Machine Gun Kelly released his fifth album, Tickets to My Downfall, in 2020; it marked a complete departure from hip hop and entry into pop punk. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, the only rock album to do so that year, and contained the single "My Ex's Best Friend" (with blackbear), which reached number 20 on the Hot 100. He achieved similar commercial success with its follow up mainstream sellout (2022).
Machine Gun Kelly had his first starring role in the romantic drama Beyond the Lights (2014), and since appeared in the techno-thriller Nerve (2016), the horror Bird Box (2018), the comedy Big Time Adolescence and portrayed Tommy Lee in the biopic The Dirt (both 2019).
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_Gun_Kelly_(musician)
Studio albums
Lace Up (2012)
General Admission (2015)
bloom (2017)
Hotel Diablo (2019)
Tickets To My Downfall (2020)
mainstream sellout (2022)
Deluxes Versions
Lace Up (Deluxe) (2012)
General Admission (Deluxe) (2015)
bloom (Deluxe) (2017)
Tickets To My Downfall (SOLD OUT Deluxe) (2020)
mainstream sellout (life in pink deluxe) (2022)
Mixtapes and EP's
Stamp of Approval (2007)
Homecoming (2008)
100 Words and Running (2010)
Lace Up! (2010)
Rage Pack (2011)
Half Naked & Almost Famous - EP (2012)
EST 4 Life (2012)
Lace Up (The Prelude) (2012)
Black Flag (2013)
Fuck It (2015)
BINGE (2018)
lockdown sessions (2022)
genre : sadboy (2024)
Highline Ballroom
Machine Gun Kelly Lyrics
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Bitch I'm trying to blow up like the Al Qaeda
But why do yall want to be famous? So I can pay for protection and pretend to be gangsta?
These rappers are five foot tall talkin' bout gang bangin'
I'm 6'3, I pee make em yellow like cold play is
6 D, up in a rental honda from A this bad bitches give me brain that explains my mindless behavior
But fuck em' I never mind them like a hater
Fuck this rap shit is wack, I'm going back to get paid under the table
Bunch of males on these labels trying to stick it in my anal (what the fuck?)
So I fuck these girls cause they're rear ended (what?)
So motherfuck the world because its near endin' (ohhhh)
Uh, and if you scared go to church
Other than that, go get a shirt with my name on it, get your peers offended
You're tormented by face huh, yeah
It makes you think what ain't huh, yeah
So ship ship shimmy shimmy yah shimmy yay
Get your old dirty ass out the way, hold up
(Kells, Kells its double XXL)
(We've got some wonderful news and I just wanted to tell)
(Now I know you and our freshmen issue don't sit well)
(So we said fuck everyone else give the cover to yourself)
I ain't ballin', but I'm at the free throw
There they go to college, but i know this gringo is copied more then the fucking kinko's
Me ho, mis amigos will cut you into burritos and feed you to the seagulls
Your career is over, finito (Fatality)
Yeah bitch yeah bitch call me Steve-O
I'm a jackass, I backhand my country's presidito
I don't take part in politics, where I'm from we call it deep throat
I'd rather fuck me a bitch and X men like Magneto
Now.call me an asshole but be tactical
Cause the wrong vernacular could turn something spectacular into a massacre
Microphone damager, midwest assassin, a cleveland cannibal animal eat too many of you faggots like bananas
My caskets are full of plants, make my lungs blacker then Janin, high as an intergalactic planets I think I work for NASA
My chucks are classic, body marked up like my managers calendar
Stand up fanatical still I've slept on like these mattresses
Wake up! can you see me? somebody get binoculars
I'm on top of a man and slapping two animal activists
Living up to the standards I got stuck with as a rapper
A havoc problematic psychopathic basic ambassador
(Cough cough)
Hot boxin' an Acura
Pants saggin', gettin' head from tabitha
Bitch I be that skinny muhfucka
Cleveland's what I'm reppin'
They already know the answer ain't no mothafuckin' question its Kells
Yeah
I got more bars in the jail
I got more heat then sun itself
You would think I was a member of hell
You would think I wouldn't have any manners the way I'm using Biggie for myself
But, if any one of you got a problem then let me call P Diddy up on his cell and tell you
(FUCK THE WORLD DON'T ASK ME FOR SHIT)
All you industry bitches can suck my dick!
(FUCK THE WORLD DON'T ASK ME FOR SHIT)
I said all you industry bitches can suck my dick... bitch
The lyrics of Highline Ballroom by Machine Gun Kelly are about his disdain for the rap industry and his determination to make a name for himself despite it. He explains his frustration with the way rappers glorify gang culture, pay for protection, and pretend to be something they're not. He asserts his own authenticity by claiming that he doesn't need protection and that he's tall enough to intimidate people without resorting to violence. He also brags about his sexual exploits and his ability to attract women, but dismisses them as "mindless" and insignificant.
Throughout the song, Machine Gun Kelly criticizes the rap industry for its superficiality and its lack of respect for real talent. He derides the idea of fame and the industry's obsession with it, declaring that he would rather be paid under the table. He calls out other rappers who have sold out and compromised their principles in order to stay relevant, and he challenges the listener to take a more critical look at the industry and its values. Ultimately, the song is a testament to Machine Gun Kelly's own authenticity and his refusal to conform to the norms of the rap world.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay yo, first off my name is, fuck that check the playlist
My name is not important, listen to my music instead
Bitch I'm trying to blow up like the Al Qaeda
I want to become successful and famous, like a terrorist group
But why do yall want to be famous? So I can pay for protection and pretend to be gangsta?
Why do people want to be famous? So they can afford security and act tough
These rappers are five foot tall talkin' bout gang bangin'
Short rappers pretend to be tough and gang affiliated
I'm 6'3, I pee make em yellow like cold play is
Being tall makes me intimidating and powerful
6 D, up in a rental honda from A this bad bitches give me brain that explains my mindless behavior
I have sex with women and their actions justify my reckless behavior
But fuck em' I never mind them like a hater
I ignore haters and their opinions
Fuck this rap shit is wack, I'm going back to get paid under the table
I dislike the rap industry and would rather make money illegally
This industry turns me off like I forgot to pay my cable
The rap industry is unappealing and dull
Bunch of males on these labels trying to stick it in my anal (what the fuck?)
Male record executives are aggressive and have ulterior motives
So I fuck these girls cause they're rear ended (what?)
I have sex with women because they're attracted to me
So motherfuck the world because its near endin' (ohhhh)
I don't care about the world because we're close to the end
Uh, and if you scared go to church
If you're afraid, seek refuge in church
Other than that, go get a shirt with my name on it, get your peers offended
Buy a shirt with my name on it and offend your friends
You're tormented by face huh, yeah
You're bothered by my appearance, right?
It makes you think what ain't huh, yeah
It makes you wonder what's fake about me
So ship ship shimmy shimmy yah shimmy yay
Nonsense lyrics
Get your old dirty ass out the way, hold up
Move out of the way
(Kells, Kells its double XXL)
Recognition from XXL Magazine
(We've got some wonderful news and I just wanted to tell)
Good news I wanted to share
(Now I know you and our freshmen issue don't sit well)
I know you were unhappy with being a freshman issue
(So we said fuck everyone else give the cover to yourself)
We gave you the cover to be selfish
I ain't ballin', but I'm at the free throw
I'm not wealthy, but I'm still making a shot
There they go to college, but i know this gringo is copied more then the fucking kinko's
Even though I'm not educated, people still copy me
Me ho, mis amigos will cut you into burritos and feed you to the seagulls
My friends and I will harm you
Your career is over, finito (Fatality)
Your career is finished
Yeah bitch yeah bitch call me Steve-O
A reference to Jackass and Steve-O
I'm a jackass, I backhand my country's presidito
I'm foolish and disrepectful, even towards authority figures
I don't take part in politics, where I'm from we call it deep throat
I don't engage in politics, we use sexual terminology instead
I'd rather fuck me a bitch and X men like Magneto
I have sex and feel like Magneto from X-Men
Now.call me an asshole but be tactical
I'm aware of how people perceive me, but still expect respect
Cause the wrong vernacular could turn something spectacular into a massacre
Using hurtful language could lead to violence and destruction
Microphone damager, midwest assassin, a cleveland cannibal animal eat too many of you faggots like bananas
I'm a talented rapper who preys on other rappers like a predator
My caskets are full of plants, make my lungs blacker then Janin, high as an intergalactic planets I think I work for NASA
I smoke too much and harm myself, I feel like I work for NASA
My chucks are classic, body marked up like my managers calendar
My Converse shoes are timeless and my body is full of tattoos
Stand up fanatical still I've slept on like these mattresses
I'm passionate and talented, but unrecognized
Wake up! can you see me? somebody get binoculars
I want people to notice me, even from a distance
I'm on top of a man and slapping two animal activists
I'm violent towards activists, even on top of someone
Living up to the standards I got stuck with as a rapper
I feel obligated to be a certain way because I'm a rapper
A havoc problematic psychopathic basic ambassador
I'm disruptive, dysfunctional, and mentally unstable
(Cough cough)
A sound effect
Hot boxin' an Acura
I'm smoking inside a car
Pants saggin', gettin' head from tabitha
I'm wearing pants low and getting oral sex from a woman named Tabitha
Bitch I be that skinny muhfucka
I'm a skinny, tough guy
Cleveland's what I'm reppin'
I represent Cleveland
They already know the answer ain't no mothafuckin' question its Kells
My reputation speaks for itself, I'm Machine Gun Kelly
I got more bars in the jail
I have more music bars than a prison cell
I got more heat then sun itself
I have more bars and talent than anyone else
You would think I was a member of hell
I'm part of the underworld and more powerful
You would think I wouldn't have any manners the way I'm using Biggie for myself
I'm selfish and use Biggie's legacy for personal gain
But, if any one of you got a problem then let me call P Diddy up on his cell and tell you
If anyone has an issue, I'll call P Diddy to back me up
(FUCK THE WORLD DON'T ASK ME FOR SHIT)
I don't care about anything or anyone else
All you industry bitches can suck my dick!
I disrespect the entire rap industry
Contributed by Scarlett F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fulltimediva4290
Anyone back here just chilling? MGK always been fire ESTXX
@shawnshaddix6629
100% my dude just out here vibing to a "mumble" rapper😂😂 lace up tattooed on me till I die
@ryancarmichael3211
Always my dude
@skwitzz4765
I'm here right now 😂
@cbess513
2021.!!
@undertakercj3178
When this first came out it was fire. Now days still is
@BeastinBoyd
Mgk stands above all other artists. Lace up or Shut up!
@maliekbailey2115
Nah bruh but he HARD as fuck.
@redeyeglass4202
@@maliekbailey2115 whos harder in your op? tammy macdonald ? lmfao?? Miley Sirus?? T Keif?? Lmfao Mgk Is The Best Look All Hes Done The Only Other One Is Token & Eminem
@tobiaseliot4716
@@redeyeglass4202 imagine thinking that token and Eminem are the only hard rappers in the industry