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)
What It Seems
Machine Gun Kelly Lyrics
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It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems.
They ask why I do not come round, come round,
Cause I'll be grindin till the sun down, sun down.
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems,
No, I'm just chasing after my dreams ya'll, I got em thinkin that
I'm strung out, strung out so high, I need to come down, come down, come down.
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems.
No, I'm just chasing after my dreams, yo
This my world above the earth service
Where the grass is somehow greener and weathers always perfect
Questionable lifestyle, but they don't know for certain
That we just don't give a fuck, cause we condone cursing
I wanna get that dream and live my life
With no Rihanna, no TI, I'm just living for today
No tomorrow, no pause, no comma, real shit, no persona
I'm enjoying every pussy like a virgin or Madonna
And I took it from the basement, yeah
All the way to first place and I'm feeling good
Need a somebody to save me from the cavemen running my neighborhood
Now I never wanna come back, I don't wanna touch, smell or feel the crowd
I just wanna live with my alter ego in my world
Well it feels like the world is spinning round, and angels asking if I'll be coming down
But I don't know if I wanna do that, because up on this planet is where I grew at
They ask why I do not come round, come round,
Cause I'll be grindin till the sun down, sun down, sun down
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems.
No, I'm just chasing after my dreams ya'll, I got em thinkin that
I'm strung out, strung out, so high, I need to come down, come down, come down
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems.
No, I'm just chasing after my dreams ya'll
My flow powers infinite, with the clouds showers infamy
Cowards devour instantly on every hour literally
But this is our symphony, and when you know it's time to end with me
Just make sure that when I'm gone my child lives for me
And if we blow let's talk in show, take another way up there
I'm a man of many moves so in space I'm prepared
Landed in a plane I bust shit I'm already from here
So when I'm classified as alien I don't care
Peace out to the citizens I'm gone
... and know I'm home
ET from the CLE believe my adrenaline is ready for the long haul
It's slowly up and out of space get me out of here
Cause when I'm grounded everyone the same every where
Which is why I must be foriegn with it why?
Cause it's like most these rappes boring in it
So what you saying?
So to keep everybody from snoring in it, I'm a heal the game put neosporin in it
They ask why I do not come round, come round,
Cause I'll be grindin till the sun down, sun down, sun down
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems.
No, I'm just chasing after my dreams ya'll, I got em thinkin that
I'm strung out, strung out, so high, I need to come down, come down, come down.
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems.
No, I'm just chasing after my dreams ya'll
Do what you do man, fuck everybody else you know?
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems.
No, I'm just chasing after my dreams ya'll
So high, need to come down, come down, come down
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems
No, I'm just chasing after my dreams ya'll.
The song "What It Seems" by Machine Gun Kelly featuring Dubo is all about chasing after one's dreams and ignoring the judgments and misconceptions of others. The lyrics repeatedly assert that "it ain't what it seems," suggesting that others might see the artist as "strung out" or living a questionable lifestyle, but in reality, he is simply pursuing his passions and working hard to achieve his goals.
The opening lines of the song immediately set the tone for this theme, as the artist explains why he doesn't come around often: he's too busy grinding and hustling to achieve his dreams. He goes on to describe his worldview as a place "above the earth's surface" where everything is perfect and he can live according to his own rules.
The song's chorus repeats the same phrase multiple times: "I'm just chasing after my dreams, y'all." This repetition underscores the central message of the song: that, regardless of what others might think or say, pursuing one's own dreams and passions is the most important thing. Overall, "What It Seems" is a confident and unapologetic affirmation of the power of individual vision, hard work, and self-belief.
Line by Line Meaning
It ain't what it seems,
Things are not always as they appear.
They ask why I do not come round, come round,
People wonder why I don't hang around with them.
Cause I'll be grindin till the sun down, sun down.
I am constantly working hard until the sun sets.
No, I'm just chasing after my dreams ya'll, I got em thinkin that I'm strung out, strung out so high, I need to come down, come down, come down.
I am pursuing my ambitions and people may mistake my drive for intoxication.
This my world above the earth service, Where the grass is somehow greener and weathers always perfect, Questionable lifestyle, but they don't know for certain, That we just don't give a fuck, cause we condone cursing.
I reside in a utopia, where life is idyllic, and although people may judge my unconventional way of life, I live unapologetically.
I wanna get that dream and live my life, With no Rihanna, no TI, I'm just living for today, No tomorrow, no pause, no comma, real shit, no persona, I'm enjoying every pussy like a virgin or Madonna.
I want to achieve my goals and live life on my terms. I don't need the fame or attention of other celebrities, I'm just being true to myself and relishing every moment.
And I took it from the basement, yeah, All the way to first place and I'm feeling good, Need a somebody to save me from the cavemen running my neighborhood, Now I never wanna come back, I don't wanna touch, smell or feel the crowd, I just wanna live with my alter ego in my world.
I worked hard to achieve success and am proud of where I am. However, I also feel that those around me are uncivilized and I no longer desire to be a part of their world. Instead, I prefer to live in my own realm.
Well it feels like the world is spinning round, and angels asking if I'll be coming down, But I don't know if I wanna do that, because up on this planet is where I grew at.
Although it may feel like the world is in chaos, I feel a sense of comfort and belonging in my current state, and I am unsure if I want to leave it.
My flow powers infinite, with the clouds showers infamy, Cowards devour instantly on every hour literally, But this is our symphony, and when you know it's time to end with me, Just make sure that when I'm gone my child lives for me.
My musical abilities are limitless, and my detractors are weak and quickly crumble in my presence. However, my legacy is important to me and I want to leave a lasting impression on my child's life.
And if we blow let's talk in show, take another way up there, I'm a man of many moves so in space I'm prepared, Landed in a plane I bust shit I'm already from here, So when I'm classified as alien I don't care.
If my career takes off, I want to take a different path to success. I am versatile and adaptable and in the event I am classified as unique or unconventional, I am unphased.
Do what you do man, fuck everybody else you know?
Follow your own path and ignore the opinions of others.
So high, need to come down, come down, come down,
I am so focused and determined that I need to take a break and unwind.
No, I'm just chasing after my dreams ya'll.
I am simply in pursuit of my aspirations.
Contributed by Brooklyn F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Andrei-bp1or
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems.
They ask why I do not come round, come round,
Cause I'll be grindin till the sun down, sun down.
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems.
No, I'm just chasing after my dreams ya'll, I got no friends
Im strung out, strung out so high, I need to come down, come down, come down.
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems.
No, I'm just chasing after my dreams, yo
This my world above the earth service
Where the grass is somehow greener and weathers always perfect
Questionable lifestyle, but they don't know for certain
That we just don't give a fuck, cause we condone cursing
I wanna get that dream and live my life
With no Rihanna, no TI, I'm just living for today
No tomorrow, no pause, no comma, real shit, no persona
I'm enjoying every pussy like a virgin or Madonna
And I took it from the basement, yeah
All the way to first place and I'm feeling good
Need a somebody to save me from the cavemen running my neighborhood
Now I never wanna come back, I don't wanna touch, smell or feel the crowd
I just wanna live with my alter ego in my world
Well it feels like the world is spinning round,
And angels asking if I'll be coming down
But I don't know if I wanna do that,
Because up on this planet is where I grew at
They ask why i do not come round, come round,
Cause I'll be grindin till the sun down, sun down, sun down
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems.
No, I'm just chasing after my dreams ya'll, I got no friends
I'm strung out, strung out, so high,
I need to come down, come down, come down
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems.
No, I'm just chasing after my dreams ya'll
My flow powers infinite, with the clouds showers infamy
Cowards devour instantly on every hour literally
But this is our symphony, and when you know it's time to end with me
Just make sure that when I'm gone my child lives for me
And if we blow let's talk in show, take another way up there
I'm a man of many moves so in space I'm prepared
Landed in a plane I bust shit I'm already from here
So when I'm classified as alien I don't care
Peace out to the citizens I'm gone
...and know I'm home
ET from the CLE believe my adrenaline is ready for the long haul
It's slowly up and out of space get me out of here
Cause when I'm grounded everyone the same every where
Which is why I must be foriegn wit it why?
Cause it's like most these rappes boring in it So what you saying?
So to keep everybody from snoring in it,
Ima heal the game put neosporin in it
They ask why i do not come round, come round,
Cause I'll be grindin till the sun down, sun down, sun down
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems.
No, I'm just chasing after my dreams ya'll, I got no friends
I'm strung out, strung out, so high, i need to come down, come down, come down.
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems.
No, I'm just chasing after my dreams ya'll
Do what you do man, fuck everybody else you know?
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems.
No, I'm just chasing after my dreams ya'll
So high, need to come down, come down, come down
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems,
It ain't what it seems
No, I'm just chasing after my dreams ya'll.
@kassidevine
All the real ones are still here 11 years later! 💯🫶
@nunuihmar7498
Fake fans couldn't find us here,no cap.
@jordanlaplante2186
Always bumping old-school mgk 2021!
@majafalkenberg3906
Love this song, I feel like I am home when I listend too his old songs ❤️ But this rap is so good 💖
@brianmahl3261
This song is underrated as fuck.
@savagedorito6991
I don't generally like rap, but MGK is different. He is more than just a rapper.
@christiebollaert2886
Post malone also
@youngace5188
You bet⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡
@killuday
@@christiebollaert2886 No
@douglaslosch2209
Yea I agree. Also Yelawolf and Post Malone