Pursuit Of Happiness – English Lyrics

• By: Kid Cudi, MGMT

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the profound narrative of Kid Cudi's "Pursuit of Happiness" featuring MGMT. This iconic track offers a unique blend of hip-hop and electronic rock, making it a powerful song for language learners to explore. Its honest lyrics delve into complex emotions and the often-misunderstood journey of seeking fulfillment, providing rich vocabulary related to human struggles, desires, and self-reflection. Listen closely to how Kid Cudi uses everyday language to convey deep meaning, making it an excellent resource for understanding contemporary English in a raw and vulnerable context. The song's evocative imagery and relatable themes make its language memorable and impactful, inviting you to uncover its layers.

[English]

[RECORD PLAYER STARTING]

♪ [ELECTRONIC HIPHOP MUSIC] ♪

♪ NA NA NA NA ♪

♪ NA NA NA NA ♪

♪ CRUSH A BIT, LITTLE BIT ♪

♪ ROLL IT UP, TAKE A HIT ♪

♪ FEELIN' LIT, FEELIN' RIGHT ♪

♪ TWO A.M., SUMMER NIGHT ♪

♪ I DON'T CARE, HAND ON THE WHEEL ♪

♪ DRIVIN' DRUNK, I'M DOIN' MY THANG ♪

♪ ROLLIN' THE MIDWEST, SIDE AND OUT ♪

♪ LIVIN' MY LIFE, GETTIN' OUR DREAMS ♪

♪ PEOPLE TOLD ME SLOW MY ROLL ♪

♪ I'M SCREAMIN' OUT "THAT" ♪

♪ I'MA 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 ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ I'LL BE GOOD ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ FIVE A.M. 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 THE BED FULL OF SORROW ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ I'LL BE GOOD ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ I'LL BE GOOD ♪

♪ I'M ON THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS ♪

♪ I KNOW EVERYTHING SHINE THAT AIN'T ALWAYS GOLD ♪

♪ I'LL FINE ONCE I GET IT ♪

♪ I'LL BE GOOD ♪

♪ [GUITAR SOLO BEGINS] ♪

♪ [SOLO CONTINUES] ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ I'LL BE GOOD ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ I'LL BE GOOD ♪

♪♪♪

♪ PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS ♪

♪ YEAH ♪

♪ I'MA GET IT ♪

♪ I'LL BE GOOD ♪

♪ UGH ♪

♪ OH MAN ♪

♪ ROOM'S SPINNIN', ROOMS SPINNIN' ♪

♪ PAT ♪

♪ ZULI ♪

♪ WAIT ♪

♪ OH MY GOD WHY DID I DRINK SO MUCH AND SMOKE SO MUCH ♪

♪ OH ♪

♪ OH ♪

♪ [HIPHOP MUSIC FADES] ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
pursuit /pərˈsuːɪt/ B2	noun - the act of trying to achieve or get something
happiness /ˈhæpɪnəs/ B2	noun - the state of feeling or being happy
shine /ʃaɪn/ B2	verb - to produce light or be bright noun - brightness or a visual effect of light
dream /driːm/ B1	noun - images or thoughts while sleeping or a strongly desired goal verb - to have dreams while sleeping
live /lɪv/ B1	verb - to be alive or exist verb - to experience or enjoy life
care /keər/ B1	verb - to feel concern or interest
fall /fɔːl/ B2	verb - to move downward or drop
die /daɪ/ B2	verb - to stop living
live /lɪv/ B1	verb - to experience or enjoy life