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.
Fairy Tale Remains
KiD CuDi Lyrics
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Cuts and burns (cuts and burns)
My turn (my turn)
Shawty you're fake concerned (fake concerned)
The lesson is served
A lesson is learned (lesson learned)
Some much avoiding
Memories fading
Suddenly, suddenly
Tell 'em, tell tell 'em where we are
Tell 'em, tell tell 'em where we are
Tell 'em, tell tell 'em where we are
Tell 'em, tell tell 'em where we are
Tell 'em, tell tell 'em where we are
Tell 'em, tell tell 'em where we are
Nothing lives (nothing lives)
There's nothing here (nothing there)
Your turn (your turn)
Shawty you're fake concerned (fake concerned)
Fractured emotions (fractured emotions
Zero devotion (zero)
The elements fading (blurred and hazy
Remains remaining (remains remaining)
Oh this so wuss (so wuss, so wuss)
This is so wuss unfortunately
Tell 'em, tell tell 'em where we are
Tell 'em, tell tell 'em where we are
Tell 'em, tell tell 'em where we are
No no she don't love him
No no she don't know what that is that
No no no he can not love, he not quite sure what that is
Just kiss
No no he don't love him, no no he don't know what that is
No no she don't love her, no no she not quite sure what that is
Just kiss
The lyrics of Kid Cudi's song Fairy Tale Remains tell the story of a relationship that is failing, and the singer's feelings of hopelessness and frustration in the face of this. The repeated phrase of "cuts and burns" is a metaphor for the emotional pain that he is going through as a result of the relationship. The line "nothing lives, there's nothing here" expresses his sense of utter emptiness and disappointment. He accuses his partner of being "fake concerned" and having "zero devotion", highlighting the sense of disconnection between them. The singer feels that the memories of their relationship are fading, and that there is nothing left of what they once had.
The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "tell 'em where we are" over and over again, can be interpreted in several ways. It could be a plea to his partner to be honest about the state of their relationship, or a request for help in finding a way out of this situation. Alternatively, it could be a recognition of the fact that they are both lost, and a desire to locate themselves in some way. Overall, the song is a powerful meditation on the pain and confusion of failed relationships, and the search for clarity and understanding that often follows.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuts and burns (cuts and burns)
The physical wounds and emotional pain inflicted on oneself and others.
My turn (my turn)
It is now my turn to hurt and be hurt.
Shawty you're fake concerned (fake concerned)
You pretend to care, but it's all just an act.
The lesson is served
The consequences of one's actions have been handed down.
A lesson is learned (lesson learned)
A valuable insight has been gained for the future.
Some much avoiding
There has been too much avoidance and ignoring of important issues.
Memories fading
The memories of what was once important are slowly disappearing.
This shit is so weak, so weak
This situation is lacking in strength and motivation.
Suddenly, suddenly
A sudden change has occurred unexpectedly.
Tell 'em, tell tell 'em where we are
Inform others of where we stand emotionally and mentally.
Nothing lives (nothing lives)
There is no vitality or spark left in life or relationships.
There's nothing here (nothing there)
There is emptiness and lack of substance in this situation.
Your turn (your turn)
It is now your turn to experience the pain and hurt.
Fractured emotions (fractured emotions
The emotions are broken and fragmented, making it difficult to understand them.
Zero devotion (zero)
There is no commitment or loyalty in this relationship.
The elements fading (blurred and hazy
The important aspects of this relationship are disappearing, making it difficult to understand.
Remains remaining (remains remaining)
Only small remnants of what once was remain.
Oh this so wuss (so wuss, so wuss)
This situation is incredibly weak and lacking in strength.
This is so wuss unfortunately
It is unfortunate that the situation is so weak.
No no she don't love him
She does not have love for him.
No no she don't know what that is that
She is unaware of what true love really is.
No no no he can not love, he not quite sure what that is
He is uncertain of how to experience or express love.
Just kiss
Physical affection is easier than opening up emotionally and expressing love.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kid Cudi
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