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Day 'n' Nite

Song · 2008 · Kid Cudi (performer; written by Scott Mescudi and Oladipo Omishore; produced by Dot da Genius and Kid Cudi) · single, later on Man on the Moon: The End of Day as "Day 'n' Nite (Nig

That 3am feeling when it's just you and your thoughts again.

Who it's for

The song gives a clear, recognisable picture of loneliness and night-time rumination, and that recognition can make listeners feel less strange for feeling the same way.

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Feelings it meets

What it is

"Day 'n' Nite" is Kid Cudi's debut single, released in February 2008, written by Scott Mescudi and Oladipo Omishore and produced by Dot da Genius and Kid Cudi. It first appeared on the mixtape A Kid Named Cudi and later on his 2009 debut album Man on the Moon: The End of Day as "Day 'n' Nite (Nightmare)". The song portrays a lonely stoner moving through his days and nights.

Where to find it

Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music (widely available); the official video is on YouTube.

Before you start

Heads up: Explicit lyrics and cannabis references.

Age: Ages 16+

The only way to have a friend is to be one.Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays: First Series, “Friendship”

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