Kid Cudi was born in Cleveland, Ohio and lived in the diverse upper class suburb of Shaker Heights. Just prior to receiving his GED he attended Shaker Heights High School in Shaker Heights, Ohio and also Solon High School in Solon, Ohio. Cudi first began rapping towards the end of high school, inspired by alternative hip hop groups such as The Pharcyde and A Tribe Called Quest. He moved to Brooklyn, New York to pursue a music career. In July 2008, Kid Cudi released his first mixtape, A Kid Named Cudi, in collaboration with New York street wear brand 10. Deep as a free download in 2008. The mixtape has had so much continued success that on May 18, 2009 10.Deep announced they were going to be doing a re-release of the "Up There" t-shirt and hard copies A Kid Named Cudi mixtape in their webstore on May 20, 2009 at 12:00 PM EST. Shortly after the shirt went up for sale the server crashed due to heavy traffic of fans wanting to buy the t-shirt and the mixtape.
Kid Cudi has a guest feature on Kanye West's 2008 album, 808s & Heartbreak, singing with him on the track Welcome to Heartbreak, providing additional vocals on Paranoid with Mr Hudson and helped with songwriting on the second single Heartless. A music video has been made and released for Welcome to Heartbreak with him in it. He also featured on the song Welcome 2 the World with Kevin Rudolf from his album In The City, and on 88-Keys debut album The Death of Adam on the track Ho' is Short for Honey.
He has been featured in many medias such as XXL and BBC News's Sound of 2009 poll of up-and-coming acts. He has also been featured in Vibe, Complex, The Source, Rolling Stone, URB and Interview magazine.
Kid Cudi first appeared on shows in 2008, when he performed at the 2008 VMA's alongside Travis Barker and DJ AM. On February 17, 2009, Kid Cudi made his TV debut on Snoop Dogg's new MTV talk show Dogg After Dark, performing Day 'n' Nite at the end of the show. Two days later on February 19, 2009, Cudi appeared on BET's 106 & Park with Kanye West to debut the video of Day 'n' Nite . On March 16, 2009 Kid Cudi performed on mtvU's 2009 Spring Break special. On March 17, 2009 Cudi appeared on Last Call with Carson Daly where he performed three songs. Kid Cudi has also made cameo appearances in Solange's video for her song T.O.N.Y. and in the Black Eyed Peas video for I Gotta Feeling.
Kid Cudi, along with Emile, produced an exclusive single called "Switchin Lanes" for the video game Midnight Club: Los Angeles, part of its "South Central Premium Upgrade" Downloadable Content (DLC) which came out March 19, 2009 for the PlayStation 3 and March 27, 2009 for the Xbox 360. He contributed to the soundtrack for Capcom's Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition. The game was released on June 24 2010.
Creepers
KiD CuDi Lyrics
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See you jockin' over there
See you lookin' at my girl over here
Why you worried 'bout this girl over here?
Keep your eyes over there, it is creepy when you stare
Turn my head and hey
I see you waitin' over there
I see you jockin' over there
Why you talkin' 'bout the young, you dig?
I'm just doin' my thang, if you know what I mean, get it right
And they think they know and they think they know they deal it for real
I'm just doin' my thang, if you know what I mean, get it right
And they think they know, and they think they know they deal it for real
I'm just doin' my thang, if you know what I mean, yo
I don't love who I am so I'm workin' on a fix
I don't need a bitch trying to tear my mind on my grip
If I had one wish it'd be to have more wishes, duh
Fuck tryna make it rhyme throw them stones, with your bitch ass
Cutting me deep and even though I bleed I stand alone
Alone I'll be, heart of a lion still shining on your sucka ass
Workin', workin', workin', for inner peace
Fightin' for the freedom of my soul, I can hear the speech
Yeah I mumble while I'm trippin' on so many pills
Hah, they figured that, they know I'm ill
Yeah, I see you waitin' over there
See you jockin' over there
See you lookin' at my girl over here
Why you worried 'bout this girl over here?
Keep your eyes over there, it is creepy when you stare
Turn my head and hey
I see you waitin' over there
I see you jockin' over there
Thinkin' bout your own life
Why you talkin' 'bout the young, you dig?
I'm just doin' my thang, if you know what I mean, get it right
And they think they know and they think they know they deal it for real
I'm just doin' my thang, if you know what I mean, get it right
And they think they know, and they think they know they deal it for real
I'm just doin' my thang, if you know what I mean, yo
The lyrics to Kid Cudi and Kanye West's "Creepers" depict a scenario of a man being constantly watched and monitored by others. He notices someone staring at his girl and judging him, and also notes how people often gossip about the young generation. The chorus is a message to the observers to stop staring and judging, as it makes him feel uncomfortable and creeped out. He also mentions his struggles with self-love and the pressure to maintain his grip on reality while being haunted by the desire for inner peace.
The main theme of the song appears to be the struggle with one's own identity in a world that constantly judges and scrutinizes every move. The singer seems to reject the idea of conforming to societal norms and chooses to focus on his own path towards self-discovery and fulfillment. The repetition of the phrase "if you know what I mean" implies a certain level of detachment and aloofness, as if he is disconnected from the world around him.
The usage of the word "creepers" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the people who are constantly following and observing him. It could also be a reference to the popular creepers shoes worn by punk and goth subcultures, which signify rebellion and non-conformity.
Overall, the lyrics seem to suggest a sense of defiance and resistance against the pressures of society, and the determination to stay true to one's own path despite the constant judgment and scrutiny.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, I see you waitin' over there
I have noticed your presence and your waiting in that area.
See you jockin' over there
I observe you showing interest in something in that location.
See you lookin' at my girl over here
I can see that you are staring at my girlfriend who is nearby.
Why you worried 'bout this girl over here?
I am curious why you are concerned with her and her actions.
Keep your eyes over there, it is creepy when you stare
It is unsettling and disturbing when you gaze at her, so look elsewhere.
Turn my head and hey
I am shifting my gaze and attention.
Thinkin' bout your own life
You need to focus on your own experiences and existence, not mine.
Why you talkin' 'bout the young, you dig?
I do not understand why you are discussing youth, do you comprehend?
I'm just doin' my thang, if you know what I mean, get it right
I am simply living my life the way I choose, so understand that correctly.
And they think they know and they think they know they deal it for real
Other people assume they understand my situation and handle it appropriately.
I don't love who I am so I'm workin' on a fix
I am not fond of my current self, so I am striving to make changes and improvements to better myself.
I don't need a bitch trying to tear my mind on my grip
I do not require a female attempting to control my thoughts or actions.
If I had one wish it'd be to have more wishes, duh
If I had the opportunity to make one desire, it would be to have unlimited aspirations, obviously.
Fuck tryna make it rhyme throw them stones, with your bitch ass
I don't care about making my lyrics flow smoothly, so go ahead and insult me with your weak insults.
Cutting me deep and even though I bleed I stand alone
Even though you wound me emotionally, I am still capable of standing alone and not letting it affect me greatly.
Alone I'll be, heart of a lion still shining on your sucka ass
I will remain independent and brave, and you will be left behind in your foolishness.
Workin', workin', workin', for inner peace
I am putting significant effort into finding and maintaining inner tranquility.
Fightin' for the freedom of my soul, I can hear the speech
I am struggling for liberation of my soul and can hear the encouraging words guiding me in that direction.
Yeah I mumble while I'm trippin' on so many pills
I am incoherent while under the influence of various medications.
Hah, they figured that, they know I'm ill
Ha, they have realized that I am suffering from a condition.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DANIEL BLACK, SCOTT MESCUDI
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