Produced by Ratatat and MGMT, the track captures a specific type of late-night haze. It’s heavy, psychedelic, and hypnotic. But while the melody feels like a dream, the narrative is closer to a cycle that won't end. Cudi isn't describing a state of joy; he’s describing the desperate, often self-destructive ways we try to outrun our own minds. "People Told Me Slow My Roll"
The chorus is iconic: "I'm on the pursuit of happiness and I know everything that shine ain't always gonna be gold." Pursuit Of Happiness (Nightmare)
Chasing the Ghost: The Dark Side of Kid Cudi’s "Pursuit Of Happiness" Produced by Ratatat and MGMT, the track captures
There’s a lingering sense of dread about what happens when the music stops and the sun comes up. The Legacy Produced by Ratatat and MGMT