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.
Did It Again
Kid Cudi Lyrics
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Room sixteen (uh-oh)
Smells like danger (let's go)
Even better (let's go)
Set your goals (uh-oh)
Bless our souls (uh-oh)
I'm in trouble (yes, I know)
But it feels like heaven (hey!)
You were like one of those guys
The kind with a wandering eye (hey!)
But I said, hey what the hell?
For once in my life I'll take a ride on the wild side
You were so full of yourself
But damn, were you cute, as well (hey!)
You liked my legs, I liked your moves
Anyone could tell that it's hard to deny that
I did it again now
I've got it all wrong
But it felt so right
I can't believe it
No more mistakes that
Went on for too long
Wish there was a way
I could delete 'em
Eh, eh, eh, eh, uh, uh, uh, uh
Eh, eh, eh, eh, uh, uh, uh, uh
Second night (uh-oh)
In a row (uh-oh)
Back in trouble (let's go)
I don't get it (let's go)
Gotta keep it down (uh-oh)
It'll all be cool (uh-oh)
If we ignore 'em (yes, I know)
Getting better (hey!)
When it comes to men, it's known
That I end up choosing wrong (hey!)
'Cause I always trip and fall
On the same old rock and repeat and go back
How blind a girl can be (ooh)
To miss you hide your ring (hey!)
But I bought everything
I'm so naive, and I'd like you to know that
I did it again now
I've got it all wrong
But it felt so right
I can't believe it
No more mistakes that
Went on for too long
Wish there was a way
I could delete 'em
Eh, eh, eh, eh, uh, uh, uh, uh
Eh, eh, eh, eh, uh, uh, uh, uh
It might seem to you that I am in a place
Where I'm losing the direction of my life
But I'm sure that this is nothing but a phase
Right back at ya, 'cause I'll survive
It might seem to you that I am in a place
Where I'm losing the direction of my life
But I'm sure that this is nothing but a phase
Right back at ya, 'cause I'll survive
I did it again now
I've got it all wrong
But it felt so right
I can't believe it
All the mistakes that
Went on for too long
Wish there was a way
I could delete 'em
I did it again now
I've got it all wrong
Eh, eh, eh, eh, uh, uh, uh, uh
Eh, eh, eh, eh, uh, uh, uh, uh
In Kid Cudi's song "Did It Again," the lyrics detail the singer's repeated mistakes in a romantic relationship. The first verse describes a dangerous situation in a specific room, but it feels like heaven. The second verse outlines the cycle of choosing the wrong men, despite being aware of the problem. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer keeps making mistakes but wishes she could erase them.
The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has been in a toxic or unhealthy relationship, where they keep repeating the same mistakes. The usage of "uh-oh" and "let's go" throughout the song adds to the feeling of danger and urgency. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the cyclical nature of the mistakes.
The song also features a catchy melody and chorus that became popular, especially in European countries. The overall message of the song can translate beyond romantic relationships to other aspects of someone's life where they feel stuck in a repeating pattern.
Line by Line Meaning
First floor (uh-oh)
Starting at the beginning, there is danger lurking
Room sixteen (uh-oh)
The room number is an important detail, signaling potential trouble
Smells like danger (let's go)
The danger is becoming more apparent, but the singer is still willing to take a risk
Even better (let's go)
Despite the danger, the prospect is getting more exciting
Set your goals (uh-oh)
The artist is warning themselves to stay focused and not get carried away
Bless our souls (uh-oh)
The singer is acknowledging that things could go wrong and asking for a higher power's protection
I'm in trouble (yes, I know)
The singer recognizes the danger they are in
But it feels like heaven (hey!)
Despite the danger and trouble, the artist is enjoying the experience
You were like one of those guys
The artist is referring to a specific person they met
The kind with a wandering eye (hey!)
The person the artist met is known for being unfaithful or easily distracted by others
But I said, hey what the hell?
The singer decides to take a chance and ignore the potential warning signs of the person's behavior
For once in my life I'll take a ride on the wild side
The artist is embracing the excitement and danger of doing something out of their comfort zone
You were so full of yourself
The person the singer met had an inflated ego
But damn, were you cute, as well (hey!)
Despite the person's flaws, the singer is still attracted to them
You liked my legs, I liked your moves
There was mutual physical attraction and interest
Anyone could tell that it's hard to deny that
It was obvious to others that there was chemistry between the artist and the person they met
Second night (uh-oh)
The situation from the first night is repeating, and danger may be lurking once again
In a row (uh-oh)
The repeated nature of the situation emphasizes the potential danger
Back in trouble (let's go)
The singer knows they're risking danger again but is still willing to take a chance
I don't get it (let's go)
The artist is confused about the situation but is still willing to go along with it
Gotta keep it down (uh-oh)
The artist is trying to be cautious and not draw attention to themselves
It'll all be cool (uh-oh)
The artist is trying to reassure themselves that things will be okay, but the use of 'uh-oh' suggests they're not entirely convinced
If we ignore 'em (yes, I know)
The singer plans to avoid potential problems by ignoring them
Getting better (hey!)
Despite the potential danger and confusion, the situation is improving or becoming more exciting
When it comes to men, it's known
The singer is referring to a pattern of choosing the wrong partners
That I end up choosing wrong (hey!)
The singer has a history of making bad romantic decisions
'Cause I always trip and fall
The singer's pattern of bad decisions leads to frequent mistakes and problems
On the same old rock and repeat and go back
The artist repeats the same mistakes and falls for the same type of person each time, causing them to go back to square one
How blind a girl can be (ooh)
The artist acknowledges that they have overlooked warning signs in the past
To miss you hide your ring (hey!)
The person the singer is with is hiding the fact that they're already in a committed relationship
But I bought everything
The singer fell for the person's lies and deception
I'm so naive, and I'd like you to know that
The artist acknowledges their own naivete and wants others to be aware of it as well
It might seem to you that I am in a place
The artist is aware that others might perceive them as being lost or directionless
Where I'm losing the direction of my life
The artist feels like they're struggling to find their way in life
But I'm sure that this is nothing but a phase
The singer believes that their current struggles are temporary and will pass
Right back at ya, 'cause I'll survive
The artist is determined to overcome their challenges and come out stronger on the other side
All the mistakes that
The singer is referring to all of their past errors in judgment
Went on for too long
The singer feels like they've made these mistakes for too many years
Wish there was a way
The singer regrets their past decisions and wishes they could undo them
I could delete 'em
The artist wishes they could erase their past mistakes and start over fresh
Eh, eh, eh, eh, uh, uh, uh, uh
Repeating the phrase adds emphasis to the artist's emotions and feelings
Eh, eh, eh, eh, uh, uh, uh, uh
Repeating the phrase adds emphasis to the singer's emotions and feelings
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAKIRA ISABEL MEBARAK RIPOLL, PHARRELL WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aldotejera4957
May 2020!
Without a doubt, it is perhaps one of his best videos of his entire discography. The She Wolf era is perfect, it is an album with good songs, iconic videos and amazing choreography like this one in particular. With this work, it is evident that she can measure up to any diva in the American industry and even much more, but it is sad that she was not valued, appreciated and recognized at the time. Even so, Shaki has remained in force in the industry, this year she starred in the Super Bowl for example and is one of the female artists with the highest number of views in the history of YouTube. 👑❤ Queen.
#JusticeForSheWolf
¡Mayo 2020!
Sin duda, es quizás uno de sus mejores videos de toda su discografía. La era She Wolf es perfecta, es un álbum con buenas canciones, videos icónicos y asombrosas coreografías como esta en especial.
Con este trabajo, se pone en evidencia que ella puede estar a la altura de cualquier diva de la industria americana e incluso mucho más, pero es triste que no haya sido valorada, apreciada y reconocida en su momento. Aún así Shaki se ha mantenido vigente en la industria, este año protagonizó el Super Bowl por ejemplo y es una de las artistas femeninas con mayor cantidad de reproducciones en la historia de Youtube. 👑❤ Reina.
#JusticeForSheWolf
@TazManiac008
The more I pay attention to the bedroom dance sequence, the more I realize it is possibly the most beautiful dance sequence in a modern music video. I wish I could see it on its own as a single continuous performance.
@akivaraza946
I wish for the same too.
@zannesluv
Kid Cudi is one of those rare rappers that don't screw up a song.
@mchm7030
facts
@Ariana-nw2oh
Especially nowadays
@lordukiyo6175
Here after Metamorphosis, Metamorphosis, Metamorphosis, Metamorphosis
@LR-kj8ec
Me neither! Good!
@frankicardenas8411
Nunca había escuchado esta versión está genial
@zerishkamal279
this is actually really good
why is it so underrated
@maferomero3009
Because Shakira is not American or British or an Aussi. Sad, but Americans don't pay attention to artists if they don't speak english as fist language.