Turns out there's an alternate video for Kid Cudi, MGMT, and Ratatat's menage a trois. This video is in my opinion a much more honest interpretation of the lyrics - many of Cudi's tracks involve similar themes (for example on 'Day n Night' he says, "The lonely stoner seems to free his mind at night / He's all alone through the day and night") so it isn't a stretch to imagine this track coming from a similar place.
Either version are good though - have a look at the original Pursuit of Happiness track here - but the introvert in me likes the dark but cuddly nature of this alternate universe.
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