I think its is he slips away into his white 'nikes' not nights, even if that isnt the real lyrics, then I think its better, have a listen and see for yourself.
For me, the song is about a reversal of situation, first finishing last, trying to escape an imagined future that haunts his life along with the past, and for all his will power he is unable to alter the situation (some things will never change)(within his dreams he see's the life he made) , so he goes out running or walking at night cos he just tosses and turns in bed, he slips on his white nikes and runs along walls and jumps between skyscrapers, and for a minute he forgets the past, the future, the lonely nights and connects with himself, but he blinks too soon and he's in his room playing a computer game his misery and self pity returns
I know theres the 'drug reference' in this song, but it seems to me that people get too het up about these sorts of things in songs, theres one word about a drug in a song and people can only see that, they focus in on it like its important, but its not. Whats the point in 'interpreting' a song as being about such activities? boring
I am actually pretty sure its white nikes, I've listened to it quite a few times now, white nights is rubbish imagery anyway, its meaningless
I wonder if kid cudi, is actually a loner or whether he is using the image and mystique of the loner as an artistic device, without actually being in contact with himself. I think he gets away with doing both. the sound of the song is ultimately sexy, although that doesnt come through just with the lyrics on the page, he IS using the loner image without contact with it, but I buy into his world and imagination of that life, and credit him with it, purely because it's attractive. Maybe the heart of his problem, is that he sees his life in one way (isolated and extremely individuated) but in reality, he does has friends and do 'mundane' stuff, but this artistic projection of himself rejects all that, he tries to free his mind from the earthly self, at night, sometimes he can detach from that (to free his mind in search of), he simaltaneously wanders his mental landscape along with some gritty, urban, concrete tower block, but the reason he is unable to let go, remains THE mystery to the listener, the reason to approach him, listen to his music, day and night
I'm seeing exactly eye to eye with Soox12. Great interpretation, closest to the truth. This comment was made on my birthday and it just made so much sense.
I'm seeing exactly eye to eye with Soox12. Great interpretation, closest to the truth. This comment was made on my birthday and it just made so much sense.
@ holla1928
Nice attempt, but I think that's seeing the song too black and white.
@ holla1928
Nice attempt, but I think that's seeing the song too black and white.
I've gotta agree with FLAWL3ss, Soox12 has hit the nail on the head. The song is about sorrow, the stoner in the story is obviously alone, and is depressed about the fact. He smokes weed to get away from his problems and in doing so, uses the herb to open his mind. he goes out at night to try and feel some connection with the world, just himself in the night. This enhances his mindset and "frees his mind".
I've gotta agree with FLAWL3ss, Soox12 has hit the nail on the head. The song is about sorrow, the stoner in the story is obviously alone, and is depressed about the fact. He smokes weed to get away from his problems and in doing so, uses the herb to open his mind. he goes out at night to try and feel some connection with the world, just himself in the night. This enhances his mindset and "frees his mind".
I think its is he slips away into his white 'nikes' not nights, even if that isnt the real lyrics, then I think its better, have a listen and see for yourself.
For me, the song is about a reversal of situation, first finishing last, trying to escape an imagined future that haunts his life along with the past, and for all his will power he is unable to alter the situation (some things will never change)(within his dreams he see's the life he made) , so he goes out running or walking at night cos he just tosses and turns in bed, he slips on his white nikes and runs along walls and jumps between skyscrapers, and for a minute he forgets the past, the future, the lonely nights and connects with himself, but he blinks too soon and he's in his room playing a computer game his misery and self pity returns
I know theres the 'drug reference' in this song, but it seems to me that people get too het up about these sorts of things in songs, theres one word about a drug in a song and people can only see that, they focus in on it like its important, but its not. Whats the point in 'interpreting' a song as being about such activities? boring
I am actually pretty sure its white nikes, I've listened to it quite a few times now, white nights is rubbish imagery anyway, its meaningless
I wonder if kid cudi, is actually a loner or whether he is using the image and mystique of the loner as an artistic device, without actually being in contact with himself. I think he gets away with doing both. the sound of the song is ultimately sexy, although that doesnt come through just with the lyrics on the page, he IS using the loner image without contact with it, but I buy into his world and imagination of that life, and credit him with it, purely because it's attractive. Maybe the heart of his problem, is that he sees his life in one way (isolated and extremely individuated) but in reality, he does has friends and do 'mundane' stuff, but this artistic projection of himself rejects all that, he tries to free his mind from the earthly self, at night, sometimes he can detach from that (to free his mind in search of), he simaltaneously wanders his mental landscape along with some gritty, urban, concrete tower block, but the reason he is unable to let go, remains THE mystery to the listener, the reason to approach him, listen to his music, day and night
I'm seeing exactly eye to eye with Soox12. Great interpretation, closest to the truth. This comment was made on my birthday and it just made so much sense.
I'm seeing exactly eye to eye with Soox12. Great interpretation, closest to the truth. This comment was made on my birthday and it just made so much sense.
@ holla1928 Nice attempt, but I think that's seeing the song too black and white.
@ holla1928 Nice attempt, but I think that's seeing the song too black and white.
I've gotta agree with FLAWL3ss, Soox12 has hit the nail on the head. The song is about sorrow, the stoner in the story is obviously alone, and is depressed about the fact. He smokes weed to get away from his problems and in doing so, uses the herb to open his mind. he goes out at night to try and feel some connection with the world, just himself in the night. This enhances his mindset and "frees his mind".
I've gotta agree with FLAWL3ss, Soox12 has hit the nail on the head. The song is about sorrow, the stoner in the story is obviously alone, and is depressed about the fact. He smokes weed to get away from his problems and in doing so, uses the herb to open his mind. he goes out at night to try and feel some connection with the world, just himself in the night. This enhances his mindset and "frees his mind".
Broseph. The song is called Day N' Nite. What's he doing day and night? Smokin' weed and freeing his mind.
Broseph. The song is called Day N' Nite. What's he doing day and night? Smokin' weed and freeing his mind.
He may be doing something at the end, but it doesn't matter because he smokes a clip before so he was stoned for it.
He may be doing something at the end, but it doesn't matter because he smokes a clip before so he was stoned for it.