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.
Drugs
UPSAHL Lyrics
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Soon as you graduate, interesting
Anyway, you're leaving
Need a hug? Okay then
Call me up, no thanks man
I'm too busy, don't have time for
Things you say that aren't important
Where's the bathroom at?
I just came here to the party for the drugs
(Drugs), drugs, (drugs), drugs, (drugs)
I'm not tryna make a friend or fall in love
(Love), love, (love), love, (love)
So just stop the faking
Not for here for nameless faces
Pointless talking, conversations
(Drugs), drugs, (drugs), drugs, (drugs)
I just came here for the drugs
Look who's here, pink t-shirt
Oh, you met him last year?
Wish I was as cool as you
Check it out, you got that
Brand new Audi hatchback
But you came here alone
You're too drunk to drive home
I'm too busy, don't have time for
Things you say that aren't important
Where's the bathroom at?
Leave me alone
I just came here to the party for the drugs
(Drugs), drugs, (drugs), drugs, (drugs)
I'm not tryna make a friend or fall in love
(Love), love, (love), love, (love)
So just stop the faking
Not for here for nameless faces
Pointless talking, conversations
(Drugs), drugs, (drugs), drugs, (drugs)
I just came here for the drugs
Everybody's either here for the drugs
Or the sex or the money or the fame
He's on the phone asking someone for the plug
And she's on the couch small talking, dropping names
I'm not for here for nameless faces
Pointless talking, conversations
(Drugs), drugs, (drugs), drugs
I just came here for the
In UPSAHL's song "Drugs," the singer is at a party and seems uninterested in engaging with those around her. She notices someone she knows who is leaving soon and offers a half-hearted condolence. However, she quickly dismisses any potential conversation and attempts to escape. The singer then encounters another person who she deems "cool" and tries to have a conversation with her, but soon becomes disinterested. Throughout the song, the singer is openly apathetic towards the people at the party and is solely interested in the narcotic substances being consumed. She emphasizes this by repeating "I just came here for the drugs" in the chorus.
The song serves as a commentary on the party scene and the sometimes superficial nature of social interactions. The singer recognizes that most people are at the party for ulterior motives, whether it be drugs, sex, money or fame. She, on the other hand, is brazenly honest about her intentions, showing that there is no pretense in her behavior. The tune and melody of the song are upbeat and catchy, but the lyrics reveal a more cynical and sarcastic view of parties and the people who attend them.
Line by Line Meaning
So, you say you're moving out of state
I hear that you're leaving town soon
Soon as you graduate, interesting
You plan to move after you finish school, how intriguing
Anyway, you're leaving
Regardless of the reasons, you're departing
Need a hug? Okay then
Do you require an embrace? If so, that's fine with me
Call me up, no thanks man
You can phone me if you want, but I'm not interested
I'm too busy, don't have time for
Unfortunately, I'm occupied and can't focus on
Things you say that aren't important
Anything you have to say that's unimportant
Where's the bathroom at?
Could you tell me the location of the restroom?
Leave me alone
Please depart from my presence
I just came here to the party for the drugs
My intent for attending this gathering was solely to obtain narcotics
(Drugs), drugs, (drugs), drugs, (drugs)
The substance in question would be classified as a drug
I'm not tryna make a friend or fall in love
I'm not here to establish a friendship or pursue romance
(Love), love, (love), love, (love)
I'm not interested in love or affection
So just stop the faking
Please refrain from acting disingenuous or fake
Not for here for nameless faces
I didn't come here to meet people whose names I don't know
Pointless talking, conversations
Having meaningless dialogues and discussions
(Drugs), drugs, (drugs), drugs, (drugs)
Again, the sought-after item is drugs
Look who's here, pink t-shirt
Oh look, there's someone wearing a pink shirt
Oh, you met him last year?
You've previously encountered this individual?
Wish I was as cool as you
I aspire to be as impressive or admirable as you
Check it out, you got that
Hey look, you have acquired
Brand new Audi hatchback
A new vehicle made by the brand Audi, with a hatch in the back
But you came here alone
However, you attended this event without any companions
You're too drunk to drive home
You've indulged in alcohol and are not fit to operate a vehicle
Everybody's either here for the drugs
Most individuals attending are interested in obtaining drugs
Or the sex or the money or the fame
Alternately, some people seek sex, wealth, or notoriety
He's on the phone asking someone for the plug
A male individual is on the telephone request the source of drugs
And she's on the couch small talking, dropping names
A female individual is casually conversing on the sofa, and name-dropping
(Drugs), drugs, (drugs), drugs
Once again, people have a strong desire for drugs
I just came here for the
My only purpose for attending
Writer(s): Sean Kennedy, Taylor Cameron Upsahl, Graham Andrew Muron
Contributed by Caroline A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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To all those people being bullied
To all those people who have lost a loved one
To all those people who have lost a pet
To all those people being abused
To all those people going through depression
To all those people with anxiety
To all those people in poverty
To all those people going through a breakup
To all those people having a bad day
To all those people with insecurities
To all those people just having a hard time,
Don't forget
Your weakness today
Is your strength tomorrow
It always gets better
Your loved ones will remain in your hearts
You always have the memories
Love yourself
Stand up for yourself
Money can't buy happiness
Those lovers
Just weren't right
Don't abuse yourself
Don't abuse others
Kill them with kindness
Treat people with kindness
We've all had these times
There will always be a hole in our chests
But
Let's all be each others' strength
weather you're
Black
White
Yellow
LGBTQ+
Christian
Atheist
Etc
Love yourself
Love others
Don't cut
Don't kill
Don't criticize
Don't do drugs
Don't starve yourself
Don't starve others
We aren't supposed to do any of that
Just keep your strength
Keep your faith
Don't change because you were told to
Be yourself
ALM
BLM
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from the USA!
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ChillTracks DRUGS ARE BAD !
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kidz bop be like: i just came into the party for the hugs (hugs)
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@bell9265
im ugly laughing rn
@Raphaeltheslayer
LMAO I swear that’s how they be tho the songs are absolute trash 😒