Up Up And Away
Kid Cudi Lyrics


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Now when the sun come up
I'll be there to say what up in the morning
brush my teeth find that clip I been lookin' for since last night
I feel so caught up, in a bud
I floats around in my bedroom
turn around see myself in the mirror I guess I'm cool
And those happy thoughts in my head
I'm feeling like I'm Peter Pan
minus the tights and the fairy's
Happy to see how far I've come to the same place
It began my dreams imaginations
Perfectly at peace so I move along a bit higher

I'll be up up and away, up up and away
Cause they gon' judge me anyway so whatever
I'll be up up and away, up up and away
Cause in the end they'll judge me any so whatever

I learn, I see the dreams are made so I'm cooler now
I could take care of my mom and my little niece Suri
So sing along lil' mama you ain't gotta worry 'bout no drama no,
I provide for friends and fam' and fans Cleveland city we grinding man
stay at flow the kids hope
I never let a motherfucka break me dog
Who gives a fuck if a nigga don't like your steeds
Tell 'em to buzz off your N-U-T's we don't care what people say
dudes who critique your clothes on most day
I ain't gotta wait for no one If I wanna fly I could fly for freedom, hey!

I'll be up up and away, up up and away
Cause they gon' judge me anyway so whatever
I'll be up up and away, up up and away
Cause in the end they'll judge me any so whatever

Wake up wake up wake wake up
Wake up wake up wake wake up, yeah!
Wake up wake up wake wake up (We'll be rollin' on up)
Wake up wake up wake wake up (We'll be rollin' on up)
Wake up wake up wake wake up (We'll be rollin' on up)
Wake up wake up wake wake up (I'll be rollin' on up)
Wake up wake up wake wake up

I'll be up up and away, up up and away
Cause they gon' judge me anyway so whatever
I'll be up up and away, up up and away
Cause in the end they'll judge me any so whatever

I'll be up up and away, up up and away
Cause they gon' judge me anyway so whatever
I'll be up up and away, up up and away
Cause in the end they'll judge me any so whatever

Whatever, so whatever
Whatever, so whatever

The end is never the end.
A new challenge awaits.
A test no man could be prepared for.
A new hell he must conquer and destroy.
A new level of growth he must confront himself.




The machine in the ghost within.
This is the journey of the man on the moon.

Overall Meaning

Kid Cudi’s “Up Up and Away” is an ode to freedom, positivity and self-empowerment. The first stanza of the song talks about his morning routine- brushing his teeth and searching for something he lost the night before. Cudi describes feeling “caught up in bud” as he floats around his bedroom, finally turning to the mirror and feeling content with himself. He likens himself to Peter Pan, happy and carefree. The second stanza talks about how he has learned to be “cooler” and how his success has allowed him to provide for his loved ones. Cudi encourages the listener to ignore the haters and naysayers and to just be themselves. The chorus of the song is repetitive; he’s going to keep “up up and away” because people are going to judge him anyway, so why not just do what feels right.


In true Kid Cudi style, “Up Up and Away” has a spoken word outro which serves to provide motivational and philosophical inspiration. It speaks of the never-ending journey of self-discovery and personal growth. The end of one challenge leads to another, and a true champion must always be prepared to conquer and destroy these new “hells” that are thrown his way. The machine represents the physical body and the ghost represents the internal spirit- both are integral on this personal journey. The final line about the man on the moon is a nod to Cudi’s first two albums which depict a metaphorical man living on the moon and exploring his own personal struggles.


Overall, this song has an encouraging message of perseverance, self-love and determination. It is a tribute to Cudi’s own personal struggles and to anyone else who has ever faced an uphill battle.


Line by Line Meaning

Now when the sun come up
As soon as the sun rises


I'll be there to say what up in the morning
I'll be awake to greet the new day


brush my teeth find that clip I been lookin' for since last night
I'll be taking care of my personal hygiene and finding something important I misplaced


I feel so caught up, in a bud
I feel like I'm inside a marijuana bud


I floats around in my bedroom
I feel weightless and free inside my bedroom


turn around see myself in the mirror I guess I'm cool
I look at myself and feel good about who I am


And those happy thoughts in my head
I have positive thoughts in my mind


I'm feeling like I'm Peter Pan
I feel like Peter Pan, free to fly and explore


minus the tights and the fairy's
except I'm not wearing tights or with fairies


Happy to see how far I've come to the same place
I'm glad to have come so far, while staying true to myself


It began my dreams imaginations
My dreams and imagination sparked it all


Perfectly at peace so I move along a bit higher
I'm perfectly content, allowing myself to soar to new heights


I learn, I see the dreams are made so I'm cooler now
I've learned that dreams can become reality, making me feel more at ease


I could take care of my mom and my little niece Suri
I have the means to take care of my family


So sing along lil' mama you ain't gotta worry 'bout no drama no,
So, go ahead and sing, there's no need to stress or worry about drama


I provide for friends and fam' and fans Cleveland city we grinding man
I take care of my loved ones and my fans. We're working hard in the city of Cleveland


stay at flow the kids hope
I'm staying focused and optimistic for the sake of the kids


I never let a motherfucka break me dog
I won't let anyone bring me down


Who gives a fuck if a nigga don't like your steeds
Who cares if someone doesn't like your style


Tell 'em to buzz off your N-U-T's we don't care what people say
Tell them to leave you alone. We don't care what others say


dudes who critique your clothes on most day
Guys who criticize your fashion choices on a daily basis


I ain't gotta wait for no one If I wanna fly I could fly for freedom, hey!
I don't need anyone's permission to soar. I can fly freely


Wake up wake up wake wake up
Wake up, wake up, wake up


Wake up wake up wake wake up, yeah!
Wake up, wake up, wake up, yeah!


We'll be rollin' on up
We'll be on the move


I'll be up up and away, up up and away
I'll be soaring up high, leaving everything behind


Cause they gon' judge me anyway so whatever
People will judge me regardless of what I do, so I don't care


Whatever, so whatever
I'm indifferent, so whatever


The end is never the end.
There's always another challenge


A new challenge awaits.
There's always something new to face


A test no man could be prepared for.
A challenge that no one is ready for


A new hell he must conquer and destroy.
A new obstacle that he must overcome


A new level of growth he must confront himself.
He must face a new level of personal growth


The machine in the ghost within.
The body and the spirit within


This is the journey of the man on the moon.
This is the journey of the singer of the song




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JEAN BAPTIST KOUAME, ALAIN WHYTE, SCOTT MESCUDI, MICHAEL MCHENRY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@BURNOUTRS

Jacob Morenzoni If you have to preface your comment with "i hate to be that guy" then you should probably shut your fucking mouth and move on. Seriously.

 Do you not think that I have to live with the fact the I did a lot of drugs when i was younger? I stopped smoking weed 2 years ago and not a day goes by that I don't wonder if it's done any permanent damage to me. I can't undo the countless bong hits. i can't go back and stop myself from smoking pot, taking mushrooms, mdma or any of the other drugs I've done I just have to live with it. 

there's plenty of information out there on pot and some studies completely contradict each other. Some sources claim there's little harm done from smoking weed at any age, others claim massive physiological changes to the brain. Im pretty sure you're not a doctor, a chemist, a neurobiologist so whatever information you can regurgitate isn't any better than what i can offer up. 

has it effected me? yes. How much so? I really don't know. Would my memory and general cognitive abilities be better if i hadn't done any drugs? I honestly can't say, I just have to live with it. 

thanks for reminding me that you can't come online and reminisce about the simple and stupid days of your youth without some asshole having to chime in and say "ooh buut drugs are bad blah blah blah"
 



All comments from YouTube:

@Logan-su2yk

I don't think Cudi will ever truly know what his music has done for his fans. Man deserves so much more. Honestly one of the best artists to have ever been born. He's everyone's best friend and shoulder to lean on.

@jonathangasana

Logan 💯 couldn't said it better

@phillymoss2986

Logan all he has to do is look up his songs for in YouTube and read the comments the impact is real!!!

@Logan-su2yk

Philly Moss Really tho

@awakeneddepression8583

He has experienced a lot of troubles in his life and each songs is a solution for his problems

@nykkilivinglyfe2821

I couldn't have said it better myself.... I am truly Thankful for him sharing not just his gift and music..
but his life.....
I LOVE Mr. Mescudi

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@BURNOUTRS

fuck I miss being a dumbass 14 year old rolling joints with peach juicy jay papers and watching the sun rise listening to this song in my treehouse. 

@darin9j

You'll always have those memories, homie. 

@jacobmorenzoni2469

BURNOUTRS I'd hate to be that guy, but from what I know, smoking at 14 can have some pretty negative effects on brain development.

@BURNOUTRS

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