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.
The Void
KiD CuDi Lyrics
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Na, na, hmm
I will fall in the void, fall in the void, just to avoid
Anything that can bring me down or fuck with my flow
Fall in the void (the void, the void, the void)
Fall in the void (the void, the void, the void)
I will fall in the void, fall in the void, just to avoid
Fall in the void (the void, the void, the void)
Fall in the void (the void, the void, the void)
Heyo, need to free my mind, ah yeah (ooh, whoa)
This a little ritual of mine as I
Head home, head up high, get some, hello, sailin' by, na, na
Sail open dead or alive, no, no (no)
Let go, they say I'll survive, if you say so, please don't lie
My days are low, I'm givin' it a try, hey
Seen new things in my soul when I'm just sittin' in my room all alone
This is the real this how I've been
Tell my friends and folks that I'm on a ride, don't know when I'm comin' home
Things might change but I'm cool with it
Flyin' higher than I've ever been, I see the world just as it is
Please hear me, no, no, no I cannot wait
As we climb, I'm soarin'
I will fall in the void, fall in the void, just to avoid (whoa)
Anything that can bring me down or fuck with my flow (that can bring me down)
Fall in the void (the void, the void, the void, mmh yeah)
Fall in the void (the void, the void, the void, fall in the void)
I will fall in the void, fall in the void, just to avoid (whoa)
Anything that can bring me down or fuck with my flow (that, that can bring me down)
Fall in the void (the void, the void, the void, mmh, na, na)
Fall in the void (the void, the void, the void, ohh)
Ohh
See ya, never ever go so high
We up, we been takin' over, goodbye
Be just what you need to be, let's go
Everything is all on mean, don't count me out
These nights they save me from my hellhole
When it's dark, yeah, my heartbeat echoes
Yeah, this just what I love, ooh
Heaven ain't too far now
Show me what I don't know (what I don't know)
Imagine these things so simple, break the code
'Round and 'round, my mind is throwed
Prayin' I overdose on this love it got me fine, I'm headed home (hey)
And I'm thinkin' I be dreamin', lights are gleamin'
God watching, haters plottin', but I can't be focused on that
Here it goes, this the part, I cannot wait
Don't ask why, I'm soarin'
I will fall in the void, fall in the void, just to avoid
Anything that can bring me down or fuck with my flow
Fall in the void (the void, the void, the void)
Fall in the void (the void, the void, the void, fall in the void)
I will fall in the void, fall in the void, just to avoid (whoa)
Anything that can bring me down or fuck with my flow (me down)
Fall in the void (the void, the void, the void, hm-hm, na, na)
Fall in the void (the void, the void, the void, fall baby, oh)
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
Oh God, oh God, thank You
You've been in my dreams, you've been in my dreams
Ohh, I'm just trying to be the best man I can be
Thank You for this sleep
Thank You for never leavin' me
And it's gon' be okay
It's gon' be okay
I promise You
I promise You
In Kid Cudi's song The Void, he talks about falling into the void, which represents a mental state of detached bliss. Cudi explains that he would rather fall into the void than deal with anything that brings him down or disturbs his creative flow. He feels that this is his necessary "ritual," allowing him to free his mind from negativity and immerse himself in his creative process. He talks about experiencing new things in his soul when he's alone in his room, allowing him to reflect on his life and take on new perspectives. By doing this, he is able to stay true to his creative vision and be at peace with himself.
In the second verse, Cudi talks about his struggle with depression and how his nights save him from his "hellhole." He uses music as a way to escape his negative thoughts and find moments of happiness. He also talks about the importance of ignoring any negativity around him and focusing on his inner peace. Cudi knows that flying higher and getting closer to his dream is the key to achieving happiness and long-lasting success.
Line by Line Meaning
I will fall in the void, fall in the void, just to avoid
I am willing to go through a rough patch, suffer in silence if that prevents anything which can reduce my motivation or joy.
Anything that can bring me down or fuck with my flow
I will do anything to avoid any situation that can affect my energy or creativity.
Fall in the void (the void, the void, the void)
I will enter a state of detachment and emptiness where I can focus on my inner self and avoid negative influences.
Heyo, need to free my mind, ah yeah (ooh, whoa)
I have to let go of all my worries and distractions, just to find my balance.
This a little ritual of mine as I Head home, head up high, get some, hello, sailin' by, na, na Sail open dead or alive, no, no (no)
I have a personal set of habits that help me introspect, and I will follow it as I move towards my destination, regardless of any obstacles.
My days are low, I'm givin' it a try, hey
Although my journey may seem difficult, I will strive to be better and remain optimistic.
Seen new things in my soul when I'm just sittin' in my room all alone
I have had spiritual experiences and moments of clarity when I'm alone.
Things might change but I'm cool with it Flyin' higher than I've ever been, I see the world just as it is Please hear me, no, no, no I cannot wait As we climb, I'm soarin'
I am aware that circumstances may change, but I am enjoying life and exploring my surroundings without worrying about everything that can go wrong.
See ya, never ever go so high We up, we been takin' over, goodbye Be just what you need to be, let's go Everything is all on mean, don't count me out
I am aware of what I can accomplish, so I won't limit myself or let others bring me down.
These nights they save me from my hellhole When it's dark, yeah, my heartbeat echoes Yeah, this just what I love, ooh Heaven ain't too far now
During challenging times, I find solace in myself and my passions, which bring me closer to my goals and happiness.
'Round and 'round, my mind is throwed Prayin' I overdose on this love it got me fine, I'm headed home (hey)
Although my thoughts may be struggling, I want to be lost in the love and contentment I feel in this moment, as I move towards my peaceful place.
And I'm thinkin' I be dreamin', lights are gleamin' God watching, haters plottin', but I can't be focused on that Here it goes, this the part, I cannot wait Don't ask why, I'm soarin'
I may feel like my achievements are surreal and people may try to bring me down, but I am focused on enjoying my success and taking it further to the next level.
Oh God, oh God, thank You You've been in my dreams, you've been in my dreams Ohh, I'm just trying to be the best man I can be Thank You for this sleep Thank You for never leavin' me And it's gon' be okay It's gon' be okay I promise You I promise You
I am grateful to a higher power for guiding me and making me a better person. I believe that everything will be okay and I am hopeful for the future.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
sc6ut
visuals go absolutely insane
DA BOY E
i swear
Mama Mia
I could watch it all day long lol it’s absolutely gorgeous
Unorthodox Individual
They really do tho
Icefight
Fr you better make a slick ass edit with this one. Either way it’ll be good bc I love your edits so much!
Marie tovar
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Afdha Nugraha
When you're sad, just remember Cudi's music is there for you
Chum
Thanks jerma
blonded
Makes me feel even more sad
jessy beland
@Chum MonkaS