Growing up outside of Washington, DC in the 90s, he studied the rhymes of lyrical giants that inspired him such as Eminem. Although he obtained a criminology degree, he chose to pursue his true passion: hip-hop. His stage name is derived from the word “lucid,” which is the idea of lucid dreaming. His actual name is not known.
Lucidious is one of the most successful rappers from Virginia. Since his debut, he has garnered over 150 million streams across multiple platforms with hundreds of thousands of followers worldwide. His fans, known as Lucidians, are all connected to his music on a personal level, and his raps generally reflect themes like trauma, pain, growth, and hope.
He currently resides in Los Angeles, California along with his own independent label, Lucidious Music.
on the surface
Lucidious Lyrics
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Cause the world is going down will you stay with me on the surface
Will you stay will you stay will you stay
Yeah the world is going down will you stay with me on the surface
Would you die for me
I been lost in all the wreckage
Can you try to be
Will you lie to me
Tell me everything is perfect
The world is going down will you stay with me on the surface
Would you die for me
I been lost in all the wreckage
Can you try to be
Someone I can be myself with
Will you lie to me
Tell me everything is perfect
The world is going down will you stay with me on the surface
I'm so sick of all these people round me
None of em got depth
If I don't make it while I'm living well then
Make it after my death
And I got all this time but the pressures building
I'm stuck at my desk
The pen won't move and when I reflect
I dissect everything that I regret
Now I haven't made it easy for you to believe in me and I know
It's difficult to be next to me in this career path that I chose
You been thinking about leaving and dipping out
I don't blame you for wanting to take a different route
We been going through heaven and hell
Don't leave, I would rather die for you than live for somebody else
Would you die for me
I been lost in all the wreckage
Can you try to be
Someone I can be myself with
Will you lie to me
Tell me everything is perfect
The world is going down will you stay with me on the surface
Would you die for me
Can you try for me
Will you lie to me
Cause the world is going down will you stay with me on the surface
Cause the world is going down will you stay with me on the surface
If the world is to come down on our shoulders
Promise I will stay with you until it's over
If I don't make it then remember all I told ya
Time is running don't wait until you get older
Look at all that we been through
Highs and lows had to work through all of the issues
If we continue
Know that when you push away that I tend to miss you
I'm just trying to be a better person
I just wanna grow and stay observant
I just wanna know I have a purpose
Stay with me here on the surface
Would you die for me
I been lost in all the wreckage
Can you try to be
Someone I can be myself with
Will you lie to me
Tell me everything is perfect
The world is going down will you stay with me on the surface
Would you die for me
Can you try for me
Will you lie to me
Cause the world is going down will you stay with me on the surface
Will you stay will you stay will you stay
Cause the world is going down will you stay with me on the surface
Will you stay will you stay will you stay
Yeah the world is going down will you stay with me on the surface
The lyrics of Lucidious's song "On the Surface" convey a sense of vulnerability and fear of the uncertain future while also pleading for someone to stay by their side despite the chaos. The repetition of the question "Will you stay?" reflects a desperate need for reassurance and support. The line "Cause the world is going down" suggests a general feeling of instability and a belief that everything is falling apart.
The lyrics also touch upon themes of self-doubt and the pressure to succeed. Lucidious expresses frustration with the lack of depth in the people around him, feeling isolated and longing for genuine connection. He admits to having made mistakes and acknowledges the difficulty of being with someone pursuing a career in music. However, he pleads for his significant other not to leave, emphasizing that he would rather die for them than live for someone else.
As the song progresses, there is a shift towards a more hopeful tone. The lyrics discuss the importance of sticking together through hardships and promising to support each other until the end. It encourages seizing the present moment and not waiting for the future. Lucidious acknowledges the challenges they have faced as a couple but highlights the desire to grow and improve together.
Overall, "On the Surface" explores themes of fear, loneliness, and the search for meaning in a turbulent world, while also emphasizing the importance of companionship and staying true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Will you stay will you stay will you stay
Are you willing to remain by my side?
Cause the world is going down will you stay with me on the surface
Despite the chaos and uncertainty in the world, will you choose to stay with me and face it together?
Would you die for me
Are you willing to sacrifice everything for me?
I been lost in all the wreckage
I have been struggling and overwhelmed by the brokenness and turmoil around me.
Can you try to be
Can you make an effort to become
Someone I can be myself with
Someone with whom I can truly be authentic and be accepted for who I am.
Will you lie to me
Will you deceive me by pretending that everything is perfect?
Tell me everything is perfect
Convince me that everything is flawless and without problems.
Yeah the world is going down will you stay with me on the surface
Even though the world is falling apart, will you choose to face it with me on the surface?
I'm so sick of all these people round me
I am extremely tired of the superficial and shallow people around me.
None of em got depth
None of them possess any true substance or profound understanding.
If I don't make it while I'm living well then
If I am not successful and accomplished during my lifetime, then
Make it after my death
I hope to achieve success and recognition posthumously.
And I got all this time but the pressures building
Despite having ample time, I feel the weight of expectations and stress mounting.
I'm stuck at my desk
I feel trapped and confined, unable to move forward in my pursuits.
The pen won't move and when I reflect
My creativity and ability to express myself seem to be hindered, and upon reflection,
I dissect everything that I regret
I overanalyze and scrutinize every mistake and failure, causing feelings of regret.
Now I haven't made it easy for you to believe in me and I know
I am aware that I have not made it simple for you to have faith in me
It's difficult to be next to me in this career path that I chose
My chosen career path makes it challenging for someone to be by my side.
You been thinking about leaving and dipping out
You have been contemplating leaving and finding an alternative path.
I don't blame you for wanting to take a different route
I understand and do not hold it against you if you desire a different direction.
We been going through heaven and hell
We have experienced both joyous and tumultuous times together.
Don't leave, I would rather die for you than live for somebody else
Please do not abandon me, as I would choose to sacrifice my life for you rather than live for someone else.
If the world is to come down on our shoulders
If we are to bear the weight of the collapsing world
Promise I will stay with you until it's over
I assure you that I will remain with you until the end.
If I don't make it then remember all I told ya
If I am not successful, please remember all the words and guidance I have given you.
Time is running don't wait until you get older
Time is passing quickly, so do not postpone your dreams until you are older.
Look at all that we been through
Consider all the experiences and challenges we have faced together.
Highs and lows had to work through all of the issues
We have encountered both moments of triumph and hardship, and we had to overcome all the problems that arose.
If we continue
If we persist in our journey together
Know that when you push away that I tend to miss you
Understand that when you distance yourself from me, I can't help but long for your presence.
I'm just trying to be a better person
I am striving to improve myself and grow as an individual.
I just wanna grow and stay observant
I desire personal development and to remain attentive and aware of my surroundings.
I just wanna know I have a purpose
I simply want to ascertain that I have a meaningful reason for existence.
Stay with me here on the surface
Remain with me in the present reality and not delve into deeper, more complicated aspects.
Cause the world is going down will you stay with me on the surface
Because the world is deteriorating rapidly, will you choose to remain by my side in the superficial aspects of life?
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: JOEL WOODS, THOMAS JULIA
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On the Surface
Lucidious
ON THE SURFACE LYRICS
Will you stay
Will you stay
Will you stay
'Cause the world is going down
Will you stay with me on the surface
Will you stay
Will you stay
Will you stay
Yeah the world is going down
Will you stay with me on the surface
Would you die for me
I been lost in all the wreckage
Can you try to be someone I can be myself with
Will you lie to me
Tell me everything is perfect
The world is going down
Will you stay with me on the surface
Would you die for me
I been lost in all the wreckage
Can you try to be someone I can be myself with
Will you liе to me
Tell me еverything is perfect
The world is going down
Will you stay with me on the surface
I'm so sick of all these people 'round me
None of 'em got depht
If I don't make it while I'm living well then make it after my death and i got all this time but the pressures building
I'm stuck at my desk the pen won't move and when I reflect I dissect everything that I regret
Now I haven't made it easy for you to belive in me and I know it's difficult to be next to me in this career path that i chose
You been thinking about leaving and dipping out
I don't blame you for wanting to take a different route
We been going through heaven and hell
Don't leave, I would rather die for you than live for somebody else
Would you die for me
I been lost in all the wreckage
Can you try to be someone I can be myself with
Will you lie to me
Tell me everything is perfect
The world is going down
Will you stay with me on the surface
Would you die for me
Can you try for me
Will you lie to me
'Cause the world is going down
Will you stay with me on the surface
'Cause the world is going down
Will you stay with me on the surface
If the world is to come down on our shoulders
Promise I will stay with you until it's over
If I don't make it then remember all I told ya
Time is running don't wait until you get older
Look at all that we been through
Highs and lows had to work through all of the issues
If we continue
Know that when you push away that I tend to miss you
I'm just trying to be a better person
I just wanna grow and stay observant
I just wanna know i have a purpose
Stay with me here on the surface
Would you die for me
I been lost in all the wreckage
Can you try to be someone I can be myself with
Will you lie to me
Tell me everything is perfect
The world is going down
Will you stay with me on the surface
Would you die for me
Can you try for me
Will you lie to me
'Cause the world is going down
Will you stay with me on the surface
Will you stay
Will you stay
Will you stay
'Cause the world is going down
Will you stay with me on the surface
Will you stay
Will you stay
Will you stay
Yeah the world is going down
Will you stay with me on the surface
Matthew Tuck
Every song keeps getting better! This one was sooooo Fire bro!
TGmusic
So true!
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Your music helped me so much during my depression two years ago. Now that I feel better (thankfully) and reflect on the situation I want to thank you so much for your music which helped me through the dark times.
Love from Germany <3
Nikki Stewart
I'm glad you're doing better now🖤
Ektoras Manoussis
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Joshua Adams
wish mine would go away been 16 years lmao
Aidan Brennan
Heard this on a playlist on Spotify. Immediately loved it. This song deserves so many more views. It’s sooooooo good
Raven Dixon
This is great!!!!! Your music has been an inspiration to me it's hard to find music that tells the truth anymore. I love that in your music I can here the emotion it's trying to convey. I only discovered it a few months ago but I can't stop listening to it. I will be your faithful fan always and I wish you all the success you need to finish achieving your dream. I hope that you can continue to do what you love and continue to inspire people like you did me. Thank you so much for what you do. 😍😍😍💖💖💖💖💖💙💙💙💙💚💚💚