Tequila Shots
KiD CuDi Lyrics


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Duh-duh-duh, duh, duh, duh
As he falls back deeper, into a state
The return (Dot Da Genius, baby, Daytrip took it to ten, hey)

Nights my mind is speedin' by, I'm holdin' on
Askin' God to help 'em, are you hearin' me?
Girl is tellin' me she don't know what she want
Lotta demons creepin' up, they livin' underneath
Gotta take a minute, y'all, traveled far
Feelin' somethin', no, I can't ignore my instincts
Back, just where I started
It's the same old damaged song, it's the shit I need

Tryna find it on the right track
Oh, wanna be just where the free at
Hm, talk to Him, He don't speak back
Hm, can't lose Him in the third act
Lord seein' me swerve
Do this to my loved ones, I've got some nerve
Don't think I'm not sorry

Hm, hear me now, hey
This time I'm ready for it
Can't stop this war in me
Can't stop this war in me, in me, in me
Hm, hear me now, hey
This time I'm ready for it
This fight, this war in me
This fight, this war in me, in me, in me

Hm, I been here before
Hm, hm, I been here before, hm
Can't stop this war in me
Can't stop this war in me, in me, in me
As the story goes, hey, hey
As the story goes, hm
This fight, this war in me
This fight, this war in me, in me, in me

(Yeah) standin' on the cliff right off Mulholland Drive
(Yeah) back I'm on my late night session remedy
(Oh) somethin' 'bout the night that keep me safe and warm
Just me, the universe and everything I think
Lotta shit that's weighing on me, it's a storm
Never thought I would be back here bleeding
I'm not just some sad dude
You could see my life, how I grew, I want serenity

Tryna find it on the right track
Oh, wanna be just where the free at
Hm, talk to Him, He don't speak back
Hm, can't lose Him in the third act
See it seems I'll never learn
I won't stop 'til I crash and burned
Tell my mom I'm sorry

Hm, hear me now, hey
This time I'm ready for it
Can't stop this war in me
Can't stop this war in me, in me, in me
Hm, hear me now, hey
This time I'm ready for it
This fight, this war in me
This fight, this war in me, in me, in me

I been here before, hey, hey
I been here before, hm
Can't stop this war in me
Can't stop this war in me, in me, in me
And the story goes, hey, hey
As the story goes, hm




This fight, this war in me
This fight, this war in me, in me, in me

Overall Meaning

In the song "Tequila Shots," Kid Cudi expresses his emotions and vulnerabilities as he struggles with his inner demons. He feels lost and ungrounded, seeking guidance from God but receiving no response in return. The recurring line "This fight, this war in me" refers to the constant battles he faces within himself as he tries to overcome his struggles.


The lyrics also touch on themes of self-forgiveness and acceptance. Cudi reflects on his past mistakes and acknowledges the pain he has caused to those around him. He yearns for serenity and a sense of peace within himself but recognizes that it is a constant journey.


Overall, the song portrays a raw and honest depiction of mental and emotional struggles, as well as the importance of self-reflection and growth.


Line by Line Meaning

Duh-duh-duh, duh, duh, duh
The beat of the song starts and Kid Cudi is falling into a state of mind.


As he falls back deeper, into a state
Kid Cudi is losing himself in his thoughts.


The return (Dot Da Genius, baby, Daytrip took it to ten, hey)
Kid Cudi thanks Dot Da Genius and Daytrip for producing the song.


Nights my mind is speedin' by, I'm holdin' on
Kid Cudi is struggling to keep hold of his thoughts as they race through his mind.


Askin' God to help 'em, are you hearin' me?
Kid Cudi is reaching out to God for help with his thoughts.


Girl is tellin' me she don't know what she want
Kid Cudi is trying to figure out a relationship with a girl who is not sure what she wants.


Lotta demons creepin' up, they livin' underneath
Kid Cudi is dealing with internal demons that are coming to the surface.


Gotta take a minute, y'all, traveled far
Kid Cudi needs to take a break and reflect on his journey.


Feelin' somethin', no, I can't ignore my instincts
Kid Cudi is feeling something and knows that he cannot ignore his gut feelings.


Back, just where I started
Kid Cudi finds himself back where he started.


It's the same old damaged song, it's the shit I need
Kid Cudi realizes that the problems he is facing are familiar and that he needs to deal with them.


Tryna find it on the right track
Kid Cudi is trying to find his way and stay on the right path.


Oh, wanna be just where the free at
Kid Cudi wants to be in a place where he can be free.


Talk to Him, He don't speak back
Kid Cudi tries to reach out to God, but feels like God is not answering.


Can't lose Him in the third act
Kid Cudi must continue to have faith in God.


Lord seein' me swerve
Kid Cudi feels like God is watching him struggle.


Do this to my loved ones, I've got some nerve
Kid Cudi feels guilty for putting his family and friends through his struggles.


Don't think I'm not sorry
Kid Cudi apologizes for his actions.


This time I'm ready for it
Kid Cudi is determined to face his inner demons.


Can't stop this war in me
Kid Cudi is fighting a battle within himself.


I been here before
Kid Cudi has experienced this battle with himself before.


Just me, the universe and everything I think
Kid Cudi finds solace in being alone with his thoughts and the universe.


Lotta shit that's weighing on me, it's a storm
Kid Cudi feels like he is going through a storm of emotions and problems.


Never thought I would be back here bleeding
Kid Cudi did not expect to find himself in this place again.


I'm not just some sad dude
Kid Cudi is more than just a sad person.


You could see my life, how I grew, I want serenity
Kid Cudi wants to find peace in his life after reflecting on how he has grown.


See it seems I'll never learn
Kid Cudi realizes that he is struggling with the same issues repeatedly.


I won't stop 'til I crash and burned
Kid Cudi will continue trying to deal with his problems until he is completely broken.


Tell my mom I'm sorry
Kid Cudi apologizes to his mother for the pain he is causing her.


As the story goes
Kid Cudi is beating the same internal struggles he has faced before.


Standin' on the cliff right off Mulholland Drive
Kid Cudi is in a dangerous place both metaphorically and maybe literally.


Back I'm on my late night session remedy
Kid Cudi is using music as his remedy for his emotions.


Somethin' 'bout the night that keep me safe and warm
The night provides comfort to Kid Cudi during his struggles.


This fight, this war in me
Kid Cudi is fighting a battle within himself.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Biral, Denzel Michael-Akil Baptiste, Oladipo O. Omishore, Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, William Dennis Cummings

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[Intro]
Duh-duh-duh, duh, duh, duh
As he falls back deeper, into a state
The return (Dot Da Genius, baby)
(Daytrip took it to ten, hey)

[Verse 1]
Nights my mind is speedin' by, I'm holdin' on
Askin' God to help 'em, are you hearin' me?
Girl is tellin' me she don't know what she want
Lotta demons creepin' up, they're livin' underneath
Gotta take a minute, y'all, traveled far
Feelin' somethin', no, I can't ignore my instincts
Back just where I started, it's the same old damaged song
It's the shit I need

[Pre-Chorus]
Tryna find it on the right track
Oh, wanna be just where the free at
Hm, talk to Him, He don't speak back
Hm, can't losе, I'm in the third act
Lord seein' me swervе
Do this to my loved ones, I've got some nerve
Don't think I'm not sorry

[Chorus]
Hm, hear me now, hey
This time I'm ready for it
Can't stop this war in me
Can't stop this war in me, in me, in me
Hm, hear me now, hey
This time I'm ready for it
This fight, this war in me
This fight, this war in me, in me, in me

[Post-Chorus]
Hm, I been here before
Hm, hm, I been here before, hm
Can't stop this war in me
Can't stop this war in me, in me, in me
As the story goes, hey, hey
As the story goes, hm
This fight, this war in me
This fight, this war in me, in me, in me

[Verse 2]
(Yeah) Standin' on the cliff right off Mulholland Drive
(Yeah) Back up on my late night session remedy
(Oh) Something 'bout the night that keep me safe and warm
Just me, the universe, and everything I think
Lotta shit is weighin' on me, it's a storm
Never thought I would be back here bleeding
I'm not just some sad dude
You can see my life, how I grew, I want serenity

[Pre-Chorus]
Tryna find it on the right track
Oh, wanna be just where the free at
Talk to Him, He don't speak back
Hm, can't lose, I'm in the third act
See, it seems I'll never learn
I won't stop 'til I crash and burn
Tell my mom I'm sorry

[Chorus]
Hm, hear me now, hey
This time I'm ready for it
Can't stop this war in me
Can't stop this war in me, in me, in me
Hm, hear me now, hey
This time I'm ready for it
This fight, this war in me
This fight, this war in me, in me, in me

[Post-Chorus]
I been here before, hey, hey
I been here before, hm
Can't stop this war in me
Can't stop this war in me, in me, in me
And the story goes, hey, hey
As the story goes, hm
This fight, this war in me
This fight, this war in me, in me, in me



All comments from YouTube:

@allrapnation

TRIPPY 🤩

@lilhaleem5731

Fr 😏

@ajf9730

Man the visualizer does more damage 🤩

@hotlineblingisagoodsong

Tell my mom I’m sorry !

@vinayckb

no he is on another track i think rockstar knights

@timothyturner9134

I listened to this album on shrooms it was awesome

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@mizrahiophir

"I'm not just some sad dude, you can see my life, how I grew. I want serenity"
I feel that deeply

@alexandracordova5790

https://youtu.be/dv5PPyAHFxA

@ph3gii

I saw this comment just as I was getting to that lyric😂

@brandonramirez6465

After a trying time in my life, I heard this song recently. Trips me out, especially him wanting serenity. I always say the serenity prayer now.

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