Aquarium
Mac Miller Feat. Vinny Radio Lyrics

Yeah
Opening line of the song, signaling the beginning of the artist's thoughts and ideas

Do you feel it?
Question used to grab the listener's attention and make them aware of the song

Don't answer, that was a rhetorical question
Acknowledges that the previous question was rhetorical and does not require an answer

Rhetorical (rhetorical)
Repeating the previous line for emphasis and to create a catchy hook

Forever life been never nice, we expedite the process
Life has always been harsh, so we try to speed up the process of achieving our goals

And every night I get advice, cause life is way too complex
The artist seeks guidance every night because life is too complicated to navigate on his own

Heaven's lights are hella bright, ironic how that came to be
The brightness of heaven is a contrast to the darkness of life, which is ironic

But can't you see? This angel speaks
The artist hears a voice (his own thoughts, perhaps) and considers it to be divine guidance

She's saying the place is safe for me
The voice is assuring the artist that he is safe

I told "wait or me," the make believer normally disguise
The artist is warning the listener to be cautious of those who pretend to be something they're not

Transform before your eyes and glorifies euphoric highs
The artist changes and enjoys the feeling of being high on drugs

The morning rises and I'm fast asleep
The artist is asleep when the sun comes up

Somewhere off in the master suite
The artist is in a luxurious bedroom

Having dreams of Latin queens and nasty freaks
The artist is dreaming of beautiful women and sexual experiences

My mind, it wonders to places yonder and even farther
The artist's mind wanders to far-off places

When I'm sleep walking I'm Stephen Jobs or I'm Peter Parker
The artist's dreams lead him to imagine himself as famous and powerful people

A genius author, a Jesus preaching just to feed his daughter
The artist sees himself as someone who can do great things for the sake of his loved ones

The weed to spark up, yeah he's a goner, fuck these premadonnas
Drug use is destructive, and the artist criticizes those who prioritize their own image over substance

I'll always wonder what happened 3000 years ago
The artist is curious about historical events from long ago

I like to toy with the idea that we really know
The artist enjoys speculating about what we might truly understand

Is what I do important in the grand scheme of things?
The artist questions the value of his own actions in the bigger picture

In my head these dreams are dreamt, trust me we are kings
The artist views himself and his listeners as special and important

I'm just trying to make it all make sense
The artist is trying to understand his experiences and make sense of them

As you hypothesize on how to monetize, take advantage of
The artist recognizes that people try to make money and gain power at the expense of others

All the time we all behind, get lost in this Aquarium
We often lose track of time and get trapped in our own lives

America, the standard of vanity when the camera's up
The US prioritizes beauty and superficiality when on camera

We become celebrities, distract from the hysteria
Fame and celebrity culture distract us from real-world problems

Confessions that I have and curiosity about life and death
The artist has secrets he wants to reveal and questions about the meaning of existence

Most of us will never understand it, we just like the quest
We may never fully understand the mysteries of life, but we enjoy trying to uncover them

Read about the meaning of dreaming and all its messages
The artist is interested in analyzing his dreams and their potential meanings

Sedatives that take me to God, witness his fetishes
Drugs bring the artist closer to a spiritual experience and make him feel like he can understand God

We all in search for substance, that gives you pain and numbness
We are all looking for something meaningful, even if it comes with negative side effects

Circumstances advance the second chances, for this beloved
Difficult circumstances can create opportunities for redemption or new starts

I wish I could tell you that I didn't see this coming
The artist regrets his previous actions and wishes he had acted differently

But I'm ready for it all to end, die before tomorrows trend
The artist is ready for his own life to come to an end, and rejects the idea of chasing after new trends

Your life, it all depends on dollars spent and knowledge gained
The quality of a person's life depends on how much money they have and how much they know

Darkness on the brain, lost inside, forgotten days
The artist feels lost and depressed, and has trouble remembering the past

Life, it works in such mysterious ways
Life is unpredictable and sometimes difficult to understand

All these years that I pray, hope you hear what I say
The artist has been hoping that someone will hear and understand his message

Wherever my mind goes
The artist is following his own thought processes

I'mma follow you wherever your mind goes
The artist is willing to follow others as they explore their own thoughts

Will you follow me wherever my mind goes?
The artist is asking the listener to join him on his journey of self-exploration

So will you follow me wherever my mind goes?
The artist is repeating his request for the listener to join him