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.
Red Sabbath
Kid Cudi Lyrics
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I don't want to know what's down the road
I need to escape forever, forever
I need to escape forever, forever
The clouds stay gray
The devil wants to play, okay?
The devil wants to play, okay?
She likes to feed on the weak
Dissolve in soap, finger gets turned cold
I need to escape forever, forever
I need to escape forever, and ever
Brother, beware
Brother, beware
My outfit's fresh, of course it is
You said we do this to die
Cold until my last breath
Slowly exhale
One last fuck you to the world
One last fuck you to the world
I need to escape forever, forever
I need to escape forever, and ever
I need to escape forever, forever
I need to escape forever, and ever
The clouds stay gray
You can't escape me, I will destroy you
You know Butthead I stay this a lot but that was cool
What a long strange trip it has been
It sure has I feel a little different
Beavis the world will never be the same
Doves will fly into the sunset and there will be harmony
There will be rainbows there will be peace on earth
There will be no haters and if there are haters we shall flex on them flex on them hard
Flex on ya
And finally we will score, the whole world will score it's gonna be cool
Really we're gonna score are you sure
Wait a minute are you sure, cause I always think I'm gonna score
And then it doesn't happen and I don't want to get my hopes up
Cause I'm all emotional right now
Yes Beavis it is foretold
Ya cool that's good, Butthead a minute ago you said hard
The lyrics to Kid Cudi's Red Sabbath express themes of escapism, numbness, and a personal struggle with the pressures of the world. Throughout the song, the singer continually emphasizes that he needs to escape "forever", highlighting his desire to permanently leave behind the difficulties and burdens of life. He mentions the devil and clouds that stay gray, adding a darker tone to the song and perhaps implying that the singer is battling inner demons. The line "she likes to feed on the weak" presents a possible relationship or situation where the singer feels trapped or preyed upon, further fueling his desire to escape.
The chorus of "I need to escape forever, and ever" is repeated several times, indicating that this is a deeply personal and significant issue for the singer. The final line of "one last fuck you to the world" suggests that there may be some anger or frustration at the root of this desire to escape. The mention of scoring, haters, and flexing on them can be interpreted as a desire to prove himself or gain recognition, but ultimately the singer seems to be focused on finding peace and harmony.
Overall, Red Sabbath explores complex themes of inner turmoil and the desire for a permanent escape from the uncertainty and challenges of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I can get numb and numb
I am becoming increasingly numb to the pain and struggles of life.
I don't want to know what's down the road
I am afraid of what the future may hold.
I need to escape forever, forever
I desire to escape the hardships of reality for an indefinite amount of time.
The clouds stay gray
The dreariness of life continues and shows no signs of improvement.
The devil wants to play, okay?
The darkness within myself is tempting me to give in to unhealthy desires.
She likes to feed on the weak
There are people or forces in my life that take advantage of vulnerability.
Locking in on her prey
These predators or negative influences have their sights set on me.
Dissolve in soap, finger gets turned cold
The consequences of my actions are leaving me feeling drained and disconnected from reality.
Brother, beware
I am warning myself and those around me of the potential dangers that lurk ahead.
My outfit's fresh, of course it is
Despite my inner turmoil, I am still able to maintain a sense of confidence and style.
You said we do this to die
We are engaging in risky behavior with the possibility of self-destruction in mind.
Cold until my last breath
Even in my final moments, I will remain unfeeling and distant.
Slowly exhale
I am taking a moment to calm my nerves and regain my composure.
One last fuck you to the world
Before I depart from this world, I want to express my disdain for the life that brought me pain.
I need to escape forever, and ever
I desire to continue running away from my problems indefinitely.
You can't escape me, I will destroy you
The darkness within myself is threatening to consume me and ruin my life.
What a long strange trip it has been
Life has been a weird and unexpected journey for me.
It sure has I feel a little different
I have grown and changed as a person throughout my journey.
Beavis the world will never be the same
The world and its people are constantly evolving, making lasting change a difficult feat.
Doves will fly into the sunset and there will be harmony
There is a hope for peace and unity among humanity, but it may be difficult to attain.
There will be rainbows there will be peace on earth
A bright and harmonious future is possible, but it may require significant effort and change.
There will be no haters and if there are haters we shall flex on them flex on them hard
We will stand up to those who oppose this vision of a peaceful world, no matter how difficult it may be.
And finally we will score, the whole world will score it's gonna be cool
There is hope that humanity will achieve great success and joy in the future.
Really we're gonna score are you sure
I am skeptical of this hopeful future, but open to the possibility.
Wait a minute are you sure, cause I always think I'm gonna score
Past disappointments have left me feeling doubtful, but I am willing to keep an open mind.
And then it doesn't happen and I don't want to get my hopes up
I am afraid of being disappointed again and reluctant to set myself up for failure.
Cause I'm all emotional right now
Emotions are running high and clouding my judgement.
Yes Beavis it is foretold
Despite my doubts, I am choosing to believe in this positive vision for the future.
Ya cool that's good, Butthead a minute ago you said hard
My conflicting emotions are causing me to be uncertain and indecisive.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kid Cudi
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