Reborn Lyrics
Hmm, I'm wide awake, I’m wide awake
I'm wide awake
Hey, I'm wide awake, I’m wide awake
I'm wide awake
[Chorus: Kid Cudi]
I'm so—I'm so reborn, I'm movin' forward
Keep movin' forward, keep movin' forward
Ain’t no stress on me Lord, I’m movin' forward
Keep movin’ forward, keep movin' forward
I'm so—I'm so reborn, I’m movin' forward
Keep movin' forward, keep movin' forward
Ain't no stress on me Lord, I'm movin' forward
Keep movin' forward, keep movin' forward
[Bridge: Kid Cudi]
Hmm, I'm wide awake, I'm wide awake
I'm wide awake
Hey, I'm wide awake, I'm wide awake
I'm wide awake
[Verse 1: Kanye West]
Very rarely do you catch me out
Y'all done "specially invited guest"'d me out
Y'all been tellin' jokes that's gon' stress me out
Soon as I walk in, I'm like, "Let's be out"
I was off the chain, I was often drained
I was off the meds, I was called insane
What a awesome thing, engulfed in shame
I want all the rain, I want all the pain
I want all the smoke, I want all the blame
Cardio audio, let me jog your brain
Caught in the Audy Home, we was all detained
All of you Mario, it's all a game
I'm so—I'm so reborn, I'm movin' forward
Keep movin' forward, keep movin' forward
Ain't no stress on me Lord, I'm movin' forward
Keep movin' forward, keep movin' forward
I'm so—I'm so reborn, I'm movin' forward
Keep movin' forward, keep movin' forward
Ain't no stress on me Lord, I'm movin' forward
Keep movin' forward, keep movin' forward
[Verse 2: Kid Cudi]
I had my issues, ain't that much I could do
Peace is somethin' that starts with me (With me)
At times, wonder my purpose
Easy then to feel worthless
But, peace is somethin' that starts with me (With me, with me)
Had so much on my mind, I didn't know where to go
I've come a long way from them hauntin' me
Had me feelin' oh so low
Ain't no stoppin' you, no way
Oh, things ain't like before
Ain't no stoppin' you, no way
No stress yes, I'm so blessed and—
[Chorus: Kid Cudi]
I'm so—I'm so reborn, I'm movin' forward
Keep movin' forward, keep movin' forward
Ain't no stress on me Lord, I'm movin' forward
Keep movin' forward, keep movin' forward
I'm so—I'm so reborn, I'm movin' forward
Keep movin' forward, keep movin' forward
Ain't no stress on me Lord, I'm movin' forward
Keep movin' forward, keep movin' forward
(Movin' forward, movin' forward, movin' forward)
Movin' forward, keep movin' forward
Something was wrong (Keep movin' forward)
Couldn't hold on, why? (Keep movin' forward)
So long (Keep movin' forward)
Sit here in this storm (Keep movin' forward)
Time goes on (Keep movin' forward)
Really couldn't find my way out (Keep movin' forward)
Of the storm (Keep movin' forward)
Which way do I go?
[Chorus: Kid Cudi]
I'm so—I'm so reborn, I'm movin' forward (Which way do I go?)
Keep movin' forward, keep movin' forward (Which way do I go?)
Ain't no stress on me Lord, I'm movin' forward (Which way do I go?)
Keep movin' forward, keep movin' forward
Keep movin' forward, keep movin' forward
Keep movin' forward, keep movin' forward
Keep movin' forward, keep movin' forward
Keep movin' forward, keep movin' forward
I'm so—I'm so reborn, I'm movin' forward
Keep movin' forward, keep movin' forward
Ain't no stress on me Lord, I'm movin' forward
Keep movin' forward, keep movin' forward
About
“Reborn” sees Kanye West and Kid Cudi discussing personal issues and moving forward from previous mistakes.
The two artists trade verses and elaborate on their controversial pasts. Leading up to the release of ye, Kanye had been making headlines for voicing support for Donald Trump and calling “slavery a choice,” while Cudi had been battling drug addiction for years.
Two years prior to the release of this song, Cudi shared a letter on his Facebook page acknowledging his mental health issues. Appropriately enough, Cudi stated that he would return from rehabilitation “reborn”:
Love and light to everyone who has love for me and I am sorry if I let anyone down. I really am sorry. Ill be back, stronger, better. Reborn.
It’s not a coincidence that the term “reborn” perfectly describes Kanye and Cudi—the song details the transition the two have gone through. The idea of being reborn is used as a metaphor by Cudi throughout the song, explaining the way both artists have evolved and changed from their past selves.
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Below is an image of the credits for the song “Reborn,” included in the liner notes that come with a vinyl copy of KSG:
- 2.Fire
- 5.Reborn
- 7.Cudi Montage