Perhaps in response to the backlash his rise caused, he’s released an album that suggests he is living through the great millennial nightmare: laying your soul bare, and finding only banality. But the way that song gleefully sacrifices Macklemore’s dignity without regard for the listener’s is typical. The 32-year-old Seattle rapper had the good sense to relegate “Spoons” to bonus-track status on his new album This Unruly Mess I’ve Made, his second collaboration with the producer Ryan Lewis and his first full-length since achieving superstardom in 2012. But is there anything interesting about Macklemore’s embarrassment here? How much is gained in the gross-out, really? Vulnerability in art is usually a good thing, and so is honesty. If you make it to the second verse, you’ll hear Macklemore lay into his girlfriend for having watched some Game of Thrones episodes without him, and then giving up the fight as soon as she starts giving him a handjob, which causes him to come immediately.
Obscenity: You know when you see it.īut there’s another factor in understanding why a song like this makes some people want to die when they listen. Most people who’ve taken the time to diss the song online-Stereogum: “Macklemore’s ‘Spoons’ Is the Worst Song Ever Recorded”-have essentially just quoted its lyrics at length to provide evidence for its badness. Just ask Macklemore.Could Index Funds Be ‘Worse Than Marxism’? Annie LowreyĮveryone has different standards for schmaltz, and if you find Macklemore’s infantile take on dirty talk to be fun and cute rather than disturbing, blessings to you. Seize the day because in the future you'll look back lovingly on the chaos. Next time you're worried, stressed, or scared about where life is going, give "Good Old Days" a listen for some perspective. Never thought we'd get oldīeen scared of the future, thinking about the pastĪnd I ain't worried about the wrinkles around my smile This song is like the anthem for everyone's life. couldn't wait to be someoneĬould you imagine Macklemore having to lug his own merch around? I can't, but clearly he did. I'd be laying in my bed and dream about what I'd becomeĬouldn't wait to get older. Ooooo lala, who's futon? Besides former flames, Macklemore also reflects back on being young in his career. On the grass, dreaming, figuring out who I was Moment frozen, sneaking out, and falling in love "Good Old Days" isn't just about those "should've, would've, could've" scenarios, Macklemore thinks back fondly on some moments. He notes, "If it wasn't for that rehab center, I probably wouldn't have been here." Macklemore went on to explain that eventually, at 25, his father approached him about going to rehab. That's not people like, 'yo, keep going.' That's me, by myself, solo in the kitchen, like I can't stop. 12 shots in, first time ever drinking alcohol. After school, by myself 13 years old, maybe 14. This is an indicator of who I was, from the jump. He said, I actually drank for the first time, I was by myself. In 2014, the rapper opened up about addiction almost ruining his music career during a special for mtvU's "Half of Us" campaign. Macklemore has spoken very candidly about his past struggles with alcohol addiction.
Wish I wouldn't have worry about what other people thought Wish I didn't drink all of that glass first For example, in the second verse, Macklemore says, Wish I didn't think I had the answers Sigh, love you guys! As always, Macklemore lays it down with enticing lyrics that paint a strong backstory. You'll miss the magic of these good old daysīeautiful, AMIRITE? It makes me think of those late nights spent with friends. Someday soon, your whole life's gonna change Some day, these will be the good old daysĪnd all these reckless nights you won't regret In the chorus, Kesha sings, I wish somebody would have told me that " Good Old Days" will have you dreaming about happy times and will encourage you to seize the day. The soothing piano accentuates Kesha's powerful vocals, but then a rhythmic drum comes in that helps to drive the emphasis on Macklemore's voice. It's an extremely catchy song - I was singing along after the third time listening to it. The lyrics are accompanied by a soft melody that you'll for sure start humming. The song is all about appreciating where you are in life because, in the future, you will look back and think these were the "good old days." During the verses, Macklemore recounts a few life-defining moments that he remembers fondly, and a few he wishes would've played out differently. Macklemore's "Good Old Days" lyrics are beautiful and will make you want to hug your BFF. It's the latest and greatest off his upcoming album, Gemini, and it's amazing. Macklemore just unleashed his newest song, "Good Old Days," featuring Kesha onto the world.
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