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.
These Worries
Kid Cudi Lyrics
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So much whiskey all in my liver
I really like the punch it delivers
Makes me warm while I high five sinners
All alone trying to hide from the shadows
Ain't no use, it seems everywhere they follow
They know where I be at, in my mind tryna get me
They rest on my shoulders
My body won't let me fall victim no more
These worries are heavy,
They rest on my shoulders
My body won't let me fall victim no more
Life is like that,
Beat me up and I'll fight right back
Poof poof be gone,
I see the devil linger on,
Yeah stuck in my hell,
Writing my mom and I ain't doing so well,
Lord let me in, I feel like he's my only friend
Yeah, the rage of the menace
Hate me now then hate me when I'm winning
Work so hard to not go insane,
It's a full time job to not lose my faith
Okay I've been here before,
Alone for the upteenth time or more
I'm tired of mu'fuckas sayin' that they worry about me
When in fact they probably never gave fuck about me
These worries are heavy, they rest on my shoulders
My body won't let me fall victim no more
These worries are heavy, they rest on my shoulders
My body won't let me fall victim no more
Yeah life is like that, beat me up
And I'm fighting right back
Poof poof be gone, I see the devil linger on,
Yeah I wanna win,
As long as I can do the work within,
Lord let me in,
I feel like you're my only friend.
These worries are heavy, they rest on my shoulders
My body won't let me fall victim no more
These worries are heavy, they rest on my shoulders
My body won't let me fall victim no more
Yeah, the rage of the menace
In "These Worries," Kid Cudi is attacking his demons head on. He refers to himself as "the crazy the wizard" who is drowning in whiskey. This could be interpreted as a sort of coping mechanism to deal with his perceived problems, but he acknowledges that he is alone and that shadows seem to be following him everywhere he goes. The worries he carries are heavy, but he won't let them take him down. He admits that life can be brutal, but he's not going to back down from a fight. Though he's in a dark place, Kid Cudi trusts that he will find redemption and his only source of comfort is the idea that God is watching over him.
Throughout the song, Kid Cudi is expressing his struggles with depression and anxiety. He's admitting that he feels weighed down by all the problems he's carrying around. The shadows following him could represent the feelings of loneliness that often accompany mental illness. The whiskey he's drinking is possibly a way to numb the pain, but it's not a solution. At the end of the day, the only thing that gives him hope is his faith in God.
In "These Worries," Kid Cudi is demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity. His lyrics are brutally honest about the struggles he's facing, but he refuses to let them destroy him. He's fighting back with every ounce of strength he has, and he's not giving up until he's emerged from his darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah the crazy the wizard
Kid Cudi acknowledges his state of mind as crazy and unpredictable, comparing himself to a wizard in control of his own magic.
So much whiskey all in my liver
Kid Cudi drinks heavily to cope with his overwhelming worries and stresses.
I really like the punch it delivers
Kid Cudi enjoys the numbing effect of whiskey, which helps him temporarily forget his problems.
Makes me warm while I high five sinners
Whiskey makes Kid Cudi feel good, even when he's surrounded by people who may not have his best interests in mind.
All alone trying to hide from the shadows
Kid Cudi feels isolated and tries to avoid his problems, but they continue to haunt him like shadows.
Ain't no use, it seems everywhere they follow
No matter how much Kid Cudi tries to escape his worries, they continue to follow him wherever he goes.
They know where I be at, in my mind tryna get me
Kid Cudi's worries are deeply rooted in his mind and he feels like they are constantly trying to bring him down.
These worries are heavy, They rest on my shoulders, My body won't let me fall victim no more
Kid Cudi realizes that he can no longer be a victim to his worries and decides to carry the weight of his problems on his own shoulders.
Life is like that, Beat me up and I'll fight right back
Kid Cudi recognizes that life is tough and he's ready to face his problems head on.
Poof poof be gone, I see the devil linger on
Kid Cudi sees his problems as the devil, and he wants them to disappear just like a magic trick.
Yeah stuck in my hell, Writing my mom and I ain't doing so well, Lord let me in, I feel like he's my only friend
Kid Cudi feels trapped in his own personal hell, and the only person he can turn to is his mother and the Lord for guidance.
Yeah, the rage of the menace, Hate me now then hate me when I'm winning
Kid Cudi is aware of the hate that comes with his success and uses his anger as fuel to push towards his goals.
Work so hard to not go insane, It's a full time job to not lose my faith
Kid Cudi works tirelessly to maintain his sanity and keep his faith alive despite the stresses of his life.
Okay I've been here before, Alone for the upteenth time or more
Kid Cudi has experienced a similar situation countless times, and he's familiar with the feeling of being alone and overwhelmed.
I'm tired of mu'fuckas sayin' that they worry about me, When in fact they probably never gave fuck about me
Kid Cudi is sick of people pretending to care about him when they never truly did, and he wants to distance himself from their insincere actions.
Yeah life is like that, beat me up, And I'm fighting right back
Kid Cudi is ready to face life's challenges with a fighting spirit, even when he's dealt tough blows.
Poof poof be gone, I see the devil linger on, Yeah I wanna win, As long as I can do the work within, Lord let me in, I feel like you're my only friend.
Kid Cudi wishes his problems would disappear so he can focus solely on his dreams of winning. He knows he has to work on himself from within and relies on the Lord for support.
These worries are heavy, they rest on my shoulders, My body won't let me fall victim no more
Kid Cudi recognizes that his shoulders are strong enough to bear the burden of his worries, and he's no longer willing to let them control his life.
These worries are heavy, they rest on my shoulders, My body won't let me fall victim no more
Kid Cudi repeats this line to emphasize the fact that he's taking control of his life and will no longer allow his problems to defeat him.
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Written by: EMILE HAYNIE, SCOTT MESCUDI
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Yeah the crazy the wizard
So much whiskey all in my liver
I really like the punch it delivers
Makes me warm while I high five sinners
All alone trying to hide from the shadows
Ain't no use, it seems everywhere they follow
They know where I be at, in my mind tryna get me
These worries are heavy, they rest on my shoulders
My body won't let me fall victim no more
These worries are heavy, they rest on my shoulders
My body won't let me fall victim no more
Life is like that, beat me up and I'll fight right back
Poof poof be gone, I see the devil linger on,
Yeaaa stuck in my hell, writing my mom and I ain't doing so well,
Lord let me in, I feel like he's my only friend
Yeah, the rage of the menace
Hate me now then hate me when I'm winning
Work so hard to not go insane, it's a full time job to not lose my faith
Okay I've been here before, alone for the upteenth time or more
I'm tired of mufuckas sayin that they worry about me
When in fact they probably never gave fuck about me
These worries are heavy, they rest on my shoulders
My body won't let me fall victim no more
These worries are heavy, they rest on my shoulders
My body won't let me fall victim no more
Yeah life is like that, beat me up and Iâ??m fighting right back
Poof poof be gone, I see the devil linger on, yeah I wanna win,
As long as I can do the work within, lord help me in, I feel like its my only friend.
These worries are heavy, they rest on my shoulders
My body won't let me fall victim no more
These worries are heavy, they rest on my shoulders
My body won't let me fall victim no more
Yeah , the rage of the menace
Koby Slack
Yeah the crazy the wizard
So much whiskey all in my liver
I really like the punch it delivers
Makes me warm while I high five sinners
All alone trying to hide from the shadows
Ain't no use, it seems everywhere they follow
They know where I be at, in my mind tryna get me
These worries are heavy, they rest on my shoulders
My body won't let me fall victim no more
These worries are heavy, they rest on my shoulders
My body won't let me fall victim no more
Life is like that, beat me up and I'll fight right back
Poof poof be gone, I see the devil linger on,
Yeaaa stuck in my hell, writing my mom and I ain't doing so well,
Lord let me in, I feel like he's my only friend
Yeah, the rage of the menace
Hate me now then hate me when I'm winning
Work so hard to not go insane, it's a full time job to not lose my faith
Okay I've been here before, alone for the upteenth time or more
I'm tired of mufuckas sayin that they worry about me
When in fact they probably never gave fuck about me
These worries are heavy, they rest on my shoulders
My body won't let me fall victim no more
These worries are heavy, they rest on my shoulders
My body won't let me fall victim no more
Yeah life is like that, beat me up and Iâ??m fighting right back
Poof poof be gone, I see the devil linger on, yeah I wanna win,
As long as I can do the work within, lord help me in, I feel like its my only friend.
These worries are heavy, they rest on my shoulders
My body won't let me fall victim no more
These worries are heavy, they rest on my shoulders
My body won't let me fall victim no more
Yeah , the rage of the menace
DangerBillRobison Danger
Kid Cudi got me through my depression but this song, this song saved my life. I felt this song down to my molecules.
Dalton Jorgensen
This song is so dark but it's so beautiful at the same time. The beat, the hook, the verses. A true masterpiece.
JushGraham
Whenever depression puts me in a bad place, Cudi is just about all I can rely on.
Anon Nomus
Its rare to find music that makes you know beyond a shadow of doubt that you are not alone...
Shawn Keener
When my good mother passed in 2012 Kid Cudi's music honestly the only comfort I felt. I Always think of momma when I hear all along, he is a true artist
Eating Trees
"Stuck in my hell. Lied to my mom and I ain't doing so well." This shit it is just too real for me. Haven't been doing to well, and I've lied to everyone. Even myself a little bit. Cudi's music has come to mean so much to me. He's put so many things in his songs that I have been so scared to express. His courage is inspirational.
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Eating Trees stay strong! You're not alone. I'm lying to everyone now, I hate the fake love. We'll get through one day though 🖤
Sabrina Guerrero
"work so hard to not go insane, its a full time job not lose my faith"
anyone on the planet can relate to these words
Josh Cedillo
Sabrina Guerrero yea
Michael Chaffino
Something as simple as seeing your name brought me so much joy. I love you until the end of time Sabrina. I'm so glad to have met you