Pursuit Of Happiness (Nightmare)

About this song

Released as the third single from Kid Cudi's debut album, Man on the Moon: The End of Day. It is the first track in the album's "nightmare" section, following its "dream" section.

What it's about

Kid Cudi discusses the downsides of fame and fortune, as well as the problems that haunted him after his father's death.

Fun facts

• Sampled in 10 other songs, like “pursuit by Hanahata”.
• Covered 5 times, including “Pursuit of Happiness by Chance Peña”.
• Written by Mike Stroud, E.Vax and Kid Cudi.
• Produced by Ratatat.
• Recorded at Chung King Studios.