People today listen to old school Kanye West from 15 years ago because it resonates with them. The same goes with many other songs and artists. Sure, the song has a very unique track, but the thing that brings people back to the song, is the lyrics. This presents the argument of how this is Kid Cudi’s most famous song because of how relatable the lyrics are. Hearing music that dives into this idea of pain and struggle can allow for some relief and connection among its listeners. Every living being experiences a type of adversity at some point in their life.
Even for people who do not consider themselves Buddhist, these lyrics are still engaging.
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The essential idea behind Buddhism stems from the idea of how living beings are hindered by suffering, and there needs to be a way to free oneself from this anguish. The pursuit of happiness that Cudi is on can be comparable to the pursuit of Nirvana, which is reached by following the steps of the Eightfold Path. The path Buddhists are instructed to follow in order to attain Nirvana is the Eightfold Path. The only way you can escape this suffering is by attaining Nirvana, which Cudi sings about in the same chorus, “I’ll be fine once I get it, I’ll be good.” Here he is explaining how once he finds this happiness, he will end his suffering, which is the third noble truth: cessation of suffering. All of mankind experiences pain and suffering, and it is important to acknowledge this in order to not feel alone during times of discomfort. Cudi addresses how there will be things in his life that aren’t perfect and beautiful there will be times of difficulty and weakness. In the main chorus Cudi raps, “I’m on the pursuit of happiness and I know, everything that shine ain’t always gonna be gold.” This line connects to the first noble truth, the truth of suffering.
Possibly Kid Cudi’s most famous song, Pursuit of Happiness, has an abundance of Buddhist ties hidden within the verses. Though this is most likely not intentional, it is still meaningful to look at these connections. Through this emotional journey that Cudi takes us on, we can discover many hidden Buddhist themes behind his lyrics. Though he tackles less social issues than other rap lyricists, he addresses more emotional struggles that people face. These issues resonate with millions of people, which is why Kanye was able to gain momentum in the rap industry.Īnother mainstream artist that uses relatability within his lyrics is Kid Cudi. In his song, All Falls Down from 2004, he tackles three intense issues: college privilege, image insecurity, and police brutality. You look at early Kanye West, and you feel connected to his messages and lyrics. This is why many famous hip hop artists of today try to tie in relatable emotions and feelings. The first rap groups of the 70s and 80s poetically tied societal issues into their lyrics, leading people to become instantly connected to this new genre of music.
The origins of hip hop and rap music started from the idea of relatability. By Katie Tsuchimoto | She/Her/Hers | Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple
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