It wasn't until they were recording "Trapped in My Mind" for Cudi's second album, that ideas of a rock album surfaced. In an interview with Complex magazine, Dot da Genius recounted the recording session: "It was pretty much the same time that we built a studio in Cudi's crib. We did "Trapped In My Mind" and we were dwelling on it like, "This is crazy, we need to put some guitar riffs on this." So I had my homie B-rent, come through Cudi's crib with his guitar, and Cudi did the guitar riff with his mouth cause Cudi couldn't play the guitar. So Brent replayed it. Then Cudi picked up [Brent's] guitar and started fiddling around with it, and I swear to you within like five minutes, he had a legitimate guitar riff. He never played a guitar a day in his life, but had a ill riff that we could make a song with."
Kid Cudi first unveiled the project in January 2011 after returning to Twitter announcing a new album he was hoping to have out by the summer. On May 31st, 2011 Cudi released the first offering from his rock project, a song titled "Perfect is the Word". It was the first song Kid Cudi and Dot da Genius worked on for the album.
Live & Learn
WZRD Lyrics
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My life's always been on course
The things I think that I need are not whats needed
The things I needed the most
My momma told me live my life and learn from lessons
I'll teach my daughter the same
Right and wrong is really always what you make it
I understand my place
Woohoohoo yeah yeah yeah
Woohoohoo
Where did I come from?
Where did I come from?
Is it the moon or a planet I ain't heard of?
I don't know oh oh, I don't know oh oh
Feeling numb no I don't roll with simple people
They don't seem to understand
I'm mostly happy but sometimes I do feel evil
Sometimes I like feeling bad
I like whiskey, black leather and diamonds
Sue me I like being fresh
Float on my, I'm in my zone and I'm zoning
Live how I want nothing less
Yeah you will live and learn
[Repeat: x2]
Hey gotta take that ride baby
Woohoohoo yeah yeah yeah
No regrets ain't got no time baby
Woohoohoo
Where did I come from?
Where did I come from?
Is it the moon or a planet I ain't heard of?
I don't know oh oh, I don't know oh oh
Where did I come from?
Where did I come from?
Is it the moon or a planet I ain't heard of?
The lyrics of WZRD’s “Live & Learn” reflect the artist’s understanding that life is a journey, and we are constantly learning from our experiences. The song begins with the artist reflecting on his journey through time, and how he has constantly been speeding through life since birth. He realizes that the things he thought he needed were not what was needed, and it was the things he needed the most that were often overlooked. His mother taught him the importance of learning from his life's lessons and passing that knowledge down to his daughter.
The artist discusses the concept of right and wrong in these lyrics as well. He admits that right and wrong is not always black and white, and it is subjective based on individual perspectives. The artist seeks to understand his place in the world and acknowledges that learning is a life-long process. The chorus emphasizes the importance of living our lives and learning from our experiences.
The second verse talks about the artist’s feelings of not fitting in with simple-minded people, preferring experiences that challenge him. He admits to having some evil tendencies and liking the feeling of being bad at times. The artist values luxury and enjoys the finer things in life, like whiskey and black leather. He is in his zone and has no plans of living his life any other way.
Line by Line Meaning
Roll through time, since birth I've been speeding
I have been moving forward quickly through life since the moment I was born.
My life's always been on course
My life has always been heading in the direction it was meant to go.
The things I think that I need are not whats needed
The things that I believe I need are not always what is truly necessary.
The things I needed the most
The things I needed the most were not what I initially thought I needed.
My momma told me live my life and learn from lessons
My mother encouraged me to live my life and learn from the experiences I have.
I'll teach my daughter the same
In turn, I plan to teach my daughter to do the same.
Right and wrong is really always what you make it
Determining what is right and wrong is subjective and varies from person to person.
I understand my place
I am aware of where I stand and what my role is in life.
Yeah I will live and learn
I accept that living and learning are a continuous process.
Where did I come from?
I wonder where I originated from.
Is it the moon or a planet I ain't heard of?
I am unsure whether I come from the moon or a planet I am not familiar with.
I don't know oh oh, I don't know oh oh
I do not have the answer to my questions.
Feeling numb no I don't roll with simple people
I often feel emotionally detached and do not associate with individuals who lead an uncomplicated lifestyle.
They don't seem to understand
These individuals do not comprehend my perspective on life.
I'm mostly happy but sometimes I do feel evil
Although I am generally content, there are moments when I feel malicious.
Sometimes I like feeling bad
Occasionally, I enjoy experiencing negative emotions.
I like whiskey, black leather and diamonds
I am fond of whiskey and enjoy the luxurious lifestyle, including material items such as black leather and diamonds.
Sue me I like being fresh
I do not care if others judge me for enjoying the finer things in life.
Float on my, I'm in my zone and I'm zoning
I am living my life the way I want to and I am in a peaceful state of mind.
Live how I want nothing less
I live my life the way I choose to and do not settle for anything less.
Hey gotta take that ride baby
Sometimes, in life, you must venture into the unknown.
No regrets ain't got no time baby
I have no time for regret; I must keep moving forward.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: OLADIPO O. OMISHORE, SCOTT RAMON SEGURO MESCUDI
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