What is it?
Kid Cudi Feat. Lil Wayne Lyrics


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Hey hey hey if you're ready to rage
Raise your hands up, this what rock and roll looks like
Yeah yeah yeah, wearing leather and lace
Raise your hands up, this what rock and roll looks like

Umm, microphone check one, two
Yeah, yeah, it's Porcelain baby
And this is what Rock n Roll looks like

The dark days falling down on my stand
I feel the thirst to get it in
Trouble, trouble, drink it down
Like a king, I take the crown
Flush away the pain til my expense
'Cause we're the kids that belong to the night
We gonna get this, we gonna start a fight

Hey hey hey if you're ready to rage
Raise your hands up, this what rock and roll looks like
Yeah yeah yeah, wearing leather and lace
Raise your hands up, this what rock and roll looks like

Na-na-na-na-nana-na-nah
(Hey, hey, hey)
Na-na-na-na-nana-na-na-now, na-now
(Hey)
Na-na-na-na-nana-na-now
(Hey hey)
Na-na-na-na-nana-na-na-now, na-now
(Hey)

We're putting dark shades on for the cameras
Take a picture now if you wanna have us
Lipstick smeared across my face
Not a drop will go to waste
Baby the beast is yours to chase
'Cause we're the kids that belong to the night
We gonna get this, we gonna start a fight

Hey hey hey if you're ready to rage
Raise your hands up, this what rock and roll looks like
Yeah yeah yeah, wearing leather and lace
Raise your hands up, this what rock and roll looks like

Na-na-na-na-nana-na-nah
(Hey, hey, hey)
Na-na-na-na-nana-na-na-now, na-now
(Hey)
Na-na-na-na-nana-na-now
(Hey hey)
Na-na-na-na-nana-na-na-now, na-now
(Hey)

I-I-I-I need a cigarette and a bad bitch
Come be my soccer ball and get yo ass kicked
I like my pizza cold, I like my glass full
I don't like bullshit, but I like red bull
I smell like Guns and Roses
I look like money, bitch
I taste like Rock n Roll
I make her lick her lips
And all the drama's dead
I'm in the past life
I forgot her name but I remember last night
You can do what you do
I done did enough
I'm on that gangsta shit
I don't give a f-ck
Weezy

You wanna talk the talk, get up and show me the walk
You wanna talk the talk, you better show me the walk
You wanna talk the talk, get up and show me ya walk
You wanna talk the talk, you better show me ya walk

Hey hey hey if you're ready to rage
Raise your hands up, this what rock and roll looks like
Yeah yeah yeah, wearing leather and lace
Raise your hands up, this what rock and roll looks like

Hey hey hey if you're ready to rage
Raise your hands up, this what rock and roll looks like
Yeah yeah yeah, wearing leather and lace
Raise your hands up, this what rock and roll looks like

Na-na-na-na-nana-na-nah
(Hey, hey, hey)
Na-na-na-na-nana-na-na-now, na-now
(Hey)
Na-na-na-na-nana-na-now
(Hey hey)




Na-na-na-na-nana-na-na-now, na-now
(Hey)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kid Cudi Feat. Lil Wayne's "What is it?" are an anthem to the rock and roll lifestyle. The chorus invites those ready to let loose to raise their hands and revel in the look of rock and roll. The song talks about the darker moments, but with an underlying recognition that these are the experiences that make the night more thrilling. In the verse, Kid Cudi raps about the thirst for a wild night that comes when the darkness threatens to consume, and how drinking and letting go can sometimes help alleviate it. The lyrics suggest that sometimes it's better to party hard, even if the consequences might be severe. Lil Wayne's rap adds to the rock and roll flavor of the song.


The lyrics aim to create a chaotic, wild, and reckless vibe that characterizes the rock and roll lifestyle by painting images of defining elements such as leather, lace, and lipstick smears across the face. The chorus is catchy and easy to sing along with, evoking images of rock and roll concerts and the audience's energy levels. The song's references to metal bands like Guns and Roses and its fast-paced beat noticeably amplify the lyrics' feeling of energetic impulsivity.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey hey hey if you're ready to rage
If you're ready to party and let loose, then let's go!


Raise your hands up, this what rock and roll looks like
Let's put our hands in the air and rock out to some awesome music!


Yeah yeah yeah, wearing leather and lace
We're dressed in the classic rock and roll style of leather and lace, showing that rebellious spirit.


Umm, microphone check one, two
Testing, testing. Is the mic working properly?


Yeah, yeah, it's Porcelain baby
This is Porcelain speaking, and I'm ready to rock!


And this is what Rock n Roll looks like
This is the essence of rock and roll - loud, energetic, and rebellious.


The dark days falling down on my stand
I'm feeling down and struggling with some tough times.


I feel the thirst to get it in
I have a deep desire to let loose and have some fun.


Trouble, trouble, drink it down
Let's drown our troubles in alcohol and have a good time.


Like a king, I take the crown
I feel confident and in charge when I party and let loose.


Flush away the pain til my expense
I'll spend money on drinking and partying if it means I can forget about my problems for a while.


'Cause we're the kids that belong to the night
We're young and free, and we thrive in the nightlife.


We gonna get this, we gonna start a fight
We're ready to cause some chaos and have some fun doing it.


We're putting dark shades on for the cameras
We're getting ready to be seen by the public, so we're putting on our cool shades.


Take a picture now if you wanna have us
This is your chance to capture the moment and be a part of the fun and excitement.


Lipstick smeared across my face
We've been partying hard, and our makeup is starting to look a little wild and crazy.


Not a drop will go to waste
We're committed to having a good time and living in the moment, without any regrets.


Baby the beast is yours to chase
We're wild and free, so if you want to hang with us, you'll have to be ready to keep up.


I-I-I-I need a cigarette and a bad bitch
I need a smoke and some company from a sexy, confident woman.


Come be my soccer ball and get yo ass kicked
I'm feeling like a boss and I want someone to play with and kick around.


I like my pizza cold, I like my glass full
I'm living life on my own terms, and I like my food and drinks a certain way.


I don't like bullshit, but I like red bull
I'm not interested in drama or negativity, but I do like a good energy drink.


I smell like Guns and Roses
I'm embodying the classic rock spirit of Guns N' Roses, both in my personality and my scent.


I look like money, bitch
I'm feeling and looking rich and successful tonight.


I taste like Rock n Roll
I embody the rebellious, wild spirit of rock and roll, even down to the taste on your lips.


I make her lick her lips
I'm charming and attractive, and the women around me can't resist savoring the moment.


And all the drama's dead
We're not interested in any negativity or conflicts tonight.


I'm in the past life
We're living in the moment and savoring the freedom of the present.


I forgot her name but I remember last night
We had a wild, crazy night full of fun and debauchery, even if we can't remember all of the details.


You can do what you do
Everyone has their own way of having fun, and we're open to different approaches and experiences.


I done did enough
We've had our fill of partying and wild adventures for one night.


I'm on that gangsta shit
We're feeling tough and confident, ready to take on anything that comes our way.


I don't give a f-ck
We're living life to the fullest and not worrying about anyone else's opinions or judgments.


You wanna talk the talk, get up and show me the walk
If you're going to brag and talk a big game, you better be ready to deliver and back it up.


You better show me the walk
Don't just talk the talk - prove yourself and show us what you're really made of.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DWAYNE CARTER, NADIR KHAYAT, ALAINA BEATON, BILAL HAJJI

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Comments from YouTube:

fuzzymuffins

Still hands down one of my fa favorite flips ever. Underrated and not appreciated listening 10 years later ... 32 years old now 😅

ButterCupSupreme

This beat is amazing and made Cudi's verse more epic.

Eschude Jerugo

i have been looking for this song for months finally found it this beat is wonderful

Fossil2189

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING...and that Decepticon noise is INSANE!!!

fuzzymuffins

2022? I'm 34 now and this joint was definitely on repeat back in the day 🔥🔥🔥 still goes!!!

Edit: didn't realize I made a comment 2 years ago 🤣

NAYR ZE

The sample is so perfect for Cudi

Dness357

2021 still listening. NEVER delete this

Grant Meyer

Great fucking song cudder and wayne tear it up!!cannot beat them 2

Chris M

SO GOOD. Sick work dawg.

Andrei Lefter

this shit is tight...where can i found the lyrics...good work

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