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Kid Cudi (Ft. Ratatat) – Alive (Nightmare)
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The main focus of this song revolves around how Cudi truly finds himself during the night and seems to turn into a truer version of himself; the beast. This could be a metaphor for
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Kid Cudi (Ft. MGMT & Ratatat) – Pursuit of Happiness (Nightmare)
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Released as the third single from Kid Cudi’s debut album, Man on the Moon: The End of Day.
In his collaboration with MGMT and Ratatat, Kid Cudi discusses the lowlights of fame and
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Lyrical Lemonade, Lil Durk & Kid Cudi – Guitar In My Room
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“Guitar In My Room” serves as the second single to Cole Bennett’s debut compilation, All Is Yellow.
Cole first teased about the album’s second single on September 17, 2023, in
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Kid Cudi (Ft. King Chip & Michael Bolton) – Afterwards (Bring Yo Friends)
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The outro-before-the-outro for Indicud, a 9-minute long after party where Cudi brings King Chip and Michael Bolton, who invite everybody who wants to attend
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Kid Cudi – FRESHIE
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Cudi first performed “FRESHIE” at his Rolling Loud Los Angeles 2021 set on December 10, 2021. He debuted this song as well as another unreleased track, “Wild.” The song and title
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Kid Cudi – Simple As...
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[Intro: Kid Cudi] / A-B-C, A-B-C, A-B-C, A-B-C / 1-2-3, A-B-C, A-B-C, 1-2-3, A-B-C, A-B-C / 1-2-3, A-B-C (Robotic, tried in some) / Yeah (Robotic), yeah (Tried in some) / Yeah (
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THE SCOTTS, Travis Scott & Kid Cudi – THE SCOTTS
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“THE SCOTTS” is the eponymous debut single from the hip-hop duo THE SCOTTS, which consists of Travis Scott and Kid Cudi. The track and its lyrical content feature Cudi and Travis
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Kid Cudi – Day ‘N’ Nite (Nightmare)
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Cudi’s first ever single, released in 2008, and to date his biggest track. It reached #3 on the US Billboard Charts and has sold over 5 million copies in the US.
Cudi said of the
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Kid Cudi – TORTURED
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[Intro] / God, help me (Ooh-ooh), God, help me (Ooh-ooh), please (Ooh-ooh-ooh) / Do you hear me? (Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh) Do you hear me? (Ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
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Kid Cudi – Lord of the Sad and Lonely
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A standout track from the 15 slot on Kid Cudi’s third studio album Indicud.
Cudi proclaims himself as the leader of his people, a large loyal fanbase who could relate to his
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Kid Cudi – Tequila Shots
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Kid Cudi embarks on the final chapter of the Man on the Moon trilogy by reflecting on past struggles and ongoing internal wars.
Cudi depicts imagery of a storm stirring up within
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Kid Cudi – Dive
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As the final song of Act I: Return 2 Madness, “Dive” continues the act’s theme of alcohol-filled partying, followed by growing feelings of unease. Production is wielded by Dot Da
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Kid Cudi – Sad People
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On “Sad People,” Kid Cudi details the thoughts that plague him at night and his search for inner peace. He illustrates the extreme highs that he experiences, and how he often finds
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Kid Cudi – PORSCHE TOPLESS
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On “PORSCHE TOPLESS,” Kid Cudi raps about his lavish lifestyle of riding around in his topless Porsche, getting money, and enjoying life to the fullest. This serves as the lead
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Kid Cudi (Ft. Phoebe Bridgers) – Lovin' Me
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For the emotive “Lovin' Me,” Cudi enlists indie artist Phoebe Bridgers to deliver an anthem on the importance of self-love in finding happiness, with the pair singing verses in a
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Kid Cudi (Ft. Mary J. Blige) – Don't Play This Song
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From Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager.
In this song Cudi describes withdrawal and gives a historical sketch of his drug (ab)use, telling listeners to not play this song
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Kid Cudi – Maybe
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This is the only bonus track off of the deluxe version of Man on the Moon II if you pre-ordered the album via iTunes. It was also made available on Apple Music for some strange
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Kid Cudi – Another Day
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“Another Day,” the third track on Act I: Return 2 Madness, recalls Kid Cudi’s reckless party nights. In an attempt to numb the “same old pain,” he surrounds himself with women
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Kid Cudi – MOST AIN'T DENNIS
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[Intro] / (BNYX) / Yeah / (I-I'm) / Bounce around (Tss-tss), bounce around (Yeah) / Yeah, bounce around (Yeah, yeah), yeah, bounce, bounce (Yeah) / Bounce around (Yeah), turn
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Kid Cudi – Worth
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[Verse] / She looks for comfort in whoever / He has to have someone forever / For all of her nights for all of her days / For all of the wet sex and all of the ways / I hate myself
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Kid Cudi – Man on the Moon (The Anthem)
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One of the defining songs of Kid Cudi’s early career, and frequently cited as his best song, the gloomy “Man on the Moon” first introduced Cudi’s notorious ‘Moon Man’ persona to
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Kid Cudi – Wedding Tux
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Released alongside ‘Judgemental Cunt" on October 3rd, 2015, Cudi finds himself once again facing self doubt, and the feeling of being worthless. He gets dressed up in a wedding tux
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Kid Cudi, Skepta & Pop Smoke – Show Out
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“Show Out” is a track of triumph and vigor, which combines related genres of drill and hip hop. Cudi flows in a never-before seen trio alongside the posthumous Brooklyn rapper Pop
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Kid Cudi – Sept. 16
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“Sept. 16th” is the birthday of Cudi’s girlfriend at the time of the MOTMIII release, Raquel “Rocky” Deriane. She appears to be the inspiration for this love-fueled ballad
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Kid Cudi (Ft. Jaden) – Kitchen
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“Kitchen” is a song about the difficulty of finding somebody and ‘laying low.’ Cudi reassures the subject by telling her that he’s “one strong lover.” The song is lyrically
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Kid Cudi – ELECTROWAVEBABY
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[Intro] / Set the scene / Yahm, yahm, landing / Uh-uh, uh-uh / Nah-nah, nah-nah-nah-nah / [Verse 1] / Friday night (Night), surfin' on a wave (Wavy, wavy) / 'Bout that time (Time
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Kid Cudi – The Void
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On “The Void,” Cudi details his struggles with mental health, describing how he will do anything to avoid succumbing to depression. He also takes a moment to thank his fans for
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Kid Cudi – I Be High
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[Intro] / Uh / Yeah / Hello / Hey / [Verse] / I be high / When I split a dutch and fill it up / I be high / When I get my money doubled up, I be high / When a model wanna let me
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Kid Cudi (Ft. André 3000) – By Design
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“By Design” is the first ever Cudi-André 3000 collaboration and the first of the two André 3K features on Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'. André is also featured on “The Guide.”
The
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Kid Cudi – Super Boo
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This song is from the mixtape “Dat Kid From Cleveland”.
This is about that one girl, that all guys probably met. Every guys want her and Cudi is really digging this one, she could
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Kid Cudi – Heart of a Lion (Kid Cudi Theme Music)
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“Heart of a Lion” is an inspirational anthem. Hate it or love it, Cudi will see you in hell…or will he?
“Heart of a Lion” is produced by Free School, and is the fifth track on Man
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Kid Cudi – Solo Dolo (Nightmare)
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“Solo Dolo” focuses primarily on Cudi’s lonely feelings in the world and how he escapes reality through his dreams, which is one of the primary themes of the album.
The haunting
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Kid Cudi – Elsie’s Baby Boy (flashback)
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“Elsie’s Baby Boy (Flashback)” has Cudi revisiting his childhood and singing about his relationship with his mother Elsie. He speaks on how hard she worked to keep their family
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Kid Cudi (Ft. Cage & St. Vincent) – MANIAC
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“MANIAC” marks the first song in “The Transformation” section of MOTMII. It begins Cudi’s exploration of the darker parts of his personality. Breaking convention, Cudi admits that
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Kid Cudi – Come Around
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[Intro] / Yeah, yeah...(aah) / Wa-wa-wa-wah,wa-wa-wa-wah / Yeah (aaw shit) yeah / I'm extra good (I've landed, nigga) / I'm extra (Cleveland status) / Hello / [Verse 1: Kid Cudi
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Kid Cudi – Immortal
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The third single from Cudder’s album, INDICUD. It features a sample from MGMT’s “Congratulations” in reverse.
This song is about Cudi’s return of powers not in his music game, but
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Kid Cudi – KEEP BOUNCIN’
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[Intro] / (Honorable C.N.O.T.E.) / [Verse 1] / Out in the mix, pull up in a white Benz (Yeah) / Here again for the flex, my man / I'ma get it in 'til the end, my friend / Got a
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Kid Cudi & Lil Wayne – SEVEN
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[Intro: Kid Cudi] / Yeah motherfucker, yeah, yeah-yeah / It's like that, mmm-mmm / Mmm-mmm-mmm (Daytrip took it to ten) / Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah / [Chorus: Kid Cudi] / I'm
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Kid Cudi – MELTING
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The final track on the side B of Cudi’s 2015 album Speedin' Bullet 2 Heaven.
In true Cudi fashion, he closes album out with a meaningful and thought out closing track, reminiscent
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Kid Cudi – Lord I Know
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“Lord I Know” serves as the closer to both the album and the Man on the Moon trilogy. On the track Cudi ruminates about the trials and tribulations he has faced, and understanding
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Kid Cudi (Ft. Pharrell Williams) – Surfin'
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“Surfin'” is a celebratory anthem that finishes off Passion, Pain & Demon Slaying on a high note. While proclaiming his success as a trailblazer, Cudi takes aim at the industry and
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Kid Cudi – SUPERBOY
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Lyrics from Snippet / See in my dreams (Right), focus on my sex (Alright) / Give me every second, now tasty like she tastin' ours / That girl is cool, but anyone is dead (Alright
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Kid Cudi – Cudi Zone
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One of Kid Cudi’s best songs. XV later rapped over the beat and used the hook in his song Vizzy Zone.
Produced by Emile Haynie. Haynie goes into more detail about this track here
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Kid Cudi – Whenever
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The eleventh track off of Kid Cudi’s first mixtape A Kid Named Cudi samples Outkast’s “Pink & Blue.” Cudi raps about his infatuation with women, speaking in particular to his
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