Pranks 4 Players
Mac Miller Feat. Sir Michael Rocks Lyrics
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You know what I'm sayin'? We in the studio (yeah), Chi Town
I got my niggas with me (ah yeah)
I got my people with me (ah yeah)
Mac Meezy (my boy), Mikey watchin' this shit too
You know I'm sayin'? (Swag, yeah, swag, swag, yeah, swag, swag, yeah, swag)
Your swag's shit (yeah)
What if I'm fuckin' with my butterfly lady
In the backseat of the 'Cedes, or the Saleen
Somethin' that I cop, made in the eighties
I've been lost inside this puzzle
Rearrangin', keep on sayin' I'm a goddamn fool
Tell me, "Quit playin'," I'm like, "No can do"
Been through this bullshit
Actin' foolish as a dude that's hit with Cupid's doings (ooh)
Music is the key to everything I keep pursuin'
Bitches used to do the friend thing, now they ask me what I'm doin'
Tryna give me head before the show
Go while I'm interviewin' with a student newspaper
Maybe with the radio
Curb Your Enthusiasm, ho, the Larry David Show
Was somethin' that we probably watchin' while we be gettin' high
Step aside if anybody think they lookin' fresh as I am
With my Daily Bread hoodie and a floral hat
This shit these rappers talkin 'bout, I'm gettin' bored of that
This, or that, and a wiffle ball bat
Make a million dollars, then I give it all back
These rappers talkin' shit when they shit is all wack (ayy)
Yeah, I said it on wax
Yeah, I'm pullin' stars from the sky, live large, get high
Women lie, men lie, but we always fly
At the end of the movie, doves always cry (Michael)
Pullin' stars from the sky (Michael), live large, get high
It's all live, baby (baby)
Golded up like Tut, it make guys hate me (uh)
But I ain't givin' a fuck, I tell 'em, "Drive safely"
How dare a man lift his hand at me like I'm gon' flinch?
I'm not no bitch (uh-uh)
With the concreature concrete monuments (monuments)
Man probably pack his bag if he tryna trip
Nick Bruno, Boldy James kinda shit
It's like The Godfather, y'all gotta honor this (honor this)
Tryna split the money up like communists (okay)
You should shake the person hand that put you on to this
Hold up, this the swag you would kill for (kill for)
What the fuck you tryna chill for? (Wake up)
Are you alive or a stillborn?
'Cause you really ain't livin' 'til you get yours
Sky's the limit, we could build doors
Open 'em up, nothin' gon' be closed, I'm sure
This, or that, and a whiffle ball bat
Make a million dollars, and then give it all back
These rappers talkin' shit when they shit be all wack
Yeah, I said it on wax
We pullin' stars out the sky, live large, get high
Men lie, women lie, but we always fly
At the end of the movie, doves always cry
Pullin' stars out the sky, live large, get high, ha
In "Pranks 4 Players," Mac Miller and Sir Michael Rocks boast about their wealth and success in the music industry. They start by describing their surroundings in the studio and mentioning the people they are with. The next part of the song sees Mac Miller pondering about his relationship with a girl and whether they'll have sex in the backseat of his car. He talks about the material things he owns, such as his '80s car, and his confusion about his identity as a musician. He also talks about the women who used to friend-zone him, but now want to be intimate with him. The second verse sees Sir Michael Rocks rapping about his riches, how he doesn't care about what other people think of him or his flashy lifestyle, and how he's willing to fight anyone who crosses him. He also mentions the importance of money and how it can make or break someone.
Overall, "Pranks 4 Players" is a typical braggadocious hip-hop song. The artists express their ego and material wealth, but also showcase their vulnerability and insecurities in their relationships and personal lives.
Line by Line Meaning
We on tour right now
Currently on tour
It's Young Veggies right here
You know what I'm sayin'? We in the studio (yeah), Chi Town
Young Veggies in the studio in Chicago
I got my niggas with me (ah yeah)
I got my people with me (ah yeah)
Mac Meezy (my boy), Mikey watchin' this shit too
You know I'm sayin'?
With friends, including Mac Meezy and Mikey
(Swag, yeah, swag, swag, yeah, swag, swag, yeah, swag)
Your swag's shit (yeah)
Talking about swag, criticizing someone else's
It go rock-a-bye baby
What if I'm fuckin' with my butterfly lady
In the backseat of the 'Cades, or the Saleen
Somethin' that I cop, made in the eighties
Talking about having sex with his partner in a car, referencing a Saleen car made in the eighties
I've been lost inside this puzzle
Rearrangin', keep on sayin' I'm a goddamn fool
Tell me, "Quit playin'", I'm like, "No can do"
Feeling confused, being called a fool but won't stop
Been through this bullshit
Actin' foolish as a dude that's hit with Cupid's doings (ooh)
Music is the key to everything I keep pursuin'
Been through drama before, acknowledging being affected by love and music
Bitches used to do the friend thing, now they ask me what I'm doin'
Tryna give me head before the show
Go while I'm interviewin' with a student newspaper
Maybe with the radio
Noticing a change in how women treat him, mentioning sexual advances backstage and during interviews
Curb Your Enthusiasm, ho, the Larry David Show
Was somethin' that we probably watchin' while we be gettin' high
Step aside if anybody think they lookin' fresh as I am
With my Daily Bread hoodie and a floral hat
This shit these rappers talkin 'bout, I'm gettin' bored of that
Watching TV while getting high, bragging about his style, and finding other rappers boring
This, or that, and a wiffle ball bat
Make a million dollars, then I give it all back
These rappers talkin' shit when they shit is all wack (ayy)
Yeah, I said it on wax
Talking about making money and not caring for other rappers' insults and their bad music
Yeah, I'm pullin' stars from the sky, live large, get high
Women lie, men lie, but we always fly
At the end of the movie, doves always cry (Michael)
Pullin' stars from the sky (Michael), live large, get high
Bragging about his own success and staying fly while referencing Michael Jordan and movie cliches
It's all live, baby (baby)
Golded up like Tut, it make guys hate me (uh)
But I ain't givin' a fuck, I tell 'em, "Drive safely"
How dare a man lift his hand at me like I'm gon' flinch?
Feeling confident and successful, but still cautious of other men who might fight him
I'm not no bitch (uh-uh)
With the concreature concrete monuments (monuments)
Man probably pack his bag if he tryna trip
Nick Bruno, Boldy James kinda shit
It's like The Godfather, y'all gotta honor this (honor this)
Tryna split the money up like communists (okay)
You should shake the person hand that put you on to this
Refusing to be intimidated, listening to certain artists, making Godfather references and not supporting the idea of communism
Hold up, this the swag you would kill for (kill for)
What the fuck you tryna chill for? (Wake up)
Are you alive or a stillborn?
'Cause you really ain't livin' 'til you get yours
Sky's the limit, we could build doors
Open 'em up, nothin' gon' be closed, I'm sure
Questioning why others are not living their lives to their full potential, encouraging to keep striving for success
Yeah, I said it on wax
We pullin' stars out the sky, live large, get high
Men lie, women lie, but we always fly
At the end of the movie, doves always cry
Pullin' stars out the sky, live large, get high, ha
Repeating earlier lyrics about his success and lack of care for others' insults or opinions
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Malcolm James McCormick
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Warren Nguyen
My best friend passed on the 21st. We were both huge mac fans that connected through his music. Today , the 21st felt like a gift from the universe. RIP GAGE - BIG CAT TIPTOE
Felix Thiele
Rip to your friend 🙏🏻
hard2comewitusername
Mac Miller is Gift that just keeps Giving
Dylan Detweiler
My friend past a year ago i wish i knew more about him the way you say u do take everything to heart keep those memories deep they will live on forever in your head. live your dreams through you and your brudda.
TrúSkiii
Rip Gage
Warren Nguyen
Thanks everyone <3
Kiana Franco
I wish I got to see him in concert!
Dani Dibble
Same. 😔
Monse Soto
me too :,(
Hylianvaiabby
I saw him once and it was back in 2016 for the Divine Feminine Tour, I’m so glad I bought those tickets impulsively😭❤️