Welcome 2 The World
KiD CuDi Lyrics


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Yeah
Ayy, Ye
Why don't you let me welcome these niggas to the world they ain't welcome to
You understand?
It bring me great pleasure to welcome the real and banish the fake
No big mouth that hold cake, fag, bait-ass niggas allowed
But to everybody else
I would like to welcome you
To the world of (world of)
Fast money, fast cars, big diamond rings
Chief chains and the girls of (girls of)
Fake smiles, broken hearts and if you lookin' (what?)
For your real love (real love)
You wont find it here
Yeah, if you lookin' for your real love (what? who?)
Well goodnight my dear

Ooh, if you lookin' for real love
Don't come around here
Ooh, if you lookin' for real love
It ain't here my dear
Mm-mm
Move on

It's my pleasure to welcome you to the world of
Fast money, flashy cars, big guns
Undone, threw away for the love of
The game, I don't need a chain or the fame, still shine
Spend time with the girls of
Fake smiles, broken hearts tryin' hard in the club lookin' for
Her real love
You won't find it here
All I got is hard dick and conversation for you
I was just high, even lyin' when I say I love you
My mind sayin' it want both
I just wanna fuck you, her too
Blowin' loud, smellin' like a Bubba Kush perfume
She comin' home with me, she finna meet her doom
She ain't sayin' I'm the greatest finna change her tune
The coldest and the hottest call me December June
Deliver euphoria straight to your room
I hit that ass, and I wait, I zoom
Make it rain nonstop call me young typhoon
Top spot already filled up, no room
Thought I would put some paper in your purse so soon?
Well wrong she is and mistaken she was
Tip broke, never heard no such thin' of
I'll fuck you up, don't touch me cuh
Just trust me bruh, it must be
Li-li-li-livin' my dreams don't wake me up
Yo-yo-you fake it 'til you make it, must suck
All of the-the-the haters hate us for the flav' of the paper
Tha-tha-that's why I cant love my neighbors
D-d-d-dangerous, stomp, kick, cut you
If you ain't welcome in my world, bitch, fuck you
D-d-d-dangerous, stomp, kick, cut you
If you ain't welcome in my world, bitch, fuck you

I would like to welcome you
To the world of (world of)
Fast money, fast cars, big diamond rings
Chief chains and the girls of (girls of)
Fake smiles, broken hearts and if you lookin' (what?)
For your real love (real love)
You wont find it here
Yeah, if you lookin' for your real love (what? who?)
Well goodnight my dear

Ooh, if you lookin' for real love
Don't come around here
Ooh, if you lookin' for real love
It ain't here my dear
Mm-mm
Move on

I would like to welcome you to the world of
Fake bitches no love, what the fuck you take me for?
Show love, I hate haters in the club
You must not really know where I come from
Exactly where my heart or you would never, never, never
Ugh, where do I start?
People ask me shit about Illuminati
First off, fuck that mean?
He loved Jesus when he, he, he was worse off
Oh, I see, when they, think a nigga is, stupid rich
People just start comin' up with stupid shit
Man, shit I could never predict
Hold up, let me hit you with this
Rollin' in a Bugatti with fo' chains is some foolishness
Yeah, yeah, that'd be the shit
They'd rather see a nigga locked up, why?
For stupid shit
Look how they did my nigga Tip
Soon as Wayne get out, Tip go in
Wonder why the nigga wanna make the clip go in?
Wonder why it so hard when it get goin'?
Hold ya head my niggas the system is
Made to make niggas fall
Made to make niggas fail
Uh, especially if you ball
They don't take niggas well (hell nah)
Nah, you cant come through flyin' in a, in a Bentley shinin'
I'm in the back, backseat drivin'
Screamin' on a nigga like I'm actually drivin'

Welcome you
To the world of (world of)
Fast money, fast cars, big diamond rings
Chief chains and the girls of (girls of)
Fake smiles, broken hearts and if you lookin' (what?)
For your real love (real love)
You wont find it here
Yeah, if you lookin' for your real love (what? who?)
Well goodnight my dear

Ooh, if you lookin' for real love
Don't come around here
Ooh, if you lookin' for real love
It ain't here my dear




Mm-mm
Move on

Overall Meaning

In Kid Cudi's song "Welcome to the World," the intro sets a strong tone as the song welcomes the real and banishes the fake. The song is a commentary on the materialistic and shallow nature of the contemporary world through Cudi's perspective of "fast money, fast cars, big diamond rings, chief chains, and the girls of fake smiles, and broken hearts." Cudi explains that if you are looking for real love, you won't find it in this world. The song is marked by its vivid language and blunt honesty that strikes a chord with the listener.


Throughout the song, Cudi talks about the darker side of belonging to this society. He stresses the point that the glamour that the world promises comes with a dehumanizing price tag. The song is a rebuke of the trap of materialism and how it drives people to exploit each other, relationships, and themselves. Hence, the refuting of this society is not an invitation to join in rejection but to appreciate what is truly valuable. Cudi observes that true human connection with real love and care is not found in such realms of fast cars and flashy lifestyles.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
Acknowledging agreement or approval.


Ayy, Ye
Addressing Kanye West; an expression of excitement or enthusiasm.


Why don't you let me welcome these niggas to the world they ain't welcome to
Asking for permission to welcome individuals who have not been previously included.


You understand?
Asking for confirmation of understanding or agreement.


It bring me great pleasure to welcome the real and banish the fake
Expressing satisfaction in welcoming genuine individuals while rejecting those who pretend to be something they are not.


No big mouth that hold cake, fag, bait-ass niggas allowed
Refusing insincere individuals who pretend to have wealth and status, as well as individuals who are homophobic or try too hard to be popular.


But to everybody else
Referring to the genuine individuals who are welcome.


I would like to welcome you
Expressing a genuine desire to welcome and include individuals.


To the world of (world of)
Introducing a particular type of lifestyle.


Fast money, fast cars, big diamond rings
Describing the flashy, extravagant lifestyle being introduced.


Chief chains and the girls of (girls of)
Adding two more extravagant items to the list.


Fake smiles, broken hearts and if you lookin' (what?)
Contrasting the extravagant lifestyle with the emotional emptiness that often comes with it.


For your real love (real love)
Searching for true romantic love and connection.


You wont find it here
Stating that the extravagant lifestyle being introduced does not lead to genuine emotional connection.


Yeah, if you lookin' for your real love (what? who?)
Restating the search for true love, seeking clarification on the identity of the person being addressed.


Well goodnight my dear
Informing the person that they will not find true love in this environment.


Ooh, if you lookin' for real love
Once again emphasizing the search for genuine romantic connection.


Don't come around here
Advising against searching for true love in this particular environment.


It ain't here my dear
Affirming that the extravagant lifestyle being introduced does not lead to genuine emotional connection.


Mm-mm
Expressing disagreement or disappointment.


Move on
Encouraging individuals to seek a more genuine and fulfilling path.


It's my pleasure to welcome you to the world of
Again introducing the extravagant, flashy lifestyle.


Fast money, flashy cars, big guns
Recalling the same extravagant items from earlier in the song as part of the lifestyle being introduced.


Undone, threw away for the love of
Suggesting that individuals in this environment may sacrifice themselves for their material desires.


The game, I don't need a chain or the fame, still shine
Claiming to succeed in this environment without relying on material possessions or attention from others.


Spend time with the girls of
Describing the presence and allure of women in this lifestyle.


Fake smiles, broken hearts tryin' hard in the club lookin' for
Acknowledging the false appearances and emotional emptiness that comes with this lifestyle.


Her real love
Showing once again that individuals in this environment may want genuine romantic connection.


You won't find it here
As before, asserting that true love cannot be found in this lifestyle.


All I got is hard dick and conversation for you
Suggesting that the only thing on offer in terms of romantic connection is physical intimacy and verbal interaction.


I was just high, even lyin' when I say I love you
Revealing that past declarations of love may not have been genuine, only made under the influence.


My mind sayin' it want both
Admitting to wanting both physical intimacy and true romantic connection.


I just wanna fuck you, her too
Unapologetically admitting to wanting purely physical relationships with multiple women.


Blowin' loud, smellin' like a Bubba Kush perfume
Describing being under the influence of a strong marijuana strain.


She comin' home with me, she finna meet her doom
Imagining a future encounter in which a woman agrees to come home with the singer, possibly for a physical relationship.


She ain't sayin' I'm the greatest finna change her tune
Asserting that a woman who initially resists the artist's attempts to connect with her may change her mind once they become physically intimate.


The coldest and the hottest call me December June
Possibly referring to the singer's talent and charisma.


Deliver euphoria straight to your room
Proudly asserting the ability to provide a pleasurable experience for someone.


I hit that ass, and I wait, I zoom
Boasting of sexual prowess and the ability to provide a positive experience for a woman.


Make it rain nonstop call me young typhoon
Boasting of wealth and the ability to spend extravagantly.


Top spot already filled up, no room
Imagining oneself as a top-ranking and iconic figure in the music industry, with no room for others.


Thought I would put some paper in your purse so soon?
Suggesting that the singer may have been expected to give someone money.


Well wrong she is and mistaken she was
Clarifying that someone had incorrect expectations or assumptions.


Tip broke, never heard no such thin' of
Referring to fellow musician T.I., sarcastically suggesting that he is poor and out of touch.


I'll fuck you up, don't touch me cuh
Asserting aggression and a violent response to unwanted physical contact.


Just trust me bruh, it must be
Implying that the artist knows what is truly valuable and worthwhile in this environment.


Li-li-li-livin' my dreams don't wake me up
Boasting of living out one's dreams and success.


Yo-yo-you fake it 'til you make it, must suck
Undermining the common advice to pretend to be successful until one actually achieves success.


All of the-the-the haters hate us for the flav' of the paper
Imagining that other people are envious or disapproving of one's wealth and success.


Tha-tha-that's why I cant love my neighbors
Reflecting on the difficulty of forming genuine emotional connections with others when one is wealthy or famous.


D-d-d-dangerous, stomp, kick, cut you
Asserting that the singer is dangerous and capable of causing harm to others.


If you ain't welcome in my world, bitch, fuck you
Making it clear that insincere or unwelcome individuals are not tolerated and will be dismissed.


I would like to welcome you to the world of
Once again introducing the lifestyle being described.


Fake bitches no love, what the fuck you take me for?
Addressing the prevalence of insincere women in this environment and demanding genuine emotional connection.


Show love, I hate haters in the club
Advocating for positive treatment of others and disliking negativity or hate.


You must not really know where I come from
Suggesting that someone who opposes the artist's perspective does not understand their background or experiences.


Exactly where my heart or you would never, never, never
Asserting that the artist is true to their values and beliefs, despite others' doubts.


Ugh, where do I start?
Expressing frustration with a complex or difficult situation.


People ask me shit about Illuminati
Referring to conspiracy theories surrounding a secretive organization.


First off, fuck that mean?
Rejecting the idea of conspiracy theories and questioning their legitimacy.


He loved Jesus when he, he, he was worse off
Referencing the story of Jesus and the idea that faith can provide strength in difficult times.


Oh, I see, when they, think a nigga is, stupid rich
Recognizing that conspiracy theories arise when people believe someone is excessively wealthy or successful.


People just start comin' up with stupid shit
Acknowledging the absurdity and irrationality of conspiracy theories.


Man, shit I could never predict
Expressing surprise or confusion at unexpected events.


Hold up, let me hit you with this
Taking a moment to share an important or insightful comment.


Rollin' in a Bugatti with fo' chains is some foolishness
Suggesting that flashy material possessions like a luxury car and many gold chains are unnecessary and foolish.


Yeah, yeah, that'd be the shit
Agreeing sarcastically with the idea that excessive material wealth and possessions are desirable.


They'd rather see a nigga locked up, why?
Reflecting on the racism and prejudice faced by Black individuals, pondering why some people may prefer to see them incarcerated.


For stupid shit
Asserting that many Black individuals are incarcerated for minor or insignificant reasons.


Look how they did my nigga Tip
Expressing empathy for fellow musician T.I., who has faced legal troubles.


Soon as Wayne get out, Tip go in
Observing the revolving door of incarceration that Black individuals often face, with one going in as another is released.


Wonder why the nigga wanna make the clip go in?
Questioning why someone would resort to violence or crime in this environment.


Wonder why it so hard when it get goin'?
Reflecting on the difficulties and challenges faced by people in this lifestyle.


Hold ya head my niggas the system is
Encouraging others to remain strong and resilient in the face of systemic oppression.


Made to make niggas fall
Asserting that the system is designed to bring Black individuals down.


Made to make niggas fail
Repeating the assertion that the system is designed to hold Black individuals back.


Uh, especially if you ball
Suggesting that Black individuals who achieve material success are even more targeted by the system.


They don't take niggas well (hell nah)
Asserting that Black individuals are not treated fairly or equitably by the system.


Nah, you cant come through flyin' in a, in a Bentley shinin'
Suggesting that even wealthy Black individuals are subject to scrutiny and suspicion.


I'm in the back, backseat drivin'
Indicating that the artist is content to let others take the lead and create change.


Screamin' on a nigga like I'm actually drivin'
Allowing oneself to be vocal and passionate in supporting change, despite not taking direct action.


Welcome you
Closing the song by repeating the sentiment of welcoming and including others.




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Clifford Joseph Harris, Dexter Mills, Kanye Omari West, Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi

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UNORTHOD0X

this kid kills everythin :D

smilzzx3x3

in love with kid cuid's part <33 1:00

Evander Lomax

still here in 2021. Cudi the goat !!

Brandon Doe

This the cudi I miss. Holy fuck

odstbaby

i normally dont like music like that rock shit but cudi flips this shit crazy like

Mitchell Hackett

cudi killed this shit

BarbieDollKush

this is some hot shit!

Alex Broking

i come back to this regularly without this post i don't know where id find these tunes, thank you and fuck all the haters

BmwMpower

great

Blake Bruha

Itunes needs this

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