Watching Movies
Mac Miller
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People worship these idols 'til they come in contact with Gods Hoes is all my disciples, you get mind fucked with these broads Life is just a recital, better remember all that you practice When I die, throw a couple bad bitches in my casket Woah, think it's time for a revolution Me and my dawgs 'bout to start a riot You still there sleeping, bet I'm eating You and your people are on a diet Tim Allen off Home Improvement Intelligent but we going stupid This some new shit Hit the strip club, see some hoes that I went to school with Out in London like Lennox Lewis Bitch looking like Farrah Fawcett I'm just tryna make better music Get this money, share the profits Now this class getting led by students Smoke some weed, get head while I do it Started out under the ground They didn't f*ck with me, now they all coming around Money I'm hunting it down Planting the seeds Working and watching it grow I got so many ways I can make money, I'll always be straight I just thought you should know Been on my grind, taking what's mine I got my eyes on the throne I'ma be fine, no matter the time We all go along with the show That girl beautiful, somebody introduce me She ain't your girl tonight, nah, that bitch a groupie That's money in my building better give it to me I see you starin' at me like you in the movies Now you watching movies Looking at my life it's like you watching movies Looking at my life is like you watching movies Looking at my life is like you watching movies People worship these idols 'til they come in contact with gods Hoes is on my disciples, you get mind-fucked by these broads Life is just a recital, better remember all that you practice When I die, throw a couple bad bitches in my casket Woah, f*ck a day job, f*ck a day job Gotcha bitch here in just a tank top Gettin' paid, blow my face off Bitch you're bank fraud, Bernie Madoff Educate y'all Then erase y'all LL Cool J without the Kangol I don't see the need to stunt Wish you the best, I'ma just light up this blunt This bitch love me long time, don't know why she wouldn't Say my D could win the Heisman, yeah I'm Charles Woodson Couple million off a tour, that's a lot of bookings My bitches gorgeous looking imported from the shore of Brooklyn Coming from out of the 'Burgh Bitch, I'm absurd F*ck you, I hope you insured Hatin'? I'll give you just what you deserve, that's my word Put it on all that I'm worth Been on my grind, taking what's mine I got my eyes on the throne I'ma be fine, no matter the time We all go along with the show That girl beautiful, somebody introduce me She ain't your girl tonight, nah, that bitch a groupie That's money in my building better give it to me I see you starin' at me like you in the movies Now you watching movies Y'all are looking at my life it's like you watching movies Looking at my life is like you watching movies Y'all are looking at my life is like you watching movies
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Written by: Malcolm James McCormick, Jonathan King, Greg Mauro
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10 facts about this song
Release“Watching Movies” is a single from Mac Miller's sophomore album, named "Watching Movies with the Sound Off." This song was released on May 25, 2013.
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ProductionThe standout track features production from famed producer Sap and rising producer Larry Fisherman. In a fun twist, Larry Fisherman is actually an alias of Mac Miller himself, proving his own skills in the producing arena.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Watching Movies" was released on June 13, 2013. The video contains a variety of weird and abstract ideas, including images of Mac Miller rapping on a church pulpit in front of a congregation, a group of people on their deathbeds, and Mac Miller levitating in the air.
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SymbolismThe song and the album it comes from are very introspective, with Mac considering his fame, his past, and his mortality both in his lyrics and in the symbolism of the accompanying music video.
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Billboard Hot 100Though not a commercial hit by mainstream standards, "Watching Movies" still managed to enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart, showing that Mac Miller's reflective and innovative style had a big impact.
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Live performancesMac Miller performed "Watching Movies" live for the first time on Jimmy Kimmel Live on June 26, 2013.
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InspirationsMac Miller stated in interviews that he drew inspirations for songs from this album from his experiences with drugs, his changing lifestyle due to fame, and a desire to explore more mature and philosophical themes.
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Album SuccessDespite mixed reviews, the album "Watching Movies with the Sound Off" peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard 200. It was praised for its dark and complex production as well as Miller's improved lyrics and flow.
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Song Theme"Watching Movies" has a repeated theme of feeling like life is a film being watched by the rapper himself, suggesting a degree of separation or introspection on his part.
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Artistic GrowthMany fans and critics view "Watching Movies" and the rest of the album as a dramatic shift in Mac Miller's music style, signaling the beginning of his more experimental and introspective work.
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