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.
Going to the Ceremony
Kid Cudi Lyrics
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Drinking again, drinking again
Bottles up, I'm in it to win
But none of my friends, just me and this bottle
People say that I'm off, say that I'm off
I wouldn't doubt it, if you were me
Free as a bird, flying over mountains
But, I don't know where I'm going
Where I'm going, it's all happening
I'm going, it's all happening
Hey, where is she, Hey, where is she
I'm over it, I need me some change
Something to feel good
Get me on the level, hmm, hmm
No no, no need to cry, no need to cry
You straighten up, you're such an adult
Pay all your bills, bet you are a zombie
And you don't know where you're going
Where you're going, it's all happening
You're going, it's all happening
We're going, it's all
Happening
In Kid Cudi's song Going To The Ceremony, the lyrics portray someone who is struggling with alcoholism and lack of direction in life. The song begins with the singer stating that he is drinking again, and has bottles up, indicating that he is heavily indulging in alcohol consumption. It seems that he is alone in his drinking, as he mentions that none of his friends are with him, just him and the bottle. He acknowledges that people say he is "off," perhaps implying that he knows he has a problem with alcohol but is unable to stop. The line "I wouldn't doubt it if you were me" suggests that he is aware of the potential harm that comes with drinking heavily, and he wouldn't judge someone who is going through the same.
The song's chorus is an expression of the confusion and uncertainty that the singer is experiencing. He doesn't know where he is going, and everything is happening around him, almost as if he is powerless to stop it. He repeats this sentiment twice to emphasize his feeling of helplessness. In the second verse, the singer switches to addressing someone else, possibly a friend, stating "where is she?" This could be a reference to a love interest or someone who could fix things for him and help him feel better. The singer is over whatever situation he is in and is looking for change, something to feel good about.
The song ultimately portrays a person who is struggling with addiction and a lack of direction in life. The singer acknowledges his problem with alcohol and recognizes that he is lost and unsure of where he is going. The entire song is a cry for help, for someone or something to intervene and help him find his way.
Line by Line Meaning
Drinking again, drinking again
Continuing to drink alcohol, again
Bottles up, I'm in it to win
Taking shots of alcohol to compete with someone or something
But none of my friends, just me and this bottle
Drinking alone, with no company except for the bottle of alcohol
People say that I'm off, say that I'm off
People claim that something is wrong with the artist's behavior or actions
I wouldn't doubt it, if you were me
The artist agrees that their actions may be questionable or 'off' if someone else were in their shoes
Free as a bird, flying over mountains
The singer feels free and unencumbered, as though they can fly over obstacles
But, I don't know where I'm going
The singer lacks direction or purpose in life
Where I'm going, it's all happening
Despite not knowing where they're headed, the artist believes they will find excitement and adventure
I'm going, it's all happening
The artist is determined to move forward despite uncertainty
Hey, where is she, Hey, where is she
The artist is searching for someone, likely a romantic interest
I'm over it, I need me some change
The singer has given up on something and desires a different path or direction in life
Something to feel good
The artist wants to engage in activities that bring pleasure or contentment
Get me on the level, hmm, hmm
The singer wants to become more calm or balanced, perhaps through substances or activities
No no, no need to cry, no need to cry
The singer is encouraging someone to not become upset or emotional
You straighten up, you're such an adult
The singer praises someone for their maturity and ability to remain composed
Pay all your bills, bet you are a zombie
The artist implies that paying bills and managing finances can cause one to become exhausted or drained
And you don't know where you're going
The artist believes the other person is experiencing uncertainty or a lack of purpose
Where you're going, it's all happening
Despite not knowing where they're headed, the singer believes the other person will find excitement and adventure
You're going, it's all happening
The singer believes the other person will move forward despite uncertainty
We're going, it's all happening
The artist appears to be excited about embarking on a journey with someone else, although the destination is unknown
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Oladipo O. Omishore, Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rob Bob
Lera “- Hmm, hmm, alright
Hmm, hmm, hmm
[Verse 1]
Drinking again, drinking again
Bottles up, I'm in it to win
With none of my friends, just me and this bottle
People say that I'm off, say that I'm off
I wouldn't doubt it if you were me
Free as a bird, flying over mountains
And I don't know where I'm going
But I'm going
[Chorus]
It's all happening
I'm going
It's all happening
[Verse 2]
Hate what I see, hate what I see
I'm over it, I need me some change
Something to feel good, get me on a level
No, no, no need to cry, no need to cry
You straighten up, you're such an adult
You pay all your bills, yet you are a zombie
And you don't know where you're going
But you're going Chorus]
It's all happening
I'm going
It's all happening
We're going
It's all happening
KayLow
"Now certainly we all recognize the extremely,
Extremely low probablity of life existing on the Moon."
Drinking again, drinking again
Bottles up, I'm in to win
But none of my friends, just me and this bottle
People say that I'm off, say that I'm off
I wouldn't doubt it, if you were me
Free as a bird, flying over mountains
But, I don't know where I'm going
Where I'm going, it's all happening
I'm going, it's all happening
Hey, where is she, Hey, where is she
I'm over it, I need me some change
Something to feel good
Get me on the level, hmm, hmm
No no, no need to cry, no need to cry
You straighten up, you're such an adult
Pay all your bills, bet you are a zombie
And you don't know where you're going
But you're going, it's all happening
You're going, it's all happening
We're going, it's all
Happening
chakra
Most toughest moments of my life yet this song makes me less worried
Phantom Menace
Just try to stay positive and be patient. You will get through it man.
Stanley Ford
🥰💪🏾
PLEASE KILL ME! I WISH TO DIE!
Dude kid Cudi define a new genre in hip hop that no one done before and have metal guitars and just that electric guitar sound in hip hop is just beautiful man and the reason why he’s sooo good and I fuck with it heavy! Keep doing you Cudi
PASARILE NU EXISTA!
Bro plenty of ppl done it before trust me
PASARILE NU EXISTA!
Still this is a really good song
WeightlessFlex
youre right. I used to think this too but you should just not box kid cudi into a genre. I think Speedin bulet to heaven proves that honestly.
DiOLE
Yeah bro. The man is a living legend in his own time.
Plug For Mixtapes
2 years late but I don’t even think this song counts as hip hop
2-D Intervention
This makes my sadness pause. it shows a man with struggles and I can relate deeply. One of my favorites tracks