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.
Everything Is Broken
KiD CuDi Lyrics
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I think I'm winning when you walk away
With all your trophies and you accolades-lades-lades
From the beginning darling
I was just your token, token, token
Everything is broken, broken, broken
I was just your token, token, token
Travesty, you're at the top of your academy
Don't get too used to looking down on me
Soon you'll be calling me your Majesty
From the beginning darling
I was just your token, token, token
Everything is broken, broken, broken
I was just your token, token, token
Everything is broken, broken, broken
Easy now, I tell you easy now
Before you say something that you don't mean to say
Easy now, she tell me easy now
Before I lose something, I'll never find again
Yeah, that's what she want me believing
See me alone, looks can be deceiving
One girl coming in, two or three leaving
Steaming, Willy Demon, they're screaming
Now that, that, they all love him
In the Midwest so they girls M Dub him
Met them way back when I posed for the Kodak
Tell me, how does it feel unreal
I was just your token, token, token
Everything is broken, broken, broken
I was just your token, token, token
Everything is broken
Gonna take you for a ride
I was just your token, token, token
Everything is broken, broken, broken
I was just your token, token, token
Everything is broken
The lyrics of "Everything Is Broken" by Kid Cudi can be interpreted as a reflection on the singer's feelings of being undervalued and tokenized in a relationship. The recurring phrase "I was just your token" suggests that the singer feels like they were only used as a symbol or a placeholder, rather than being fully appreciated for who they are. The use of the word "broken" reinforces this feeling of being damaged or incomplete, indicating that the singer's self-worth has been eroded by this dynamic.
The second verse introduces a character who is "at the top of [their] academy," implying that they have achieved a great deal of success or recognition. Despite this, the singer warns this person not to "get too used to looking down on me," suggesting that they still see themselves as the underdog in this situation. The final lines of the song shift towards a more confrontational tone, with the mention of "Willy Demon" and "screaming" creating a sense of chaos and aggression. Overall, the song seems to be a complex mix of vulnerability, frustration, and resistance.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday is just another crazy anyway
Everyday seems to be just another chaotic day with no real purpose or direction
I think I'm winning when you walk away
I feel like I'm finally gaining something when you leave and show me that you don't really care
With all your trophies and you accolades-lades-lades
You may have all your awards and accomplishments, but they don't necessarily mean anything to me
From the beginning darling
This has been the case from the very start
I was just your token, token, token
I was just someone you used to fill a role or satisfy a requirement
Everything is broken, broken, broken
Everything is messed up and nothing seems to be working out
Travesty, you're at the top of your academy
You may be at the top of your field, but it doesn't give you the right to look down on me
Don't get too used to looking down on me
Don't become accustomed to thinking you're better than me
Soon you'll be calling me your Majesty
I may eventually surpass you and become the one in charge
Easy now, I tell you easy now
Calm down and take it easy before you say something you'll regret
Before you say something that you don't mean to say
Think before you speak so you don't say something hurtful or untrue
Easy now, she tell me easy now
She asks me to calm down and take it easy before I lose something important
Before I lose something, I'll never find again
Before I do something that I'll regret and can't undo
That's what she want me believing
She wants me to believe something that may not be true
See me alone, looks can be deceiving
Just because I'm alone doesn't mean I'm unhappy or unsuccessful
One girl coming in, two or three leaving
People may come and go from my life
Steaming, Willy Demon, they're screaming
People may be angry or upset about something
Now that, that, they all love him
Now everyone seems to like him
In the Midwest so they girls M Dub him
He's popular with girls in the Midwest
Met them way back when I posed for the Kodak
I met them a long time ago when I was taking photos with Kodak cameras
Tell me, how does it feel unreal
It doesn't seem like it could be real
Gonna take you for a ride
I'm going to show you something new or take you on an adventure
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BEN HUDSON MCILDOWIE, JEYMES SAMUEL, JAMES POYSER, SCOTT MESCUDI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Texture
All these years later and it’s still so good💯🔥
Ewelina B
best hudson track ever. a really matchin collaboration. a stylish collaboration.
ALP AKGÜN
Underrated AF
Lil wayne
if you think mr hudson and cudi make a perfect crew hand a thumb up
Tai Kusakawa
The voice from the beginning where it says “everyday!!” That person makes this song hit me so hard. Not taking anything away from kid cudi because i feel he has a vision of this type of good music because mr. rager hits me in some type of ways. Idk how they made this song but i can see why they collabed. Not sure if anyone gets it but its what i think.
Gebsus
thats mr hudson
Pete
Tell me why Cudi's voice is so amazing
Jeremy B
New cudi is dope... old cudi is my soul
Billy Chapman
Jeremy Bernotas i love both cudia
Jeremy B
Billy... I concur homie 🌚👍