Day 'n Nite
Kid Cudi Ft. Lil Wayne Lyrics

Day and night (what, what)
The cycle of day and night is a constant reminder of the singer's struggles, emphasized by the repetition of 'what, what'.

I toss and turn, I keep stressing my mind, mind (what, what)
The singer is unable to sleep due to racing thoughts that cause stress and anxiety, again emphasized with 'what, what'.

I look for peace but see I don't attain (what, what)
Despite seeking inner peace, the singer is unable to achieve it, demonstrating a sense of hopelessness.

What I need for keeps this silly game we play, play
The artist suggests that life is a 'silly game' with no clear objective that they struggle to participate in.

Now look at this (what, what)
The artist is drawing attention to a troubling situation, building tension with 'what, what'.

Madness to magnet keeps attracting me, me (what, what)
The singer feels a magnetic pull towards madness or chaos that they are unable to resist, with the repetition highlighting the internal conflict.

I try to run but see I'm not that fast (what, what)
The singer tries to escape their problems but they are unable to do so, implying a sense of defeat.

I think I'm first but surely finish last, last
The artist may feel confident at times, but ultimately always ends up being the loser or victim, highlighting a sense of insecurity.

'Cause day and night
The phrase acts as a recurring chorus and emphasizes the pervasive nature of the artist's struggles.

The lonely stoner seems to free his mind at night
The artist suggests that they are alone but find solace in either smoking marijuana or simply being alone with their thoughts.

He's all alone somethings will never change
Despite the singer's efforts, they will always be alone and face their struggles alone as some things are beyond their control.

At, at, at, at, at, at night
Repeating the phrase adds emphasis to the idea that nighttime is the only time the artist can find peace.

The lonely stoner, Mr. Solo Dolo
The singer refers to themselves as a loner who doesn't need others in order to be content.

He's on the move can't seem to shake the shade
The singer states that they are constantly moving, yet are unable to escape their problems ('shade').

Within his dreams he see's the life he made, made
The singer retreats to their dreams to envision a better life, but is constantly faced with the reality of their struggles.

The pain is deep (what, what)
The artist is experiencing intense emotional pain, which is emphasized by the repeated 'what, what' indicating a sense of confusion.

A silent sleeper you won't hear a peep, peep (what, what)
The artist is also experiencing internal conflict or sadness that they keep to themselves ('silent sleeper') that others may not be aware of, again emphasizing the confusion and pain with 'what, what'.

The girl he wants don't seem to want him to (what, what)
The singer is experiencing unrequited love or rejection, with the repetition of 'what, what' highlighting the confusion and pain they feel.

It seems the feelings that she had are through, through
The singer believes that the person they love no longer has feelings for them, indicating a sense of rejection and heartbreak.

He's all alone through the day and night
Similar to other lines, the artist reiterates their loneliness and constant struggle with 'day and night'.

The lonely stoner seems to free his mind at night (at, at, at night)
The artist finds freedom from their struggles and loneliness through smoking marijuana or simply reflecting alone with their thoughts at night.

The lonely loner seems to free his mind at night (at, at, at night)
Repeating this line emphasizes the idea that the artist is constantly alone and struggling, but finds solace at night through introspection or marijuana use.