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.
Young Lady
KiD CuDi Lyrics
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Wish it wasn't my imagination running away with a dream
Your eyes they tell it all called it
Hope you have a good heart and you're smart
You've got a good head on your shoulders
That's what turns a nigga on, strong feelings that I have
You'll probably never, find out ever
I'll admire from afar, star
You got it goin' on, young lady
Jesus Christ, girl
You got it goin' on young lady
Jesus Christ, girl
You got it goin' on young lady
Jesus Christ, girl
You got it goin' on young lady
Jesus Christ, girl
You got it goin' on young lady
How'd you get so fuckin cool?
Fools probably try to spit at you daily
The price you pay cause you're hot
Has anyone told you that you're fresh as hell
And I dig the way you wear your hair too
It makes you look more mature
See I just wanna be a man and I think you can be the one to guide me
But who the fuck am I kidding
Man you know they say I'm wild
But real people rarely come around if ever
You got it goin'g on young lady
Jesus Christ, girl
You got it goin' on young lady
Jesus Christ, girl
You got it goin' on young lady
Jesus Christ, girl
You got it goin' on young lady
Jesus Christ, girl
You got it goin' on young lady
You turn a nigga on, these feelings I have
You'll find out never, unless you're clever
I'll admire from afar, star
Keep doing all the good things you're doing
You got it goin' on, young lady
Jesus Christ, girl
You got it goin' on young lady
Jesus Christ, girl
You got it goin' on young lady
Jesus Christ, girl
You got it goin' on young lady
Jesus Christ, girl
You got it goin' on young lady
The lyrics to Kid Cudi's "Young Lady" is a conflicted tribute to an unnamed woman. The singer is clearly enamored with the woman, admiring her intelligence and good heart. Yet, he also acknowledges that he can only admire her from a distance, recognizing that he is not the type of "real people" that she typically surrounds herself with. He wishes to be guided by her, hoping to learn what it means to be a man. At the same time, he recognizes that the woman is constantly being hit on and objectified, and that she pays a high price for being "hot."
In the chorus, the singer exclaims, "Jesus Christ, girl / You got it goin' on young lady" four times in a row, emphasizing his admiration for the woman. He asks how she got so "fucking cool," acknowledging that fools probably try to hit on her all the time. He likes the way she wears her hair, finding it mature and sophisticated. The singer experiences strong feelings towards the woman, but he also knows that he cannot pursue her. Instead, he is content to watch her from afar, relishing in her accomplishments and good qualities.
The song can be interpreted as a commentary on the complexities of male desire for women. The singer appreciates the woman's intelligence and strengths, but also recognizes that he cannot possess her. He struggles with his attraction to her while acknowledging the societal pressures that she faces as an attractive woman. The repeated chorus emphasizes his admiration and awe for the woman, who remains unnamed in the song. Overall, "Young Lady" is a complicated and honest portrayal of male desire for women.
Line by Line Meaning
In my head your smile appears clear
I can't stop thinking about your smile, even though it might just be in my imagination
Wish it wasn't my imagination running away with a dream
I wish I could be confident that what I'm feeling is real and not just a fantasy
Your eyes they tell it all called it
I think I can tell a lot about you just by looking into your eyes
Hope you have a good heart and you're smart
I hope you're not just outwardly attractive, but also have a kind heart and a sharp mind
You've got a good head on your shoulders
You seem to have things together and make good choices
That's what turns a nigga on, strong feelings that I have
Your intelligence and confidence is what really attracts me to you
You'll probably never, find out ever
I doubt I'll ever have the courage to tell you how I feel
I'll admire from afar, star
I'll just watch you from a distance and admire you like a star
Keep doing all the good things you're doing
I appreciate all the positive qualities you possess and hope you continue to display them
You got it goin' on, young lady
You are confident, talented, and attractive in every way possible
How'd you get so fuckin cool?
I am amazed at how effortlessly you exude coolness
Fools probably try to spit at you daily
People who don't recognize your worth likely try to degrade you every day
The price you pay cause you're hot
You are probably subjected to unwanted advances and attention because of your attractiveness
Has anyone told you that you're fresh as hell
I think you are incredibly trendy and original
And I dig the way you wear your hair too
I think your hairstyle looks particularly great on you
It makes you look more mature
Your hairstyle contributes to the impression that you are more mature than your age might suggest
See I just wanna be a man and I think you can be the one to guide me
I feel like I am still immature and looking for someone like you to help me grow up
But who the fuck am I kidding
I am not delusional enough to think you would actually be interested in me
Man you know they say I'm wild
People probably don't take me seriously because I am known for being impulsive
But real people rarely come around if ever
I don't often meet people who seem as genuine and real as you do
You turn a nigga on, these feelings I have
You excite me and make me feel passionate
You'll find out never, unless you're clever
I will likely never tell you how I feel, unless you somehow figure it out on your own
I'll admire from afar, star
I'll continue to look up to you from a distance like a star
Keep doing all the good things you're doing
I want you to know that I respect and appreciate who you are, and I hope you continue to be yourself
You got it goin' on, young lady
You are incredible and I can't help but feel drawn to you
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SCOTT MESCUDI
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