MACKLEMORE - TEARS

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Written by: Ben Haggerty, Joshua Budo Karp, Tyler Dopss, Naz
Produced by: Tyler Dopps, Naz
Mixed By: Jon Castelli
Mastered By: Dale Becker

LYRICS:
It’s like
I met you at my parent’s house when I was 14
Seen you my whole life but never got to me
You’d always post in the kitchen, I knew the shelf you lived in
Above where the fridge is, but we never kicked it
Finally I decided to pull you down
Had Pac in the background, pulled the shot glasses out
Grabbed you by your neck even though we just met
Held you close, felt the fire burn my throat
Warmth like the Holy Ghost
I remember thinking, “is this real life?”
I had two and wondered what four more would feel like
Predisposed to having an obsession
Codependent before we even had a friendship
Had a dozen of you, already loved you, I couldn’t stop
Got on the metro stumbling to 3rd and Pine block
Hit the Micky D’s, puked all over the restaurant
Our first date was already running from the cops

I ride with you, lie for you
My tried and true, love I never knew
It kills me to think of a life without you
But sometimes I wonder if you want me to die too

In highschool our relationship was abusive
Addicted to being together, couldn’t control my usage
We pass out together on a stranger’s lawn
Woke up in a random car too gone to make it to my own prom
But I had to have you even though we’d pass out in bathrooms
Take a month off to show myself
I know myself, don’t need no help
Forget the pain, pouring rain
Brown bag full of guilt and shame
Mistress controlling my head
Getting arrested, not remembering anything that I said
And I knew then that I should’ve left
And I could see if I didn’t leave
You’d lead me to death but

I ride with you, lie for you
My tried and true, love I never knew
It kills me to think of a life without you
But sometimes I wonder if you want me to die too

Bitch, you killed my uncle, you’re fucking trouble
Socially acceptable and oh, so subtle
You ruined my life and I fucking loved you
Promised relief and left me with a rusty shovel and some busted rubble
Pieces of my life that you destroyed was once freedom and joy
Was now depression, being unemployed
And I knew I had to change it and face it
And checked into rehab
And 28 days later I remembered who I really was
I remembered where I’m really from
I remembered the beauty of the present moment
That you only get when you connect to the Creator
And the breath inside the chest that fully fills your lungs
I found the people with the same allergy
And what I thought was love was really just my disease
I always thought the problem was you and couldn’t believe
When I learned that the whole time my issue was me

I ride with you, lie for you
My tried and true, love I never knew
It kills me to think of a life without you
But sometimes I wonder if you want me to die too

I ride with you, lie for you
My tried and true, love I never knew
It kills me to think of a life without you
But sometimes I wonder if you want me to die too

[Deedjj]

'Gemini' dropped when I was in treatment. Here today with 4.5 years clean, I was brought right back to that therapy room where the best moments of our lives were made sitting there vibing to Macklemore. Recovery is life!

[nkjanzen]

My gawd... first time listening to this and unbelievable. The vibe, words, style, music... all so good and ALSO about recovery?! The man is a king. The honesty touches someone like me, recovering from it all.

[brayloncodes]

This whole album gives off a nice melancholy vibe, I like it 💯

[CestAnt]

Buen disco saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷 sigo tu musica hace mucho tiempo me ayuda a seguir adelante

[toasterwaffles]

Listened to your songs in rehab. 3.5 years later, I'm still clean and sober —and working in that same rehab!

[marvinrogers]

One of my favorite tracks on the album. Been a fan of Macklemore since "the other side" and "The Heist"

[petraobermannova]

A true Artist and true story teller, no doubt! Ben you are a gift to my ears, heart, head, and soul (as well as my eyes☺).

[PRODVE]

MACKLEMORE is a huge inspiration to me and I WILL produce a song for him one day.

[JeremyK]

Coming up on two years of giving up drinking after 20+ years & it almost killed me. This song hits super hard ❤️ You can change, its all in how bad you want it. Statement doesn't hold enough weight, but the person does really have to want to change, you can do it, your life will be change for the better, I promise ❤️

[alexandriareidbehnish]

Congratulations on your new album I love Macklemore ❤❤❤🎉

[chrisblazin]

Posted 4hrs ago but been hearing this song for the last 10+ years.

[planetanthony]

this one had to be sentimental in leu of his progress with his sobriety and himself as a person. this album was definitely more of him not caring what people think.

[mikeysexton]

Am I alone thinking his last two albums have been fire? One of the most honest hip hop artists out there and shit is still Bangin!

[saucewet]

Fallin will forever be my favorite song

[whcampbe]

I don't think people understand how relatable this is for people. Shout out to Friends of the Orchard.

[andrewwiddowson]

🎉🎉 tears bro !!! I could cry from the gratitude of your art, the tool our voice! As I used to be bumping to Royce! God given choice ! We bump to the hoist !!! Rise up bro !

[SlammedZero]

I'm loving the new album, but this is definitely my favorite track off of it. 👌

[Tony-ujyl]

Cheers Macklemore dude. Albums eye and mind and soul opening appreciate it a lot life’s shit but some times a gem pops up and that is you dude. Stay safe

[SebastianVibes]

One of my favorites of BEN, love and support from Colombia! :D

[Romanov_R]

You music is amazing!
I remember the first time that I heard "Dance Off", and I listened for around 2 months all time, and I considered to take dance classes 🤣