Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: hip-hop
Song Meaning of “Desperado” by Mac Miller
The song “Desperado” by Mac Miller is a reflection on facing tough times in life. He speaks from the perspective of one who has experienced personal and professional losses but is strong enough to keep soldiering through and living life. He paints a picture of himself as a lone soldier who other people see as brave and invincible, but he knows he isn’t perfect and feels the need to take a break and get away.
He references being a ‘desperado’ as a metaphor for feeling alone and isolated, with no one to turn to and no one understanding his struggle. He knows that everyone is struggling with their own demons, but it’s something he experiences every day and he wants to take a break from it all and find some peace and respite in the unexplored corners of the world.
The song also can be a reminder to be kind to ourselves and our loved ones. Even when life gets tough, it’s important to take a break from all of our struggles and remember to take care of our own selves. Otherwise, we could end up feeling like a ‘desperado’ – running from our problems but never running fast enough.