The End
Kid Cudi Lyrics

I'd never do it again
The singer regrets a past action and vows to never repeat it.

Do it again
The singer repeats the phrase to emphasize their refusal to repeat a past mistake.

'Cause this is the end
The singer acknowledges that their previous actions have led them to this point, and they cannot continue down the same path.

My brother told me a long time ago
The artist reflects on past advice given to them by their brother.

Don't focus where you been G, focus where you trying to go!
The advice given to the artist is to not dwell on past mistakes, but to keep their eyes on the future and focus on their goals.

I swear the game make you cold like obonimal
The competitive nature of the music industry can make one jaded and unfeeling, like a cold snowman.

Snow man old man when you trying to shine like gold
Trying to succeed in the industry can age one prematurely, even when trying to shine like gold.

When its my time to blow partner I'mma know
The artist is confident that they will know when the time comes for them to become successful in the industry.

In the mist getting dough I was here with highs and lows
Through the ups and downs of their career, the artist has persevered and made money.

My Melo tried to play me like my fucking eyes was closed
A person close to the artist, possibly a friend or collaborator, attempted to deceive or take advantage of them.

Now I'm sittin here wishing that my guys didn't know
The singer regrets involving their friends in their business, perhaps because it put them at risk or caused them harm.

They love a G, so they despise a soul
While the artist's friends admire their street credibility (G status), they also resent the artist's success and individuality (soul).

What they gon' do to him, beyond my control
The singer cannot control what others may do to harm them, even those they thought were friends.

When the reaper calls, it's your time to go
Death is inevitable, and the singer is aware that their time may come when they least expect it.

Never play a nigga when you see that he[sic] is tying to grow
One should never try to deceive or harm someone who is seeking to better themselves and their situation.

Candy blocker when he knocked out ?
The meaning of this line is unclear without further context or interpretation.

Empty chamber so I'm watching every angle
The artist is cautious and aware of potential danger around them, even when there appears to be no threat.

Under the moonlight with he devil I tangle
The singer is possibly referring to a dangerous or tempting situation they have found themselves in, seemingly under the influence of the devil.

Church on the move like Jesus in the manger
The singer uses this religious imagery to describe their own movement, perhaps implying that they are on a divine mission.

Better control the money, it's better to control the anger
The artist advises that it is wiser to have control over one's finances than to let anger or frustration control their actions.

So now I watch a friend the way I watch a stranger
The artist no longer trusts others blindly, even those they once considered friends, and is cautious around everyone they encounter.

Chilling rolling up something to change my feeling
The artist is smoking marijuana to alter their mood or mindset.

Thinkin' about how I came up from nothing while I'm
The singer is reflecting on their humble beginnings and how far they have come.

Splitting this cigarillo, phone rings I get a call
The artist is interrupted in their reflection by a phone call.

One of my dogs tripping hard talkin' about really killin' them all
A close associate or friend of the singer is threatening to harm or kill others.

I say slow down, slow down
The singer is attempting to calm down their friend and prevent them from acting rashly.

What the fuck you mean nigga
The singer is confused and alarmed by their friend's alarming statement.

Just ran to your crib and popped your daughter in the spleen
The friend has already committed an act of violence against the artist, by harming their child.

I'll be there in 20 minutes but it only took fifteen
The artist reacts quickly to the threat and arrives at the scene earlier than expected.

We wasn't[sic] that tight but cool enough for me to hit the scene
The singer is not extremely close with their friend, but they are still close enough to take action when needed.

No knowing that this was all a set up
The singer discovers that their friend's call was a setup to lure them into harm's way.

Secretly they want me wet up
The artist realizes that their friend and others may be plotting against them and want to see them harmed or killed.

Jealous of my future cheddar, however
Those who seek to harm the artist may be motivated by jealousy, particularly of their future success and wealth.

They passes move was to slow for me
The artist is more alert and perceptive than their enemies, and is able to successfully anticipate their moves.

I pulled up, wasn't no ambulance, there wasn't no police
The scene of the crime is eerily quiet and deserted, with no authorities present.

Something fishy going on, not even kept pressing on
The artist recognizes that something is suspicious about the situation and decides not to pursue further investigation.

Nine gripped thinking the killer could still be on the lawn
The singer is still on high alert, believing that the perpetrator may still be nearby.

Opened the front door they shot, I shot, some abrupt shit
The confrontation escalates and gunfire is exchanged between the singer and their attackers.

The nigga with something to lose almost lost it, won't trust him again
The singer is shaken by the experience and will not trust others as easily in the future.

Cheese came through at 3
A friend or associate named Cheese visited the artist at 3am.

Salute at ease he supplied the weed
The artist is grateful to Cheese for providing them with marijuana.

'Cause I've been that OD'ed
The singer is experienced with and used to the effects of marijuana.

It's me with a black rockstar steez
The singer is presenting themselves as a rockstar with a cool and confident demeanor.

Will rock tee's, 300 a pop for these
The artist has expensive taste in clothing, with their t-shirts costing $300 each.

Please bum me, you don't owe you money
The artist is asking for a favor or handout, and presents their lack of debt as a reason for their friend to help them.

They ignite got flipped and I got blow for a grip
The artist has experienced financial hardship or loss, perhaps due to a failed investment or risk they took.

Sipping on a Heinie with my Jamie boo besides me
The singer is drinking a Heineken beer and is next to their close friend Jamie.

That's my fucking best friend
Jamie is the artist's closest and most trusted friend.

When I be tweaking she be calming a brother
When the singer is anxious or agitated, Jamie is able to soothe and comfort them.

Like the touch from a mother
Jamie provides a nurturing and maternal presence in the singer's life.

I am so damn comfortable I never want to leave it
The singer is content and at ease with their friend Jamie, and doesn't want the moment to end.

The feeling is something like a spiritual healer
The artist compares the comfort and security they feel with Jamie to the work of a spiritual or emotional healer.

That could end me, I think that's the part I find intriguing
The artist acknowledges that their reliance on Jamie and the feeling of comfort she provides is risky and potentially dangerous, but they find the thrill of it intriguing.

A little bit off I am, I am, I am
The singer acknowledges that they may not be entirely mentally stable or healthy.

I see that I'm caught I am, I am, I am
The singer recognizes that they are in a dangerous situation or mindset, but may still feel unable to escape it.

It's something like a spiritual healer that could end me
The artist recognizes that their dependence on Jamie and the feeling of comfort she provides could ultimately be harmful or detrimental to them.

I think that's the part I find intriguing, I'm fiending
Despite the potential dangers, the artist is addicted or fiending for the comfort and security they feel with their friend Jamie.