Already Home
Jay-Z Kid Cudi Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Oh they want me to fall (fall)
Fall from the top (top)
They want me to drop (drop)
They want me to stop (stop)
They want me to go (go)
I'm already gone (already)
The shit that I'm on
I'm already home
(Hey, I'm already home)
(Hey, I'm already home)
(Hey, I'm already home)

Oh they want me to fall (fall)
Fall from the top (top)
They want me to drop (drop)
They want me to stop (no)
They want me to go (no)
I'm already gone (gone)
The shit that I'm on (already)
I'm already home
(Hey, I'm already home)
(Hey, I'm already home)
(Hey, I'm already home)

These nigga's want me to go, don't they know that I'm gone
They know I'm space shuttle level they need oxyg-g-g-gen
Don't they know that they borin'?
Don't they know that I yawn,
Only time they excitin' is when they mentioning Shawn
You see single white female when she dyed her hair blonde
Sometimes I look at these rappers, the movie remind me of them
Somebody turn these boys off
Don't they know that I'm on
Can't they see that it's foolish to try and kill me with songs
What the fuck are they Lauryn, you killin' me softly
You talk me to death, only thing you can do to him
I open the door for them, what else can I do?
These nigga's want me to walk for them, somebody talk to them
Before I go off on them

Oh they want me to fall (fall)
Fall from the top (top)
They want me to drop (drop)
They want me to stop (stop)
They want me to go (go)
I'm already gone (already)
The shit that I'm on
I'm already home
(Hey, I'm already home)
(Hey, I'm already home)
(Hey, I'm already home)

I taught 'em about fish scale they want me to fish for them
They want me to catch clean, then cook up a dish for them
All of this just for them, or they got a diss for him
They want me to disappear, like it's gonna shift for them
They say that I'm in the way, they want me to sit with them
But what they admitting is, they ain't got shit for him
But really the fact is, we not in the same bracket
Not in the same league, don't shoot at the same baskets
Don't pay the same taxes, hang with the same bitches
So how am I in the way, what is it I'm missing?
Nigga I been missing, nigga I been gone
The shit that you just witnessed is in, I bin on
And as for the critics, tell me I don't get it
Everybody can tell you how to do it, they never did it
Now these nigga's is mad, oh they call me a Camel
But I mastered the drought, what the fuck I'm an animal
Half-man half-mammal
My sign is a Sag, this is just what I plan to do
Hoe don't be mad

Oh they want me to fall (fall)
Fall from the top (top)
They want me to drop (drop)
They want me to stop (stop)
They want me to go (go)
I'm already gone (already)
The shit that I'm on
I'm already home
(Hey, I'm already home)
(Hey, I'm already home)
(Hey, I'm already home)

I'm in the hall already, on the wall already
I'm a work of art, I'm a Warhol already
On another level, on another plane already
H-O-V I got my own lane already (already)
I done cooked up the rock already
So why the fuck can't y'all get hot already (already)
Put your name in the pot already, niggas compare me to Biggie and Pac already
Like I'm gone already and I am nigga I'm already home already
If y'all can't already see I ain't worried about y'all cause I'm already me (already)
Do you already, enough of the complaining bo-who's already
Eat food already, ain't nothing given you gotta claim your shoes already,
Yeah so on this summation I don't know who you racing
I'm already at the finish line with the flag waving

Oh they want me to fall (fall)
Fall from the top (top)
They want me to drop (drop)
They want me to stop (stop)
They want me to go (go)
I'm already gone (already)
The shit that I'm on
I'm already home
(Hey, I'm already home)
(Hey, I'm already home)
(Hey, I'm already home)

Oh they want me to fall (fall)
Fall from the top (top)
They want me to drop (drop)
They want me to stop (no)
They want me to go (no)
I'm already gone (gone)
The shit that I'm on (already)
I'm already home
(Hey, I'm already home)




(Hey, I'm already home)
(Hey, I'm already home)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics from Jay-Z and Kid Cudi's song "Already Home" delivers a message about staying true to oneself and staying ahead of the game. The chorus repeats the phrase "they want me to..." with suggestions of falling, dropping, and stopping, but the artist counters with replies that he is already gone, on, and home. This shows that the artist has already surpassed the expectations others set for him and is comfortable with his success. The second verse emphasizes this point further and indicates that while others may criticize the artist, he is already accomplished and moving forward. He even acknowledges his status by comparing himself to respected rappers Biggie and Pac, stating that he's already at the finish line with the flag waving.


Throughout the song, the lyrics demonstrate a sense of confidence, self-assurance, and resilience in the face of challenge and adversity. These themes are communicated through powerful metaphors such as the reference to being at "space shuttle level," demonstrating a higher level of achievement beyond what others can reach. Additionally, the lyrics highlight the fact that the artist feels as though he doesn't have anything left to prove, as he is already beyond what others can achieve. Ultimately, the song promotes the importance of being happy with oneself and knowing that success is an individual journey, not determined by external expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh they want me to fall (fall)
They want me to fail and lose all that I have achieved


Fall from the top (top)
They want me to lose my position at the top of the game


They want me to drop (drop)
They want me to fail and drop down from where I am


They want me to stop (stop)
They want me to quit the game and give up


They want me to go (go)
They want me to leave the industry and disappear from the scene


I'm already gone (already)
I've already left but they are still trying to bring me down


The shit that I'm on
The lifestyle and success that I have achieved


I'm already home
I have nothing to prove and have already achieved all my goals


(Hey, I'm already home)
I'm already settled and at the top of my game


These nigga's want me to go, don't they know that I'm gone
My competition wants me out of the game but I have already left them behind


They know I'm space shuttle level they need oxyg-g-g-gen
They know I am on a different level than them and need something extra to compete


Don't they know that they borin'?
My competition is boring and uninteresting compared to me


Don't they know that I yawn,
They don't excite me but just bore me


Only time they excitin' is when they mentioning Shawn
The only time they get any attention is when they mention my name


You see single white female when she dyed her hair blonde
My competition copies everything I do to try and be successful


Sometimes I look at these rappers, the movie remind me of them
My competition looks like actors in a movie trying too hard to impress


Somebody turn these boys off
Their attempts to compete are futile and annoying


Don't they know that I'm on
They should know that I am already successful and on top


Can't they see that it's foolish to try and kill me with songs
Their attempts to compete are meaningless and pointless


What the fuck are they Lauryn, you killin' me softly
Their attempts to compete are like the song 'Killing Me Softly' but they are wasting their time


You talk me to death, only thing you can do to him
All they can offer is words and talk, while I am already successful


I open the door for them, what else can I do?
I've already helped them and given them a chance, but they still can't compete


These nigga's want me to walk for them, somebody talk to them
They want me to do everything for them and make their careers, but that's not my responsibility


Before I go off on them
Before I get angry and respond harshly to their attempts to compete


I taught 'em about fish scale they want me to fish for them
I've already taught them how to succeed, but they want me to do it for them


They want me to catch clean, then cook up a dish for them
They want me to do all the hard work and give them the success on a plate


All of this just for them, or they got a diss for him
All this effort and competition is just for me, or they have negative things to say about me


They want me to disappear, like it's gonna shift for them
They want me to disappear from the industry, as if that will help their careers


They say that I'm in the way, they want me to sit with them
They think I am in the way of their success and want me to come down to their level


But what they admitting is, they ain't got shit for him
What they are really saying is that they don't have anything to offer or compete with me


But really the fact is, we not in the same bracket
We are not on the same level, they can't compete with me


Not in the same league, don't shoot at the same baskets
We are not playing the same game, they can't compete with me


Don't pay the same taxes, hang with the same bitches
I have a different lifestyle and social circle than they do, they can't compete with me


So how am I in the way, what is it I'm missing?
If we are not even in the same league, how could I be in their way? They are missing the point


Nigga I been missing, nigga I been gone
I have already left them behind and moved on to bigger things


The shit that you just witnessed is in, I bin on
All the success and fame that they see has been around for a while and I have already been experiencing it


And as for the critics, tell me I don't get it
The critics try to bring me down and say I don't deserve my success


Everybody can tell you how to do it, they never did it
Everyone thinks they know how to succeed, but they haven't actually achieved anything themselves


Now these nigga's is mad, oh they call me a Camel
My competition is jealous and angry, they call me names and try to insult me


But I mastered the drought, what the fuck I'm an animal
I have overcome challenges and hard times, I am strong and resilient


Half-man half-mammal
I am a hybrid of a man and an animal, strong and powerful


My sign is a Sag, this is just what I plan to do
I am a Sagittarius and my success is part of my plan


Hoe don't be mad
Don't get angry and jealous


I'm in the hall already, on the wall already
I have already achieved fame and recognition


I'm a work of art, I'm a Warhol already
I am a unique and valuable creation, like a piece of art by Warhol


On another level, on another plane already
I am beyond the ordinary level of success and fame


H-O-V I got my own lane already (already)
I have my own unique style and place in the industry


I done cooked up the rock already
I have created and perfected my own unique style


So why the fuck can't y'all get hot already (already)
If I've already achieved success, why can't they?


Put your name in the pot already, niggas compare me to Biggie and Pac already
They should put their own name in the game, they can't compete with me and my comparisons to Biggie and Pac


Like I'm gone already and I am nigga I'm already home already
They act like I'm already gone or finished, but I'm already at the top


If y'all can't already see I ain't worried about y'all cause I'm already me (already)
They should see that I am confident and secure in myself and my success


Do you already, enough of the complaining bo-who's already
They should focus on themselves and stop complaining


Eat food already, ain't nothing given you gotta claim your shoes already
They need to work for their success and claim their place in the industry


Yeah so on this summation I don't know who you racing
I don't even know who my competition is, they are not even on my radar


I'm already at the finish line with the flag waving
I have already won and reached the top, nothing can bring me down




Lyrics © MUSIC COPYRIGHT CONSULTANT GRP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Harry Mudie, Scott Mescudi, Shawn Carter

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions