Upsahl started playing both the guitar and piano at the age of five. She attended Arizona School for the Arts and is classically trained in piano, guitar, and voice. With a style that bridges thoughtful adult alternative fare and playful pop, American singer and songwriter UPSAHL debuted her warm voice and articulate lyrics on self-releases as early as her mid-teens.
Upsahl released a self-titled EP (as Taylor Upsahl) at age 14. In 2015, she wrote and self-produced her full-length debut album, "Viscerotonic". In 2017, her third album was released, "Unfamiliar Light". She quickly became a local favorite for national touring acts in Phoenix. Upsahl played the McDowell Mountain Music Festival in 2017, opening for The Shins, Beck, and Flume, and released her first single, "Can You Hear Me Now", that year.
She signed a recording deal with Arista Records in the summer of 2018. On March 8, 2019, she made her major-label debut with the EP "Hindsight 20/20" along with her single "Drugs". She was the first artist signed to the newly re-launched record label. "Drugs," which has been used in nearly 2 million TikTok videos, reached #6 on the Viral Chart and #1 on the Sounds Trends Chart.
In 2020, Upsahl released the single "12345SEX". This was followed by the singles "People I Don't Like" and "MoneyOnMyMind", both songs were included on her second EP, "Young Life Crisis". Billboard crowned the EP as one of the Top 25 Pop albums of the year.
She undertook her first co-write on "Good in Bed" for Dua Lipa's GRAMMY Award-winning, "Future Nostalgia", released on February 11, 2021. She's since lent her pen to Madison Beer, Mike Shinoda, Alan Walker, Anne-Marie, Little Mix, GAYLE, NGHTMRE and Renee Rapp to name a few.
In 2021, she released the singles "Douchebag", "Melatonin", "Time of my Life", and "Lunatic". All songs are featured on her debut studio album "Lady Jesus", which was released October 8, 2021. The album made her one of People Magazine’s “Talented Emerging Artists Making Their Mark” and “a musical force to be reckoned with” (Nylon).
UPSAHL’s highly successful debut headline tour, followed, where she sold out venues across the US, Australia, UK and Europe. Her high-octane performance earned her spots on Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Reading/Leeds, Rock en Seine and more.
Upsahl toured as an opening act for Olivia O'Brien in 2021, for Yungblud and FLETCHER in 2022 and for Tove Lo in 2023. In July 2023, Upsahl featured in a different version of K-pop girl group Le Sserafim's song Eye, Psyche & the Bluebeard's Wife.
Arizona
UPSAHL Lyrics
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Must be nice to be a guy
A vulture in a suit and tie
Takin' lives without a consequence
Bet he'd make a real good president
Used to wanna be their type
But now I think I'd rather die
Let me put you into second place
Not gonna take it in the backseat anymore
Put on your lipstick, let me show you how this works
Hi, this is who I am
A girl from Arizona with a bottle in my hand
Tryin' not to give a fuck if no one understands
So hard not to give a fuck when no one undеrstands
Tried to stick it to the man
They told mе I'm impossible but maybe that's my brand
Tryin' not to give a fuck if no one understands
So hard not to give a fuck when no one understands
Let me get this straight
You want the world up on your plate
And you get off on tellin' people
What you think that they should say
But see, I think you got me wrong
I don't know how to play along
I'm over all this playin' nice
I'd rather be just playin' God
Not gonna take it in the backseat anymore
Put on your lipstick, let me show you how this works
Hi, this is who I am
A girl from Arizona with a bottle in my hand
Tryin' not to give a fuck if no one understands
So hard not to give a fuck when no one understands
Tried to stick it to the man
They told me I'm impossible but maybe that's my brand
Tryin' not to give a fuck if no one understands
So hard not to give a fuck when no one understands
La-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, yeah
La-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, hmm
La-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, yeah
La-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la
Hi, this is who I am (la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la)
A girl from Arizona with a bottle in my hand
Tryin' not to give a fuck if no one understands
I don't have a dick but you can suck my masterplan, yeah
The lyrics of UPSAHL’s song “Arizona” have a rebellious and feminist vibe. The song speaks about the challenges and frustration of being a woman in a world that is dominated by men. The opening lines of the song “Must be nice to be a guy, A vulture in a suit and tie, Takin' lives without a consequence, Bet he'd make a real good president” paints a picture of how women are constantly reminded of the unfairness and injustice prevalent in the world. The line “Used to wanna be their type, But now I think I'd rather die” talks about how women have been socialized to conform to the norms and expectations of men, but they have reached a point where they would rather die than compromise their values.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of independence and empowerment. UPSAHL sings “Hi, this is who I am, A girl from Arizona with a bottle in my hand, Tryin' not to give a f*ck if no one understands” This line means that she is unapologetically herself and will not let anyone dim her light. The phrase “So hard not to give a f*ck when no one understands” reflects the struggle of being a misunderstood and unapologetic woman in a society that does not value or recognize their worth. The final lines of the song “I don't have a d*ck but you can suck my master plan” is a powerful statement that she is in control and is not going to let anyone stop her.
Line by Line Meaning
Must be nice to be a guy
It's easy being privileged as a man
A vulture in a suit and tie
Men in powerful positions take advantage of those beneath them
Takin' lives without a consequence
Men in power have the ability to negatively affect the lives of others without receiving consequences for their actions
Bet he'd make a real good president
Sarcastic comment on how corrupt men can become powerful politicians
Used to wanna be their type
Admitting wanting to fit in with men's status quo
But now I think I'd rather die
Realizing that conforming to male standards is not worth sacrificing one's own identity
And boy you're just another pretty face
Comment on superficial attraction
Let me put you into second place
Asserting her own power and worth
Not gonna take it in the backseat anymore
Refusing to be passive or submissive in a relationship
Put on your lipstick, let me show you how this works
Taking control and demonstrating her own sexual agency
Hi, this is who I am
Introducing herself and asserting her identity
A girl from Arizona with a bottle in my hand
Proudly identifying as a woman from Arizona who enjoys drinking
Tryin' not to give a fuck if no one understands
Not caring about societal expectations or judgment
So hard not to give a fuck when no one understands
Struggling with societal pressures but asserting her individuality
Tried to stick it to the man
Attempted to rebel against the corrupt male-dominated society
They told me I'm impossible but maybe that's my brand
Accepting her own differences as a strength and owning her uniqueness
Let me get this straight
Calling out someone's misunderstanding or ignorance
You want the world up on your plate
Ambitious and entitled attitude towards achieving success
And you get off on tellin' people
Enjoying power over others and their opinions
What you think that they should say
Attempting to control others and their expressions
But see, I think you got me wrong
Clarifying that someone has misunderstood her intentions or abilities
I don't know how to play along
Refusing to conform to someone else's expectations or rules
I'm over all this playin' nice
Tired of being polite or accommodating to others
I'd rather be just playin' God
Preferring to be in control of her own life and destiny
I don't have a dick but you can suck my masterplan, yeah
Turning gender-based insults into a witty comeback, implying that her ideas and abilities trump traditional male power dynamics
Contributed by Layla I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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lyrics
[Intro]
(My turn)
[Verse 1]
Must be nice to be a guy
A vulture in a suit and tie
Takin' lives without a consequence
Bet he'd make a real good president
Used to wanna be their type
But now I think I'd rather die
And boy you're just another pretty face
Let me put you into second place
[Pre-Chorus]
Not gonna take it in the backseat anymore (Uh-hmm, uh-hmm, hmm)
Put on your lipstick, let me show you how this works
[Chorus]
Hi, this is who I am
A girl from Arizona with a bottle in my hand
Tryin' not to give a fuck if no one understands
So hard not to give a fuck when no one undеrstands
Tried to stick it to the man
They told mе I'm impossible but maybe that's my brand
Tryin' not to give a fuck if no one understands
So hard not to give a fuck when no one understands
[Verse 2]
Let me get this straight
You want the world up on your plate
And you get off on tellin' people
What you think that they should say
But see, I think you got me wrong
I don't know how to play along
I'm over all this playin' nice
I'd rather be just playin' God
[Pre-Chorus]
Not gonna take it in the backseat anymore (Uh-hmm, uh-hmm, hmm)
Put on your lipstick, let me show you how this works
[Chorus]
Hi, this is who I am
A girl from Arizona with a bottle in my hand
Tryin' not to give a fuck if no one understands
So hard not to give a fuck when no one understands
Tried to stick it to the man
They told me I'm impossible but maybe that's my brand
Tryin' not to give a fuck if no one understands
So hard not to give a fuck when no one understands
[Post-Chorus / Bridge]
La-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, yeah
La-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, hmm
La-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, yeah
La-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la
[Outro]
Hi, this is who I am (La-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la)
A girl from Arizona with a bottle in my hand
Tryin' not to give a fuck if no one understands (La-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la, la-la)
I don't have a dick but you can suck my masterplan, yeah
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