"This is “Sky Might Fall”, produced by Kanye West. And, it’s definitely that moment in your darkest hour, where you’re just looking for hope and looking for answers and, you’re feeling hopeful, but sometimes it doesn’t ever seem like there’s gonna be a brighter day or a positive answer around the corner. But this song is another one of those uplifting joints where you can play when you’re down and you can be okay, after listening to it. You know what I mean? It’s meant to uplift and empower."
– in a song-by-song interview with Generations
Sky Might Fall
Kid Cudi Lyrics
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What a world that I'm livin' in,
Will the rainstorms ever end?
Steal I feel my, path narrow, I run again,
Seen happiness is gone again,
And then you see 'em,
Grey clouds up above mane,
Metaphor to my life mane,
Still feel my heart stronger then it's ever been,
Strong will til my journey ends 'till then I roll,
More then I've ever rolled
Not pills but the Mary though
Still I feel my eyes heavy when the days goes,
Nothing helping with my head dose, but I ain't sleep,
Awake in another state,
Livin' in a new space,
Still I feel my mind runnin' at a steady pace,
God help me so I'll win the race
'Till then I go
The sky might fall
The sky might fall
But I'm not worried at all
C'mon c'mon
The sky might fall
The sky might fall
But I'm not worried at all
Hey, hey
I let them know somethin', I let them know somethin', I let them know somethin'
You can listen up, listen up, listen up, listen up
Hey I let them know somethin', I let them know somethin', I let them know somethin'
You can listen up, listen up, listen up, listen up
Grey clouds stuck together fam,
Lining piercing to another land
Over the desert where the lost play,
Sole searching each and every way,
An then you see tha,
Awesome sounds so profound,
When it, it'll grip you, you can see it,
If you hear you can feel it too,
Somethin' special I am runnin' to,
'Till then I go, away very far away,
To another universe where all the people say,
Its the new new place for the special to embrace,
Like a martian you seemingly,
Wandered out the place,
Take what you need from the valley of the hopeful,
Even if you drown you'll be floatin' higher above it,
You can say bye bye bye,
Sky might be fallin' but remember you can fly high.
The sky might fall
The sky might fall
But I'm not worried at all
C'mon c'mon
The sky might fall
The sky might fall
But I'm not worried at all
Hey, hey
I let them know somethin', I let them know somethin', I let them know somethin'
You can listen up, listen up, listen up, listen up
Hey I let them know somethin', I let them know somethin', let them know somethin'
You can listen up, listen up, listen up, listen up
I keep runnin'
Yeah I gotta keep up I gotta keep up yeah
I gotta keep up I gotta keep up
And I keep runnin'
Yeah I gotta keep up I gotta keep up yeah
Gotta keep up I gotta keep up yeah
'Cause I'm gone
Yea na na na na, I'm up and away
Na na na na, know'm talkin' bout, hey, hey
In "Sky Might Fall," Kid Cudi is expressing the difficulties he is facing in the world he is living in, and how he is not sure when and if there will ever be an end to his struggles. He describes his journey as narrow and describes how his path towards happiness has been elusive. However, in spite of all the challenges he faces, he remains hopeful and confident, believing that he has what it takes to endure to the end. He compares the grey clouds above as a metaphor for his life, and although they are there, he maintains a sense of optimism that everything will work out in the end. He talks about his heavy eyes caused by lack of sleep, and how things have changed for him since he left the state he was in before. He is now living in a new universe that, for him, is a better and more fulfilling place. In the end, he encourages listeners to keep on moving forward, as he has learned to do.
The theme of the song is about perseverance and staying positive despite everything life throws at us. The imagery of the sky falling suggests a cataclysmic event, but the central message is that even in the midst of adversity, we must not lose hope. The chorus offers a kind of resistance to negative thoughts and fears, as Kid Cudi reiterates that he is not worried at all about the sky falling. Throughout the song, we see him struggling with something that many people face, but he doesn't let it stop him from pursuing his goals.
Line by Line Meaning
What a world that I'm livin' in,
I find this world complicated and uncertain.
Will the rainstorms ever end?
I feel like I'm stuck in a cycle of sadness and things never seem to get better.
Steal I feel my, path narrow, I run again,
I feel like I'm trapped and have to keep moving or I'll lose what little progress I've made.
Seen happiness is gone again,
I can't seem to hold on to happiness or find it for very long.
And then you see 'em,
Suddenly, the grey clouds appear.
Grey clouds up above mane,
The grey clouds are a metaphor for the struggles in my life.
Metaphor to my life mane,
The grey clouds represent my struggles and hardships in life.
Still feel my heart stronger then it's ever been,
Despite my struggles, I feel stronger than ever before.
Strong will til my journey ends 'till then I roll,
I'm determined to keep going and face any challenges that come my way.
More then I've ever rolled
I'm more equipped to handle my problems than ever before.
Not pills but the Mary though
I'm not looking for a quick fix to my problems, but turning to marijuana as a coping mechanism.
Still I feel my eyes heavy when the days goes,
I still feel tired and weighed down by my problems even when the day is over.
Nothing helping with my head dose, but I ain't sleep,
I can't find anything to alleviate the burden on my mind, but I refuse to give up.
Awake in another state,
I'm in a different mental state from where I started.
Livin' in a new space,
I'm in a different and unfamiliar place in my life.
Still I feel my mind runnin' at a steady pace,
My thoughts are still racing and I'm trying to keep up.
God help me so I'll win the race
I'm asking for guidance so that I can overcome my obstacles and win in life.
'Till then I go
I keep moving forward.
Hey, hey
I let them know somethin', I let them know somethin', I let them know somethin'
I'm sharing my struggles and experiences with others.
You can listen up, listen up, listen up, listen up
I want people to pay attention and hear what I'm saying.
Grey clouds stuck together fam,
The grey clouds in my life seem to be multiplying and getting worse.
Lining piercing to another land
The clouds are so thick that I can't see beyond them.
Over the desert where the lost play,
The landscape represents the emptiness and confusion in my life.
Sole searching each and every way,
I'm searching for direction and purpose in my life.
An then you see tha,
Suddenly, something catches your attention.
Awesome sounds so profound,
You come across something inspiring and meaningful.
When it, it'll grip you, you can see it,
When you find something inspiring, it will captivate you and you'll know it's right for you.
If you hear you can feel it too,
When you listen closely, you'll also feel the inspiration and meaning in what you found.
Somethin' special I am runnin' to,
I'm pursuing this special and meaningful thing with all my heart.
'Till then I go, away very far away,
I leave all my struggles behind and focus on what's truly important.
To another universe where all the people say,
I find myself in a different, more positive environment.
Its the new new place for the special to embrace,
This new environment welcomes and encourages the pursuit of something special and meaningful.
Like a martian you seemingly,
I feel like an outsider in my search for something special and meaningful.
Wandered out the place,
I find myself in unfamiliar territory but still continue to pursue my goals.
Take what you need from the valley of the hopeful,
I learn from the hopeful and take what I need to continue my journey.
Even if you drown you'll be floatin' higher above it,
Even if I face hardships and obstacles, I'll continue to rise above them.
You can say bye bye bye,
I'm leaving behind my struggles and focusing on what's truly important.
Sky might be fallin' but remember you can fly high.
Even when things seem impossible, I can still push through and soar.
I keep runnin'
I keep moving forward in my journey.
Yeah I gotta keep up I gotta keep up yeah
I have to keep up with the challenges that come my way.
And I keep runnin'
I don't give up despite the hardships.
Gotta keep up I gotta keep up yeah
I have to keep pushing through.
'Cause I'm gone
I've moved on from my struggles and am focused on what's important.
Yea na na na na, I'm up and away
I'm moving forward and not looking back.
Na na na na, know'm talkin' bout, hey, hey
I'm talking about my journey and how I'm pushing through.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KANYE WEST, SCOTT MESCUDI
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