As a person with AA3 (brain cancer) and spends about 80% of my life in bed for the past, nearly, 3 years. I feel this song so deeply. I listen to it daily. Happiness doesn't have to be in the form of a cure. But a little hope, a change, something... can make a world of difference. Hang in there you all!
I had testicular and Hodgkins. Shit hurts ill pray 4 u . And if u can avoid taking pain killers plz do. Getting of the is 10x worst the pain. I was on subs 4 2 years trying 2 kick dry. My heart goes out 2 u tho hun God bless
Does nobody really get what this video is about? Everyones all like "lol weed and acid". This is about that feeling of you're living the same shit every day and you'll never reach your goals. The anxiety that I'm gonna be on this couch for the rest of my life. Stuck in a pit of depression. One step forward, just to fall right back in the same place. It inspires me to try harder and to make shit happen NOW rather than "some day" whenever I watch this. I love this song and video
Glad you got it too...it may be a little different from how I see it, but you are right. it really is a good lesson that I wish people that watch this song could understand. People get the lyrics, never the meaning
If you put all your dreams, wishes, ambition or whatever into "some day" you'll never go anywhere in life because you're living outside of the present moment. Great video and collaboration.
My interpretation.... it's a creative and visual depiction of the process of depression. It's his personal relationship with the depressive state of his consciousness.... it's a beautiful representation of the daily struggles that exist in his life. The perpetual cycle of loneliness.... reclusiveness..... no motivation creates the loop .... that forces him to be introspective and find what he needs from within.
I think it's more the cycle of apathy. Every day you kind of have a feeling of what you want to do, a goal, "the pursuit of happiness", cudi is saying everything will be fine once he reaches his goals, but daily life ends up a dreary loop of nothing where his depression and apathy take over and he never gets to work.
Mr. Sun apathy is one of many depressive symptoms.....aka lack of motivation....he ultimately describing his relationship with his own perception of his current reality....apathy is one of his many challenges. I feel you've under appreciate the content of the second verse.... he qualifies his psychological trauma of depression Into lyrical context👍
Kid cudi checked himself into rehab today. His statement: Its been difficult for me to find the words to what Im about to share with you because I feel ashamed. Ashamed to be a leader and hero to so many while admitting I've been living a lie. It took me a while to get to this place of commitment, but it is something I have to do for myself, my family, my best friend/daughter and all of you, my fans. Yesterday I checked myself into rehab for depression and suicidal urges. I am not at peace. I haven't been since you've known me. If I didn't come here, I wouldve done something to myself. I simply am a damaged human swimming in a pool of emotions everyday of my life. Theres a ragin violent storm inside of my heart at all times. Idk what peace feels like. Idk how to relax. My anxiety and depression have ruled my life for as long as I can remember and I never leave the house because of it. I cant make new friends because of it. I dont trust anyone because of it and Im tired of being held back in my life. I deserve to have peace. I deserve to be happy and smiling. Why not me? I guess I give so much of myself to others I forgot that I need to show myself some love too. I think I never really knew how. Im scared, im sad, I feel like I let a lot of people down and again, Im sorry. Its time I fix me. Im nervous but ima get through this. I wont be around to promote much, but the good folks at Republic and my manager Dennis will inform you about upcoming releases. The music videos, album release date etc. The album is still on the way. Promise. I wanted to square away all the business before I got here so I could focus on my recovery. If all goes well ill be out in time for Complexcon and ill be lookin forward to seeing you all there for high fives and hugs. Love and light to everyone who has love for me and I am sorry if I let anyone down. I really am sorry. Ill be back, stronger, better. Reborn. I feel like shit, I feel so ashamed. Im sorry. I love you, Scott Mescudi
hi good man, don't worry, all of that you say will be better, and thank you for you're authenticity and you're humanity, you're a very good man, don't worry about this (and thanks my friend, eaven if i had never meet you, you're a good people !!! don't worry) ;-)
Man It's strange that back in the day when I was a happy kid I would listen to this crazy without knowing the exact meaning of it. Now I feel just like him, anxiety is ME and its pulling me back from everything I trynna do in life. This song is so impactful for me rn. It's just sad but I'mma get through this I know I will.
This video is trippy af when you realize you’re also stuck in this depression loop. You feel like your doing your best to escape depression but realize you’re really just putting yourself back at the start
Chriscom28 Fr tho! And you literally get the physical sense of paranoia, loneliness, and emptiness, I had the fan on while playing and I got a even more chilly effect, i felt alive in this mystical world, fucking amazing tbh
I'm 14. I know this song was popular back in the 2010s and watching back videos from the teenagers who lived in my hometown at that era makes me want to be born in 1992. It just seems so cool without social media and just hanging with your friends. Sometimes in the summer I get the same vibe and it feels like my pursuit of happiness has ended
27 here. I was like 14 when this song came out. Didn't appreciate it much then, but I loved it when I turned 18. This song really matched the vibe of a lot of us. We all use to hang out, play video games till late, never worrying about posting on social media like TikTok and Snapchat didn't really have stories then I don't think. Crazy because when I was in your shoes, I was listening to Pac, Nas and Snoop while Cudi, Kendrick, ASAP Rocky and Big KRIT were the new guys on the block. Enjoy your age man. Don't rush it, relax, be a kid, have fun but not too much. Don't let a girl break your heart too much and enjoy the simple things man.
Don't sweat it bro. There's no way to actually realize you're in the good old days when you're still in them, and you're in them right now. Every gen is different. Enjoy the time you left to still be a kid and have fun. I was born in 1980. Was a teenager in 90s. It was great, but so is today. You aren't subject to the monoculture that was prevalent back in the day. MTV and the radio were the onlly real way most kids were exposed to new music. Today you have multitude of music/media to consume and multiplying ways to access said media. Find what you vibe with and rock it.
I was born in 92. This song I use to wake up everyday for school smoke a bowl when letting the chickens out, go back inside talk to Mom high without her knowing. But she kinda knew. Then walked a block down the road to the bus stop smoked another bowl talked with my brother they didn't smoke. Only me. Man On The Moon wasn't a name, it was a way of life.
this video is so original, the thing with Kid always landing on the sofa, never seen that ideea before and it goes so weel with the music and lyrics, always gonna love this song for a special reason..
The Pursuit of Happiness is actually a never ending trail of unhappiness. Because happiness cannot be controlled all at once. One can only feel happy for a temporary time. It's a sad message in a happy tune. It's chasing something that can never be caught.
My god. I was just about to graduate high school and didn't have a care in the world when this came out. My friends and i just kicked it and smoked weed all the time. Cudi is SO nostalgic to me now, 10 years later. It hurts my heart.
@@BabyMachine same man. It's so crazy how fast a decade went. We were so young and so free. Creating new memories right now is the only thing that soothes that pain for me.
It’s tough, but we got this! Spend this time making and doing stuff you’ll smile about one day: that’s what I’m doing :) Scott is an inspiration, and I know you like him, so borrow some of his vibes and do some epic shit bro
Good! Sadness I wish MGMT, Ratatat, and/or Cudi collab'd more. Alive and Pursuit of Happiness had a lot of Ratatat input/influence and the sound production is god tier
It’s amazing how his music has such a profound sound and meaning behind it that’s different yet impactful from the first time I heard it till now when I’m older and understand more. Cudi is truly the underrated GOAT!
I feel like this video portrays more on the deeper meaning of the song, which is living the same cycle of monotony every single day (lying on the couch) and trying to end it to find "happiness" (trying to go outside, opening the doors etc.) but still ending up the same way everytime. This cycle portrays the depression he tries to escape over and over. The video ends with him finally going to what looked like a party, this meant that he finally was able to go outside after trying countless times, thus finding happiness. The breakdown at the end of the song is him repeating the chorus in a more subtle but peaceful tone, implying he found 'peace' in his mind. The other video is him finding "happiness" through parties, drugs and liquor. He believes that he can find happiness if he keep doing this and ignoring people telling him to 'slow down' (as from the lyrics in the first verse). The lively chorus serves as a hope (or rather, a false hope) that this is the right way but in reality, it's just temporary happiness that will leave you empty when it's all over. The song in this video doesn't end like the one above, rather it is much longer and involves him saying things like "why did i drink too much" implying that he regrets his decisions. The video ends with him looking at his wasted self and realizing what he have become.
Crush a bit, little bit, roll it up, take a hit Feelin’ lit, feelin’ light, 2 AM summer night. I don't care, hand on the wheel, driving drunk, I'm doin’ my thing Rollin the Midwest side and out livin’ my life getting’ out dreams People told me slow my roll I'm screaming out fuck that Imma do just what I want lookin’ ahead no turnin’ back If I fall if I die know I lived it to the fullest If I fall if I die know I lived and missed some bullets [2x] I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know everything that shine ain't always gonna be gold, hey I'll be fine once I get it, yeah I'll be good. Tell me what you know about dreamin’ dreamin’ You don't really know about nothin’ nothin’ Tell me what you know about them night terrors every night 5 AM, cold sweats wakin’ up to the sky Tell me what you know about dreams, dreams Tell me what you know about night terrors, nothin’ You don't really care about the trials of tomorrow Rather lay awake in a bed full of sorrow [2x] I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know everything that shine ain't always gonna be gold, hey I'll be fine once I get it, yeah I'll be good. I'm on the pursuit of happiness. I know everything that shine ain't always gold. I'll be fine once I get it. I'll be good. [2x] I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know everything that shine ain't always gonna be gold, hey I'll be fine once I get it, yeah I'll be good Pursuit of happiness, yeah I don’t get it, I’ll be good [Narration:] Oh man, oh, uh, room's spinning, room's spinning. That was really quick. Ah, fuck it Oh, God, why did I drink so much and smoke so much, ah Ah, fuck it
nah man it not its actually about the fomality of drug use, trying to imagining yourself getting up and doing something, addiction Is the worst thing bro, im a doctor, or maybe im just too stoned, but I like the acts of violence being a man and doing all the things we don't need, weed for example it makes you paranoid or lazy, this video is depicting laziness, trust me on this im a veteran and whoever fucks with me im going to fuck them in the ass.
I remember hearing his music in high school, but I never LISTENED to it. It certainly has been life changing music for me. This song holds a special place on my heart. Hope everyone is doing well. #StayStrong
i passed out this school year idk why but i had this feeling turns out i had a 50% of getting cancer since i had a lypde node in my neck had to have surgery immediately or i would hhave a high chance of getting cancer that was stupid getting surgery in my neck
For me the pursuit of happiness was always in the bottom of a pill bottle , or a wine bottle. Always shiney, never gold. happily sober and married now. Never going back.
Greg, I miss you so much man. You loved this song and this video in particular. Can't even watch/listen without crying these days. Im so sorry I didn't sneak in the Kid Cudi show with you man. So many things I wish I could change. I love you so much brother and will always miss you with all my heart. RIP Greg Coleman. Love, Your little brother Cody
rest in peace Greg and keep your head up Cody! Losing a loved one is never easy to accept but it really does get better over time. I've unfortunately lost alot of family member and some good friends but I celebrate ther lives and smile thinking about the good times we had while they were still here with us. Also mary jane can help out alot too. Peace brother.
Those smoking to this; completely missed the point. Song is about trying to do anything productive but you can never do it, you're stuck in a loop of depression.
I swear the first time I got high it felt like the first half of this video. It felt like no matter how hard I tried to do get somewhere, I kept lagging(only word that can accurately describe the situation) back to the same spot.
+Dopey Panda not sure why you'd want to trigger it, I always hated that shit. But uh, repeated actions have been known to contribute as well as letting go of concentration, making yourself lose focus and what not. Just get super stoned and don't think I guess
It's weird because some of the masterpieces are made from really sad people. If Kid Cudi wasn't this depressed, maybe we wouldn't have this amazing song. I don't know if I should feel guilty enjoying this song, but I'm glad he found help before it's too late. MGMT good as always btw.
For those who don't know this music video is fucking gold the director is subliminally pointing out how it feels to have night terrors or sleep paralysis without the hallucinations as you can see he often try's to get out of his sleep but ends up in the same coach and you see him levitate or as it appears you can see him levitate within the music video that's another sensation of night terrors or sleep paralysis cudi really touched my heart and soul with this music video I know I am not alone I know what it feels like and only very few will know what I am talking about. I'm outs
I have paralysis and that one shot of him levitating captures the same vibe of being stuck in paralysis or in life and its one of the most beautiful music videos good job cudi
I love this song. Each of us has our own drug we use. Our own addiction, that we use to try to distract ourselves from life. We have our escape. It may be books, phones, music, whatever, but all of us are on the pursuit of happiness. "I'll be fine once I get it, I'll be good." We can never obtain this happiness, so its a constant struggle.
This song changed my life. The video is even more powerful. Coming from a 44 year old mom of 2. Please keep doing your thing, Cudi. You are love and you are loved.
+Not Hating Just Stating I find the most people interesting people in my life are people who share this same sentiment as me. I am 30 and everyday is another step in this direction and it's great. :-)
+Not Hating Just Stating you'll be fine bro. i went through the same shit when i moved high schools. keep a positive attitude and persevere on. it sucks :(
Ive been listening to this song since 4th grade. This song help me through middle school and now high school. Kid cudi is a very great artist and very unique that's why I love him so much.
For me, this song brings me back to the times when I used to party almost every night and not do anything productive at all, leaving me a mess in the end, without having gained anything worthwhile. Please people, partying is fun and all, but do it moderately, because you don't gain anything from it in the long run. Remember to focus on your dreams and goals in life
Crush a bit, little bit Roll it up, take a hit Feeling lit, feeling right Two AM, summer night, I don't care Hand on the wheel Driving drunk I'm doing my thang Rolling in the midwest side now Living my life, getting our dreams People told me slow my roll I'm screaming out fuck that I'm a do just what I want Looking ahead no turning back If I fall if I die Know I lived it to the fullest If I fall if I die Know I lived and missed some bullets I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know Everything that's shine ain't always gonna be gold (hey) I'll be fine once I get it, get it in, I'll be good I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know Everything that's shine ain't always gonna be gold (hey) I'll be fine once I get it, get it in, I'll be good Tell me what you know about dreamin' (dreamin') You ain't really know bout nothin' (nothin') Tell me what you know about the night terrors every night 5 A-M cold sweats, waking up to the sky Tell me what you know about dreams (dreams) Tell me what you know about night terrors nothin' You don't really care about the trials of tomorrow, Rather lay awake in the bed full of sorrow I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know Everything that's shine ain't always gonna be gold (hey) I'll be fine once I get it, get it in, I'll be good I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know Everything that's shine ain't always gonna be gold (hey) I'll be fine once I get it, get it in, I'll be good I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know Everything that's shine ain't always gonna be gold (hey) I'll be fine once I get it, get it in, I'll be good I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know Everything that's shine ain't always gonna be gold (hey) I'll be fine once I get it, get it in, I'll be good I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know Everything that's shine ain't always gonna be gold (hey) I'll be fine once I get it, get it in, I'll be good Pursuit of happiness Yeah, I'm a get it, I'll be, good Ugh Oh man Oh alright Oh, room is spinning, room is spinning Pat, Zule, where, oh fuck Oh my God Why did I drink so much and smoke so much oh
I already REALLY loved the music from all three, MGMT, Ratatat, and Kid Cudi individually, so of course I absolutely LOVE hearing three of my favorites working together! 💙 🎶 🎵 🎶 🎵 💙
Exactly - recommended today.. I assumed that its something freshly released until your comment :D Still happy for this, Its these 10 years ago when I was listening to Ratatat.. good memories refreshed.
this whole video just looks like someone trying to get off the couch so he can be productive but he can't do it cause the couch is too comfortable. story of my life
If anyone is still out there on that pursuit of happiness, don't give up. Keep pushing forward and realize that this life is truly the only life we have, regardless of our past we all are human, trying to see our future. Day by day to see a better day folks. I love y'all and I hope y'all get closer to your dreams and aspirations, have an amazing 2020.
I just found this song a week ago, not long ago i got over a really bad depression. Of course it still sticks with you not as bad but i guess my pursuit of happiness will never be too far
I have heard the song so many times, my favorite version has been Lizzie's drunk live cover... but nothing hit like the scene in The King of Staten Island - finally discovered this version. I'm pretty mad for missing out on this one. Ugh. I now need a whole video where Pete Davidson is driving to nowhere, while this is playing.
When I listen to this song, I imagine seeing everyone around you just ignoring you, old friends not talking to you, meanwhile you’re just like that’s fine, I’m gonna do my thing and be on “the pursuit of happiness”. 🤙🏻
This song really helps me when i'm sad , It reminds me that what happens , will happen. Nothing can be perfect even though I may want it to , No human that I know can stay forever.
As a bipolar/schizophrenic that is always the life of the party and "happy-go-lucky-guy" this song resonates so hard. LOVE this song since it came out but as i get older and get get a better grip on my condition the more i realize this song is pretty damn deep.
It is...my boyfriend was bipolar/schizophrenic and the life of the party...unfortunately went unmedicated for too long combined with alcohol and took his life in May. Wish I understood more about the mania he went through...just not the type you would ever imagine to...
I get 2 different feelings from this song. The first being I'm on top of life and nothing can stop me. The second being in a middle phase where i'm not sad or happy, just stuck in a place I don't know how to get out of.
I can remember we always used to play this at house parties when I was like 14/15 and get drunk and it was such a great happy song Now im 24 and its a lot sadder than I remember, it hits way different being an adult
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As a person with AA3 (brain cancer) and spends about 80% of my life in bed for the past, nearly, 3 years. I feel this song so deeply. I listen to it daily. Happiness doesn't have to be in the form of a cure. But a little hope, a change, something... can make a world of difference. Hang in there you all!
Stay strong! :)
I had testicular and Hodgkins. Shit hurts ill pray 4 u . And if u can avoid taking pain killers plz do. Getting of the is 10x worst the pain. I was on subs 4 2 years trying 2 kick dry. My heart goes out 2 u tho hun God bless
Sending love to u all x I listen to this song because it's the last song my son listen to x RIP rees I love u x
Sending some hope your way!! (Hope you're doing well)
Stay strong!! ♥️
Does nobody really get what this video is about? Everyones all like "lol weed and acid".
This is about that feeling of you're living the same shit every day and you'll never reach your goals. The anxiety that I'm gonna be on this couch for the rest of my life. Stuck in a pit of depression.
One step forward, just to fall right back in the same place.
It inspires me to try harder and to make shit happen NOW rather than "some day" whenever I watch this. I love this song and video
Glad you got it too...it may be a little different from how I see it, but you are right. it really is a good lesson that I wish people that watch this song could understand. People get the lyrics, never the meaning
yeah man but..weed
Stop smoking.
If you put all your dreams, wishes, ambition or whatever into "some day" you'll never go anywhere in life because you're living outside of the present moment.
Great video and collaboration.
Yoo thank u I funded your comment very helpful it help a lot really I gonna start having a closer look a my nigga songs lol
My interpretation.... it's a creative and visual depiction of the process of depression. It's his personal relationship with the depressive state of his consciousness.... it's a beautiful representation of the daily struggles that exist in his life. The perpetual cycle of loneliness.... reclusiveness..... no motivation creates the loop .... that forces him to be introspective and find what he needs from within.
Leo Johnson perfect
Thanks mate @milton lane
I think it's more the cycle of apathy. Every day you kind of have a feeling of what you want to do, a goal, "the pursuit of happiness", cudi is saying everything will be fine once he reaches his goals, but daily life ends up a dreary loop of nothing where his depression and apathy take over and he never gets to work.
Deep man. Deep...
Mr. Sun apathy is one of many depressive symptoms.....aka lack of motivation....he ultimately describing his relationship with his own perception of his current reality....apathy is one of his many challenges. I feel you've under appreciate the content of the second verse.... he qualifies his psychological trauma of depression Into lyrical context👍
I deeply respect anyone listening to this.
I prefer this to be the top comment
@@mr.hoppelelefant2350 Me to👍✌
And I deeply respect anybody that smokes like this lol
@@stevemarks3629 Imagine being a flower's bitch.
I love you.
Kid cudi checked himself into rehab today.
His statement:
Its been difficult for me to find the words to what Im about to share with you because I feel ashamed. Ashamed to be a leader and hero to so many while admitting I've been living a lie. It took me a while to get to this place of commitment, but it is something I have to do for myself, my family, my best friend/daughter and all of you, my fans.
Yesterday I checked myself into rehab for depression and suicidal urges. I am not at peace. I haven't been since you've known me. If I didn't come here, I wouldve done something to myself. I simply am a damaged human swimming in a pool of emotions everyday of my life. Theres a ragin violent storm inside of my heart at all times. Idk what peace feels like. Idk how to relax. My anxiety and depression have ruled my life for as long as I can remember and I never leave the house because of it. I cant make new friends because of it. I dont trust anyone because of it and Im tired of being held back in my life. I deserve to have peace. I deserve to be happy and smiling. Why not me? I guess I give so much of myself to others I forgot that I need to show myself some love too. I think I never really knew how. Im scared, im sad, I feel like I let a lot of people down and again, Im sorry. Its time I fix me. Im nervous but ima get through this.
I wont be around to promote much, but the good folks at Republic and my manager Dennis will inform you about upcoming releases. The music videos, album release date etc. The album is still on the way. Promise. I wanted to square away all the business before I got here so I could focus on my recovery.
If all goes well ill be out in time for Complexcon and ill be lookin forward to seeing you all there for high fives and hugs.
Love and light to everyone who has love for me and I am sorry if I let anyone down. I really am sorry. Ill be back, stronger, better. Reborn. I feel like shit, I feel so ashamed. Im sorry.
I love you,
Scott Mescudi
KyrelBiggums Does anyone know how he's doing now?
new album lol
Katie K him and Kanye have an album comin out Friday
hi good man, don't worry, all of that you say will be better, and thank you for you're authenticity and you're humanity, you're a very good man, don't worry about this (and thanks my friend, eaven if i had never meet you, you're a good people !!! don't worry) ;-)
Man It's strange that back in the day when I was a happy kid I would listen to this crazy without knowing the exact meaning of it. Now I feel just like him, anxiety is ME and its pulling me back from everything I trynna do in life. This song is so impactful for me rn. It's just sad but I'mma get through this I know I will.
Still on the pursuit of happiness 10 years later
Isn’t everybody ? 😒
Same here
I have 8 years, I think I'm getting there
Never stop searching 🤟🏻
Thats why they call it a pursuit, you just keep chasing it.
This video is trippy af when you realize you’re also stuck in this depression loop. You feel like your doing your best to escape depression but realize you’re really just putting yourself back at the start
What else do you expect doing the same shit.
Onlys the teacher an the student.
Addiction and Depression go hand in hand.. but arent the same thing
@@milespico7179 Good statement
This aged perfectly
Cudi needs to be protected. I can’t see this world without my boi.
Hes dead:(
lol no he’s not dead
Zep Schelstrate my boy just dropped a song with eminem lmao, nice bait btw
@@zepschelstrate8942 no head dummy fulla gummies and sour worms.
Fruity guy
In my opinion this video is constantly trying to escape the same cycle your stuck in and reach happiness but it all seemes unattainable
Alcohol
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@@allisonhateseveryone1467 there’s elements about that but it’s mostly what silver soul said in my opinion
the infinite izanage
Depression in my opinion is really shown in this video. How impossible is to fight depression on your own.
this video is way better than the other one
Damn staight. It's trippy as fuck and actually fits with the lycrics. Reminds me of previous night terrors I've had.
Chriscom28 Fr tho! And you literally get the physical sense of paranoia, loneliness, and emptiness, I had the fan on while playing and I got a even more chilly effect, i felt alive in this mystical world, fucking amazing tbh
I wish I could give you a million of likes
Yeah tbh
Because there is Drake in the other video.:)
I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, i get reminded to this song..
April 2024 ❤
2024 April ❤
MAY 24
You've been reminded a lot. Hope you're still well, too
May 30 2024!!
I'm 14. I know this song was popular back in the 2010s and watching back videos from the teenagers who lived in my hometown at that era makes me want to be born in 1992. It just seems so cool without social media and just hanging with your friends. Sometimes in the summer I get the same vibe and it feels like my pursuit of happiness has ended
27 here. I was like 14 when this song came out. Didn't appreciate it much then, but I loved it when I turned 18. This song really matched the vibe of a lot of us. We all use to hang out, play video games till late, never worrying about posting on social media like TikTok and Snapchat didn't really have stories then I don't think. Crazy because when I was in your shoes, I was listening to Pac, Nas and Snoop while Cudi, Kendrick, ASAP Rocky and Big KRIT were the new guys on the block. Enjoy your age man. Don't rush it, relax, be a kid, have fun but not too much. Don't let a girl break your heart too much and enjoy the simple things man.
Don't sweat it bro. There's no way to actually realize you're in the good old days when you're still in them, and you're in them right now. Every gen is different. Enjoy the time you left to still be a kid and have fun. I was born in 1980. Was a teenager in 90s. It was great, but so is today. You aren't subject to the monoculture that was prevalent back in the day. MTV and the radio were the onlly real way most kids were exposed to new music. Today you have multitude of music/media to consume and multiplying ways to access said media. Find what you vibe with and rock it.
I was an early January 1993 baby and I'm glad social media want a part of my highschool experience for sure.
I was born in 92. This song I use to wake up everyday for school smoke a bowl when letting the chickens out, go back inside talk to Mom high without her knowing. But she kinda knew. Then walked a block down the road to the bus stop smoked another bowl talked with my brother they didn't smoke. Only me. Man On The Moon wasn't a name, it was a way of life.
2009 9th grade for me
this video is so original, the thing with Kid always landing on the sofa, never seen that ideea before and it goes so weel with the music and lyrics, always gonna love this song for a special reason..
Heroin ?
Jason Bourne haha no, never tried it, but thats not the reason
i know what you mean, this song and Mr.Rager have always struck a deep indescribable chord since I was elementary school haha
Cider is back
ThatKidJorgeC me too man, its pretty co
Let him stand damn it
Haha
Finally I'm awak-NO YOU'RE NOT.
Jax jaj
lol
Jax its symbolism for depression. the whole song is about depression, and almost all of the album is too
2:37 that Ratatat solo gives me chills everytime
It's way too good
My nephew! Also named Mike. 😁
Ratatat? 🧐😂
@@Pako_equis Affirmative. 😁
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratatat
@@Pako_equis if you don't know, get to know😎
This is an anthem for a life time.
The Pursuit of Happiness is actually a never ending trail of unhappiness. Because happiness cannot be controlled all at once. One can only feel happy for a temporary time. It's a sad message in a happy tune. It's chasing something that can never be caught.
Damn randy😂
I love how Cudi isnt afraid to put his feelings into his art.
exactly!
I wish somebody had forced me to listen to this song. 6 years later and I finally decided to listen to it. Holy fuck i've been missing out.
yes you have listen to kid cudi his old songs not his new songs there wack
Better late than never
The Dude kids see ghost is dope af
The Dude I listened to it when it first came out. I was 10. I used to play it over and over lol
@@pleasekillmeiwishtodie2114 his new stuff ain't wack you trippin'
remember how peaceful things felt in the world when this song first dropped not to mention this whole album what a feeling
My god. I was just about to graduate high school and didn't have a care in the world when this came out. My friends and i just kicked it and smoked weed all the time. Cudi is SO nostalgic to me now, 10 years later. It hurts my heart.
The whole album, yes!
@@BabyMachine same man. It's so crazy how fast a decade went. We were so young and so free. Creating new memories right now is the only thing that soothes that pain for me.
Somewhere between 1987-2011 things were so freely, not a worry in the world, then we became adults and loosing loved ones left and right. 😥
@@danihz5610 the losing is the hardest part
Listening to Cudi’s music gives you a certain feeling that’s hard to explain.
2016 - He took the first step and is now finally getting help with his depression / anxiety / suicidal thoughts. I'm extremely proud of him
Change your profile picture, it’s evil
@@DARK_AMBIGUOUS yeah..its freemason symbol..antichrist
This is better than the original video.
True
When I was 9 in 2010 I was happy, now I’m just on the pursuit of happiness. I know I’m young(19 y/o), but F growing up
Amen brother, I'm here with ya
Me too, I was young when I first heard thing song and now the years have flown by. Wow haha
It’s tough, but we got this! Spend this time making and doing stuff you’ll smile about one day: that’s what I’m doing :) Scott is an inspiration, and I know you like him, so borrow some of his vibes and do some epic shit bro
Bro this exactly how I feel. Makes me sad. Hope you’ll find happiness someday
Before covid i wasnt the happiest person but i had moments where i was genuinely happy now i forgot the feeling of genuinely being happy
Ratatat + MGMT = Goodness
I just wish that MGMT were given a bigger role, all thy really did was record backing vocals :/
Good! Sadness I wish MGMT, Ratatat, and/or Cudi collab'd more. Alive and Pursuit of Happiness had a lot of Ratatat input/influence and the sound production is god tier
It’s amazing how his music has such a profound sound and meaning behind it that’s different yet impactful from the first time I heard it till now when I’m older and understand more. Cudi is truly the underrated GOAT!
I am the Goat. He is bad ass. Facts
@@Nargle19. lmao
I feel like this video portrays more on the deeper meaning of the song, which is living the same cycle of monotony every single day (lying on the couch) and trying to end it to find "happiness" (trying to go outside, opening the doors etc.) but still ending up the same way everytime. This cycle portrays the depression he tries to escape over and over. The video ends with him finally going to what looked like a party, this meant that he finally was able to go outside after trying countless times, thus finding happiness. The breakdown at the end of the song is him repeating the chorus in a more subtle but peaceful tone, implying he found 'peace' in his mind.
The other video is him finding "happiness" through parties, drugs and liquor. He believes that he can find happiness if he keep doing this and ignoring people telling him to 'slow down' (as from the lyrics in the first verse). The lively chorus serves as a hope (or rather, a false hope) that this is the right way but in reality, it's just temporary happiness that will leave you empty when it's all over. The song in this video doesn't end like the one above, rather it is much longer and involves him saying things like "why did i drink too much" implying that he regrets his decisions. The video ends with him looking at his wasted self and realizing what he have become.
Que viaje es este video, me ha pasado lo del sofá XD no podía levantarme porque se me reseteaba el sueño y aparecía acostado ajajaj
tiene lag
Jajja
KAKAKSKKSJDYDYF
Una pregunta que droga me podría hacer sentir igual?
@@marcoloor8876 LSD es bueno para relajación pero a alguna gente le produce ansiedad
Crush a bit, little bit, roll it up, take a hit
Feelin’ lit, feelin’ light, 2 AM summer night.
I don't care, hand on the wheel, driving drunk, I'm doin’ my thing
Rollin the Midwest side and out livin’ my life getting’ out dreams
People told me slow my roll I'm screaming out fuck that
Imma do just what I want lookin’ ahead no turnin’ back
If I fall if I die know I lived it to the fullest
If I fall if I die know I lived and missed some bullets
[2x]
I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know everything that shine ain't always gonna be gold, hey
I'll be fine once I get it, yeah
I'll be good.
Tell me what you know about dreamin’ dreamin’
You don't really know about nothin’ nothin’
Tell me what you know about them night terrors every night
5 AM, cold sweats wakin’ up to the sky
Tell me what you know about dreams, dreams
Tell me what you know about night terrors, nothin’
You don't really care about the trials of tomorrow
Rather lay awake in a bed full of sorrow
[2x]
I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know everything that shine ain't always gonna be gold, hey
I'll be fine once I get it, yeah
I'll be good.
I'm on the pursuit of happiness.
I know everything that shine ain't always gold.
I'll be fine once I get it.
I'll be good.
[2x]
I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know everything that shine ain't always gonna be gold, hey
I'll be fine once I get it, yeah
I'll be good
Pursuit of happiness, yeah
I don’t get it, I’ll be good
[Narration:]
Oh man, oh, uh, room's spinning, room's spinning.
That was really quick.
Ah, fuck it
Oh, God, why did I drink so much and smoke so much, ah
Ah, fuck it
Thank you
Thank you
So your one of those comets
.................i hate people like you.......
damn u like writing hella lmao
this song is about crippling depression. the last 7 seconds of the video says it all.
what does he say at the end?
What depression feels like
Last Night like hell, intill you get used to it you feel no feelings
True #fuckdepression
@@devantewhite633 facts
nah man it not its actually about the fomality of drug use, trying to imagining yourself getting up and doing something, addiction Is the worst thing bro, im a doctor, or maybe im just too stoned, but I like the acts of violence being a man and doing all the things we don't need, weed for example it makes you paranoid or lazy, this video is depicting laziness, trust me on this im a veteran and whoever fucks with me im going to fuck them in the ass.
jordan brown 😂😂😂
How come I'm just seeing this is in May 2020? WOW!
i swear wtff
Same thing...love this Song for years and saw this also in may 2020
Hey bro✊😊
Not sure this is def better than the other video but has way less views
its been around but i swear it was video for a different song
I hope your pursuit to happiness goes well. I wish you the best of luck at rehab! You deserve to be happy.
I remember hearing his music in high school, but I never LISTENED to it. It certainly has been life changing music for me. This song holds a special place on my heart. Hope everyone is doing well. #StayStrong
#StayStrong
Hehe this is funny cause it sounds like what a person would say about the whole quarantine thing not like Covid is a joke it’s just that it’s funny
this video/song is like the feeling you get right before you pass out
true
+Goofy Goober yes!!!!! :O the first minutes of video x.x
+Goofy Goober reminds me of depression
i passed out this school year idk why but i had this feeling turns out i had a 50% of getting cancer since i had a lypde node in my neck had to have surgery immediately or i would hhave a high chance of getting cancer that was stupid getting surgery in my neck
Adam Balmes yikes :(
For me the pursuit of happiness was always in the bottom of a pill bottle , or a wine bottle. Always shiney, never gold. happily sober and married now. Never going back.
Much more meaningful given Cudi's current situation. Get better Cud! We need you!!
He's always been depressed..: he just decided to open up about it now.
+Hipster Dovchebag not really hes been open about it for years even about his Suicidal Thoughts
+drpimpin169 true
I am from 2019 and we have not from kid cudi #prayforkidcudi
zeus 9532 He’s good we good, life good frfr
Its honestly sad that a human have to go through all this pain.
If your sad please remember that someone needs you in this world❤️
when the funny kid of the group goes back home after a party.
This song got me through business school back in 2009.
but did you reach your goals? are you happy? thats the important detail you didnt tell us
I was high as fuck as a teenager bumping this. Good times
Greg,
I miss you so much man. You loved this song and this video in particular. Can't even watch/listen without crying these days. Im so sorry I didn't sneak in the Kid Cudi show with you man. So many things I wish I could change. I love you so much brother and will always miss you with all my heart. RIP Greg Coleman. Love,
Your little brother Cody
Rip
RIP
rest in peace Greg and keep your head up Cody! Losing a loved one is never easy to accept but it really does get better over time. I've unfortunately lost alot of family member and some good friends but I celebrate ther lives and smile thinking about the good times we had while they were still here with us. Also mary jane can help out alot too. Peace brother.
R.I.P Greg, this comment made me cry ;_;
rip
Those smoking to this; completely missed the point. Song is about trying to do anything productive but you can never do it, you're stuck in a loop of depression.
Unit Lost an actual kid cudi fan knows the meaning but they smoke to it to get a good vibe
U dont have to identify with the song. Just enjoying the sound of music can be beautiful too madame
My life 😐
That’s not the theme but ok
Maybe you should of smoked and watched it. Instead of trying to be a fruad know it all 🙂
so much fooken better than the other music video!
tru
agreed
op
razzytheorca amen
cant believe this is 10 years old already
Litterly was like wait what hahahaha
Right !!!!!!
Never gets old. We are still in pursuit...if not for ourselves, for our future gens.
sex money and drugs mean nothing compared to true happiness and i think thats what this song is about
I think it's to find you're happyness no matter what you go through in life
+Spriteyy b back bby
yeah he can never achieve true happiness, he can only 'pursue' it.
+Trolling Prodigy I DON'T WANNA
THIS SONG IS ABOUT OVERDOSING OD DRUGS
+lil E fuck your ugly
I swear the first time I got high it felt like the first half of this video. It felt like no matter how hard I tried to do get somewhere, I kept lagging(only word that can accurately describe the situation) back to the same spot.
I always just called it a loop.
bro fr lmaoo but it feels really good when you're high
👍
+Cody Arkinstall any way to trigger the loop? I never feel like I'm in a loop anymore
+Dopey Panda not sure why you'd want to trigger it, I always hated that shit. But uh, repeated actions have been known to contribute as well as letting go of concentration, making yourself lose focus and what not. Just get super stoned and don't think I guess
It's weird because some of the masterpieces are made from really sad people. If Kid Cudi wasn't this depressed, maybe we wouldn't have this amazing song. I don't know if I should feel guilty enjoying this song, but I'm glad he found help before it's too late. MGMT good as always btw.
You can’t spend your life thinking about what if’s friend, you gotta live in the moment
For those who don't know this music video is fucking gold the director is subliminally pointing out how it feels to have night terrors or sleep paralysis without the hallucinations as you can see he often try's to get out of his sleep but ends up in the same coach and you see him levitate or as it appears you can see him levitate within the music video that's another sensation of night terrors or sleep paralysis cudi really touched my heart and soul with this music video I know I am not alone I know what it feels like and only very few will know what I am talking about. I'm outs
Anthony Martinez Bruh we got the same first and last name 😂
I think that music video is more about not progressing in your life. He starts every day the same just to end up on the coach again.
Funny. I hear a song about paralyzing anxiety and how it causes one to be depressed about that very paralysis.
I have paralysis and that one shot of him levitating captures the same vibe of being stuck in paralysis or in life and its one of the most beautiful music videos good job cudi
What living the same day over and over again feels like
I love this song. Each of us has our own drug we use. Our own addiction, that we use to try to distract ourselves from life. We have our escape. It may be books, phones, music, whatever, but all of us are on the pursuit of happiness. "I'll be fine once I get it, I'll be good." We can never obtain this happiness, so its a constant struggle.
This song changed my life. The video is even more powerful. Coming from a 44 year old mom of 2. Please keep doing your thing, Cudi. You are love and you are loved.
Since im so lonely in school, this is what my life feels lile
its ok you have family
Quit being lame and start talking to people, unless u wanted some likes and attention from that comment
+Not Hating Just Stating I find the most people interesting people in my life are people who share this same sentiment as me. I am 30 and everyday is another step in this direction and it's great. :-)
+Not Hating Just Stating I'm in this with you bro
+Not Hating Just Stating you'll be fine bro. i went through the same shit when i moved high schools. keep a positive attitude and persevere on. it sucks :(
Ive been listening to this song since 4th grade. This song help me through middle school and now high school. Kid cudi is a very great artist and very unique that's why I love him so much.
+raquelwolf234 Same here! lol xD
What the actual fuck
+raquelwolf234
you smart.
; )
U a freshman
+raquelwolf234 damn I'm old..
For me, this song brings me back to the times when I used to party almost every night and not do anything productive at all, leaving me a mess in the end, without having gained anything worthwhile. Please people, partying is fun and all, but do it moderately, because you don't gain anything from it in the long run. Remember to focus on your dreams and goals in life
just found this song when I was relistening to some mgmt and ratatat songs.
damn strong song, respect to all the artists behind it.
Crush a bit, little bit
Roll it up, take a hit
Feeling lit, feeling right
Two AM, summer night, I don't care
Hand on the wheel
Driving drunk I'm doing my thang
Rolling in the midwest side now
Living my life, getting our dreams
People told me slow my roll
I'm screaming out fuck that
I'm a do just what I want
Looking ahead no turning back
If I fall if I die
Know I lived it to the fullest
If I fall if I die
Know I lived and missed some bullets
I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know
Everything that's shine ain't always gonna be gold (hey)
I'll be fine once I get it, get it in, I'll be good
I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know
Everything that's shine ain't always gonna be gold (hey)
I'll be fine once I get it, get it in, I'll be good
Tell me what you know about dreamin' (dreamin')
You ain't really know bout nothin' (nothin')
Tell me what you know about the night terrors every night
5 A-M cold sweats, waking up to the sky
Tell me what you know about dreams (dreams)
Tell me what you know about night terrors nothin'
You don't really care about the trials of tomorrow,
Rather lay awake in the bed full of sorrow
I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know
Everything that's shine ain't always gonna be gold (hey)
I'll be fine once I get it, get it in, I'll be good
I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know
Everything that's shine ain't always gonna be gold (hey)
I'll be fine once I get it, get it in, I'll be good
I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know
Everything that's shine ain't always gonna be gold (hey)
I'll be fine once I get it, get it in, I'll be good
I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know
Everything that's shine ain't always gonna be gold (hey)
I'll be fine once I get it, get it in, I'll be good
I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know
Everything that's shine ain't always gonna be gold (hey)
I'll be fine once I get it, get it in, I'll be good
Pursuit of happiness
Yeah, I'm a get it, I'll be, good
Ugh
Oh man
Oh alright
Oh, room is spinning, room is spinning
Pat, Zule, where, oh fuck
Oh my God
Why did I drink so much and smoke so much oh
the end lmao
A
You dont really care about the trials of tomorrow , rather lay awake in a bed full of sorrow. Oh Cudi why u gotta make it so freaking relatable
I already REALLY loved the music from all three, MGMT, Ratatat, and Kid Cudi individually, so of course I absolutely LOVE hearing three of my favorites working together!
💙 🎶 🎵 🎶 🎵 💙
Who else got this in his recommends like 10 years later?
Exactly - recommended today.. I assumed that its something freshly released until your comment :D Still happy for this, Its these 10 years ago when I was listening to Ratatat.. good memories refreshed.
Meee
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ikr lmaoo
this whole video just looks like someone trying to get off the couch so he can be productive but he can't do it cause the couch is too comfortable. story of my life
It has to do with drugs and alcohal but your close!
If anyone is still out there on that pursuit of happiness, don't give up. Keep pushing forward and realize that this life is truly the only life we have, regardless of our past we all are human, trying to see our future. Day by day to see a better day folks. I love y'all and I hope y'all get closer to your dreams and aspirations, have an amazing 2020.
Not a single smoke machine was used in this video
***** ARE YOU SERIOUS GENIUS?!?!?!?!
Looks like a smoke machine in mah house.
***** hi
FUCKING HILARIOUS MATE!!
Hunter McCarthy Who's the blonde? 1:03 , 3:13
This song helped me go through my era of deep depression and the therapy I needed for it.
Thank you cudi for helping me turn my life around.
Nice good blessings and keep pursuing
I just found this song a week ago, not long ago i got over a really bad depression. Of course it still sticks with you not as bad but i guess my pursuit of happiness will never be too far
Still listening in 2019
Idc Im first to say this!!
Same may 28 2019 and forever
Why do people say this? Honest question
@@ankitsharma-bx4bx clout
😢😢😪 never get old sad
It's sad this has not even half the views of the other version, but is most definitely one of the most creative music vids I've seen in a LONG while.
If you've ever had sleep paralysis , the first half of this video is really similar to that feeling
I feel you man.. Totally
It's really scary tbh
I was literally just gonna say that
sooo true
+Brian Lowry Oh My God, yes! Its always been so hard to describe to people!
I have heard the song so many times, my favorite version has been Lizzie's drunk live cover... but nothing hit like the scene in The King of Staten Island - finally discovered this version. I'm pretty mad for missing out on this one. Ugh.
I now need a whole video where Pete Davidson is driving to nowhere, while this is playing.
When I listen to this song, I imagine seeing everyone around you just ignoring you, old friends not talking to you, meanwhile you’re just like that’s fine, I’m gonna do my thing and be on “the pursuit of happiness”. 🤙🏻
Real
Depression trying something new and ending up in a bed full of sorrow.
This song really helps me when i'm sad , It reminds me that what happens , will happen. Nothing can be perfect even though I may want it to , No human that I know can stay forever.
The music industry did this guy dirty
Worst case of lag I've ever seen...
ffs devs fix netcode
error 404
just watch yamborghini high by asap mob that is real fkn lagging
Kaeda San 😂😂😂😂 pure gold lmfaooo
I upvoted this comment, then saw it was from a year ago, so it's now even better.
That guitar solo thooooo!!!!!
I FUCKING KNOW RIGHT??? THAT SHIT WAS HOTTTTT
"Driving drunk, doing my thing" that's fine but don't you DARE say fuck.
-Vevo
please get your shit together
cappew22 you aren't the brightest of all people are you
cappew22 original...
capresst cush
Cool
He is right ya fanboy idiots
As a bipolar/schizophrenic that is always the life of the party and "happy-go-lucky-guy" this song resonates so hard. LOVE this song since it came out but as i get older and get get a better grip on my condition the more i realize this song is pretty damn deep.
It is...my boyfriend was bipolar/schizophrenic and the life of the party...unfortunately went unmedicated for too long combined with alcohol and took his life in May. Wish I understood more about the mania he went through...just not the type you would ever imagine to...
I get 2 different feelings from this song. The first being I'm on top of life and nothing can stop me. The second being in a middle phase where i'm not sad or happy, just stuck in a place I don't know how to get out of.
Welcome brothers, the algorithms have gathered us once again
Kid Cudi songs hit my feelings pretty
damn hard “everything that shines ain’t
always gonna be gold”
All that glitters isn't gold is the saying he's quoting
I love how instantly I can recognize Ratatat’s “voice.” Love them and love this song! Also really well made music video, too
This used to be my song back in 09' 😭😭😔 Miss those days man😌😔😔😔😔
Same 😥
+Sarah Williams same here....them feels
You don't know how many times I have watched this.
TheFireMaster I keep repeating it over and over.
This video is exactly what being drunk looks like.
This song will forever a hold a special place in my heart🖤
2:38 😩🔥🔥🔥
Me and my brother loved this song when it came out, ill never forget him, we'd always listen to this song together 💔.. ill be good
This track man... Story of many persons lives, mine included
How is it possible that a legendary and damn good song just got around 29 Million views and a song like Gucci gang 1 Billion like wtf
Tucci Gang > Gucci Gang
Power of memes seems to be more important then real, raw emotion nowadays
Cz people are not rational... People are dumb
Most people are stupid
This is not the first music video. The other one has 205 million views.
Megaforce version has been the version I smoked sitting in my chair looking out falling into a void of my own depression.
love the part with the milk
viktor pe bro go and fuck urself
caleb gentry i know too much free time :)
...
You can answer the question too, cause you spending a lot of time with your mom,dont you?:)
You like the fact that he spilled milk on the floor?
been a fan since '09 and always will be.
Same
Amalia Alvarenga for life
I can remember we always used to play this at house parties when I was like 14/15 and get drunk and it was such a great happy song
Now im 24 and its a lot sadder than I remember, it hits way different being an adult
I literally cry when I listen to this song..
This happens to me in the morning when Im half asleep thinking about getting up, then I realize I never got up
yoooooo, I know that feeling. when you go through your morning routine but then realize your still asleep
Jack Montgomery
Jack Montgomery Missed the point clearly it's symbolic... It's not that hard to understand that
Gonk Monty same
Lol 😂😂😂😂 lol
This video made my night 10x better
2020 and this song is still the best.
I first listened to it back in 2009 and it's been my all-time favorite eversince.
#Ethiopia
This is that funk!!
slow song.. makes me sleep the steve aoki remix is nice :)
........
True that kodkaful
***** yes!
He never said he was a fan
andres lucero Exactly :)
this video is trippy as hell, yo
This is hella trippy when your high 🙃
i see that graduation album profile pic. I'm glad someone else likes this type of music.
SwaggyP21
Hector Lopez by 2 million people who bought this album
SwaggyP21 true bra
yeah bebeh
10 fuccing years man. Where has time gone.. this to anyone who has great memories to this.
Many people chase happiness for years only to wake up one day old and to see they let their dreams lost and forgotten