Mitchell Quilleon Brown, known by his stage name Kid Quill, is an American … Read Full Bio ↴Mitchell Quilleon Brown, known by his stage name Kid Quill, is an American rapper from Shelbyville, Indiana. The name Kid Quill originates from his middle name Quilleon with the addition of Kid to the beginning.

He made his first notable appearance with his 2016 album The Name Above The Title. It charted Top 10 on iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap. It also charted as a Billboard Heatseaker.

In September 2017, Brown followed his first album with 94.3 The Reel. This also charted Top 10 on iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap Charts. He spent the following year as support on nationals tours with Devvon Terrell, SoMo, Skizzy Mars and Bryce Vine.

On September 6, 2019, Brown released his fourth album, titled Sunset Diner, inspired by his adolescence, 80s and 90s music and his life experiences.

On September 25, September 26 and September 27th 2020, Brown opened for Quinn XCII and Chelsea Cutler at their drive in shows at Charlotte Motor Speedway and The Westland Mall.

Curbside
Kid Quill Lyrics

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Ayy, I couldn′t tell you 'bout a book of love
Busy tryna write the book of me
Good days, bad days
Bittersweet that′s poetry
Normally I don't wear these
But right now if they do crease
It's all good
I′ve been dying for a good time

Like, yes please

I couldn′t hear you inside the party, ayy
I wanna know what you said, ayy
I wanna know what's on your mind
What′s going on in your head, ayy
I ain't saying that its all love
But you can call me up if you need a friend
Know that old saying back when nothing good happens after 3 a.m.
Man shit let′s prove em wrong, ayy

My Cinderella don't hear heels just Jordan 1′s
Spend the whole night as a third wheel, was a lonely one
We ain't gotta stay herе, a lil' fresh air never killеd no one
Ayy, from the curbside to a lifetime, my only one
My Cinderella don′t hear heels just Jordan 1′s
Spend the whole night as a third wheel, was a lonely one
We ain't gotta stay here, a lil′ fresh air never killed no one
Ayy, from the curbside to a lifetime, my only one

Feel like every cop in this city is working, so we can just be free
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Throw a wedding on the sidewalk, hell na
Throw that shit up in the street, ayy
We can tell the kids we met at work
Tell your friends that's yo′ shirt, but watchu know about the Pacers?
And it's long enough that it can be a skirt
No skeletons, no dirt, just all love
No stepsister, no glass slipper
But she do keep her feelings balled up, that′s real, oo

My Cinderella don't wear heels just Jordan 1's
Spend the whole night as a third wheel, was a lonely one
We ain′t gotta stay here, a lil′ fresh air never killed no one
Ayy, from the curbside to a lifetime, my only one
My Cinderella don't hear heels just Jordan 1′s
Spend the whole night as a third wheel, was a lonely one
We ain't gotta stay here, a lil′ fresh air never killed no one
Ayy, from the curbside to a lifetime, my only one, oo

Ayy

Is it love at first sight, if it's after midnight, is it love?
Is it? If its after midnight, is it love? Is it?

Overall Meaning

Kid Quill's song "Curbside" explores the themes of self-reflection, loneliness, and love. In the first verse, he expresses his dedication towards writing the story of his own life rather than getting lost in the idea of a traditional "book of love." He reflects on the bittersweet moments of life and how they can inspire beautiful poetry. He also mentions his willingness to put aside his ego and have a good time.

In the second verse, Kid Quill seems to be addressing a specific person, likely a romantic interest or perhaps someone going through a tough time. He empathizes with them, encouraging them to reach out if they need a friend. He also challenges the common belief that nothing good happens after 3 a.m., suggesting that he wants to make something positive happen at that hour.

The chorus shifts the focus towards Kid Quill's love interest, whom he describes as his Cinderella. Rather than wearing high heels, she wears Jordan 1's, a symbol of her independence and unique style. Kid Quill seems to have spent a night as a "third wheel" with her and another person, feeling lonely but not wanting the night to end. He suggests that they need a little fresh air, and imagines spending a lifetime with her starting from the curbside.

Overall, "Curbside" is a song that balances the emotions of self-exploration, empathy, and romance. It portrays Kid Quill's love interest as a strong and independent person, while also acknowledging his own feelings of loneliness.

Line by Line Meaning

Ayy, I couldn't tell you 'bout a book of love
I can't give you advice on love because I'm still trying to figure out who I am

Busy tryna write the book of me
I'm too focused on my personal growth and journey to worry about love

Good days, bad days, Bittersweet that's poetry
Life has its ups and downs, but as a poet, I see beauty in both the good and bad moments

Normally I don't wear these, But right now if they do crease, It's all good, I've been dying for a good time
I don't usually wear these shoes, but tonight I'm willing to risk it for a good time

I couldn't hear you inside the party, ayy, I wanna know what you said, ayy, I wanna know what's on your mind, What's going on in your head, ayy
I couldn't hear you over the music, but I'm genuinely interested in what you have to say and what you're thinking

I ain't saying that its all love, But you can call me up if you need a friend, Know that old saying back when nothing good happens after 3 a.m. Man shit let's prove em wrong, ayy
I'm not promising love, but I am here for you as a friend. Let's challenge the idea that nothing good happens after 3 a.m.

My Cinderella don't hear heels just Jordan 1's, Spend the whole night as a third wheel, was a lonely one, We ain't gotta stay here, a lil' fresh air never killed no one, Ayy, from the curbside to a lifetime, my only one
The girl I'm with doesn't need fancy shoes, and although I felt alone as the third wheel earlier, we don't have to stay here. From this moment on, I want to be with her for the long haul.

Feel like every cop in this city is working, so we can just be free, Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, Throw a wedding on the sidewalk, hell na, Throw that shit up in the street, ayy
With so many people working hard in this city, let's take this opportunity to be carefree. We can celebrate our love anywhere, even in the middle of the street.

We can tell the kids we met at work, Tell your friends that's yo' shirt, but watchu know about the Pacers? And it's long enough that it can be a skirt, No skeletons, no dirt, just all love, No stepsister, no glass slipper, But she do keep her feelings balled up, that's real, oo
We can make up a story about how we met, and you can even wear my shirt. But let's chat about basketball as well, and I don't care if you wear my clothes as a skirt. We don't have any secrets or drama, just pure love. You don't need to be perfect like Cinderella and have everything figured out emotionally.

Is it love at first sight, if it's after midnight, is it love? Is it? If its after midnight, is it love? Is it?
I'm curious about whether love can happen at first sight, and if it can, does it matter if it's after midnight or not?

Writer(s): Kid Quill, Mitch Brown

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