“Intentions” finds Macklemore weighing his ideals against his desires. He intends to better himself through living a more positive lifestyle but is met with the challenging task of actually fulfilling these resolutions. This makes a song full of contradictions. Dan Caplen’s chorus illustrates the way many people chose to escape from problems—through drugs and alcohol. He is speaking from Macklemore’s point of view, affirming that one day he will change, but even until that day, he will still be comfortable with himself. It should be noted that Macklemore had issues with using alcoho… read more
“Intentions” finds Macklemore weighing his ideals against his desires. He intends to better himself through living a more positive lifestyle but is m… read more
“Intentions” finds Macklemore weighing his ideals against his desires. He intends to better himself through living a more positive lifestyle but is met with the challenging task of actua… read more
Benjamin Hammond Haggerty (born June 19, 1983), better known by his stage name Macklemore, formerly Professor Macklemore), is an American rapper and songwriter. A native of Seattle, Washington, he has collaborated with producer Ryan Lewis as the duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. His releases to date include one mixtape, three EPs, and four albums. Ben Haggerty was born in Seattle, Washington, on June 19, 1983, one of two sons born to Bill Haggerty and Julie Schott. He was raised with his brother Tim in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. He has Irish heritage and was raised Cat… read more
Benjamin Hammond Haggerty (born June 19, 1983), better known by his stage name Macklemore, formerly Professor Macklemore), is an American rapper and songwriter. A native of Seattle, Washing… read more
Benjamin Hammond Haggerty (born June 19, 1983), better known by his stage name Macklemore, formerly Professor Macklemore), is an American rapper and songwriter. A native of Seattle, Washington, he has collaborated with producer Ryan Le… read more