Dang
Mac Miller ft. Anderson Paak Lyrics


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Yeah
Yeah

I can't keep on losing you
Over complications
Gone too soon
Wait, we was just hangin'
I can't seem to hold onto
Dang
The people that know me best
The key that I won't forget
Too soon
I can't keep on losing you
I can't keep on losing you

(Yeah, yeah)
(Yeah)
How many mistakes do it take 'til you leave
And I'm left with my hand on my face
All red in the face, lookin' at you like (wait)
I know I ain't a saint, if it ain't too late, well
(I can't keep on losing you)
Don't run away so fast
Know my heart like gold, but it break like glass
Know my shit get old and I act so young
Baby, you so cold, never have no sun
You don't wanna grow up, yeah, that shit no fun
So when I get home, I'ma give you some
Make you feel like, (woo) when I hit that drum
Yeah, the dick ain't free, I don't give no fucks
Yeah, it's complicated, got you frustrated
Get home late and you don't trust me, baby
Way too drunk, you don't know what I'm sayin'
You can drive my car, don't drive me crazy
Complicated, got you frustrated
Every single night I keep you waitin'
You say you don't care, that's what you sayin'?
We both know that's some bullshit
Okay, we be fightin', we be reunitin'
Kiss me, touch me, tease me, me excited
God, the devil, who is who?
Tryna get through to you because

I can't keep on losing you
Over complications
Gone too soon
Wait, we was just hangin'
I can't seem to hold onto
Dang
The people that know me best
The key that I won't forget
Too soon
I can't keep on losing you

Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you

(Well)
You can't go away, girl, I'ma need you
Play your games like they my ticket to an Ivy League school
Won't get Hall of Fame dick from a Minor League dude
I just eat pussy, other people need food
Only got a little time and I ain't tryna spend it
Arguin' about who ain't givin' who attention
Startin' up the engine, need to reboot
I just eat pussy, other people need food
And I use every bone in my body
Keep on holdin' onto your trust
I know you don't want nothin' to do with me
But just one more time, let's make love
One more time, it ain't much
Fuck 'em all, let's be us
Summer's soft sweetness
Call late drunk, you hang up
What a mess I made up, sense, I make none
It's complicated, keepin' me up late
Can't concentrate, you're always on my brain
If it's love, then why the fuck it come with pain?
I just think that's some bullshit
Okay, it seem invitin', trust me, she's a titan
This week she like him, next week they fightin'
Need protection, all your dresses bulletproof
You're safe with me, girl

I can't keep on losing you
Where the hell you goin'?
Where you takin' this trip to?
Wait
Don't move, don't stay, too
I can't keep on losing you
Where the hell you goin'?
Wait!
Where the hell you goin'?

I can't keep on losing you
Over complications
Gone too soon
Wait, we was just hangin'
I can't seem to hold onto
Dang
The people that know me best
The key that I won't forget
Too soon
I can't keep on losing you

Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you




Can't keep losin' you
Woo

Overall Meaning

In Mac Miller's song "Dang!" featuring Anderson .Paak, the lyrics address the difficulty of holding on to a relationship that has been complicated by past mistakes. The song conveys the rapper's regret about not being able to keep his partner, despite their history together. The opening lines, "I can't keep on losing you/Over complications/Gone too soon" speak to the frustration and unfairness of letting someone go due to complications that are out of one's control. The repetition of the line "Can't keep losing you" further emphasizes the regretful tone of the song.


Throughout the lyrics, Mac Miller acknowledges his faults and takes responsibility for the mistakes he has made in the relationship. He admits, "I know I ain't a saint," but pleads with his partner to stay, asking, "How many mistakes do I have to make 'til you leave?" The chorus of the song, with Anderson .Paak's soulful vocals, adds a layer of emotion to the message, revealing the depth of pain that comes with losing someone you care about.


The lyrics of "Dang!" provide a relatable message for anyone who has struggled to hold on to a relationship that was once strong but has been strained by past mistakes. The song effectively conveys the feelings of regret, frustration, and heartache that come with losing someone you love.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
Starting the song with enthusiasm.


I can't keep on losing you
Admitting that he can't bear to lose his partner anymore.


Over complications
Acknowledging that the relationship is complicated.


Gone too soon
Regretting that the relationship ended too soon.


Wait, we was just hangin'
Surprised that the relationship ended abruptly just after spending some good time together.


I can't seem to hold onto
Feeling that he can't hold on to his partner anymore.


Dang
Expressing disappointment and frustration.


The people that know me best
Acknowledging that his close ones know him well.


The key that I won't forget
Considering his partner as an indispensable part of his life.


Too soon
Feeling that the break-up happened too soon.


(Yeah, yeah)
Repeating the affirmative sound to denote agreement.


(Yeah)
Repeating the affirmative sound to denote agreement.


How many mistakes do it take 'til you leave
Wondering about the threshold of mistakes that led to the break-up.


And I'm left with my hand on my face
Feeling dejected and helpless after the break-up.


All red in the face, lookin' at you like (wait)
Showing frustration and desperation to get back together.


I know I ain't a saint, if it ain't too late, well
Acknowledging his mistakes and hoping they can reconcile.


(I can't keep on losing you)
Repeating the chorus to emphasize his inability to let go.


Don't run away so fast
Asking his partner to stay and hear him out.


Know my heart like gold, but it break like glass
Admitting that even though he loves wholeheartedly, he is fragile.


Know my shit get old and I act so young
Acknowledging that he is immature in certain situations.


Baby, you so cold, never have no sun
Saying that his partner is distant and unaffectionate.


You don't wanna grow up, yeah, that shit no fun
Believing that his partner doesn't want to be responsible and mature.


So when I get home, I'ma give you some
Promising to make up for his flaws.


Make you feel like, (woo) when I hit that drum
Assuring his partner that he can satisfy her sexually.


Yeah, the dick ain't free, I don't give no fucks
Being blunt about his expectation of reciprocity in sex.


Yeah, it's complicated, got you frustrated
Admitting that the relationship is complex and causing frustration.


Get home late and you don't trust me, baby
Being unfaithful in the past and seeing the aftermath of his actions.


Way too drunk, you don't know what I'm sayin'
Getting drunk and having communication issues with his partner.


You can drive my car, don't drive me crazy
Asking his partner to not aggravate him further.


Complicated, got you frustrated
Reiterating that the relationship is tough on his partner.


Every single night I keep you waitin'
Acknowledging that he has kept his partner waiting and is remorseful.


You say you don't care, that's what you sayin'?
Questioning his partner's true feelings.


We both know that's some bullshit
Calling out his partner for lying.


Okay, we be fightin', we be reunitin'
Acknowledging the cycle of fights and reunions they go through.


Kiss me, touch me, tease me, me excited
Speaking about the highs of the relationship.


God, the devil, who is who?
Questioning the morals and ethics of both himself and his partner.


Tryna get through to you because
Trying to bridge the gap between him and his partner.


Can't keep losin' you
Repeating the chorus to emphasize his pain and struggle.


(Well)
An interjection to transition to the next verse.


You can't go away, girl, I'ma need you
Verbally asserting his dependence on his partner.


Play your games like they my ticket to an Ivy League school
Saying that his partner's games actually mean everything to him.


Won't get Hall of Fame dick from a Minor League dude
Boasting about his sexual prowess and comparing it to his worth.


I just eat pussy, other people need food
Downplaying other men's desires and stating that he can satisfy his partner.


Only got a little time and I ain't tryna spend it
Valuing his time and not wanting to waste it arguing.


Arguin' about who ain't givin' who attention
Pointing out the primary issue that causes their fights.


Startin' up the engine, need to reboot
Using the metaphor of a computer to indicate a fresh start.


And I use every bone in my body
Putting in all the effort and energy to make things work out.


Keep on holdin' onto your trust
Trying to regain the trust that was lost.


I know you don't want nothin' to do with me
Feeling that his partner is done with their relationship.


But just one more time, let's make love
Asking for one last chance to be intimate.


One more time, it ain't much
Promising that it won't take much to make things right again.


Fuck 'em all, let's be us
Not caring about other people's opinions and just focusing on their relationship.


Summer's soft sweetness
Describing the positive emotions he felt with his partner during the summer.


Call late drunk, you hang up
Talking about drunk dialing his partner and her hanging up on him.


What a mess I made up, sense, I make none
Realizing that he has messed up and doesn't know how to fix it.


It's complicated, keepin' me up late
Summarizing the theme of the song - a complicated relationship that keeps him up at night.


Can't concentrate, you're always on my brain
Feeling like he can't focus on anything else because his partner is always on his mind.


If it's love, then why the fuck it come with pain?
Questioning the nature of love and its association with pain and suffering.


I just think that's some bullshit
Disagreeing with the norm and trying to fight through the pain.


Okay, it seem invitin', trust me, she's a titan
Being tempted by other women but denying their offerings.


This week she like him, next week they fightin'
Commenting on the fickleness of relationships and how quickly they can change.


Need protection, all your dresses bulletproof
Making a reference to 50 Cent's bulletproof vest and comparing it to his partner's dress.


You're safe with me, girl
Assuring his partner that she is safe with him.


Where the hell you goin'?
Worried about his partner leaving him for good.


Where you takin' this trip to?
Asking about his partner's plans and intentions.


Wait
A pause indicating that he wants more time to figure things out.


Don't move, don't stay, too
Asking his partner to not go away and not stay in their current situation.


Wait!
A more urgent plea to wait and not make any hasty decisions.


Woo
A vocalization to end the song on a high note.




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brandon Paak Anderson, David Brian Pimentel, Malcolm James McCormick

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ticianoxD

Yeah
Yeah
I can't keep on losing you
Over complications
Gone too soon
Wait, we was just hangin'
I can't seem to hold onto
Dang
The people that know me best
The key that I won't forget
Too soon
I can't keep on losing you
I can't keep on losing you
How many mistakes do it take 'til you leave
And I'm left with my hand on my face
All red in the face, lookin' at you like (wait)
I know I ain't a saint, if it ain't too late, well
(I can't keep on losing you)
Don't run away so fast
Know my heart like gold, but it break like glass
Know my shit get old and I act so young
Baby, you so cold, never have no sun
You don't wanna grow up, yeah, that shit no fun
So when I get home, I'ma give you some
Make you feel like, (woo) when I hit that drum
Yeah, the dick ain't free, I don't give no fucks
Yeah, it's complicated, got you frustrated
Get home late and you don't trust me, baby
Way too drunk, you don't know what I'm sayin'
You can drive my car, don't drive me crazy
Complicated, got you frustrated
Every single night I keep you waitin'
You say you don't care, that's what you sayin'?
We both know that's some bullshit
Okay, we be fightin', we be reunitin'
Kiss me, touch me, tease me, me excited
God, the devil, who is who?
Tryna get through to you because
I can't keep on losing you
Over complications
Gone too soon
Wait, we was just hangin'
I can't seem to hold onto
Dang
The people that know me best
The key that I won't forget
Too soon
I can't keep on losing you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
You can't go away, girl, I'ma need you
Play your games like they my ticket to an Ivy League school
Won't get Hall of Fame dick from a Minor League dude
I just eat pussy, other people need food
Only got a little time and I ain't tryna spend it
Arguin' about who ain't givin' who attention
Startin' up the engine, need to reboot
I just eat pussy, other people need food
And I use every bone in my body
Keep on holdin' onto your trust
I know you don't want nothin' to do with me
But just one more time, let's make love
One more time, it ain't much
Fuck 'em all, let's be us
Summer's soft sweetness
Call late drunk, you hang up
What a mess I made up, sense, I make none
It's complicated, keepin' me up late
Can't concentrate, you're always on my brain
If it's love, then why the fuck it come with pain?
I just think that's some bullshit
Okay, it seem invitin', trust me, she's a titan
This week she like him, next week they fightin'
Need protection, all your dresses bulletproof
You're safe with me, girl
I can't keep on losing you
Where the hell you goin'?
Where you takin' this trip to?
Wait
Don't move, don't stay, too
I can't keep on losing you
Where the hell you goin'?
Wait!
Where the hell you goin'?
I can't keep on losing you
Over complications
Gone too soon
Wait, we was just hangin'
I can't seem to hold onto
Dang
The people that know me best
The key that I won't forget
Too soon
I can't keep on losing you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Can't keep losin' you
Woo



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@danbull

I like Mac Miller he is good at rap

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Mac Miller has stayed true to his artistry. He continues to show growth in his craft while reinventing his style as he stays relevant. These two make a great team. Dang!

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