Lately
Machine Gun Kelly Lyrics


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Oh my god, Ronny

Lately, I've been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
The way I'm living, shit get crazy dark
Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
And you know I'm tryna change, but it's very hard

Life's been getting to me, I just started smoking squares (I'm stressed)
But they ain't getting in my circle dawg, we still prepared (for real)
I'm still dealing with some demons that ain't really there
Grew up a screw up, pierced my ear and dyed my fucking hair
In 7th grade, I didn't even have a bed, I had to share (for real)
The fuck you think I go so hard for, I got out of there (I'm gone)
Have you ever had somebody try to take your life? (huh?)
Sometimes, I ain't safe from myself when I stay up at night

Lately, I've been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
The way I'm living, shit get crazy dark
Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
And you know I'm tryna change, but it's very hard

Lately, I've been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
The way I'm living, shit get crazy dark
Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
And you know I'm tryna change, but it's very hard

Look, I promised myself I ain't never going home (not at all)
9 years old, my momma left me in the cold (god damn)
Ayy, what do you think that type of shit do to your soul?
Found someone that finally loved me
Still I treat her like a hoe (that shit is fucked up)
Damn, it be the shit that don't know (they don't know)
I only smile in public just for show
I know they tried to warn me 'bout my ghost
You know them kids be with the yay and now them kids be seeing ghosts

Lately, I've been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
The way I'm living, shit get crazy dark
Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
And you know I'm tryna change, but it's very hard

Lately, I've been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
The way I'm living, shit get crazy dark
Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
And you know I'm tryna change, but it's very hard

Uh, ayy, yeah, them demons ain't the only ones that's up at night
Huh, yeah, ayy
Uh, ayy, yeah, them demons ain't the only ones that's up at night
It appears the mark of a human being
For our demons, god save us
Them demons ain't the only ones that's up at night

Lately, I've been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
The way I'm living, shit get crazy dark
Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
And you know I'm tryna change, but it's very hard

Lately, I've been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
The way I'm living, shit get crazy dark




Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
And you know I'm tryna change, but it's very hard

Overall Meaning

Machine Gun Kelly’s song "LATELY" expresses the artist’s struggles with various dark thoughts and demons. He admits to smoking squares (cigarettes) to deal with his stress and demons that contribute to his crazy thoughts. Additionally, he reflects on his painful childhood as he explains his living situation where he didn’t have a bed to himself until 7th grade. The artist shares how the tough living conditions and experiences have shaped him into who he is today. He acknowledges he tries to change, but it’s hard.


The song features themes of mental health, abandonment, and the pressure of fame. He talks about how it seems like everyone warned him about his ghosts, which may refer to his inner demons. He also raps about feeling like he's always being watched and judged, leading him to only smile in public for show. Additionally, the lyrics describe how he treats a woman poorly even though she truly loves him. Machine Gun Kelly’s lyrics in "LATELY" tie into mental health and how our past shapes us.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh my god, Ronny
Introducing the song


Lately, I've been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
I've been having troubling thoughts recently


The way I'm living, shit get crazy dark
My life is getting difficult and stressful


Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
Why have we not been talking much lately?


And you know I'm tryna change, but it's very hard
I'm trying to make a change, but it's not easy


Life's been getting to me, I just started smoking squares (I'm stressed)
Life has been stressing me out, so I started smoking cigarettes


But they ain't getting in my circle dawg, we still prepared (for real)
However, my close friends and I are still ready to handle anything


I'm still dealing with some demons that ain't really there
I am still struggling with personal inner demons that may not be real


Grew up a screw up, pierced my ear and dyed my fucking hair
I had a rough upbringing and expressed myself through unconventional means like piercings and hair dye


In 7th grade, I didn't even have a bed, I had to share (for real)
I had a tough childhood, to the point where I had to share a bed in 7th grade


The fuck you think I go so hard for, I got out of there (I'm gone)
I work hard because I don't want to be stuck in that difficult situation anymore


Have you ever had somebody try to take your life? (huh?)
Have you ever been in a situation where someone tried to harm you?


Sometimes, I ain't safe from myself when I stay up at night
Sometimes I struggle with negative thoughts that keep me up at night and make me feel unsafe


Look, I promised myself I ain't never going home (not at all)
I made a promise to myself that I won't go back to my difficult past


9 years old, my momma left me in the cold (god damn)
My mother abandoned me at a young age, which was painful


Ayy, what do you think that type of shit do to your soul?
That kind of experience can have a negative impact on a person's spirit


Found someone that finally loved me / Still I treat her like a hoe (that shit is fucked up)
I found someone who loves me, but unfortunately, I still treat her poorly, which is unfair and wrong


Damn, it be the shit that don't know (they don't know)
It's usually people who don't know me that try to give me advice or warn me about my life and my choices.


I only smile in public just for show
I only pretend to be happy in front of other people, even if I'm really not


I know they tried to warn me 'bout my ghost
People have tried to warn me about my personal demons


You know them kids be with the yay and now them kids be seeing ghosts
Young people who are involved in drugs may eventually experience severe problems


Uh, ayy, yeah, them demons ain't the only ones that's up at night
My personal demons are not the only things keeping me up at night


It appears the mark of a human being
These struggles and challenges are part of being a human


For our demons, god save us
Only divine intervention can help us defeat our inner demons


Lately, I've been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
Repeating the chorus


The way I'm living, shit get crazy dark
Repeating the chorus


Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
Repeating the chorus


And you know I'm tryna change, but it's very hard
Repeating the chorus




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Colson Baker, Nils Noehden, Ronald Spence Jr.

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@dianaosuna5941

Oh my god, Ronny
Lately, I've been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
The way I'm living, shit get crazy dark
Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
And you know I'm tryna change, but it's very hard
Life's been getting to me, I just started smoking squares (I'm stressed)
But they ain't getting in my circle dawg, we still prepared (for real)
I'm still dealing with some demons that ain't really there
Grew up a screw up, pierced my ear and dyed my fucking hair
In 7th grade, I didn't even have a bed, I had to share (for real)
The fuck you think I go so hard for, I got out of there (I'm gone)
Have you ever had somebody try to take your life? (huh?)
Sometimes, I ain't safe from myself when I stay up at night
Lately, I've been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
The way I'm living, shit get crazy dark
Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
And you know I'm tryna change, but it's very hard
Lately, I've been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
The way I'm living, shit get crazy dark
Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
And you know I'm tryna change, but it's very hard
Look, I promised myself I ain't never going home (not at all)
9 years old, my momma left me in the cold (god damn)
Ayy, what do you think that type of shit do to your soul?
Found someone that finally loved me
Still I treat her like a hoe (that shit is fucked up)
Damn, it be the shit that don't know (they don't know)
I only smile in public just for show
I know they tried to warn me 'bout my ghost
You know them kids be with the yay and now them kids be seeing ghosts
Lately, I've been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
The way I'm living, shit get crazy dark
Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
And you know I'm tryna change, but it's very hard
Lately, I've been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
The way I'm living, shit get crazy dark
Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
And you know I'm tryna change, but it's very hard
Uh, ayy, yeah, them demons ain't the only ones that's up at night
Huh, yeah, ayy
Uh, ayy, yeah, them demons ain't the only ones that's up at night
It appears the mark of a human being
For our demons, god save us
Them demons ain't the only ones that's up at night
Lately, I've been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
The way I'm living, shit get crazy dark
Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
And you know I'm tryna change, but it's very hard
Lately, I've been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
The way I'm living, shit get crazy dark
Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
And you know I'm tryna change, but it's very hard



@jamesiwa8399

[Chorus]
Lately, I’ve been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
The way I’m living, shit get crazy dark
Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
And you know I’m tryna change, but it’s very hard
เมื่อไม่นานมานี้ฉันมีความคิดบ้าๆ (ใช่)
วิธีที่ฉันใช้ชีวิตได้บ้าคลั่ง
บอกฉันเมื่อเร็วๆนี้ ทำไมเราแทบจะไม่พูดคุย (ทำไม)
และคุณก็รู้ว่าฉันพยายามเปลี่ยนแปลง แต่ก็ยากมาก
[Verse 1]
Life’s been getting to me, I just started smoking squares (I’m stressed)
But they ain’t getting in my circle dawg, we still prepared (forreal)
I’m still dealing with some demons that ain’t really there
Grew up a screw-up, pierced my ear and dyed my fucking hair (like dad)
In 7th grade, I didn’t even have a bed, I had to share (forreal)
The fuck you think I go so hard for, I got out of there (I’m gone)
Have you ever had somebody try to take your life? (huh?)
Sometimes, I ain’t safe from myself when I stay up at night
ชีวิตเริ่มต้นขึ้นสำหรับฉัน เมื่อฉันเริ่มสูบบุหรี่ในลานกว้าง (ฉันเครียด)
แต่พวกเขาไม่ได้เป็นเพื่อนที่อยู่รอบๆฉัน เรายังคงเตรียมตัว (อย่างแท้จริง)
ฉันยังคงจัดการกับปีศาจบางตัวที่ไม่ได้อยู่ที่นั่น
เพิ่มสกรูขึ้น เจาะหูของฉันและย้อมผมของฉัน (อย่างกับพ่อ)
ในชั้นเรียนเกรด 7 ฉันไม่ได้มีเตียงของฉัน ฉันต้องแบ่งปัน (อย่างแท้จริง)
ฉันคิดว่าฉันเป็นบ้าไป ฉันออกจากที่นั่น (ฉันไป)
คุณเคยมีใครบางคนพยายามที่จะเอาชีวิตของคุณไปไหม?
บางครั้งฉันรู้สึกไม่ปลอดภัยจากตัวเองเมื่อฉันตื่นขึ้นมาในเวลากลางคืน
[Chorus]
Lately, I’ve been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
The way I’m living, shit get crazy dark (uh)
Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
And you know I’m tryna change, but it’s very hard (uh)
Lately, I’ve been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
The way I’m living, shit get crazy dark (uh)
Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
And you know I’m tryna change, but it’s very hard
เมื่อไม่นานมานี้ฉันมีความคิดบ้าๆ
วิธีที่ฉันใช้ชีวิตได้บ้าคลั่ง
บอกฉันเมื่อเร็วๆนี้ ทำไมเราแทบจะไม่พูดคุยกัน (ทำไม)
และคุณก็รู้ว่าฉันพยายามเปลี่ยนแปลง แต่ก็ยากมาก
เมื่อไม่นานมานี้ฉันมีความคิดบ้าๆ
วิธีที่ฉันใช้ชีวิตได้บ้าคลั่ง
บอกฉันเมื่อเร็วๆนี้ ทำไมเราแทบจะไม่พูดคุยกัน (ทำไม)
และคุณก็รู้ว่าฉันพยายามเปลี่ยนแปลง แต่ก็ยากมาก
[Verse 2]
Look, I promised myself I ain’t never going home (not at all)
9 years old, my momma left me in the cold (god damn)
Ayy, what do you think that type of shit do to your soul?
Found someone that finally loved me, still I treat her like a hoe (that shit is fucked up)
Damn, it be the shit that don’t know (they don’t know)
I only smile in public just for show
I know they tried to warn me ’bout my ghost
You know them kids be with the yay and now them kids be seeing ghosts
ดูสิ ฉันสัญญากับตัวเองว่าฉันไม่เคยกลับบ้าน (ไม่เลย)
ตอนอายุ 9 ขวบ แม่ของฉันทิ้งฉันไว้อย่างหนาวเหน็บ
คุณคิดว่าเรื่องแบบนั้นทำอะไรกับจิตวิญญาณของคุณได้บ้าง?
พบใครบางคนที่รักฉัน ในขณะนี้ยังคงปฎิบัติกับเธอแย่ๆ (เรื่องบ้าๆนั้นมันช่าง**)
มันเป็นเรื่องที่ไม่ทราบ (พวกเขาไม่ทราบ)
ฉันเพียงแค่ยิ้มในที่สาธารณะสำหรับการแสดงเท่านั้น
ฉันรู้ว่าพวกเขาพยายามจะเตือนฉันเกี่ยวกับสิ่งเลวร้ายของฉัน
คุณรู้ว่าพวกเด็กอยู่กับ yay และตอนนี้เด็กของพวกเขาจะได้เห็นสิ่งเลวร้าย
[Chorus]
Lately, I’ve been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
The way I’m living, shit get crazy dark (uh)
Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
And you know I’m tryna change, but it’s very hard (oo)
Lately, I’ve been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
The way I’m living, shit get crazy dark (uh)
Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
And you know I’m tryna change, but it’s very hard
เมื่อไม่นานมานี้ฉันมีความคิดบ้าๆ
วิธีที่ฉันใช้ชีวิตได้บ้าคลั่ง
บอกฉันเมื่อเร็วๆนี้ ทำไมเราแทบจะไม่พูดคุยกัน (ทำไม)
และคุณก็รู้ว่าฉันพยายามเปลี่ยนแปลง แต่ก็ยากมาก
เมื่อไม่นานมานี้ฉันมีความคิดบ้าๆ
วิธีที่ฉันใช้ชีวิตได้บ้าคลั่ง
บอกฉันเมื่อเร็วๆนี้ ทำไมเราแทบจะไม่พูดคุยกัน (ทำไม)
และคุณก็รู้ว่าฉันพยายามเปลี่ยนแปลง แต่ก็ยากมาก
[Bridge]
Uh, ayy, yeah, them demons ain’t the only ones that’s up at night
Huh, yeah, ayy
Uh, ayy, yeah, them demons ain’t the only ones that’s up at night
It appears the mark of a human being
Or a demons, god save us
Them demons ain’t the only ones that’s up at night
ปีศาจพวกนี้ไม่ใช่จะตื่นขึ้นเฉพาะตอนกลางคืน
เย้
ปีศาจพวกนี้ไม่ใช่จะตื่นขึ้นเฉพาะตอนกลางคืน
เป็นเครื่องหมายของมนุษย์
หรือปีศาจ พระเจ้าช่วยเราด้วย
ปีศาจพวกนี้ไม่ใช่จะตื่นขึ้นเฉพาะตอนกลางคืน
[Chorus]
Lately, I’ve been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
The way I’m living, shit get crazy dark (uh)
Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
And you know I’m tryna change, but it’s very hard (oo)
Lately, I’ve been having crazy thoughts (yeah)
The way I’m living, shit get crazy dark (uh)
Tell me lately, why we barely talk (why)
And you know I’m tryna change, but it’s very hard
เมื่อไม่นานมานี้ฉันมีความคิดบ้าๆ
วิธีที่ฉันใช้ชีวิตได้บ้าคลั่ง
บอกฉันเมื่อเร็วๆนี้ ทำไมเราแทบจะไม่พูดคุยกัน (ทำไม)
และคุณก็รู้ว่าฉันพยายามเปลี่ยนแปลง แต่ก็ยากมาก
เมื่อไม่นานมานี้ฉันมีความคิดบ้าๆ
วิธีที่ฉันใช้ชีวิตได้บ้าคลั่ง
บอกฉันเมื่อเร็วๆนี้ ทำไมเราแทบจะไม่พูดคุยกัน (ทำไม)
และคุณก็รู้ว่าฉันพยายามเปลี่ยนแปลง แต่ก็ยากมาก



All comments from YouTube:

@MakeSushi1

That was a great song

@fivsdaworldo6843

True

@TristinOfficial

i agree

@user-bv9kq7pf3m

Facts

@ibrahimmuse3069

Shit this is actually a lot deeper when you pay attention.

@BLOODFART2THAMAX

Facts💯💯🚫🧢Everybody just hatin' on the man who wouldn't stay quiet after getting called out💯💯🤘😈

@bman6198

@Peter Griffin fr people just hate because this man actually said something instead of taking shit

@evilkenivel9345

He knows about the pedophilia Psychopath at the top of the society

@thebaidiereacts7649

💯 people sleeping on this guy, the Stans wont give in his due

@thebaidiereacts7649

Peter Griffin 💯 I argue with Stans on the daily, I’m a Em fan but I’m a MGK fan too

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