Embrace the Martian
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Yeah
When you meet me, when you see me
You know how to holla
You know who I am

Ix-nay on the bullshit, man
When I roll back to Cleveland, I can't believe them
Sounds of the non-believers
Outcast 'til I'm in dirt before it did hurt
Now I can overstand how you could dismiss or front on
Ask me how I feel about the ones with closed eyes
My words how I feel exactly are, "Fuck that"
I don't give a damn 'bout nan one hater talking down
Don't be afraid at all, y'all
All I ask of all y'all is to please

Embrace the martian, embrace the martian
I come in peace but I need y'all rockin' with me
Please, embrace the martian
And this is how it sounds

See I must tell you all now
Keep on acting funny, cool with me
I am here to change that
How you're thinking often and it's startin'
I am here to show you how it feels to be new
Look at what I made you, guide to teach you
Honest but insecure, cool, and you are fooled
By the heavy-heavy amounts of
Malarkey mixed with garbage, I am it, dawg
Don't be afraid at all, y'all
All I ask of all y'all is to please

Embrace the martian, embrace the martian
I come in peace but I need y'all rockin' with me
Please, embrace the martian
And this is how it sounds

Embrace the martian, embrace the martian
I come in peace but I need y'all rockin' with me
Please, embrace the martian

License to ill
I promise I won't turn the whole world to Cloverfield
On the real, yeah, I will
I'll destroy it and then rebuild just for thrills
Sometimes you got to do it
Sometimes you show the tough love
No one is above
What you are hearing now, dude
No matter who else included, I'm saluted
I'm saluted (yeah)
No matter who else included, I'm saluted (yeah, yeah)
I'm saluted

Oh
Whether you appeal or not
This is the real
Real recognize real
You
You are me
Like it or not and I
I am you
Ooh, ooh, ooh

Embrace the martian, embrace the martian
I come in peace but I need y'all rockin' with me
Please, embrace the martian
And this is how it sounds

Embrace the martian, embrace the martian
I come in peace but I need y'all rockin' with me
Please, embrace the martian
And this is how it sounds

Ooh, ooh
And this is how it sounds




In my mind, ooh
Hm (Plain Pat, what up?)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kid Cudi's "Embrace the Martian" deal with themes of isolation, outsider status, and the desire for acceptance. Cudi is telling listeners to embrace and accept him, even though he is different, like a martian. He acknowledges that not everyone will understand him, and that some might dismiss him or try to bring him down, but he encourages listeners to ignore the haters and to embrace the unknown and the unfamiliar.


In the verses, Cudi describes how he has felt like an outcast in his hometown of Cleveland because he is different from everyone else. He mentions "non-believers" who doubted him and tried to hurt him in the past, but he has since realized that his uniqueness is what makes him special. He urges listeners to also embrace their own differences and to be confident in who they are, rather than trying to fit in with everyone else.


The chorus repeats the refrain "embrace the martian", emphasizing the message of acceptance and the idea that being different is not something to be ashamed of. The song also features a reference to the film Cloverfield, in which an unknown monster attacks New York City, suggesting that sometimes destruction and chaos are necessary in order to rebuild and create something new and better.


Overall, "Embrace the Martian" is a song about embracing your individuality and embracing others who are different from you, rather than fearing or rejecting them. It's a message about the power of self-acceptance and unity in diversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
Affirmative sound indicating readiness to proceed


When you meet me, when you see me You know how to holla You know who I am
My presence is familiar to you, and you recognize how to communicate with me


Ix-nay on the bullshit, man When I roll back to Cleveland, I can't believe them Sounds of the non-believers
I disapprove of nonsense, and when I return home, I'm shocked by the negative attitudes around me


Outcast 'til I'm in dirt before it did hurt Now I can overstand how you could dismiss or front on
I used to feel rejected and hurt, but now I understand why people might ignore or underestimate me


Ask me how I feel about the ones with closed eyes My words how I feel exactly are, "Fuck that"
If you ask me what I think of people who refuse to see things my way, my blunt response is "I don't care"


I don't give a damn 'bout nan one hater talking down Don't be afraid at all, y'all All I ask of all y'all is to please
I don't care about any negative comments, and I encourage everyone to not fear embracing my unique perspective


Embrace the martian, embrace the martian I come in peace but I need y'all rockin' with me Please, embrace the martian And this is how it sounds
I welcome you to accept and appreciate my different style, and I hope you will support me as I express myself


See I must tell you all now Keep on acting funny, cool with me I am here to change that How you're thinking often and it's startin' I am here to show you how it feels to be new Look at what I made you, guide to teach you Honest but insecure, cool, and you are fooled By the heavy-heavy amounts of Malarkey mixed with garbage, I am it, dawg
I want to communicate something important to you: stop pretending to be disinterested in me when I know you're curious. You need me to challenge your assumptions and help you explore new ideas. You've been influenced by a lot of bad information, but I'm here to give you better insights


Don't be afraid at all, y'all All I ask of all y'all is to please
It's important to me that you don't feel threatened by my message, and all I want from you is to listen with an open mind


License to ill I promise I won't turn the whole world to Cloverfield On the real, yeah, I will I'll destroy it and then rebuild just for thrills Sometimes you got to do it Sometimes you show the tough love No one is above What you are hearing now, dude No matter who else included, I'm saluted I'm saluted (yeah) No matter who else included, I'm saluted (yeah, yeah) I'm saluted
I have a lot of power and influence, but I promise not to cause a major disaster like in the movie Cloverfield. However, I will take risks and shake things up because sometimes tough love is necessary. Nobody is exempt from the message I'm delivering, and I'm confident that people respect me for it


Oh Whether you appeal or not This is the real Real recognize real You You are me Like it or not and I I am you Ooh, ooh, ooh
Regardless of whether you like me, what I'm saying is genuine and authentic. If you're authentic yourself, you'll understand and connect with my message. We're all human and share common experiences, whether we acknowledge it or not


And this is how it sounds In my mind, ooh Hm (Plain Pat, what up?)
This is my creative output, the sound of my vision. It's something I've imagined and brought to life. (Shoutout to my collaborator Plain Pat!)




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: Andrea Fratangelo, Francesco Barbaglia, Scott Mescudi

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@Chipz4life

My god all my highschool/middle school memories coming back 😭

@808mauna

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@marisolmelendez6182

😭😭

@Ch4rlz_ThA_Princ3

Class of 2012 anybody?

@madsuo7

Bro same it hits so fkng hard after so many years and how different life is now

@clevcavs1993

@Ch4rlz_the_Princ3 yesir

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@ReallyAreAGemini

I can't believe I've never heard this album. Now I'm totally addicted to this song. Respected even more your job, Cudi's just the goat

@Ch4rlz_ThA_Princ3

Wow a new fan. Glad to have you.

@Opmlone

From one who listen to bts hahaha his no goat …ye is king of goats

@jetlife9917

This song always had my heart 🫑

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