Mr. Rager

Kid Cudi

About Mr. Rager

"Mr. Rager" is a song written and recorded by American recording artist Kid Cudi, taken from his second studio album Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager (2010). The song, produced by Emile, was officially released as a digital download on October 25, 2010.


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2010
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I'm off on an adventure
This song is dedicated to all the kids like me
I'm on my way to heaven
Wherever you are, now

Birds sing, flyin' around
You never see them too long on the ground
You wanna be one of them, yeah
You wanna be one of them, yeah
You might hear the birds singin', flyin' around
You never see them too long on the ground
You wanna be one of them, yeah
You wanna be one of them, yeah
Whoa now

Hey, Mr. Rager, Mr. Rager,
Tell me where you're going
Tell us where you're headed
Off on adventure
Mr. Rager, tell me some of your stories
Tell us of your travels
Hey, Mr. Rager, Mr. Rager,
Tell me where you're going
Tell us where you're headed
I'm on my way to heaven
Mr. Rager, can we tag along
Can we take the journey?

Knocked down round for round
You're feelin' like you're shot down on the ground
When will the fantasy end?
When will the heaven begin? Yeah
You might be knocked down round for round
You're feelin' like you're shot down on the ground
When will the fantasy end? Yeah
When will the heaven begin? Yeah
Whoa now

Hey, Mr. Rager, Mr. Rager,
Tell me where you're going
Tell us where you're headed
Off on adventure
Mr. Rager, tell me some of your stories
Tell us of your travels
Hey, Mr. Rager, Mr. Rager,
Tell me where you're going
Tell us where you're headed
I'm on my way to heaven
Mr. Rager, can we tag along
Can we take the journey?

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Can we take that journey?
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh

Hey, Mr. Rager, Mr. Rager,
Tell me where you're going
Tell me where you're headed
I'm off on the adventure
Mr. Rager, tell me some of your stories
Tell us of your travels
Mr. Rage-e-e-e-er,
Tell me where you're going
Tell us where you're headed
I'm on my way to heaven
Mr. Rager, can we tag along
Can we take that journey?

Can we take that journey?
I'm off on an adventure
Hey, Mr. Rager
Hey, Mr. Rager
I'm on my way to heaven
(Hey, Mr. Rager)
Hey, Mr. Rager
Hey

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Kid Cudi

Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi (born January 30, 1984), better known by his stage name Kid Cudi ( /ˈkɪd ˈkʌdi/ KID KUD-ee), often stylized KiD CuDi, is an American alternative hip hop recording artist, singer-songwriter, guitarist, record producer and actor from Cleveland, Ohio. He first gained major attention after the release of his debut mixtape A Kid Named Cudi (2008). In 2009, his single "Day 'n' Nite" reached the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. "Day 'n' Nite" was included on his mixtape as well as his debut studio album Man on the Moon: The End of Day (2009), which was later certified Gold. In 2010 he released his second studio album Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager, preceded by the release of two singles "… more »

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Written by: Emile Haynie, Scott Mescudi

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Release
"Mr. Rager" is a song by American recording artist Kid Cudi. It was released on August 23, 2010, as a single from his second studio album, "Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager."
Songwriter
Kid Cudi, the stage name of Scott Mescudi, is also the primary songwriter of "Mr. Rager", further showing his creativity and artistry.
Production
The song was produced by the highly acclaimed producer, Emile Haynie, who also garnered fame via his works with other artists like Bruno Mars and Eminem.
Popularity
"Mr. Rager" remains as one of Kid Cudi's most popular and iconic songs until now. As of September 2021, the track has garnered over 200 million streams on Spotify.
Meaning
The song details Kid Cudi's experimental journey with psychedelic drugs and his struggles with depression and isolation. "Mr. Rager" is a self-referential alter-ego of Kid Cudi, often appearing in his lyrics as a symbol of his battle with mental health issues.
Music video
The music video for "Mr. Rager" was directed by Jeremie Rozan and features Cudi in a fight scene with multiple individuals. The video is symbolic, demonstrating his various struggles.
Influence
The theme covering mental health in "Mr. Rager" added to Kid Cudi's reputation as a game-changer in hip-hop, encouraging more open discussions about topics like depression and anxiety.
Recognitions
Although “Mr. Rager” did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100, it is often cited as a fan favorite and has gained significant recognition over time.
Live performances
Kid Cudi has performed “Mr. Rager” at several concerts and major events, including Coachella 2016, further amplifying its popularity.
Cover versions
A number of other artists have covered "Mr. Rager", including Brooklyn-based band LVL UP, showing the song's influence beyond the hip-hop community.
Album success
"Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager" debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200, with first-week sales of 169,000 copies, making "Mr. Rager" part of a commercially successful album.

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