Marmalade

Macklemore & Lil Yachty * Track #3 On GEMINI

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Album GEMINI

ALBUM

Macklemore

2017

Marmalade by Macklemore (Ft. Lil Yachty)

Release Date

Wed Jul 26 2017

Performed by

MacklemoreLil Yachty

Produced by

Budo & Tyler Dopps

Writed by

Macklemore & Lil Yachty & Budo & Tyler Dopps & Xperience & Josh Rawlings

About

Not about having breakfast, but about cruising: “Marmalade” finds Macklemore alone on the road, riding through his hometown Seattle and bumping music loudly.

But why is it called “Marmalade”?!

Characteristic for the song, which features a third verse from Lil Yachty, are the high and clear piano k...

Marmalade Lyrics

[Verse 1: Macklemore]
Can’t nobody get up in my car today
Back seat feeling like a charter plane
Bumping Silkk Da Shocker Charge It 2 Da Game
Paint dripping like I’m whipping marmalade (whoa)
Look at the way that I’m shining
I don’t be checking the mileage
She said how much is that Rolie?
I said don’t worry I’m timeless
Watching Toy Story 3, that’s a great fucking movie
City of Jimi, Kurt, Quincy
City of me, Eddie, and Bruce Lee (whoa)
King of the road I drive slow like whoa
And I just switched over to Geico like whoa
Celebrating these life goals
But you ain’t getting no ride home

[Chorus]
I be riding through the town
My music loud
Windows down yeah you can hear me now
I turn it up, I need that bass
And my chain so bright can’t see my face
I be riding through the town, town, town
I be riding through the town, town, town
I be riding through the town, town, town
I be riding through the town, town, town
I be riding through the town

[Verse 2: Macklemore]
All eyes on me now
I be riding through Seatown
Taking pics when I eat out
Girls ask me to freestyle
Neighbors hate it when I speed out
I ain’t turning these beats down
GPS and I reroute
Chuck the deuce and I peace out
Sun roof tinted, don't need your opinions
I be on my business, and you be on Tinder
And if I was single, I’d be right there with ya
But I’m committed, keep my dick in my britches
The women are moving their bodies
Sunset through numerous palm trees
Followed by the paparazzi
But they don’t get into our party
Tell the bell hop that I’m sorry
We 40 deep in the lobby
Travel the world with a posse
But soon I’ll be home
So call up my momma and tell her to pick up the phone
Cause I need that homemade lasagna that’s fresh out the stove
Grabbing the keys and I’m fresh out the door
King of my city whose next on the throne

[Chorus]
I be riding through the town
My music loud
Windows down yeah you can hear me now
I turn it up, I need that bass
And my chain so bright can’t see my face
I be riding through the town, town, town
I be riding through the town, town, town
I be riding through the town, town, town
I be riding through the town, town, town
I be riding through the town

[Verse 3: Lil Yachty]
When you hear that speaker sound, ound, ound
You know who it is, Lil Boat in your town
Whoa this beat so happy I will never frown
And my hair so nappy it’s gonna be a problem braiding it down
Oh no, oh no, we been grinding from the go
Jump start, I just bought a new whip, push start
Push the coup down the highway like a go kart
All my niggas keep that toaster with them like a Pop Tart
Make her moan and she sound just like Mozart
Pure art
I think they mad because I broke into the game with a crowbar
Top the charts, Hip Hop ain’t the same we the new stars
Rock stars, look at all my chains call them ice pops
Ring pops, let the rain drop on the wrist watch
Fuck the cops, and fuck Donald Trump, bitch it’s Macklemore and Lil Boat
Anything else you need to know

[Chorus]
I be riding through the town
My music loud
Windows down yeah you can hear me now
I turn it up, I need that bass
And my chain so bright can’t see my face
I be riding through the town, town, town
I be riding through the town, town, town
I be riding through the town, town, town
I be riding through the town, town, town
I be riding through the town

Marmalade Q&A

Who wrote Marmalade's ?

Marmalade was written by Macklemore & Lil Yachty & Budo & Tyler Dopps & Xperience & Josh Rawlings.

Who produced Marmalade's ?

Marmalade was produced by Budo & Tyler Dopps.

When did Macklemore release Marmalade?

Macklemore released Marmalade on Wed Jul 26 2017.

What has Macklemore said about working with Lil Yachty?

I’ve always been a fan of him. I think that he brings a new young voice to the game and is like, completely himself, and not afraid to do him. And, I just appreciate that, man, you know like, through all the people, the older generation that critizes the youth, to me, I never wanna be one of those a...

Is there anything interesting to say about the song?

Interestingly, the song was recorded in the night of the Presidental Election in the United States (November 8, 2016). Macklemore talks about this in his interview with Zane Lowe at the premiere of the song:

It was actually Election Night here in the States, so you know, it’s a weird song ‘cause th...

Is there anything else that's interesting?

Macklemore’s daughter Sloane has background vocals on the song. If you listen carefully, you can hear her say “Hi!” on the choruses. Macklemore disclosed this in an interview on the Zach Sang Show.

Why did he name it "Marmalade"?

The song is titled after the line “Paint dripping like I’m whipping marmalade”, which is featured in the first verse.