine (be divine)
Can't decide if you like all the fame
Three years ago to now, it's just not the same (not the same)
I'm looking out the window ashin' on the pane (ashin' on the pane)
Shit, wonder if I lost my way

Don't you ever wanna hide away? (Wanna hide away?)
Poseidon triumph in the eyes of rain
Won't give a fuck about tomorrow if I die today (die today)
I'll greet the devil with a smilin' face
Shit, that God fellow may reside in space
As time's a-wasting I'm freebasing with Freemasons
My girl's switchin' the locks, the keys keep changin' (keep changin')
Dreamin' of places, my own personal creations
If there's a party in heaven, I plan to leave wasted
Retracin' my steps way back to biblical times
We-we all gon' end up meetin' at the finishin' line

And these words that I command you today shall be in your heart
And you shall teach them diligently to your children
And you shall speak of them when you sit at home




And when you walk along the way, and when you lie down
And when you rise up, I am the lord, your god

Overall Meaning

In “The Star Room,” Mac Miller reflects on his life struggles such as the intense pressure to maintain success, addiction, depression, and the feeling of being trapped in his own head. In the first verse, Miller takes a moment to be grateful for his future, hoping that he won’t waste it by indulging in smoking too much. He then proceeds to talk about his drug experiences and demons he’s dealing with daily. Miller also questions his own existence and what he’s running from but also acknowledges that he converses with acquaintances but finds no fulfillment in it.


In the second verse, Miller talks about his fame, how it’s changed him and his yearning for a more isolated life. He then nostalgically thinks about how beautiful his life used to be before things changed. The third verse is where Miller's message lies; he insists that we all should always hold unto God’s word and practice it.


Line by Line Meaning

Hallelujah, thank God I have a future
Expressing gratitude for having a future.


Prayin' I don't waste it gettin' faded
Asking God not to waste the future getting high.


'Cause I'm smoking until I'm coughin' up tar
Smoking until coughing up tar.


Feel the surge, energy curve like a lumbar
Experiencing a rush of energy.


I don't act hard, still read Babar
Not acting tough, still enjoying children's literature.


Trippin' out, lookin' at a bunch of Google Maps stars, shit
Being high and looking at stars on Google Maps.


They got a app for that
Noting how technology has made stargazing easier.


But me, I'm still trapped inside my head I kinda feel like its a purgatory
Feeling trapped in one's own mind like being in purgatory.


So polite and white, but I got family who would murder for me
Appearing polite and white, but having family who would do anything for them.


Think I'm living paradise, what would I have to worry 'bout?
Having no worries because life seems like paradise.


Dealing with these demons, feel the pressure, find the perfect style (perfect style)
Struggling with personal demons and pressure to find the perfect musical style.


Making sure my mom and dad are still somewhat in love
Concerned about parents' relationship.


All these backfires of my experiments with drugs
Experiencing negative effects from drug use.


And I experience z touch of my epiphany in color form
Having a psychedelic experience in color.


Difference between love and war inform me I'm above the norm
Realizing the difference between love and war and feeling special for it.


Give me anybody though, I'll gladly chew his face off, them bath salts
Jokingly expressing a willingness to harm someone under the influence of drugs.


Rhymin' like it's summertime on asphalt, hot
Rapping with summer energy and intensity.


Haven't picked a major label think I'm blackballed
Facing difficulty getting signed to a major record label.


I still don't got the heart to pick my phone up when my dad calls
Avoiding phone calls from a parent due to guilt or anxiety.


Will he recognize his son when he hears my voice?
Worrying about whether one's own father will recognize them.


I put this music against my life, I think I fear the choice
Comparing music to life and fearing the consequences of pursuing music.


And I don't know what I'm running from, but I'm running still
Feeling like they are running from something despite not knowing what it is.


I conversate with acquaintances, but it's nothing real
Having superficial conversations with acquaintances.


I'm from a city that you hear and think a bunch of steel
Coming from a city known for its industrial nature.


So a hundred mills wouldn't make me sign a fucking deal (fuckin' deal)
Refusing to sign a record deal for even a hundred million dollars.


Money kills, that's the truth, it's called the root of evil
Believing that money is the root of evil.


But I want that Rolls Royce that the homie Lennon drove
Desiring a Rolls Royce like the one owned by John Lennon.


So if you don't talk about some money I'ma send you home
Expecting money-driven conversations and threatening to end them if they don't involve money.


Unconventional, special but unprofessional
Being unconventional and special but lacking professionalism.


Adolescent expression that's lettin' me meet these centerfolds
Being able to meet attractive women because of adolescent expression through music.


As troubles fill my mind capacity, I let 'em go (let 'em go)
Letting go of the troubles that fill one's mind.


If I was Johnny Depp in Blow, I would let it snow (would let it snow)
Referencing the movie Blow and implying a willingness to do a lot of cocaine.


That's just me all wildin' out and being extra though (extra though)
Being extra and acting wild.


And if God was a human, it'd be yours truly
Feeling like one is a godlike figure.


Watching horror movies with some foreign groupies
Watching scary movies with foreigners who are fans of one's music.


Thinking this decor suits me (this decor suits me)
Feeling like the environment around one fits their style.


I do drugs to get more loopy, I'm in tune
Taking drugs to feel more in tune with oneself.


To ancient jujitsu spirituals, it's blissful (it's blissful)
Finding spiritual bliss in ancient martial arts practices.


Looking out as far as eyes can see
Gazing out into the distance.


I'm glad that me and this elevation could finally meet (could finally meet)
Being happy to finally reach a certain level of success.


I think I'm JFK's final speech
Comparing oneself to JFK's final speech, which spoke about unity and hope.


They try assassinating all of my beliefs
Feeling like people are trying to kill one's values and beliefs.


But I'm asleep so whisper to me for the peace of mind
Asking for quiet so as to find peace of mind while asleep.


And he be high, some weed to grind on top a Jesus shrine (Jesus shrine)
Creating an image of being high and smoking weed on top of a Jesus statue.


Twenty thousand on my watch 'cause I needed time (time)
Dropping 20,000 dollars on a watch, needing time to do what one wants.


If y'all would leave me the fuck alone, that'd be divine (be divine)
Wishing for people to leave one alone.


Can't decide if you like all the fame
Struggling to decide whether or not fame is desirable.


Three years ago to now, it's just not the same (not the same)
Feeling like things have changed over the past three years.


I'm looking out the window ashin' on the pane (ashin' on the pane)
Ashing a cigarette on the windowpane while lost in thought.


Shit, wonder if I lost my way
Feeling lost and unsure if one is on the right path.


Don't you ever wanna hide away? (Wanna hide away?)
Wondering if there are times when one wants to hide away from the world.


Poseidon triumph in the eyes of rain
Imagining the mythological god Poseidon triumphing in a rainy setting.


Won't give a fuck about tomorrow if I die today (die today)
Not caring about tomorrow if one were to die today.


I'll greet the devil with a smilin' face
Not fearing death and meeting it with a smile.


Shit, that God fellow may reside in space
Jokingly speculating about where God may reside.


As time's a-wasting I'm freebasing with Freemasons
Wasting time by doing drugs with members of the Freemasons.


My girl's switchin' the locks, the keys keep changin' (keep changin')
Having relationship problems with someone and feeling like the locks are being changed constantly.


Dreamin' of places, my own personal creations
Fantasizing about different places and creating them in one's mind.


If there's a party in heaven, I plan to leave wasted
Jokingly stating that one plans to party heavily in heaven.


Retracin' my steps way back to biblical times
Reflecting on history and tracing one's steps back to biblical times.


We-we all gon' end up meetin' at the finishin' line
Believing that everyone will eventually meet at the end of life.


And these words that I command you today shall be in your heart
Referencing the importance of keeping these words in one's heart.


And you shall teach them diligently to your children
Stating that one should teach these words to their children.


And you shall speak of them when you sit at home
Reminding to speak of these words while at home.


And when you walk along the way, and when you lie down
Encouraging to remember these words wherever one goes.


And when you rise up, I am the lord, your god
Emphasizing that God is lord and god.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Thebe Kgositsile, Malcolm McCormick

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@itsabeautifullife565

Heard this 10 years ago. And just going through depression and anxiety right now and said to myself.


"I dont know what im running from but im running still. I conversate with acquaintances but its nothing real"


Didnt even realize thats what Mac told me too.

R.I.P. MAC ❤



@zerelem7749

Hallelujah, thank God I have a future
Prayin' I don't waste it gettin' faded
Cause I'm smoking, till I'm coughin' up tar
Through the surge, energy curve like a lumbar
I don't act hard, I still read Babar
Trippin' out, lookin' at a bunch of Google map stars, shit
They got a app for... that
But me, I'm still trapped inside my
Head, it kinda feel like it's a purgatory
So polite and white, but I got family who would murder for me
Think I'm living paradise, so would I have to worry 'bout?
Dealing with these demons, feel the pressure, find the perfect style
Making sure my mom and dad are still somewhat in love
All these backfires of my experiments with drugs
And I experience the touch of my epiphany in color form
The difference between love and war inform me -- I'm above the norm
But, give me anybody though,
I'll gladly chew his face off, them bath salts
Rhyming like it's summertime on asphalt, hot
Haven't picked a major label, think I'm blackballed
I still don't got the heart to pick my phone up when my dad calls
Will he recognize his son when he hears my voice?
I put this music against my life, I think I fear the choice
And I don't know what I'm running from, but I'm running still
I conversate with acquaintances, but it's nothing real
I'm from a city that you hear and think a bunch of steel
So a hundred mills wouldn't make me sign a fucking deal
Money kills, that's the truth, it's called the root of evil
But I want that Rolls Royce that the homie Lennon drove
So, if you ain't talkin' bout some money I'mma send you home
Unconventional, special but unprofessional
Adolescent expression that's letting me meet these centerfolds
As troubles fill my mind capacity, I let them go
If I was Johnny Depp in Blow, I would let it snow
That's just me all wilding out and being extra dope
And if God was a human it'd be yours truly
Watching horror movies with some foreign groupies
Thinking this decor suits me
I do drugs to get more loopy
I'm in tune to ancient jujitsu spirituals it's blissful
Looking out as far as eyes can see
I'm glad that me and this elevation could finally meet
I think I'm JFK's final speech
They try assassinating all of my beliefs
But I'm asleep so whisper to me for some peace of mind
And he be high some weed to grind on top a Jesus shrine
Twenty thousand on my watch cause I needed time
If y'all would leave me the fuck alone, that'd be divine
Can't decide if you like all the fame
Three years ago to now, it's just not the same
I'm looking my window ashing on the pane
Shit, wonder if I lost my way
Don't you ever wanna hide away
Poseidon triumph in the eyes of rain
Won't give a fuck about tomorrow if I die today
I'll greet the devil with a smilin' face
Shit, that God fellow may reside in space
As, time's a wasting I'm freebasing with Freemasons
My girl's switchin' the locks, the keys keep changin'
Dreamin' of places my own personal creations
If there's a party in heaven I plan to leave wasted
Retracin' my steps way back to biblical times
We-We all gon' end up meetin' at the finishin' line



All comments from YouTube:

@sukhpreetriyat8505

"We all gonna end up meeting at the finishing line" RIP Mac

@clues4

That line hit me back when I was 18 and this album dropped.
Firmly believe the real ones will collide on some higher plane

@shawnslabinski3772

I hope soon

@larryfisherman4199

@frank lotionIf ya care to know, mac meant this in the psychedelic way that we are one consciousness, divided by perspective and confused the present linearity of space time. We're all the same consciousness. In science terms, we're the Higgs Field

@larryfisherman4199

So "real" or not. They're are no real ones. Just you. See you soon.

@rylanmacdonald6416

True. Dirtnaps for everyone!
Who's comin w me? Oh yeah, you all are.

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@geroldcooper6686

"We all gon end up meeting at the finishing line."
Save a place for me Mac. RIP king.

@troypezzato6364

I literally read this comment as he said it, that was weird

@oddfuture7160

@Troy Pezzato omfg samee sooo weird

@ch4rlz398

@Troy Pezzato its called synchronicity

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