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.
Distant Fantasies
KiD CuDi Lyrics
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Hey-ey-ey-ey-ey, uh
You frontin' for that new nigga and, and we know it, hmmm
You keep frontin' for that new nigga and, and we know it
You blew it
Uh, I know you still think about me
I could tell he knows, he probably saw me
Findin' love in the shadows, ready to pounce
They yearnin' for my return
Layin' next to him, you daydreamin' of my meat
You remember when I said, "Put it on my face"
Damn girl, when will you learn, there's no escaping me
Passion never dissipates, no soul without your mate, relate
Man I coulda never fathomed
Hate you minglin' with these corny niggas, though I don't care how it happened
It's cool now 'cause I'm home
Sloppiest sex, the best way, we're both givin' dome
Uh-uh, 'til the break of dawn
I gotta, gotta, gotta get you on, on
You know I'm the only one to get you revved up
Spread it open, pound it 'til it's numb, yum
In bed you would play the vision that's too thotty
Like what's on your mind babe?
One blink and you're caught lyin'
Lyin', lyin' entirely to every one
Distant yearnings in bed to cease
Keep lyin', you keep lyin'
Entirely to every one
There isn't another soul who knows your soul
Like I, quite like I, quite like I, quite like I
Yeah, quite like I, quite like I
(Quite like)
"I'm so through with him", she says
"I hate her", he says
The makeup sex is electric
He smiles, her gazes
Her sun on gray weeks
Translates her heartbeat
My legs shake and she says
He grabs the back of her neck
And they have a little mmm
And they have a little mmm
Give a little
Lyin', lyin' entirely to every one
Distant yearnings in bed to cease
Keep lyin', you keep lyin'
Entirely to every one
There isn't another soul who knows your soul
Like I, quite like I, quite like I, quite like I
You frontin' for that new nigga and, and we know it
Hmmm, hmmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
The curse of once dating an awesome nigga
Can't duck my energy, ever
Such a curse is a curse if you make it so
Which means we in control until forever
So stop wastin' your fuckin' chi
Stop searchin', chasin' your tail
Runnin' in circles to no destination
Remember we once saved each other from hell
I'm never tryna persuade
You gotta figure what you want in you
I been clear, I'm a hell'uva man
Flossin' on, somebody would love to have me too
But you can tell that I'm bored with these hoes
Sex is weak when there isn't a glow
Takes a man longer to see this fact
Women are quicker with this type of shit, we know
Uh, uh, show me the lane dude
I'll be speedin' down that bitch, I'm goin' straight to you
Uh, always knew you still thought about me
Now cut the doubt
Lyin', lyin' entirely to every one
Distant yearnings in bed to cease
Keep lyin', you keep lyin'
Entirely to every one
There isn't another soul who knows your soul
Like I, quite like I, quite like I, quite like I
Yeah, quite like I, quite like I, quite like I
(Quite like)
In "Distant Fantasies," Kid Cudi reflects on the complicated feelings and situations that come with rekindling an old flame. He confronts his former lover, who is fronting for a new person, declaring that he knows she still thinks about him, and that they can't escape their passionate past. Kid Cudi speaks to the unbreakable bond they share despite lingering issues, including jealousy and dishonesty. The lyrics describe how the two come together in moments of intimate passion, and how despite being apart, their souls remain connected. The song also speaks to the power dynamic in relationships and how both parties need to take responsibility for their own happiness.
Throughout the song, Kid Cudi explores the confusion and complexity of trying to move on from an old relationship. The lyrics delve into the feelings of regret, temptation, and hope, and Kid Cudi's introspective style offers a deep insight into the nature of emotions that come with a lost love. The song offers a powerful portrait of a relationship that has failed, but also highlights the enduring connection between two individuals who have shared intimate moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey-ey-ey-ey-ey, uh
Introduction to the song.
You keep frontin' for that new nigga and, and we know it
You continue to pretend to others that you're over me, but we both know the truth.
You blew it
You messed up by leaving me for someone new.
I know you still think about me
I can tell that you still have me on your mind.
No more dodgin' this shit, the cat and mouse
We can't continue playing these games of chasing each other.
Findin' love in the shadows, ready to pounce
We still have feelings for each other, hiding in the background and waiting for the right moment to come back together.
They yearnin' for my return
Our hearts are longing for us to reunite and be together again.
Layin' next to him, you daydreamin' of my meat
While lying next to your current partner, you fantasize about being with me.
Passion never dissipates, no soul without your mate, relate
Our passion for each other never fades, and it's hard to go on without your true love.
Hate you minglin' with these corny niggas, though I don't care how it happened
I dislike that you're spending time with other people, but it doesn't matter how it came to be.
It's cool now 'cause I'm home
Now that I'm back, everything is good between us again.
Sloppiest sex, the best way, we're both givin' dome
Our sexual encounters are passionate and satisfying, as we both give each other pleasure.
In bed you would play the vision that's too thotty
You pretend to be someone else in bed, portraying a fantasy that is too promiscuous and unrealistic.
Like what's on your mind babe?
I wonder what you're thinking about while we're intimate.
Distant yearnings in bed to cease
The desires we have for each other in bed need to be stopped or fulfilled.
There isn't another soul who knows your soul
No one knows you like I do, including your current partner.
The curse of once dating an awesome nigga
It's difficult to move on from dating someone who was truly amazing.
Can't duck my energy, ever
You can't avoid my influence in your life, ever.
So stop wastin' your fuckin' chi
Stop wasting your energy on meaningless pursuits or people.
Remember we once saved each other from hell
We helped each other through tough times in the past.
I'm never tryna persuade
I'm not trying to convince you one way or the other.
Women are quicker with this type of shit, we know
Women tend to be more aware of their emotions and feelings, especially when it comes to love.
I'll be speedin' down that bitch, I'm goin' straight to you
I will rush to be with you as soon as possible.
Yeah, quite like I
No one knows you like I do.
You frontin' for that new nigga and, and we know it
You continue to pretend to others that you're over me, but we both know the truth.
Show me the lane dude
Give me a chance to prove myself to you again.
Now cut the doubt
Stop doubting yourself or our future together.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: GERHARD TREDE, PATRICK REYNOLDS, SCOTT MESCUDI
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