Gotta get it through my thick head.
I was so close to being dead.
Yeah. Life. Live it.
Nobody self checks.
Man, I'm just walking without feeling.
See, the world is so crazy.
(----)
I just know I gotta love them.
The beginnings are followed by an end.
In the in-between time, I'm not running or riding.
See, things do come around and make sense eventually.
Things do come around but some things trouble me.
The people I've met and the places I've been,
are all who make me the man I so proudly am.
But I wanna know one thing;
When did I become a ghost?
Mostly confused about the world I live in.
You think that I'm lonely, well, I probably am.
One thing that still gets me;
When did I become a ghost?
Tried to fight it, but soon I gave in.
Without a room with no lights on.
Can't describe it and you don't move like them.
You become their worst nightmare.
You remember the things that your parent's had said,
and would rather find out the hard way.
You should tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend.
I keep with my stroll, I'm not running or riding.
See, things do come around and make sense eventually.
Things do come around but some things still trouble me.
The people I've met and the places I've been,
are all who make me the man I so proudly am.
But I wanna know one thing;
When did I become a ghost?
Mostly confused about the world I live in.
You think that I'm lonely, well, I probably am.
One thing that still gets me;
When did I become a ghost?
I hope they understand that I really understand that,
they don't understand.
I hope they understand that I really understand that,
they don't understand.
I really understand that they-
I really think I-
I hope they understand that I really understand that,
they don't understand.
Woah.
Listen to me.
I was so close to being dead.
Yeah. Life. Live it.
Nobody self checks.
Man, I'm just walking without feeling.
See, the world is so crazy.
(----)
I just know I gotta love them.
The beginnings are followed by an end.
In the in-between time, I'm not running or riding.
Things do come around but some things trouble me.
are all who make me the man I so proudly am.
But I wanna know one thing;
When did I become a ghost?
You think that I'm lonely, well, I probably am.
One thing that still gets me;
When did I become a ghost?
Without a room with no lights on.
Can't describe it and you don't move like them.
You become their worst nightmare.
You remember the things that your parent's had said,
and would rather find out the hard way.
You should tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend.
I keep with my stroll, I'm not running or riding.
Things do come around but some things still trouble me.
are all who make me the man I so proudly am.
But I wanna know one thing;
When did I become a ghost?
You think that I'm lonely, well, I probably am.
One thing that still gets me;
When did I become a ghost?
they don't understand.
I hope they understand that I really understand that,
they don't understand.
I really understand that they-
I really think I-
I hope they understand that I really understand that,
they don't understand.
Listen to me.
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all of the lyrics on inside of the booklet of the album. This is my favorite track, btw.
Literary theme of my life
"I hope they understand that I really understand, that they don't understand" I think this line is really underrated. It's so simple yet so complex and powerful. He understands that he's misunderstood. And he wants them to know that he knows they think he's wack, but at the same time he doesnt care. Good work Cudi.
Okay This is just to set up the basis for what this song is about and to record the history of current events at the time of "THe Legend of Mr. Rager" release. Scott Mescudi has come to portray two huge things in his life. The first being he's told the world that he was addicted to blow (cocaine). Thats got a large part of what this song is about. The other is that he is going to be a daddy. I know these two things from watching a couple different interviews with Cudi and reading magazine interviews. This interpretation is just my personal opinions.
"Gotta get it through my thick head. I was so close to being dead. Yeah. Life. Live it. Nobody self checks."
Seems to be a direct relation to his addiction to cocaine. Especially "I was so close to being dead", He literally almost died a couple times from coke. He is saying He was living life, doing exactly what he wanted, just like "Pursuit of Happiness". Nobody self checks part is obvious, like my screenname ;).
"See, things do come around and make sense eventually. Things do come around but some things trouble me."
He has stated that he is from now on clean from blow, and it seems that his daughter is a big inspiration for that. SO now that he has a clearer mind he sees how his life was and it now makes sense. "Some things trouble me" may refer to it being hard to fully quit, or the memories of all that he was gone through in his life so far.
"You remember the things that your parent's had said, and would rather find out the hard way."
Many people can easily relate to this, parents always warn their children about dangers in life, yet we still want to try it for ourselves to experience it.
Well so far thats all that I have formulated in my mind, really the point of this post is to get the comments a rolling on this song and hopefully create more hype on this album. Kid Cudi is an under rated musician. Get this album and give it a serious listen. -David McKee
well, the thing about cudder is that he is a mainstream artist with the underground feel...it's not that he's "underrated" it's just that his music isn't for everyone (i am speaking from a fan point, he's my hero), and he also said that for the first time he feels like he's not alone, because his fans are misunderstood as well...he's an acquired taste, and i'm honestly glad he hasn't blown up (no pun intended) more than he has...i know as a fan im selfish with him, and he's selfish with himself, i wouldn't share gold with everyone!...
well, the thing about cudder is that he is a mainstream artist with the underground feel...it's not that he's "underrated" it's just that his music isn't for everyone (i am speaking from a fan point, he's my hero), and he also said that for the first time he feels like he's not alone, because his fans are misunderstood as well...he's an acquired taste, and i'm honestly glad he hasn't blown up (no pun intended) more than he has...i know as a fan im selfish with him, and he's selfish with himself, i wouldn't share gold with everyone!
He never had a problem with cocaine, he used to do bumps to get through his interviews.
He never had a problem with cocaine, he used to do bumps to get through his interviews.
stephenp92, Cudi was arrested for liquid cocaine mid-last year. You don't think that's a problem?
stephenp92, Cudi was arrested for liquid cocaine mid-last year. You don't think that's a problem?
this is the best one on the album.
I think something can be said about the actual idea of ghost. Perhaps when he was doing blow he just went through the motions and wasn't all there. It was as if a ghost was living his life and now he sees what he's left with. He's proud of "the people he's met and the places he's been" but he wasn't really there, when did he lose control. "When did he become a ghost." Just a quick idea that came to mind. Tell me what you think
Could it not be linked to depression? Ghost as invisible.
Could it not be linked to depression? Ghost as invisible.
Zombie is more what you were talking about. Going through the motions.
Zombie is more what you were talking about. Going through the motions.
I think it could also possibly be linked to the lack of respect he would be getting from any and everyone. Ghost would imply that they don't really see him as someone who is capable.
I think it could also possibly be linked to the lack of respect he would be getting from any and everyone. Ghost would imply that they don't really see him as someone who is capable.
" I hope they understand that I really understand that they don't understand"
" I hope they understand that I really understand that they don't understand"
Either way, there is a ton of different ways to look at this song. And it can make for some great conversation.
Either way, there is a ton of different ways to look at this song. And it can make for some great conversation.
The first verse should say;
"Life, Live it, With not many help tips, Man I'm just walkin' without bein' lead. See the world is so crazy big, And filled with such risk, Yeah, I just know I gotta dodge them."
This song is about a boy becoming a man. But by becoming a man, he has to deal with so much that he becomes numb and cold, i.e. a ghost. Cudder explained this on twitter a while ago. The song is amazing, by the way.
Any errors or suggestions - let me know.
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Life, live it, with not many help tips Man, I'm just walkin' without bein' led See the world is so crazy and filled with such risk I just know I gotta dodge them The beginnings are followed by an end In the in-between time I'm not runnin' or hidin' in
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Life, live it, with not many help tips Man, I'm just walkin' without bein' led See the world is so crazy and filled with such risk I just know I gotta dodge them The beginnings are followed by an end In the in-between time I'm not runnin' or hidin' in
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Tried to fight it And soon I gave in Down a road with no lights on
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Tried to fight it And soon I gave in Down a road with no lights on
the first verse is all wrong too. Sheesh!