Uptown Girl
The Beths Lyrics


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(I'm feeling that!)

Oo, OooOoo, Oo

I feel it happening
The ending is beginning
My head is spinning
I want it to stop
'Cause now I know for sure
You want this to be over
I'm looking for closure
And coming up short

I will go out tonight
I'm gonna drink the whole town dry
Put poison in my wine
And hope that you're the one who dies

Oo, OooOoo, Oo

I was crying out
And hoping you could hear me
I thought we were friendly
Now I know we're not
You had always been
Someone I'd take a hit for
I thought you would care more
I guess I was wrong

I will go out tonight
I'm gonna drink the whole town dry
Put poison in my wine
And hope that you're the one who dies

I will go out tonight (I will go out)
I'm gonna drink the whole town dry
Put poison in my wine
And hope that you're the one who dies

I will go out tonight
I'm gonna drink the whole town dry
Put poison in my wine
And hope that you're the one who dies

I will go out tonight (I will go out)
I'm gonna drink the whole town dry




Put poison in my wine
And hope that you're the one who dies

Overall Meaning

The Beths's song Uptown Girl is a song about the end of a relationship. The singer has come to the realization that the relationship is over, and that they are not going to get the closure they want. They feel that they need to take drastic action, and so they plan to go out and get drunk, and maybe even put poison in their wine in the hope that their ex will be the one who dies. The song is about the anger and frustration that can come with the end of a relationship, and the desire for revenge.


The lyrics of this song are powerful and emotive, and the language used is very vivid. The line "I'm gonna drink the whole town dry" is particularly striking, as it shows just how desperate the singer is feeling. The use of the word "poison" is also powerful, as it suggests that the singer is willing to do anything to hurt their ex.


Overall, Uptown Girl is a song that captures the pain and anger of a relationship breakup, and the desire for revenge that can come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel it happening
I sense that our relationship is coming to an end


The ending is beginning
Our breakup is starting to happen


My head is spinning
I'm overwhelmed and confused by the situation


I want it to stop
I want the pain and heartache to end


'Cause now I know for sure
I'm certain that you want to break up


You want this to be over
You're ready for our relationship to end


I'm looking for closure
I need to find a sense of resolution and understanding


And coming up short
But I'm not finding what I need


I will go out tonight
I'm going to try to escape my pain


I'm gonna drink the whole town dry
I plan on drinking heavily


Put poison in my wine
I want to cause harm to someone


And hope that you're the one who dies
Specifically, I hope that harm is brought upon you


I was crying out
I was expressing my emotions and looking for help


And hoping you could hear me
I wanted you to understand how I was feeling


I thought we were friendly
I believed we had a closer relationship


Now I know we're not
But now I realize that's not the case


You had always been
I used to feel like


Someone I'd take a hit for
I would have gone to great lengths for you


I thought you would care more
I had anticipated a greater emotional response from you


I guess I was wrong
But I was mistaken




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Written by: Elizabeth Barbara Stokes

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

RedDog3000

THE BETHS ARE TAKING OVER MY BRAIN! (help me!) This band creates
some of the catchiest tunes I have ever heard, AND I CAN’T GET THEM OUT OF MY
HEAD!
I wake up the morning… “future cold shakes from stupid mistakes…”
I hum in the shower… “I was happy unhappy…”
I am at work trying to get stuff done… “im not running away…”
I am trying to sleep at night… “im gonna drink the whole town dry…”
AHHHHHHHH! It’s like they put an implant in my head. I’m like an addict, and
all I can do is replay these videos over and over. The Beths- please keep the
amazing music coming, or stop altogether, or I may end up in the looney bin (hi
from Canada!)



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The Beths
"Uptown Girl"

Oo, OooOoo, Oo

I feel it happening
The ending is beginning
My head is spinning
I want it to stop
'Cause now I know for sure
You want this to be over
I'm looking for closure
And coming up short

I will go out tonight
I'm gonna drink the whole town dry
Put poison in my wine
And hope that you're the one who dies

Oo, OooOoo, Oo

I was crying out
And hoping you could hear me
I thought we were friendly
Now I know we're not
You had always been
Someone I'd take a hit for
I thought you would care more
I guess I was wrong

I will go out tonight
I'm gonna drink the whole town dry
Put poison in my wine
And hope that you're the one who dies

I will go out tonight (I will go out)
I'm gonna drink the whole town dry
Put poison in my wine
And hope that you're the one who dies

I will go out tonight
I'm gonna drink the whole town dry
Put poison in my wine
And hope that you're the one who dies

I will go out tonight (I will go out)
I'm gonna drink the whole town dry
Put poison in my wine
And hope that you're the one who dies



HookNosedBankers

Oo, OooOoo, Oo

I feel it happening
The ending is beginning
My head is spinning
I want it to stop
'Cause now I know for sure
You want this to be over
I'm looking for closure
And coming up short

I will go out tonight
I'm gonna drink the whole town dry
Put poison in my wine
And hope that you're the one who dies

Oo, OooOoo, Oo

I was crying out
And hoping you could hear me
I thought we were friendly
Now I know we're not
You had always been
Someone I'd take a hit for
I thought you would care more
I guess I was wrong

I will go out tonight
I'm gonna drink the whole town dry
Put poison in my wine
And hope that you're the one who dies

I will go out tonight (I will go out)
I'm gonna drink the whole town dry
Put poison in my wine
And hope that you're the one who dies

I will go out tonight
I'm gonna drink the whole town dry
Put poison in my wine
And hope that you're the one who dies

I will go out tonight (I will go out)
I'm gonna drink the whole town dry
Put poison in my wine
And hope that you're the one who dies



All comments from YouTube:

hitoka yachi

"i will go out tonight, i'm gonna drink the whole town dry. put poison in my wine, and hope that you're the one who dies" the chorus is literal poetry in motion !!!!!

cjd

2023 and just discovered the beths last year. damn am I glad I did! what an incredible band!

Scott Duval

Obsessed with the drumming on this track. It's SO GOOD

GB E

I have listened to this LP 300 times and I'm not remotely sick of it yet.

Kirsty Allen

Agreed

Matt White

It's been one of the only albums that never goes out of rotation for me

RedDog3000

THE BETHS ARE TAKING OVER MY BRAIN! (help me!) This band creates
some of the catchiest tunes I have ever heard, AND I CAN’T GET THEM OUT OF MY
HEAD!
I wake up the morning… “future cold shakes from stupid mistakes…”
I hum in the shower… “I was happy unhappy…”
I am at work trying to get stuff done… “im not running away…”
I am trying to sleep at night… “im gonna drink the whole town dry…”
AHHHHHHHH! It’s like they put an implant in my head. I’m like an addict, and
all I can do is replay these videos over and over. The Beths- please keep the
amazing music coming, or stop altogether, or I may end up in the looney bin (hi
from Canada!)

MonsterSound

I just discovered them yesterday and I'm kinda glad but a bit worried now. 🟥🍁🟥

Jordan

Canadian fans rise up

mortified gluten

YES! this is the life in living and its the ideal lifestyle

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