Ashamed to be a leader and hero to so many while admitting I've been living a lie. Its been difficult for me to find the words to what Im about to share with you because I feel ashamed. Kid cudi checked himself into rehab today. Written by: Evan Peter Mast, Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, Michael Paul Stroud Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. Why did I drink so much and smoke so much? Ugh I know everything that shine ain't always gold
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Rather lay awake in the bed full of sorrow You don't really care about the trials of tomorrow Tell me what you know about night terrors, nothin' Tell me what you know about dreams, dreams Tell me what you know about them night terrors every nightįive AM cold sweats, waking up to the sky You don't really know about nothin', nothin' Tell me what you know about dreamin', dreamin' I'll be fine once I get it, yeah, I'll be good Regardless, I’d love to know what you think on this admittedly outdated, controversial topic, and I appreciate you taking the time to read this article.I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I knowĮverything that shine ain't always gonna be gold, hey My problem with Hands on the Wheel is it’s obnoxious lack of understanding of the original song’s purpose, to such a degree that it almost feels like Q and Rocky didn’t understand Pursuit of Happiness for more than what’s displayed at face value. Even more than that, I’m also not opposed to songs that are pure party bangers they absolutely have their place. Lissie’s live version of Kid Cudi’s track is a great example of how an artist can successfully change genres and still respect the emotion and intent of the original. Don’t think that I’m against covers and reimagings of any song, no matter how challenging it may be. It’s not an awful song, and if I hadn’t heard of Pursuit of Happiness prior to listening to it I would probably really enjoy it. Effectively it’s a shopping list of drugs which is finished off with Rocky saying that it’s his own pursuit of happiness. Hands on the Wheel lyrically adopts the same self oriented stance as the first verse of its predecessor, but has a total lack of self awareness, that’s frustrating to listen to.Ī$AP Rocky has made an appearance on multiple Q tracks over the years, including Hands on the Wheel, and while technically his caedance and flow are impressive, his lyrics on his verse manage to be even more oblivious than Q’s.
Cudi adopts a rebellious attitude in his first verse on the track, but contradicts it and explains how it’s an unsustainable way to live in the following verses and chorus. Maybe it would be excusable as if it was a mere sample of Lissie’s cover of Pursuit of Happiness, but it takes it further than that, as it is closer to a reimagining of the song, including similar lyrics (even referencing the original) and maintaining the same electronic beat throughout. Remember when I said that the deep meaning of Pursuit of Happiness was hidden by it’s attractive, party anthem appearance? Hands on the Wheel is just a party anthem, and disregards all the message that the sample holds. Now, imagine this nuanced, profound song, but without the irony that’s what Hands on the Wheel by ScHoolboy Q is. It’s a truly powerful song, especially within the context of Kid Cudi recognising his depression and admitting himself into rehab in late 2016, and if you haven’t listened to it, you should rectify that, immediately. With a traditional structure and a catchy chorus that invites listeners to sing a long, the song conceals lyrics that is effectively Kid Cudi monologuing his struggles with depression, and his failed attempts to self medicate.
The original, which was created by Kid Cudi with the help of two electric rock duo’s, MGMT and Ratatat, is a lonely, self aware confession that describes the spiral of addiction, while disguised as a party anthem. To really understand the flaws that I perceive Hands On The Wheel to have, we have to examine what makes Pursuit of Happiness, the song it samples, so great.
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