![]() ![]() I’m on the pursuit of happiness and I knowĮverything that shine ain’t always gonna be gold, hey While this may be true, the true meaning of “Pursuit of Happiness” is about escapism, and the chorus speaks to that: It’s easy to see how listeners may miss the point with “Pursuit of Happiness”, as it is accompanied by a vibed-out beat produced by Ratatat and buttery backup vocals from MGMT, who bring us the memorable chorus that feels like a release of all negativity. Cudi makes a choice to disregard this knowledge and do what he wants anyway, “screaming out ‘fuck that'”. What follows is an awareness of the poor decision-making that has taken place. The first verse lures you in with what sounds like a fun time: “Crush a bit, little bit, roll it up, take a hit feeling lit, feeling right, 2am summer night.” However this quickly turns into “I don’t care, hands on the wheel. Kid Cudi “Pursuit of Happiness” single cover art. ![]() This is given away by the (Nightmare) tag in the song’s title, something that often goes unnoticed. The album contains many incredible songs, including “Pursuit of Happiness (Nightmare)”, a song that chronicles a reckless night of partying and driving drunk. While Cudi’s mixtape was a hit among those who kept up with hip-hop music, it was that first Man on the Moon album that made him a household name. His music hit home with many people because it injected a layer of vulnerability and emotion into hip-hop music, something that had not been done in a long time, if ever. Kid Cudi made a name for himself with his 2008 debut mixtape, A Kid Named Cudi, which included the banger “Day ‘N’ Nite” as well as “The Prayer” (which samples “The Funeral” by Band of Horses”), and more. ![]() Originally released in September 2009 as the third single from Kid Cudi’s highly influential debut album, Man on the Moon: The End of Day, “Pursuit of Happiness” stands as one of the strongest tracks on an exceptionally strong album, and still slaps more than a decade after its release. ![]() While Kid Cudi’s “Pursuit of Happiness” is a popular song at bars and parties (especially Steve Aoki’s remix), a closer look at the lyrics reveals that the song has a darker meaning. ![]()
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