The song is primarily about Kid Cudi being different not only in his music but a different person in life. Kid Cudi’s ‘Man on the Moon’ reference is simply an exaggeration of him being such a different person that he’s out of this world. Hence he is that ‘Man on the Moon.’ Sampling Nosaj Thing’s “Aquarium,” the somber instrumental gives the song a palpably solitary feel.
Cudi would later go on and use the ‘Man on the Moon’ alias for his acclaimed album trilogy: Man on the Moon: The End of Day, on which this song was included as a bonus track, Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager and Man on the Moon III: The Chosen.
Man on the Moon
Kid Cudi Lyrics
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I never a fuck about what niggas thought about me
I mean I did but like fuck it you know'm sayin
You gon' love me man
You gon' love me man
They can't comprehend
Or even come close to understanding him
Guess if I was simple in the mind
Everything would be fine
Maybe if I was jerk to girls
Instead of being nice and speakin' kind words
Then maybe it would be OK to say then
I wasn't a good guy to begin with
But my mind is all crazy, crazy, crazy, crazy
They got me thinkin I ain't human,
Like I came in from above, above, above, above
Feelin like a airplane in the sky
But then they say I'm crazy, crazy, crazy, crazy
They got me thinkin I ain't human,
Like I came in from above, above, above, above
Feelin' like a bird sittin' high high
I be that man on the moon
I'm that man on the moon
And i'm a do what I do
so do you hey hey
I be posted with my blunt and a brew my dude
I'm that man on the moon
I'm up up on the moon
Its like I,
I'm a play my stuff for everybody
And you know all my people
Give me feedback
you know and they'll be like
yo, yo, why, why your shit sound so different
Know'm saying why why your shit like on 'nother level
why it sound so diffrenet like its bad thing
And i be like why not?
Nigga, haha
Close my eyes, hide in the dark
It's a curtain call, come one come all
All I do is try to make it simple
The ones that make it complicated
Never get congratulated
I'm somethin' different in all aspects
Don't want a woman just to love her assets
I still wife her up even with her flat chest
The type to get hurt
But that's the past tense
My mind is all hazy, hazy, hazy, hazy
I be thinkin' that I'm bomb,
'cause they used to call me lame, lame, lame, lame
But my swagg was a little different
But then my mind is hazy, hazy, hazy, hazy
I be thinkin that I'm wrong,
But they the ones who blame, blame, blame, blame
I got the last laugh nigga
I be that man on the moon
I'm that man on the moon
And i'm a do what I do
so do you hey hey
I be posted with my blunt and a brew my dude
I'm that man on the moon
I'm up up on the moon
Kid Cudi's "Man on the Moon" is about challenging society's expectations and perceptions of oneself. The first verse reflects on not caring about the opinions of others, except for the fact that societal norms seem to dictate that he should care. He questions if he would be more accepted if he were a different type of person, like a jerk to women, instead of being kind. The chorus hits on the idea that he is not understood by others, and they perceive him as crazy or not human because of it. Kid Cudi positions himself as the man on the moon, a position of isolation from society, where he can observe without being judged.
The second verse continues with the theme of being different and not fitting in. He describes how people react to his music, saying that it's different and on another level, but asks why that's a bad thing. He then talks about making things simple and straightforward, as opposed to making them complicated, which he sees as a sign of not getting congratulated. The verse ends by saying that he is different in all aspects, even in how he views women. He doesn't want a woman just for her body, he wants to love her for who she is.
Overall, "Man on the Moon" is a reflection of Kid Cudi's need to break free from societal norms, be true to himself, and accept that he may not be understood by everyone. He embraces his differences and sees himself as a unique individual, the man on the moon.
Line by Line Meaning
I never gave a fuck
I never cared about what others thought about me.
I never a fuck about what niggas thought about me
I didn't care about the opinions of others.
I mean I did but like fuck it you know'm sayin
I cared, but ultimately decided not to let their opinions affect me.
You gon' love me man
I believe that people will love me for who I am.
They can't comprehend
People don't understand me.
Or even come close to understanding him
Nobody can really understand me or what I'm going through.
I guess if I was borin' they would love me more
If I were more ordinary, people would find me more likable.
Guess if I was simple in the mind
If I were less complex, people would find me easier to understand.
Everything would be fine
If I were more ordinary and less complex, I would be better received by the world.
Maybe if I was jerk to girls
If I were less kind to women, people would find me more acceptable.
Instead of being nice and speakin' kind words
I am kind and respectful to women.
Then maybe it would be OK to say then
If I were less kind to women, people would find me more acceptable.
I wasn't a good guy to begin with
If I changed who I am, it wouldn't be true to myself.
But my mind is all crazy, crazy, crazy, crazy
My thoughts and feelings are complex and difficult to understand.
They got me thinkin I ain't human,
Sometimes I feel like an alien, like I don't belong.
Like I came in from above, above, above, above
I feel like I came from somewhere else and don't fit in on this planet.
Feelin like a airplane in the sky
I feel like I'm flying above everyone else, observing the world from a distance.
I be that man on the moon
I believe I am unique and different from others.
And i'm a do what I do
I will continue to be myself.
so do you hey hey
I encourage others to be themselves as well.
I be posted with my blunt and a brew my dude
I like to relax and enjoy myself with a drink and some weed.
I'm up up on the moon
I feel like I am above the rest of the world, in my own space.
Its like I,
I often find myself thinking that...
I'm a play my stuff for everybody
I share my music with anyone who will listen.
And you know all my people
My friends and supporters...
Give me feedback
...provide me with valuable feedback.
you know and they'll be like
They often say to me...
yo, yo, why, why your shit sound so different
They wonder why my music is so unique and unconventional.
Know'm saying why why your shit like on 'nother level
They recognize that my music is on a different level than what they're used to hearing.
why it sound so diffrenet like its bad thing
They sometimes question why my music is so different, as if it's a negative thing.
And i be like why not?
But I respond by saying, why should it be any different?
Nigga, haha
I say it with a sense of humor, not taking it too seriously.
Close my eyes, hide in the dark
Sometimes I feel overwhelmed and just want to escape into my own space.
It's a curtain call, come one come all
But other times, I am happy to share my art with anyone who wants to listen.
All I do is try to make it simple
I try to simplify things as much as possible to make them accessible to more people.
The ones that make it complicated
Those who overcomplicate things...
Never get congratulated
...often go unnoticed and unappreciated.
I'm somethin' different in all aspects
I am unique in many ways, both creatively and personally.
Don't want a woman just to love her assets
I don't just value a woman's physical appearance.
I still wife her up even with her flat chest
I would still love and commit to a woman, even if she doesn't have a large chest.
The type to get hurt
I am sensitive and vulnerable.
But that's the past tense
However, I am learning and growing from my past experiences.
But my mind is all hazy, hazy, hazy, hazy
My thoughts and emotions can still be confusing and unclear.
I be thinkin' that I'm bomb,
Sometimes I feel really confident in myself.
'cause they used to call me lame, lame, lame, lame
But I used to be called 'lame' and underestimated by others.
But my swagg was a little different
My style and personality were always unique and unconventional.
But then my mind is hazy, hazy, hazy, hazy
But sometimes I still feel lost and confused.
I be thinkin that I'm wrong,
Sometimes I doubt myself and feel like I'm doing something wrong.
But they the ones who blame, blame, blame, blame
But I know that others are quick to judge and blame me for their own shortcomings.
I got the last laugh nigga
But in the end, I have proven myself and become successful despite the odds against me.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JASON CHUNG, SCOTT MESCUDI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Farmergallo
On some deep shit, his music speaks for the introverts, depressed peeps, night owls, daydreamers and the chillest stoners.
@jamesblaney6464
amen bro
@noelprl1066
Henry Art facts all the people you described are the people with the most depth too
@ianb5657
Real spill... I dont normally upvote but u spot on my nigga.
@dashawnmitchell832
Not everyone is who they claim to be though
@NickHoweIsAwesome
Spot on man
@sablespark760
I’ve been living in my car for 3 months and I swear when I down, Cudi is always there bring me up, THANK YOU SO MUCH CUDI. Your music keeps me on this earth 🥲
@Amazingyoshi-cb6gr
Mein tiefstes Mitgefühl, ich hoffe, Sie finden bald eine Wohnung und es geht Ihnen wieder dauerhaft besser. Alles Gute 🍀🙏🏻
@hedi9451
good luck in life
@codykanitz97
Skating with the homies back in the days, jamming to this doing stupid stuff, when things were simple and the real world didn't matter to us just yet.