Just A Kid
Mac Miller · I Love Life, Thank You [2011]
They either hate or they on your side
F*ck it we ridin'
F*ck it we ridin'
Playin' games to ease your mind
Damn I'm high
Damn I'm high
And I know (I know)
That they (that they)
Never understand
Cause I'm just (I'm just)
A kid (a kid)
But they tell me I'm the man
[Verse 1]
Hey hey
I be goofy, kinda funny
Acting stupid but they love me
We don't do it for the money
Just some food up in my tummy
Feelin' cool, living great
In the mood, tryna sway
Ice cubes in my drink
Never doing what they say
They some losers full of hate
A nuisance gettin' cake
What I'm doing everyday probably ruin all your game
I got some brand new clothes fresh right out the package
The moon looking like I can reach right up and grab it
So close to the sky I'm high
Was a young'un who would hope to be fly
Oh my God
Now I'm everywhere with my squad
When I spit a rhyme they applaud and I say
Thank you, thank you
You're far too kind
You heard everybody music
But wait til you hear mine
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
If you know me, you are hatin'?
Listen homie, I've been waiting
For a golden opportunity
To know that I'ma make it
Where I'm going I could take it
Went from flowing in the basement
To show in all stages
On the road to different places
Got they thumbs in the air
Smile on they faces
Fans with grey hair and fans rocking braces
Fans who be buying me drinks to get me wasted
Groupie hoes, thirsty as hell they wanna taste it
See this life even shocks me
I got some people on my nuts call jockey
And I ain't even gettin' cocky
But if you hatin' I'ma tell you this "Watch me"
Bout to do something amazing bro
World changing my brain got a gang of flows
And this for those who always came to shows
You were still by my side with no bank to blow
[Chorus]
Just A Kid
Mac Miller's "Just A Kid" serves as a poignant reflection on the duality of growing up, balancing youthful innocence with the burdens of adulthood. Recorded during the height of his career, the track exemplifies his signature ability to blend introspective lyricism with an infectious, laid-back groove. The song captures the universal experience of feeling small against the world while simultaneously embracing the freedom of youth. As part of his broader discography, it showcases Miller's mastery of hip-hop and R&B, offering a relatable narrative that resonates with listeners navigating their own transitions. The recording stands as a testament to his talent for crafting music that feels both personal and universally accessible.