Upgraded
J-Wright Lyrics


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I'm taking a chance making it happen or fall with the rest
I hear the reviews I listen them saying there fully impressed
Making more money my happiness less
I took what I loved and I put to the test
Everyone's saying that there the one next
I wanna be better then best
I'll never regret
I'll never forget
Anything I’ve ever done
Playing my story from start till i finish I’m taking this game for a Run not checking my funds
I’m thinking there low
I just stay working my lyrical flow
One day it’ll pay off they’ll pay me to go
And travel the world straight killing these shows
Yeah leave me alone
Feeling like my time is always gone
Then coming back from work its back to working when I’m home
Don’t text my phone I’m in my zone
I play the beat my mind will roam
Its all running threw my head like in the morning when you comb
Cause heart break
Turn into all the music
I make
Good things come from negatives
Things change
Good luck tryna stop it
Taking action y’all can keep on talking
Yeah just know ill never give up
I don’t quit that easy
People kill trust
Damn they get so greedy
You can fill up
On all the people on loving you
But it still won’t heal the ones that keep fucking cutting you.
Time slows down for no one
This life isn’t for everyone
I want to be someone
Stand my ground till my feet turn
Numb from the love i traded
Fast life forever faded
Old life is outdated
Upgraded and pray my music makes it oh
Been looking for love but i don’t know if its the time
I’m focus so much on just making the music i should be enjoying The ride no need to remind
I'm stressing inside
I hide it so well that there is never a sign
Can’t think of the words can never define
I put on a smile then tell you I’m fine
And that is the truth
And everything that I’ve been hiding i let it all out when i step in the Booth you cope with you problems with drugs or addition but rap Is what i go and choose
Never gonna fill my shoes
If you go fill that booze
How will you succeed if you hold yourself back every time that life Gives you a bruise so i move on
Wanna get better with every new song
I’m never working backward
Been up all night
I make it look so easy
Sleep is like my pay check get it weekly
Yeah I’m on it every day now
Never even have time just to lay down
This life ain’t what it seems
Running through the prickers tryna get to somewhere green
Its all apart of chasing you dream ohh yeah yeah yeah.
Time slows down for no one
This life isn’t for everyone
I want to be someone
Stand my ground till my feet turn
Numb from the love i traded
Fast life forever faded
Old life is outdated upgraded and pray my music makes it oh
I’m leaving some people behind I go and keep pushing ahead
Cause while you be out there keep spending your money I’m going And getting that bread id rather be dead
Then living my life on the tread
Of people I’m reaching their goals for instead
It feels like its weighing me down like some lead
I’m doing what ever i said
I dare you to hand me that mic
I’ve been all in the fight
I’ve been working my hardest from morning to night
And they tell me that all this apart of the life
The money and girls will come when its right
The hardest is i cannot trust
I feel all of these girls been fucking me up
I'm sick of the pain its killen the love
Can’t take it no more i just numb it with drugs
They tell you I’m different
They party all night start and be to double there vision
Just listen whats wrong with me dammit I’m quick to be catching These feelings now I’m just stuck in this cycle of thinking to much
I’m trying my hardest not giving a fuck the amount of the things That try pulling me down shout out to the few that keep holding Me up music i treat like an addict continue to do it don’t matter I’m Rich or I’m poor they tell me that i got the passion but dammit I’m Feeling like i need a little bit more
I’m touching her down till i score
I’m working until i afford
Still cutting these strings like a sword




For people that loving me now and pushing my sound i give em
My full on support.

Overall Meaning

The song "Upgraded" by J-Wright explores the journey towards success in the music industry. The lyrics describe the difficulties of chasing a dream, including the struggle to balance making money and experiencing happiness, the pressure to be better than others, and the constant pursuit of improvement. The artist also delves into personal struggles with love and trust, and the coping mechanism of turning to music.


The song's overall message is one of determination and perseverance. J-Wright's relentless passion for his craft shines through in every line, as he asserts his commitment to never giving up on his music. The lyrics also reveal a vulnerability and a willingness to face and learn from personal struggles.


The choice to include the theme of love and trust in the song provides a layer of emotional depth and relatability. J-Wright depicts the difficulties of balancing professional and personal pursuits, and the emotional toll that can come with this. The honesty in his lyrics allows listeners to connect with the artist on a personal level, and adds a layer of authenticity to his work.


Overall, "Upgraded" is a powerful and introspective song that explores the ups and downs of pursuing a dream, and the personal struggles that come with it. J-Wright's unique perspective and raw emotions make for a truly compelling piece of music.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm taking a chance making it happen or fall with the rest
I am willing to take a risk and see if I can succeed or fail alongside everyone else


I hear the reviews I listen them saying there fully impressed
I pay attention to the feedback and reviews, and they all say they are thoroughly impressed


Making more money my happiness less
As I make more money, my happiness decreases


I took what I loved and I put to the test
I took my passion and decided to test it


Everyone's saying that there the one next
Everyone is claiming to be the next big thing


I wanna be better then best
I strive to surpass greatness and achieve even better things


I'll never regret
I will never feel remorse


I'll never forget
I will always remember


Anything I’ve ever done
Every action I have taken


Playing my story from start till i finish I’m taking this game for a Run not checking my funds
I am continuously pursuing my goals and not worrying about the amount of money I have


I’m thinking there low
I believe there are people who underestimate me


I just stay working my lyrical flow
I continue to work on improving my skills in writing and delivering lyrics


One day it’ll pay off they’ll pay me to go
One day, my hard work will yield financial rewards and people will pay me to perform


And travel the world straight killing these shows
I will travel around the world and deliver amazing performances


Yeah leave me alone
Please give me space and privacy


Feeling like my time is always gone
I constantly feel like I don't have enough time


Then coming back from work its back to working when I’m home
After finishing work, I continue to work on my craft even when I'm at home


Don’t text my phone I’m in my zone
Please don't disturb me with text messages, I am focusing on my creative zone


I play the beat my mind will roam
When I listen to the beat, my mind starts wandering and getting creative


Its all running threw my head like in the morning when you comb
Thoughts and ideas are flowing through my mind continuously, just like when you comb your hair in the morning


Cause heart break
Because of the pain of heartbreak


Turn into all the music
I channel my heartbreak into my music


I make
I create


Good things come from negatives
Positive outcomes can arise from negative experiences


Things change
Change is inevitable


Good luck tryna stop it
It will be difficult to prevent or impede the change


Taking action y’all can keep on talking
I am taking action while others continue to talk


Yeah just know ill never give up
Understand that I will never give up


I don’t quit that easy
I am not one to easily give up or quit


People kill trust
Individuals can destroy trust


Damn they get so greedy
They become excessively greedy


You can fill up
You can surround yourself


On all the people on loving you
With all the people who love and support you


But it still won’t heal the ones that keep fucking cutting you
However, the support from others cannot heal the pain caused by those who consistently hurt you


Time slows down for no one
Time does not stop or wait for anyone


This life isn’t for everyone
Not everyone is suited for this kind of life


I want to be someone
I aspire to become someone significant


Stand my ground till my feet turn
I will remain steadfast until I am exhausted


Numb from the love i traded
Emotionally desensitized from the love I sacrificed


Fast life forever faded
The fast-paced lifestyle I once had is now gone and forgotten


Old life is outdated
My previous life is no longer relevant or up to date


Upgraded and pray my music makes it oh
I have improved and hope that my music becomes successful


Been looking for love but i don’t know if its the time
I have been searching for love, but I am uncertain if now is the right time


I’m focus so much on just making the music i should be enjoying The ride no need to remind
I am so focused on creating music that I should also be enjoying the journey without needing a reminder


I'm stressing inside
Internally, I am experiencing stress


I hide it so well that there is never a sign
I conceal it so effectively that there are no visible indications


Can’t think of the words can never define
I struggle to find the right words as they can never truly capture or express


I put on a smile then tell you I’m fine
I wear a smile and tell you that I am okay


And that is the truth
And that is genuinely how I feel


And everything that I’ve been hiding i let it all out when i step in the Booth
I release and express everything that I have been hiding when I enter the recording booth


You cope with your problems with drugs or addiction but rap Is what i go and choose
While others may turn to drugs or addiction to cope with their problems, I choose to express myself through rap


Never gonna fill my shoes
No one can ever replace me or be in my position


If you go fill that booze
If you choose to drown your sorrows in alcohol


How will you succeed if you hold yourself back every time that life Gives you a bruise
You cannot achieve success if you constantly hold yourself back whenever life gets difficult


So i move on
Therefore, I continue to progress forward


Wanna get better with every new song
I strive to improve with each new song I create


I’m never working backward
I never regress or move in reverse


Been up all night
I have been awake all night


I make it look so easy
I make it appear effortless


Sleep is like my pay check get it weekly
Sleep is like a reward that I receive weekly


Yeah I’m on it every day now
Yes, I work on my craft every single day now


Never even have time just to lay down
I never have time to just relax or rest


This life ain’t what it seems
This existence is not as straightforward as it appears


Running through the prickers tryna get to somewhere green
I am navigating through obstacles and difficulties in order to reach somewhere more pleasant or fulfilling


Its all apart of chasing your dream ohh yeah yeah yeah
All of these struggles and hardships are part of the process of pursuing your dream


I’m leaving some people behind I go and keep pushing ahead
I am leaving certain individuals behind as I continue to move forward and push myself


Cause while you be out there keep spending your money I’m going And getting that bread id rather be dead
While you focus on spending money, I am out there working hard to earn money. I would rather be dead than not continuously striving for success


Then living my life on the tread
Instead of living an uneventful life on the same repeated path


Of people I’m reaching their goals for instead
Achieving the goals of others rather than my own


It feels like its weighing me down like some lead
It feels like a heavy burden weighing me down, similar to lead


I’m doing what ever i said
I am doing everything that I have promised or stated


I dare you to hand me that mic
I challenge you to give me that microphone


I’ve been all in the fight
I have been fully committed to this struggle


I’ve been working my hardest from morning to night
I have been exerting my maximum effort from morning until night


And they tell me that all this apart of the life
People tell me that all of these challenges and sacrifices are a part of life


The money and girls will come when its right
Financial success and romantic relationships will come at the appropriate time


The hardest is i cannot trust
The most difficult part is that I cannot trust


I feel all of these girls been fucking me up
I feel that all these girls have been emotionally harming me


I'm sick of the pain its killen the love
I am tired of the pain, as it is destroying the love within me


Can’t take it no more i just numb it with drugs
I can no longer handle it, so I numb the pain with drugs


They tell you I’m different
They inform you that I am unique or unlike others


They party all night start and be to double there vision
They party all night, drink excessively, and impair their vision


Just listen whats wrong with me dammit I’m quick to be catching These feelings now I’m just stuck in this cycle of thinking to much
Please listen, there is something wrong with me. I easily catch these intense emotions, and now I am trapped in a cycle of overthinking


I’m trying my hardest not giving a fuck
I am making an effort to not care about what others think


The amount of the things That try pulling me down shout out to the few that keep holding Me up
Despite the numerous things that try to bring me down, I want to give recognition to the few people who continue to support and uplift me


Music I treat like an addict continue to do it don’t matter I’m rich or I’m poor
I have an addictive relationship with music, and I will continue to pursue it regardless of my financial status


They tell me that I got the passion but dammit I’m Feeling like i need a little bit more
People tell me I have the passion, but I personally feel like I need a little more to truly satisfy myself


I’m touching her down till I score
I am pursuing my desires until I achieve success or reach my goal


I’m working until i afford
I am working persistently until I can afford or attain what I desire


Still cutting these strings like a sword
I am still severing ties or breaking free from entanglements, just like wielding a sword


For people that loving me now and pushing my sound i give em My full on support
For the people who currently love and support me, and help promote my music, I give them my complete and unwavering support




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Josh Wright

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Comments from YouTube:

@takkopete7755

This song got me thru 2016. Each time I feel down I play this and reflect. I really appreciate it. I really needed it today.

@takkopete7755

@J-Wright

@zemo1419

Me too

@im_mitchell9235

this is the music that I like. Straight perfect, The Rap, The Inspiration, The Beat, The Emotion I fell so relaxed when I listen to it.

@alialsharif7371

Ye it’s so chill

@nickcapozzo6931

this may be one of the most under rated songs I have heard, i hope you go big man! Props to the chorus as well!

@Bsm0422

My best friend right here !! He is doing big things so proud of him and one day I hope to be up on stage with him in front of thousands and thousands of people. Keep it up josh !!!! You got this shit

@GhostSickness

I love this beat.

@maximvivian7582

Love u man

@kthedon2130

GhostSickness lets go Tristan

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