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.
Insides Out
KiD CuDi Lyrics
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I keep crying inside
I keep dying
I keep dying and
Ooh I'm not afraid
Ooh I'm not afraid
Ooh I'm not afraid
Of the pain
Of the pain
Of the pain
Ooh I'm not afraid
Ooh am I insane?
Ooh I'm not the same
I keep crying
I keep crying inside
I keep dying
I keep dying and
Ooh I'm not afraid
Ooh I'm not afraid
Ooh I'm not afraid
Of the pain
Of the pain
Of the pain
Of the pain
Ooh I'm not afraid
Ooh am I insane?
Ooh I'm not the same
I keep crying
I keep crying inside
I keep dying
I keep dying
Kid Cudi's song "Insides Out" is a powerful and emotional exploration of internal pain and struggle. Throughout the song, the lyrics repeat the phrases "I keep crying, I keep dying," emphasizing the depth of the pain that the singer is experiencing. Despite this pain, the singer is not afraid, repeating the phrase "Ooh I'm not afraid" several times throughout the song. This might suggest that the singer has confronted or is confronting their own pain head-on, perhaps through therapy or other means of self-reflection.
The lyrics in the chorus that repeat the phrase "Of the pain" several times could suggest that the singer is acknowledging the source of their pain and is not trying to ignore it or push it away. The final line of the chorus, "Ooh am I insane?" could be interpreted in a few different ways. It might suggest that the singer is questioning their own sanity for feeling so much pain or that they're questioning whether they're capable of healing from this pain. Or it might be a plea for others to understand the depth of what they're going through.
In general, "Insides Out" is a deeply introspective and self-aware song that confronts the difficult emotions that many people experience but might not always vocalize. It's a reminder of the importance of being honest with oneself and seeking help if needed.
Line by Line Meaning
I keep crying
I am constantly shedding tears due to my emotional state
I keep crying inside
My sadness and despair are not always visible on the surface, they are mostly internalized
I keep dying
My spirit is diminishing and it seems as though the essence of who I truly am is fading away
I keep dying and
My situation is not improving, and I am slowly losing hope
Ooh I'm not afraid
Despite my sadness and pain, I am not scared of it, nor am I intimidated by it
Ooh I'm not afraid
Even though I am surrounded by darkness, I am not consumed by fear
Ooh I'm not afraid
I am not deterred by the challenges that lie ahead, I am willing to face them head on
Of the pain
Despite the physical and emotional anguish, I am not afraid to feel this kind of pain
Of the pain
Even though the pain is excruciating, it is not unbearable and I am willing to endure it
Of the pain
Although the pain is constant, I am not afraid to confront it and engage with it
Of the pain
Even though the pain is strong, I know that it will eventually subside
Ooh I'm not afraid
Despite my doubts and uncertainties, I am not afraid to confront my own sanity
Ooh am I insane?
I question my own mental stability and wonder if I am losing my grip on reality
Ooh I'm not the same
I have changed from the person I used to be, and I am no longer recognizable to myself
I keep crying
I am still crying consistently despite my efforts to overcome my emotional pain
I keep crying inside
Even though I try to conceal my emotions, they still persist and affect me deeply
I keep dying
My emotional and spiritual state is still deteriorating and I am struggling to find hope
I keep dying
Despite my best efforts, I am still losing my sense of self and my passion for life
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kid Cudi
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