“The Commander” is the penultimate song on Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin'. The track is an affirmation of ones power over their own life – Cudi reminds us that we are “the commander,” able to “make it count” and “let [our potential] shine.” The intro and hook take cues from Cudi’s 2009 track “Heart Of A Lion” off his debut album, Man On The Moon: The End Of Day. The two songs are thematically similar, with “Heart Of A Lion” serving as a reminder of Cudi’s own hardiness and ability.

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