Soundtrack 2 My Life
Kid Cudi · Man On The Moon (The End of Day) [2009]
Wish I was Jigga Man, carefree living
But I'm not Sean or Martin Louie
I'm the Cleveland nigga rollin' with them Brooklyn boys
You know how it be when you start livin' large
I control my own life, Charles was never in charge
No sitcom could teach Scott about the dram
Or even explain the troubles that haunted my mom
On Christmas time, my mom Christmas grind
Got me most of what I wanted, how'd you do it mom, huh?
She copped the toys I would play with in my room by myself,
why he by himself?
He got two older brothers, one hood, one good
An independent older sister kept me fly when she could
But they all didn't see, the little bit of sadness in me, Scotty
I've got some issues that nobody can see
And all of these emotions are pouring out of me
I bring them to the light for you
It's only right
This is the soundtrack to my life, the soundtrack to my life
I'm super paranoid, like a 6th sense
Since my father died, I ain't been right since
And I tried to piece the puzzle of the universe
Split an eighth of shrooms just so I could see the universe
I try and think about myself as a sacrifice
Just to show the kids they ain't the only ones who up at night
The moon will illuminate my room and soon I'm consumed by my doom
Once upon a time nobody gave a fuck
It's all said and done and my cock's been sucked
So now I'm in the cut, alcohol in the wound
My heart's an open sore that I hope heals soon
I live in a cocoon opposite of Cancun
Where it is never sunny, the dark side of the moon
So it's more than life, I try to shed some light on a man
Not many people of this planet understand, fam
I've got some issues that nobody can see
And all of these emotions are pouring out of me
I bring them to the light for you
It's only right
This is the soundtrack to my life, the soundtrack to my life
I'm prolly this close to go and trying some coke
And the happy ending would be slitting my throat
Ignorance to cope man
Ignorance is bliss
Ignorance is love, and I need that shit
If I never did shows, then I'd probably be a myth
If I cared about the blogs, then I'd probably be a jack-ass
Don't give a shit what people talkin' 'bout fam
Haters shake my hand but I keep the sanitizer on deck
Hope I really get to see 30
Wanna settle down, stop being so flirty
Most of the clean faces be the most dirty
I just need a thoroughbred, cook when I'm hungry
Ass all chunky, brain is insanity
Only things that calm me down: pussy and some Cali trees
And I get both, never truly satisfied
I am happy, that's just the saddest lie
I've got some issues that nobody can see
And all of these emotions are pouring out of me
I bring them to the light for you
It's only right
This is the soundtrack to my life, the soundtrack to my life
...to my life... yeah uhuh yeah
Soundtrack 2 My Life
Kid Cudi's 'Soundtrack 2 My Life' stands as a pivotal track on his 2009 album *Man on the Moon (The End of Day)*, solidifying his reputation as a pioneer of the hip-hop soul genre. The song blends introspective lyricism with a melodic, R&B-infused production that reflects Cudi's signature emotional depth and vulnerability. Released during a period where he was navigating complex personal themes and artistic evolution, the recording captures the essence of his work as a storyteller who often explores the intersection of mental health and creativity. The track exemplifies the smooth, atmospheric sound that characterized his discography in the late 2000s, influencing a generation of artists to prioritize melodic flow and emotional resonance over traditional rap structures. It remains a defining moment in his catalog, showcasing his ability to craft songs that resonate deeply with listeners seeking authenticity and musical innovation.