![]() This is followed by him carving “Memento Mori” which translates to English as “Remember Death” into the top of the coffin. He’s acknowledged mental struggles before, so nothing new for him here. Miller is trapped in his own mind but is comfortable with dealing with it. I have not yet heard him release the explanation toward the various symbolism in this video, but here’s my take. Seemingly unphased, he calmly shimmies his shoes up the side of the coffin and manages to light what appears to be a much needed (and enjoyed) cigarette. In this video for “Self Care,” Miller comes back into the spotlight only to be trapped in a coffin. If you know the story and content behind the mixtape “Faces,” it’s safe to say Miller creates great art when his mind or vices are working against him, or with him? What I’m the trying to say here is that the man is able to tap into a dark emotional state and enable it to be the muse for great art. Artists thrive in dark situations, and Mac Miller is certainly one of those artists. ![]() Miller was in the shadows over here creating beautiful art. ![]() But, for a rapper that began his career on “Kool Aid and Frozen Pizza”, it’s interesting to explore his psyche, with Miller at the reigns as our self-medicating and heartbroken tour guide.Good God, Mac Miller’s new single “Self Care” exceeded all expectations I had.Īfter Ariana Grande split with him and calling their partnership a “toxic relationship,” then began to flaunt her new engagement to Pete Davidson, a man who seems to be doing all the right things to attain a nervous breakdown, I had a gut feeling Mr. The subject matter, probably a bit depressing. Miller’s album, Swimming, is expected to drop August 3. But is it all destined to backfire and explode on him? He feels inspired to finally break out of it probably realizing this defense mechanism ruined his relationship with Grande. Through substance issues, he’s seemingly built his own coffin. The pile eventually explodes in a fiery cloud of ashes, Miller caught in the blast. The video, along with the tempo, switches up, and with the onset of a dreamy instrumental, Miller emerges on top of a pile of dirt. As he blows smoke in the air, looking for an escape, he says, “Self care, I’m treatin’ me.”Īs the video progresses, he eventually makes it out of the coffin by punching through a spot in the ceiling where he carved in the Latin phrase “memento mori”, translated to “remember that you have to die”. ![]() He lights a cigarette, searching around the coffin with a flashlight. ![]() The music video begins with Miller in a coffin. On “Self Care” it seems as though Miller has realized that he’s at fault for his own obstacles-and it's time to overcome them. Grande has cited his issues with drugs as the reason for the breakup. It’s no secret that Miller has faced substance abuse problems over the years, culminating in a DUI earlier this M ay-a week after the breakup with Grande. The subject matter dives into his insecurities and failed relationship. In Self Care, Miller is back on his “psychedelic” feel from earlier albums. Miller-who has been in the news often over the past year for his breakup with singer Ariana Grande-has made his past relationship the topic of many of his recent works. The beat gives the listener a feeling of being suspended in mid-air as Mac’s “ Cudi-like” hums serenade us into the deep drum kick when the beat unleashes. Self Care, the newest single released by Mac Miller, dropped Friday at midnight accompanied by a dark and symbolic music video. ![]()
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