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 Magazineโs โTalented Emerging Artists Making Their Markโ and โa musical force to be reckoned withโ (Nylon).
UPSAHLโs 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.
Kiss Me Now
UPSAHL Lyrics
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(On fire, on fire)
How does everything taste like heaven?
(Youโฒre a liar, a liar)
Your drink is warm, it's been a while
Sippin' on ginger ale and water
Iโฒm running out of re-fills baby
Weโฒre sitting at the red light and I don't wanna stare
But thereโฒs really only one thing on my mind
So, kiss me now before I go
You got a chance so, won't you take it, take it, take it
You broken, boy
Because I feel like this is going well
So why the hell you movinโฒ so damn slow?
I know we might not last forever
But if you don't try I guess we'll never know
So, kiss me now before I...
Cut to the chase, Iโฒm over the small talk
(Just shut up, shut up)
Last callโฒs in front of you, runnin' out of luck
(Donโฒt give up, don't give up)
I thought that I had had enough of
The fakes and the lust and the weather
But you look like a glimpse of summer
Weโฒre walkin' through the gallery and it all looks the same
But I look over my shoulder, Frida Kahlo knows my pain
And all this tension gives me hell
Iโฒm not one to kiss and tell
But there's really only one thing on my mind
So, kiss me now before I go
You got a chance so, won't you take it, take it, take it
You broken, boy
Because I feel like this is going well
So, why the hell you movinโฒ so damn slow?
I know we might not last forever
But if you donโฒt try, I guess we'll never know
So, kiss me now before I...
Iโฒm givin' you one more chance
Iโฒm givin' you one more dance
Iโฒm givin' you just another second to see it through
I'm givinโฒ you one last look
I bet you think that youโฒre lucky
But honey, I'm always on the move
Iโฒm givin' you one more chance
Iโฒm givin' you one more dance
Iโฒm givin' you just another second to see it through
I'm givinโฒ you one last look
I bet you think that youโฒre lucky
But honey, I'm always on the move
So, kiss me now before I go
You got a chance so, wonโฒt you take it, take it, take it
You broken, boy
Because I feel like this is going well
So why the hell you moving so damn slow?
I know we might not last forever
But if you don't try, I guess weโฒll never know
So, kiss me now before I...
The song "Kiss Me Now" by Upsahl talks about the impatience of two people who are interested in each other. As they sit at dinner, one person is distracted and simply can't focus on anything else but the other person. They desperately want to move things forward but the other person seems indecisive and slow to act.
The singer feels like the moment is perfect and wants the other person to seize the opportunity before it's too late, as they might not have another chance. She wants him to forget about everything else and just kiss her now, without hesitation. The singer insists that there is chemistry between them and she's willing to give him one more chance to make a move. The song showcases the tension and the frustration of waiting, wondering, and hoping for something to happen.
Overall, the lyrics of "Kiss Me Now" convey a sense of urgency, anticipation, and desire. The chorus is catchy and it encourages the other person to take a chance on love. The theme of taking a risk and not letting fear hold you back comes through strongly. The reference to famous artist Frida Kahlo adds a poetic touch and the use of metaphors and imagery throughout the song adds depth to the message.
Line by Line Meaning
My dinnerโs gettinโ cold but your eyes are (On fire, on fire)
I am distracted by your intense gaze and can no longer focus on my food.
How does everything taste like heaven? (Youโre a liar, a liar)
I am suspicious of your flattery as I believe my food is not as exceptional as you claim.
Your drink is warm, itโs been a while Sippinโ on ginger ale and water Iโm running out of re-fills baby (Iโm tired, Iโm tired)
Your drink has gone stale, and weโve been here for a while. I am getting drained, and I need more to replenish my energy.
Weโre sitting at the red light and I donโt wanna stare But thereโs really only one thing on my mind
I am trying not to be obvious in my attraction towards you, but I can't seem to stop thinking about kissing you.
So, kiss me now before I go You got a chance so, wonโt you take it, take it, take it You broken, boy
I am giving you an opportunity to kiss me before we part ways, and if you refuse, it signifies your flawed nature.
Because I feel like this is going well So why the hell you movinโ so damn slow? I know we might not last forever But if you donโt try I guess weโll never know So, kiss me now before Iโฆ
I feel like we have a good connection, so I am confused as to why you are hesitant to make a move. We may not have a future, but we won't know unless you take a chance and kiss me now.
Cut to the chase, Iโm over the small talk (Just shut up, shut up) Last callโs in front of you, runninโ out of luck (Donโt give up, donโt give up)
I want to skip the formalities and just move on to something more exciting. Time is running out, so don't waste this last opportunity.
I thought that I had had enough of The fakes and the lust and the weather But you look like a glimpse of summer
I was jaded by superficial relationships, but you bring a refreshing change that reminds me of a bright, sunny day.
Weโre walkinโ through the gallery and it all looks the same But I look over my shoulder, Frida Kahlo knows my pain And all this tension gives me hell Iโm not one to kiss and tell But thereโs really only one thing on my mind
Even though the art looks monotonous, I take solace in Frida Kahlo's relatable anguish. The tension between us is overwhelming, but I won't kiss and tell. However, I still can't stop thinking about kissing you.
Iโm giving you one more chance Iโm giving you one more dance Iโm giving you just another second to see it through I'm givingโ you one last look I bet you think that youโre lucky But honey, I'm always on the move
This is your final chance to kiss me, and if you don't, it's your loss. I am constantly moving and won't wait around forever.
Writer(s): Taylor Cameron Upsahl, Max Frost, Jamie John Pitrelli
Contributed by Audrey G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jinxthatsme2317
[Verse 1]
My dinner's getting cold but your eyes are
On fire, on fire
How does everything taste like heaven?
You're a liar, a liar
Your drink is warm it's been a while
Sipping on ginger ale and water
I'm running out of re-fills baby
I'm tired, I'm tired
[Pre-Chorus]
We're sitting at the red light and I don't wanna stare
But there's really only one thing on my mind
[Chorus]
So kiss me now before I go
You got a chance so won't you take it, take it
You broken boy
Because I feel like this is going well
So why the hell you moving so damn slow?
I know we might not last forever
But if you don't try I guess we'll never know
So kiss me now before I
[Verse 2]
[?] chase I'm over the small talk
Just shup up, shut up
Last call is in front of you're running out of luck
Don't give up, don't give up
I thought that I had enough of the fakes, and the lust and the weather
But you look like a glimpse of summer
[Pre-Chorus]
We're walking through the gallery and it all looks the same
But I look over my shoulder Frida Kahlo knows my pain
And all this tension gives me hell
I'm not one to kiss and tell
But the best things there's one thing on my mind
[Chorus]
So kiss me now before I go
You got a chance so won't you take it, take it
You broken boy
Because I feel like this is going well
So why the hell you moving so damn slow?
I know we might not last forever
But if you don't try I guess we'll never know
So kiss me now before I
[Bridge]
I'm giving you one more chance
I'm giving you one more dance
I'm giving you just another second to see it through
I'm giving you one last look
I bet you think that you're lucky
But honey I'm always on the move (x2)
[Chorus]
So kiss me now before I go
You got a chance so won't you take it, take it
You broken boy
Because I feel like this is going well
So why the hell you moving so damn slow?
I know we might not last forever
But if you don't try I guess we'll never know
So kiss me now before I
@IsomerMashups
She switches genres so seamlessly. This is peak 2003 easy listening pop.
@jinxthatsme2317
[Verse 1]
My dinner's getting cold but your eyes are
On fire, on fire
How does everything taste like heaven?
You're a liar, a liar
Your drink is warm it's been a while
Sipping on ginger ale and water
I'm running out of re-fills baby
I'm tired, I'm tired
[Pre-Chorus]
We're sitting at the red light and I don't wanna stare
But there's really only one thing on my mind
[Chorus]
So kiss me now before I go
You got a chance so won't you take it, take it
You broken boy
Because I feel like this is going well
So why the hell you moving so damn slow?
I know we might not last forever
But if you don't try I guess we'll never know
So kiss me now before I
[Verse 2]
[?] chase I'm over the small talk
Just shup up, shut up
Last call is in front of you're running out of luck
Don't give up, don't give up
I thought that I had enough of the fakes, and the lust and the weather
But you look like a glimpse of summer
[Pre-Chorus]
We're walking through the gallery and it all looks the same
But I look over my shoulder Frida Kahlo knows my pain
And all this tension gives me hell
I'm not one to kiss and tell
But the best things there's one thing on my mind
[Chorus]
So kiss me now before I go
You got a chance so won't you take it, take it
You broken boy
Because I feel like this is going well
So why the hell you moving so damn slow?
I know we might not last forever
But if you don't try I guess we'll never know
So kiss me now before I
[Bridge]
I'm giving you one more chance
I'm giving you one more dance
I'm giving you just another second to see it through
I'm giving you one last look
I bet you think that you're lucky
But honey I'm always on the move (x2)
[Chorus]
So kiss me now before I go
You got a chance so won't you take it, take it
You broken boy
Because I feel like this is going well
So why the hell you moving so damn slow?
I know we might not last forever
But if you don't try I guess we'll never know
So kiss me now before I
@juliemartin934
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@shawn_spencestarr
cut to the chase :VV
@jamescarter2314
AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! How is she not more famous?!?!?!??!?!?!?!
@randomperson8563
Iโm going back to her older songs and got to hear this again ๐ค๐ค๐ค
@CeejayFilmsFanspinePictures
Guitar riff reminds me of "Ain't No Rest For the Wicked"
@tperez210
Ceejay Films/Fanspine Pictures me too!!!
@dingoa9595
The song reminds me of the Matt Meason Song I Just Dont Care That Much (that might not he the exact title)
@524le
Thatโs what I was thinking