Kid Cudi
Common/Kanye West/Kid Cudi Lyrics


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Please save a kid that needs some help
And I can't begin to think of anything that could help
But the weed is guaranteed indeed
Just what I need
How I feel upon a time
So recent in time make me sad
When I recollect how it use to be like David and Goliath
Kinda like me and the Devil
Tryna rip out my soul
Tryna catch a nigga on sleep no no
You can try again and I'll be ready
Wont let you kill me in my dream like Freddy Kruger
No I'm not no loser I'll see you in hell

At the end of the day, day
My momma told me don't let no one break me
Let no one break me
At end of the day, day,
Nobody, nobody, ever could stop me
Ever could stop me
At the end of the day, day
You cant regret it if you were trying
If you were trying
At the end of the day, day
I'm walking with a heart of a lion, yea

Please save a kid that needs some help
And I can't see ahead of me so I'm moving stealth
Hide and seek within a dream
I seem to glide above my horror
Though I feel I'll never be complete
Inside the dark I borrow
To proceed and remain intact
My mental is so unstable
And they talk and judge a man
They have no clue of what I'm capable
'til I show a side of me
No one had thought could be within
I told ya, no I'm not no loser
I'll see you in hell

At the end of the day, day
My momma told me don't let no one break me
Let no one break me
At end of the day, day,
Nobody, nobody, ever could stop me
Ever could stop me
At the end of the day, day
You cant regret it if you were trying
If you were trying
At the end of the day, day
I'm walking with a heart of a lion, yea

No, no, no, no, no, no, no yea no yea (the heart of lion)
No, no, no, no, no, no, no yea no yea (the heart of lion)
No, no, no, no, no, no, no yea no yea (the heart of lion)
No, no, no, no, no, no, no yea no yea (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

I'm just a kid who needs no help I've achieved
A bigger thing no cash or check could be more blessed
And if you would've seen the things I've seen
Up in my slumber you'd be sure stay awake
No need to run your fate would follow you
You should know not for the faint at heart
This world understands no cowards
Its a goal a simple code I stay on the grind 'til the 25th hour
And I know the fight in me is somewhere
Hiding deep within I told you no
I'll never let you drag me down to hell no

At the end of the day, day
My momma told me don't let no one break me
Let no one break me
At end of the day, day,
Nobody, nobody, ever could stop me
Ever could stop me
At the end of the day, day
You cant regret it if you were trying
If you were trying
At the end of the day, day
I'm walking with a heart of a lion, yea

No, no, no, no, no, no, no yea no yea (yeah, yeah, yeah)
No, no, no, no, no, no, no yea no yea (yeah, yeah, yeah)
No, no, no, no, no, no, no yea no yea (yeah, yeah, yeah)




No, no, no, no, no, no, no yea no yea (yeah, yeah, yeah)
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Kid Cudi" by Common, Kanye West, and Kid Cudi touch upon themes of mental health, perseverance, and resilience. The opening lines of the song, "Please save a kid that needs some help / And I can't begin to think of anything that could help," suggest a sense of hopelessness and despair. However, the following lines, "But the weed is guaranteed indeed / Just what I need," hint at the idea that the singer is using marijuana as a coping mechanism.


The chorus of the song conveys a positive message of strength, reminding the listener that no one can break them and that they are capable of achieving greatness. The line "You can't regret it if you were trying" suggests that even if one fails, they should not second-guess themselves, since effort is worth something. The final line, "I'm walking with a heart of a lion," is a powerful image of strength and bravery in the face of challenges.


The verses detail the singer's struggles with his mental health and the external pressures he faces from others judging him, suggesting a sense of isolation and vulnerability. The lines "My mental is so unstable / And they talk and judge a man / They have no clue of what I'm capable" suggest a sense of frustration and anger towards those who do not understand his struggles. The singer, however, refuses to let these external factors bring him down, declaring that he will not be dragged down to hell.


Overall, "Kid Cudi" is a powerful anthem of resilience and strength in the face of adversity. It touches upon themes of mental health, coping mechanisms, and perseverance, reminding the listener that it is possible to overcome even the most challenging of obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

Please save a kid that needs some help
Asking for help for someone who needs it


And I can't begin to think of anything that could help
Feeling helpless despite wanting to help


But the weed is guaranteed indeed
Marijuana provides relief and comfort in difficult times


Just what I need
The artist finds solace in smoking marijuana


How I feel upon a time
Remembering a time when things were better


So recent in time make me sad
The memory of happier times makes the singer feel sad


When I recollect how it use to be like David and Goliath
Remembering a time when the singer felt like an underdog against a greater power


Kinda like me and the Devil
Feeling like they are fighting a battle against evil


Tryna rip out my soul
Feeling like one's soul is being threatened


Tryna catch a nigga on sleep no no
Feeling like one's enemies are trying to catch them off guard


You can try again and I'll be ready
The singer is resilient and ready to face any challenge head-on


Wont let you kill me in my dream like Freddy Kruger
Refusing to let fear overpower and control them


No I'm not no loser I'll see you in hell
The singer is determined to overcome their obstacles and will not give up easily


At the end of the day, day
Reflecting on the day's events


My momma told me don't let no one break me
Advice from the singer's mother to not let anyone defeat them


Let no one break me
Stressing the importance of staying strong and resilient


Nobody, nobody, ever could stop me
Believing that no one can prevent them from achieving their goals


You cant regret it if you were trying
Encouraging the importance of trying one's best


I'm walking with a heart of a lion, yea
Feeling strong and courageous


Hide and seek within a dream
Feeling lost and unsure of oneself


I seem to glide above my horror
Overcoming fear and anxiety


Though I feel I'll never be complete
Feeling incomplete and unsatisfied


Inside the dark I borrow
Finding support and comfort within one's own thoughts and feelings


To proceed and remain intact
Maintaining strength and stability in difficult times


My mental is so unstable
Struggling with mental health and stability


And they talk and judge a man
Feeling judged and misunderstood by others


They have no clue of what I'm capable
Believing in oneself and one's abilities despite others' doubts


'til I show a side of me
Demonstrating one's strength and resilience to others


No one had thought could be within
Proving others wrong and exceeding their expectations


I'm just a kid who needs no help I've achieved
Realizing one's own strengths and accomplishments


A bigger thing no cash or check could be more blessed
Believing that money cannot buy happiness or fulfillment


And if you would've seen the things I've seen
Understanding that others may not have had the same experiences


Up in my slumber you'd be sure stay awake
Having experienced terrifying nightmares


No need to run your fate would follow you
Feeling trapped and unable to escape destiny


You should know not for the faint at heart
Warning that the challenges faced are not for the weak-willed


This world understands no cowards
Experiencing a world that does not tolerate weakness or cowardice


Its a goal a simple code I stay on the grind 'til the 25th hour
Maintaining a strong work ethic and determination to reach one's goals


And I know the fight in me is somewhere
Believing in one's inner strength and power


Hiding deep within I told you no
Refusing to give up or be defeated


I'll never let you drag me down to hell no
Swearing to stay strong and not let obstacles defeat them




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JEAN BAPTISTE KOUAME, MICHAEL MCHENRY, SCOTT RAMON SEGURO MESCUDI

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@julioshift5809

Damn the memories when gaga made poker face then they made this remix. gaga said "kanye was the only one who understood the meaning behind poker face"

@qb2626

Julios mind what was the meaning behind it

@rowleyjefferson9335

Saint Dominics lmao

@brownlikecoke

Quincy, The Creator she sleeping with a man but thinking bout a woman , “bluffinwith my muffin “

@maskeddog8754

What is the meaning behind Poker Face?

@lofivert

@@maskeddog8754 to this day we still dont know the meaning

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@malekkd

I never knew Kanye produced this. This song is really underrated imo.

@rohanm7539

because it was in 2009 no one really listened to songs and yt wasnt that popular like today

@meetbillygoat4963

@@rohanm7539 it would help if they reuploaded it.

@rimrejects

Or if they resampled the hook without the poker face and just ooh oh ooh oh

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