It was quite engaging to read a commentary on how many people overlook or take for granted their state of happiness or often search for happiness from external situations or in material gains. Although drug use and the pursuit of happiness can’t really be called an original topic, I liked the theme choice very much. This deconstruction of Kid Cudi’s Pursuit of Happiness was exceptionally well done. Overall this song just shows that even though something is wanted, does not mean it can be obtained and we have to accept that. It seems Kid Cudi chooses use these substances in order to ease the stress of the pursuit of happiness but is still unsuccessful with achieving the happiness he sought out for. He even shows remorse for his substance abuse driven lifestyle, (Oh my god, why did I drink so much and smoke so much? Ah). Yeah and if I don’t get it, I’ll be good” “I’m on the pursuit of happiness and I knowĮverything that shines ain’t always gonna be goldīy the end of the song Kid Cudi comes to terms with the fact that even though he wants happiness he may not get it and is content with that despite his desire and struggle in pursuing it. The chorus explains this perfectly by stating: There will be many aspects of life that are not clear or are deceitful, but it is all worth it as longs as the end product is happiness. Pursuit of Happiness has tragic lyrics, it focuses on how achieving happiness is very important but the journey may not be easy or as glamorous as expected. Happiness is more important than most people are willing to admit and if a person is happy they can be at ease with everything else that is occurring in life. They want to do a job that makes them happy, want to be with a partner that makes them happy or even want stability to make them happy or a combination of all. That’s what makes the song so relatable because everyone wants to be happy. Kid Cudi wants this ultimate happiness that is so perfect and is will do anything to obtain it. If I fall, if I die, I know I lived it to the fullest… He talks about how he wants happiness and will keep trying to get it despite how others feel about it: Kid Cudi is able to convey a congruent message of how he feels by repeating his main point in the chorus. When someone is under the influence they usually feel at ease and this song is supposed to replicate that feeling. The virtual time of the song compliments the meaning behind the song.
The lyrics insist that these substances are necessary for this pursuit of happiness Kid Cudi is on. Kid Cudi describes a virtual experience making life about getting intoxicated or high, and glamorize the effects these substances have.
“Crush a bit, little bit, roll it up, take a hitįeelin’ lit, feeling light, 2 am summer night”
The loudest part of the song is right at the beginning grabbing its listener’s attention but starts out with some discursive symbols that encourage the use of marijuana. The paralinguistic cues including the volume, pitch, rate and emphasis typically stay in the same range reflecting a calm, “chill-like” melody. The lyrics of this song are catchy and easy to understand.
This song talks about how the pursuit of happiness can induce a life style of substance abuse, anticipation and regret even though there is the possibility we will not be happy in the end. Kid Cudi’s songs typically show up on the iPods of young adults who enjoy hip-hop and rap music. In the song Kid Cudi talks about the journey one takes to achieve the happiness everyone desires, or told to aspire for. The rap song Pursuit of Happiness was released back in 2010 by Kid Cudi.
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