“Surf” is an emotional overview of Mac Miller’s personal problems and his mental state. Taking a birds-eye view of the situation, Mac allows the audience a view on his perceived “craziness” and his own self-esteem issues.
[Intro]
Yeah, yeah
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey, hey
Hey, hey
Said
[Verse 1]
Where are you goin'? Can I come too?
The whole world is open, a playground for me and you
And we could be fine, shit, who the hell knows?
It's your eyes and your ears and your mouth and your nose
Head and your shoulders, your knees and your toes
I dream of this moment
Will it come true?
The whole world, they know it
They just waitin' for me and you
And she, just like I
Got her head in the clouds
Don't need to be lower
Before it's all over, I promise we'll figure it out
I ain't comin' down
Why would I need to?
So much of this world is above us, baby
They might tell you that I went crazy
I'm just tryna read you
Ooh, ooh, oohh
Ooh-ooh-oohh
[Chorus]
I know we try
And the days, they go by
Until we get old
There's water in the flowers, let's grow
People, they lie
But hey, so do I
Until it gets old
There's water in the flowers, let's grow
[Post-Chorus]
Let it go, let it be
We're all we need today
Let it go, let it be
Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm
[Verse 2]
Yeah, well
Sometimes I get lonely
Not when I'm alone
But it's more when I'm standin' in crowds
That I'm feelin' the most on my own
And I know that somebody knows me
I know somewhere there's home
I'm startin' to see that all I have to do is get up and go
[Bridge]
Goin', goin', goin' before I'm gone
Gotta get goin', goin', goin' before I'm gone
[Chorus]
Ayy, and I know we try
Days, they go by
Until we get old
There's water in the flowers, let's grow
People, they lie
But hey, so do I
Until it gets old
There's water in the flowers, let's grow
[Instrumental Outro]
Surf was written by Mac Miller & Jon Brion.
Surf was produced by Mac Miller & Jon Brion.
Mac Miller released Surf on Fri Jan 17 2020.
During the week ending February 1, 2020, “Surf” debuted at #91 on the Hot 100.
Yes, “Surf” was certified gold by the RIAA on September 28, 2023.