The lyrics 'Both sides lose somebody, somebody dies, somebody goes to jail' depict the ongoing struggle in the face of the cruel reality.

Cudi describes the tragic realities of living in these neighborhoods, the grief for loved ones lost, and the despair felt by those who are trapped in cycles of poverty and violence. The second verse of the song provides a social commentary on life in the inner cities, where crime is rampant, and violence is commonplace. The lyrics 'Here we go again, God shine your love on me, save me please' express the feeling of hopelessness and desperation Cudi is experiencing, but adamant that he remains resilient. He calls on heaven and God to help him, highlighting the weight of the world on his shoulders. The lyric 'I'm colder than the game, see 'em all strapped, and they can't move and I'm sinkin' lower' could be interpreted as Cudi feeling disconnected from the violence and aggression he sees around him, realizing that he can't change it, and becoming numb to it.Īs the song progresses, Kid Cudi touches on the idea of staying strong in the face of adversity. He expresses the feeling of being trapped inside someone else's life while still feeling disconnected and alone. In 'Cudi Montage,' Kid Cudi addresses the pain of the world and the people who live in it. Shine your light on me, save me, please (hmm-mm-mm, woah, woah) Lord, shine your light on me, save me, please (hmm-mm-mm, woah, woah)

Light on me, save me please (hmm-mm-mm, woah, woah) Lord shine your light on me, save me, please Yes, shine your light on me, save me (hmm-mm-mm, woah, woah) Lord shine your light on me, save me, please (hmm-mm-mm, woah, woah) They send us off to prison for retirement When she heard the news it hurt her bone-deepĬaught with the rifle with the long reach Talkin' to dispatcher when the phone beep Hopin' it'll help you find your own peace 'Til your niece get shot in the dome-piece Here we go again, God shine your love on me, save me please Pain in my eyes, in the time I find, I'm stronger than I ever was

Perched in the night, lookin' out nowhere

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