Up Up & Away )
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Now when the sun come up
I'll be there to say what up in the morning
brush my teeth find that clip I been lookin' for since last night
I feel so caught up, in a bud
I floats around in my bedroom
turn around see myself in the mirror I guess I'm cool
And those happy thoughts in my head
I'm feeling like I'm Peter Pan
minus the tights and the fairy's
Happy to see how far I've come to the same place
It began my dreams imaginations
Perfectly at peace so I move along a bit higher

I'll be up up and away, up up and away
Cause they gon' judge me anyway so whatever
I'll be up up and away, up up and away
Cause in the end they'll judge me any so whatever

I learn, I see the dreams are made so I'm cooler now
I could take care of my mom and my little niece Suri
So sing along lil' mama you ain't gotta worry 'bout no drama no,
I provide for friends and fam' and fans Cleveland city we grinding man
stay at flow the kids hope
I never let a motherfucka break me dog
Who gives a fuck if a nigga don't like your steeds
Tell 'em to buzz off your N-U-T's we don't care what people say
dudes who critique your clothes on most day
I ain't gotta wait for no one If I wanna fly I could fly for freedom, hey!

I'll be up up and away, up up and away
Cause they gon' judge me anyway so whatever
I'll be up up and away, up up and away
Cause in the end they'll judge me any so whatever

Wake up wake up wake wake up
Wake up wake up wake wake up, yeah!
Wake up wake up wake wake up (We'll be rollin' on up)
Wake up wake up wake wake up (We'll be rollin' on up)
Wake up wake up wake wake up (We'll be rollin' on up)
Wake up wake up wake wake up (I'll be rollin' on up)
Wake up wake up wake wake up

I'll be up up and away, up up and away
Cause they gon' judge me anyway so whatever
I'll be up up and away, up up and away
Cause in the end they'll judge me any so whatever

I'll be up up and away, up up and away
Cause they gon' judge me anyway so whatever
I'll be up up and away, up up and away
Cause in the end they'll judge me any so whatever

Whatever, so whatever
Whatever, so whatever

The end is never the end.
A new challenge awaits.
A test no man could be prepared for.
A new hell he must conquer and destroy.
A new level of growth he must confront himself.




The machine in the ghost within.
This is the journey of the man on the moon.

Overall Meaning

The track "Up Up & Away" by Kid Cudi is an ode to his journey of self-discovery and his ultimate realization that he doesn't need anyone's validation to continue on his creative path. The first verse finds Cudi waking up in the morning to a new day, and the freedom and peace he feels within himself. He sees himself in the mirror and recognizes that he's cool and happy with his current state of mind. He references Peter Pan, who represents the idea of never growing up and staying young at heart, carefree and blissful.


The chorus reveals Cudi's realization that he'll be judged anyway, so he might as well live his truth and do what makes him happy. He mentions taking care of his family and being able to provide for them, as well as his hometown of Cleveland where they're all "grinding man." Cudi encourages listeners to ignore the naysayers, and focus on pursuing their passions fearlessly, regardless of how people judge their ambitions.


The end of the song, a spoken word section, reminds us that challenges never end, and we have to continue on our journey regardless. It reflects Kid Cudi's own personal journey of overcoming various struggles and obstacles in his life and career, and encourages us to embrace the growth and challenges we face.


Line by Line Meaning

Now when the sun come up
At sunrise, I'll be awake and ready to greet the day.


I'll be there to say what up in the morning
I'll be up early to greet whoever else is up.


brush my teeth find that clip I been lookin' for since last night
I'll start my day with some basic hygiene and search for something I misplaced.


I feel so caught up, in a bud
I'm lost in my own thoughts and emotions.


I floats around in my bedroom
I wander aimlessly in my personal space.


turn around see myself in the mirror I guess I'm cool
I see myself in the mirror and feel satisfied with my appearance and life.


And those happy thoughts in my head
I'm thinking happy thoughts about myself and my life.


I'm feeling like I'm Peter Pan
I feel young and carefree like the fictional character Peter Pan.


minus the tights and the fairy's
I don't actually wear tights or have any magical powers like Peter Pan.


Happy to see how far I've come to the same place
I'm proud of my progress and accomplishments even though I'm still in the same physical location.


It began my dreams imaginations
My journey started with my dreams and imagination.


Perfectly at peace so I move along a bit higher
I feel content and peaceful, and I'm ready to move on to the next step of my journey.


I'll be up up and away, up up and away
I'll rise above the negativity and criticism of others and continue on my journey.


Cause they gon' judge me anyway so whatever
There will always be people who judge and criticize, but I won't let it hold me down.


I learn, I see the dreams are made so I'm cooler now
I've learned that dreams can become a reality, and that makes me feel more confident and cool.


I could take care of my mom and my little niece Suri
I have the ability to take care of my family members.


So sing along lil mama you ain't gotta worry 'bout no drama no
Relax and enjoy life, don't worry about drama or stress.


I provide for friends and fam' and fans Cleveland city we grinding man
I take care of my loved ones and supporters, and represent my city with hard work and dedication.


stay at flow the kids hope
I keep moving forward and inspiring others, especially the youth.


I never let a motherfucka break me dog
I won't let anyone break me or tear me down.


Who gives a fuck if a nigga don't like your steeds
Why does it matter if someone doesn't like my style or choices?


Tell 'em to buzz off your N-U-T's we don't care what people say
Ignore the haters and don't let their words affect you.


dudes who critique your clothes on most day
There will always be people who criticize and judge, especially about superficial things like fashion.


I ain't gotta wait for no one If I wanna fly I could fly for freedom, hey!
I don't need anyone's permission to follow my dreams and be myself.


Wake up wake up wake wake up
Wake up and be ready for the opportunities of the day.


We'll be rollin' on up
We'll rise above the negativity and criticism.


The end is never the end.
There are always new challenges and opportunities for growth.


A new challenge awaits.
There is always something new to face and overcome.


A test no man could be prepared for.
Some challenges are unexpected and can't be predicted or prepared for.


A new hell he must conquer and destroy.
There will be difficult and painful obstacles to face and overcome.


A new level of growth he must confront himself.
Facing these challenges will require personal growth and self-improvement.


The machine in the ghost within.
There is both a physical and emotional/spiritual aspect to living and overcoming challenges.


This is the journey of the man on the moon.
This is my personal journey, with its own unique challenges and rewards.




Lyrics Ā© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: JEAN BAPTIST KOUAME, ALAIN WHYTE, SCOTT MESCUDI, MICHAEL MCHENRY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@BURNOUTRS

Jacob MorenzoniĀ If you have to preface your comment with "i hate to be that guy" then you should probably shut your fucking mouth and move on. Seriously.

Ā Do you not think that I have to live with the fact the I did a lot of drugs when i was younger? I stopped smoking weed 2 years ago and not a day goes by that I don't wonder if it's done any permanent damage to me. I can't undo the countless bong hits. i can't go back and stop myself from smoking pot, taking mushrooms, mdma or any of the other drugs I've done I just have to live with it.Ā 

there's plenty of information out there on pot and some studies completely contradict each other. Some sources claim there's little harm done from smoking weed at any age, others claim massive physiological changes to the brain. Im pretty sure you're not a doctor, a chemist, a neurobiologist so whatever information you can regurgitate isn't any better than what i can offer up.Ā 

has it effected me? yes. How much so? I really don't know. Would my memory and general cognitive abilities be better if i hadn't done any drugs? I honestly can't say, I just have to live with it.Ā 

thanks for reminding me that you can't come online and reminisce about the simple and stupid days of your youth without some asshole having to chime in and say "ooh buut drugs are bad blah blah blah"
Ā 



All comments from YouTube:

@Logan-su2yk

I don't think Cudi will ever truly know what his music has done for his fans. Man deserves so much more. Honestly one of the best artists to have ever been born. He's everyone's best friend and shoulder to lean on.

@jonathangasana

Logan šŸ’Æ couldn't said it better

@phillymoss2986

Logan all he has to do is look up his songs for in YouTube and read the comments the impact is real!!!

@Logan-su2yk

Philly Moss Really tho

@awakeneddepression8583

He has experienced a lot of troubles in his life and each songs is a solution for his problems

@nykkilivinglyfe2821

I couldn't have said it better myself.... I am truly Thankful for him sharing not just his gift and music..
but his life.....
I LOVE Mr. Mescudi

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@Yourwelcome593

Kid cudi will for ever be my high school homieĀ 

@Matt-ky8re

for fucking ever

@amybaddeley5150

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@alzleahernandez6561

Same

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