upper west side
King Princess Lyrics
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To look real cool while you're telling all your friends it's fake
But you know it's lies, 'nother bitch from the Upper West Side
Credit cards cuttin' all of your lines, yeah
You're so cute, bet you really wanna be a star
To feel like gold when you're dancin' on broken hearts
And you know it's true, you're no good 'til they're lookin' at you
I can't stop judgin' everything you do
But I can't get enough of you
Ooh, oh-oh
Ooh, oh-oh
Ooh, oh-oh
Ooh, oh-oh
I sleep great knowin' we will never be the same
'Cause I'm downtown hangin' out while you're in pain
And I'm doing fine, even though you're still on my mind
Train rides to the Upper West Side, yeah
I can't stop judgin' everything you do
But I can't get enough of you
Ooh, oh-oh
Ooh, oh-oh
I can't stop (oh-oh)
I can't get enough of you, (oh-oh) yeah
I can't stop judgin' everything you do
But I can't get enough of you
Ooh, oh-oh (can't get enough of you)
Ooh, oh-oh (can't get enough of you)
Ooh, oh-oh (can't get enough of you)
Ooh, oh-oh (can't get enough of you)
In King Princess's song "Upper West Side," she addresses someone who is wealthy and trying too hard to fit in. The opening lines suggest that this individual bought a fake diamond chain to impress their friends. The lyrics are critical of this behavior, indicating that the person is a "bad front" and that the singer can "see right through" their act.
The second verse indicates that the person wants to be a star, but they only feel valuable when they have others' attention. The chorus suggests that the singer is conflicted about this person, both judging their behavior while feeling drawn to them.
The final verse suggests that the singer is doing well without this individual, choosing to spend time downtown rather than in pain uptown. However, despite the critical tone, the chorus again admits that the singer is drawn to this person.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the excess and superficiality of wealth and the pressure to conform to social norms. At the same time, it acknowledges the pull of attraction despite these flaws.
Line by Line Meaning
You're so rich, bet you bought yourself a diamond chain
You're wealthy and trying to show it off by flaunting a diamond chain.
To look real cool while you're telling all your friends it's fake
You pretend the chain is fake to seem rebellious and cool to your friends.
But you know it's lies, 'nother bitch from the Upper West Side
You're aware that your persona is false and that you're just another person from the wealthy Upper West Side.
Credit cards cuttin' all of your lines, yeah
You use credit cards to fund your lavish lifestyle, which could lead to addiction problems.
You're so cute, bet you really wanna be a star
You're attractive and crave attention as if you're a celebrity.
To feel like gold when you're dancin' on broken hearts
You feel empowered when you hurt others to feel superior.
And you know it's true, you're no good 'til they're lookin' at you
You believe that you're only valued when others are paying attention to you.
Bad front, I can see right through, yeah
Despite trying to act tough, others can see that you're not genuine.
I can't stop judgin' everything you do
The singer is critical of your actions and behavior.
But I can't get enough of you
Despite disliking aspects of your personality, the singer is still attracted to you.
I sleep great knowin' we will never be the same
The singer is content knowing that they lead a different lifestyle from you.
'Cause I'm downtown hangin' out while you're in pain
The singer enjoys the city nightlife while you deal with your personal struggles.
And I'm doing fine, even though you're still on my mind
Despite having negative thoughts about you, the singer is not overly affected by them.
Train rides to the Upper West Side, yeah
The singer is aware of the wealth gap and is critical of the lifestyle of those who reside in the Upper West Side.
I can't stop (oh-oh)
The singer cannot stop thinking about you.
I can't get enough of you, (oh-oh) yeah
The singer is still attracted to you despite your negative traits.
I can't stop judgin' everything you do
The singer's critical outlook towards you remains the same.
Ooh, oh-oh (can't get enough of you)
The singer is still drawn to you despite reservations.
Ooh, oh-oh (can't get enough of you)
The attraction towards you persists.
Ooh, oh-oh (can't get enough of you)
The singer cannot help but desire you.
Ooh, oh-oh (can't get enough of you)
The singer is still captivated by you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mikaela Straus, Nick Long
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@canalcenter
You're so rich, bet you bought yourself a diamond chain
To look real cool while you're telling all your friends it's fake
But you know it's lies
Another bitch from the Upper West Side
Credit cards cutting all of your lines, yeah
You're so cute bet you really wanna be a star
To feel like gold when you're dancing on broken hearts
And you know it's true
You're no good 'til they're looking at you
Bad front, I can see right through, yeah
I can't stop judging every thing you do
But I can't get enough of you
Ooh, oh-ooh
Ooh, oh-ooh
Ooh, oh-ooh
Ooh, oh-ooh
I sleep great knowing we will never be the same
'Cause I'm downtown hanging out while you're in pain
And I'm doing fine
Even though you're still on my mind
Train rides to the Upper West Side, yeah
I can't stop judging every thing you do
But I can't get enough of you
Ooh, oh-ooh
Ooh, oh-ooh
Ooh, oh-ooh
Ooh, oh-ooh
I can't stop
I can't get enough of you, yeah
I can't stop judging every thing you do
But I can't get enough of you
Ooh, oh-ooh
Ooh, oh-ooh
Ooh, oh-ooh
Ooh, oh-ooh
@dikshaverma8751
LYRICS :
You're so rich, bet you bought yourself a diamond chain
To look real cool, what you're telling all your friends it's fake
But you know it's lies
Another bitch from the upper west side
Credit card cutting all of your lines
Yeah
You're so cute, bet you really wanna be a star
To feel like gold when you're dancing on broken hearts
And you know it's true
You're no good till they're looking at you
Bad front, I can see right through
Yeah
I can't stop judging everything you do
But I can't get enough of you
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh-oh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh-oh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh-oh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh-oh
I sleep great knowing we will never be the same
'Cause I'm downtown hanging out while you're in pain
And I'm doing fine
Even though you're still on my mind
Train rides to the upper west side
Yeah
I can't stop judging everything you do
But I can't get enough of you
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh-oh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh-oh
I can't stop (oh-oh)
I can't get enough of you (oh-oh)
Yeah, I can't stop judging everything you do
But I can't get enough of you
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh-oh (Can't get enough for you)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh-oh (Can't get enough for you)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh-oh (Can't get enough for you)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, oh-oh (Can't get enough for you)
@sheinna357
LYRICS
You're so rich, bet you bought yourself a diamond chain
To look real cool while you're telling all your friends it's fake
But you know it's lies
Another bitch from the Upper West Side
Credit cards cutting all of your lines, yeah
You're so cute bet you really wanna be a star
To feel like gold when you're dancing on broken hearts
And you know it's true
You're no good 'til they're looking at you
Bad front, I can see right through, yeah
I can't stop judging every thing you do
But I can't get enough of you
Oooooh, oh-ooh
Oooooh, oh-ooh
Oooooh, oh-ooh
Oooooh, oh-ooh
I sleep great knowing we will never be the same
'Cause I'm downtown hanging out while you're in pain
And I'm doing fine
Even though you're still on my mind
Train rides to the Upper West Side, yeah
I can't stop judging every thing you do
But I can't get enough of you
Oooooh, oh-ooh
Oooooh, oh-ooh
Oooooh, oh-ooh
Oooooh, oh-ooh
I can't stop
I can't get enough of you, yeah
I can't stop judging every thing you do
But I can't get enough of you
Oooooh, oh-ooh
Oooooh, oh-ooh
Oooooh, oh-ooh
Oooooh, oh-ooh
@gilcielefarias3734
Upper West Side
Você é tão rica, aposto que comprou um colar de diamantes
Para parecer bem legal enquanto você está dizendo a todos os seus amigos que é falso
Mas você sabe que é mentira
Outra vadia de Upper West Side
Cartões de crédito cortando todas as suas linhas, sim
Você é tão bonita, aposto que quer ser uma estrela
Para sentir-se ouro quando dança em corações partidos
E você sabe que é verdade
Você não é boa até eles estarem olhando para você
Frente ruim, eu posso ver através disso, sim
Eu não consigo parar de julgar cada coisa que você faz
Mas eu não me canso de você
Oooooh, oh-ooh
Oooooh, oh-ooh
Oooooh, oh-ooh
Oooooh, oh-ooh
Durmo bem sabendo que nunca seremos as mesmas
Porque estou passeando enquanto você está sofrendo
E estou bem
Mesmo que você ainda esteja em minha mente
Passeios de trem para o Upper West Side, sim
Eu não consigo parar de julgar cada coisa que você faz
Mas eu não me canso de você
Oooooh, oh-ooh
Oooooh, oh-ooh
Oooooh, oh-ooh
Oooooh, oh-ooh
Eu não posso parar
Eu não me canso de você
Eu não consigo parar de julgar cada coisa que você faz
Mas eu não me canso de você
Oooooh, oh-ooh
Oooooh, oh-ooh
Oooooh, oh-ooh
Oooooh, oh-ooh
@silas2932
This is one of the songs that I listen to on late night car rides. I'm honestly not sure why, but the chorus gives me that late summer night sorta vibe
@ellabanchieri8114
Yessss omg
@rebelagainsttheblues
With the cold breeze and everything 😍
@crispata
I remember listening to small artists like Jaymes Young, King Princess, Troye Sivan, Billie Eilish ... Billie and Troye already got more recognition, now I'm just here waiting for Mikaela's turn. This is a great song
@sunny-4593
Tjaša Polajžer YAS love Billie!
@lightlysaltedbutter7855
I fckin love jaymes young
@hyabg4795
I SWEAR IF YOU JINXED IT
@lilybell6059
I love mikaela so much
@user-be4kx2qg4l
I honestly don't want her to get more recognition. I want her as our little secret
@notalkmeimangyy
lesbians are the best singers these days. king princess, girl in red, hayley kiyoko. praise the lesbians and their amazing voices.