This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
(I'm off on an adventure) yeah, we're good
This is dedicated to all the kids like me
(I'm on my way to Heaven) wherever you are, yeah, now we're good
Birds sing, flyin' around
You never see them too long on the ground
You wanna be one of them, yeah
You wanna be one of them, yeah
You might hear the birds singin', flyin' around
You never see them too long on the ground
You wanna be one of them, yeah
You wanna be one of them, yeah
Whoa, now
Hey, Mr. Rager, Mr. Rager
Tell me where you're going
Tell us where you're headed
I'm off on an adventure
Mr. Rager, tell me some of your stories
Tell us of your travels
Hey, Mr. Rager, Mr. Rager
Tell me where you're going
Tell us where you're headed
I'm on my way to Heaven
Mr. Rager, can we tag along?
Can we take the journey?
Knocked down round for round
You're feelin' like you're shot down on the ground
When will the fantasy end?
When will the Heaven begin? Yeah
You might be knocked down round for round
You're feelin' like you're shot down on the ground
When will the fantasy end? Yeah
When will the Heaven begin? Yeah
Whoa, now
Hey, Mr. Rager, Mr. Rager
Tell me where you're going
Tell us where you're headed
I'm off on an adventure
Mr. Rager, tell me some of your stories
Tell us of your travels
Hey, Mr. Rager, Mr. Rager
Tell me where you're going
Tell us where you're headed
I'm on my way to Heaven
Mr. Rager, can we tag along?
Can we take the journey?
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
(Can we take the journey?)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Hey, Mr. Rager, Mr. Rager
Tell me where you're going
Tell me where you're headed
I'm off on an adventure
Mr. Rager, tell me some of your stories
Tell us of your travels
Mr. Rager-er-er-er-er
Tell me where you're going
Tell us where you're headed
I'm on my way to Heaven
Mr. Rager, can we tag along?
Can we take that journey?
Can we take that journey?
I'm off on an adventure
Hey, Mr. Rager
Hey, Mr. Rager
I'm on my way to Heaven (hey, Mr. Rager)
Hey, Mr. Rager
Hey
This is dedicated to all the kids like me
(I'm on my way to Heaven) wherever you are, yeah, now we're good
Birds sing, flyin' around
You never see them too long on the ground
You wanna be one of them, yeah
You wanna be one of them, yeah
You might hear the birds singin', flyin' around
You never see them too long on the ground
You wanna be one of them, yeah
You wanna be one of them, yeah
Whoa, now
Hey, Mr. Rager, Mr. Rager
Tell me where you're going
Tell us where you're headed
I'm off on an adventure
Mr. Rager, tell me some of your stories
Tell us of your travels
Hey, Mr. Rager, Mr. Rager
Tell me where you're going
Tell us where you're headed
I'm on my way to Heaven
Mr. Rager, can we tag along?
Can we take the journey?
Knocked down round for round
You're feelin' like you're shot down on the ground
When will the fantasy end?
When will the Heaven begin? Yeah
You might be knocked down round for round
You're feelin' like you're shot down on the ground
When will the fantasy end? Yeah
When will the Heaven begin? Yeah
Whoa, now
Hey, Mr. Rager, Mr. Rager
Tell me where you're going
Tell us where you're headed
I'm off on an adventure
Mr. Rager, tell me some of your stories
Tell us of your travels
Hey, Mr. Rager, Mr. Rager
Tell me where you're going
Tell us where you're headed
I'm on my way to Heaven
Mr. Rager, can we tag along?
Can we take the journey?
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
(Can we take the journey?)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Hey, Mr. Rager, Mr. Rager
Tell me where you're going
Tell me where you're headed
I'm off on an adventure
Mr. Rager, tell me some of your stories
Tell us of your travels
Mr. Rager-er-er-er-er
Tell me where you're going
Tell us where you're headed
I'm on my way to Heaven
Mr. Rager, can we tag along?
Can we take that journey?
Can we take that journey?
I'm off on an adventure
Hey, Mr. Rager
Hey, Mr. Rager
I'm on my way to Heaven (hey, Mr. Rager)
Hey, Mr. Rager
Hey
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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Great version of a great song,
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My view:
Mr. Rager is another persona of Cudi. Mr. Rager is the angry and frustrated side of himself that longs to become famous, well-liked, and distinguished from everyone else. Solo Dolo is the other persona, the one that's lonely and feels outcast from the world.
"Heaven" in this song is his ideal reality.
"Birds singin', flyin' around You never see them too long on the ground You wanna be one of them. Yeah"
These verses paint a picture of how he sees who he wants to be. Birds singin' are the artists/rappers he aspires to be. The fact that they fly simply means that they are free and untethered from the stresses of everyday life, and that is what he wants for himself.
The chorus continues with this theme. Mr. Rager (Cudi's ideal self) is going on adventures, living an exciting lifestyle, always on the move.
"Knocked down round for round You're feelin' like you're shot down on the ground When will the fantasy end? When will the heaven begin? Yeah"
These verses explain why the protagonist in this song is called Mr. Rager. He feels extremely frustrated. He wonders when he can stop dreaming his ideal life and actually start living it.
The name "Mr. Rager" is central to this song, and I don't think many people understand that. Mr. Rager's anger, or rage, is inherent to his character; it's what's fueling him want to become one of the birds singing and flying around, untethered to the ground. He longs for that freedom when he doesn't have it, and he is raging at how difficult it is to make that freedom, that "heaven" a reality and more than just "fantasy."