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.
STOP!
UPSAHL Lyrics
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I'm looking up my symptoms
Tell myself I'm fine
But my system just ain't listenin'
Like ooh
This ain't normal how I'm feelin', no
Ooh
Running higher than a fever
When my palms start to sweat
I feel it in my stomach
This is how I get
Every time I know you're comin' over
Ooh
Sometimes I think that I might die with you
Ooh
It's like I'm almost too alive with you
Ahhh
Ooh ohh ooh
Oh, it feels like
My heart's gonna beat so fast, gonna beat so fast
Gonna beat so fast that it might stop
Oh, it feels like
My heart's gonna beat so fast, gonna beat so fast
Gonna beat so fast that it might stop
Hit my chest like
Woooh ooh ooh oohh
Woooh ooh ooh oohh
Boom boom boom
Woooh ooh ooh oohh
Woooh ooh ooh
Boom boom boom
Kiss my neck
Whisper in my ear
You ain't seen nothing yet
Cool me down and catch my breath like
Ooh
This ain't normal how I'm feeling, no
Ooh
Say whatever, I'll believe it 'cause
Ahhh
Ooh ohh ooh
When you're touching my
Ahhh
Ooh ohh ooh
Oh, it feels like
My heart's gonna beat so fast, gonna beat so fast
Gonna beat so fast that it might stop
Oh, it feels like
My heart's gonna beat so fast, gonna beat so fast
Gonna beat so fast that it might stop
Hit my chest like
Woooh ooh ooh oohh
Woooh ooh ooh oohh
Boom boom boom
Woooh ooh ooh oohh
Woooh ooh ooh
Boom boom boom
My heart's gonna beat so fast, gonna beat so fast
Gonna beat so fast that it might stop
The song "STOP!" by UPSAHL is a commentary on the feelings of anxiety and excitement that come with unrequited love. The singer describes being consumed by thoughts of their love interest, checking their symptoms online, and feeling their heart race and palms sweat whenever they know their crush is coming over. The chorus of the song is an expression of the physical sensations of love and the fear of it overwhelming the body to the point of stopping the heart.
Throughout the song, UPSAHL hints at a sense of danger and recklessness in her feelings for this person - she describes feeling "almost too alive" with them and believing whatever they say "because". This implies a sense of vulnerability and willingness to risk everything for love. The chorus brings all these emotions to a head, with the pounding beat and repetitive "woooh ooh ooh oohh" representing the beating of UPSAHL's heart.
Overall, "STOP!" captures the thrilling and terrifying feeling of falling for someone who may not feel the same way. The song blends elements of pop, rock and electronic music to create a pulsing, visceral expression of the physical and emotional experience of love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm up all night online
I spend all night on the internet
I'm looking up my symptoms
I search for my physical condition's symptoms
Tell myself I'm fine
I convince myself that I'm okay
But my system just ain't listenin'
My body doesn't respond positively
Like ooh
Like feeling something not normal
This ain't normal how I'm feeling, no
This state of feeling is unusual
Ooh
Feeling abnormal
Running higher than a fever
The sensation is more intense than a fever
When my palms start to sweat
My hands get sweaty
I feel it in my stomach
I can sense it in my gut
This is how I get
This is what happens to me
Every time I know you're comin' over
Whenever you're about to visit me
Sometimes I think that I might die with you
I feel like I might be in danger when I'm around you
It's like I'm almost too alive with you
Being with you makes me feel too much
Ahhh
Sighing sound
Ooh ohh ooh
Sound effect for intense feeling
Oh, it feels like
I feel like
My heart's gonna beat so fast, gonna beat so fast
My heartbeat will increase a lot
Gonna beat so fast that it might stop
My heartbeat may stop due to too much excitement
Hit my chest like
It feels like my chest is getting hit
Woooh ooh ooh oohh
Intense sound effect for heart beating fast
Boom boom boom
Additional sound effect for heartbeat
Kiss my neck
You kiss my neck
Whisper in my ear
You whisper something in my ear
You ain't seen nothing yet
You haven't experienced anything like this before
Cool me down and catch my breath like
Make me calm and help me catch my breath
Say whatever, I'll believe it 'cause
I'll believe anything you say
When you're touching my
When you touch me
My heart's gonna beat so fast, gonna beat so fast
My heartbeat will speed up a lot
Gonna beat so fast that it might stop
My heartbeat may stop due to the intense feeling
Woooh ooh ooh oohh
Intense sound effect for fast heartbeat
My heart's gonna beat so fast, gonna beat so fast
My heart will beat very fast
Gonna beat so fast that it might stop
My heartbeat may stop due to too much excitement
Hit my chest like
It feels like my chest is getting hit
Woooh ooh ooh oohh
Intense sound effect for fast heartbeat
Boom boom boom
Additional sound effect for heartbeat
My heart's gonna beat so fast, gonna beat so fast
My heartbeat will accelerate rapidly
Gonna beat so fast that it might stop
My heartbeat may stop due to the intense feeling
Writer(s): Asia Whiteacre, Taylor Upsahl, Nathan Cunningham, Marty James Garton, Marc Sibley
Contributed by Isaiah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vieira Dos Santos Lidia
The fact that every upsahl song would slap at a party
UPSAHL
Duuude I miss parties
Lunabyes
@UPSAHL come to New Zealand! We're currently the only country in the world that's having music festivals and parties safely!! Come to nz next festival season, you'd do great!!
Alicia Reynolds
the fact I haven't been to a party in over a year
Vieira Dos Santos Lidia
@Alicia Reynolds same 😭
Sam
@UPSAHL Great song! Can't wait to hear more :)
UPSAHL
So stoked this song is finally out!! Let's goooooo
♡MOVenny♡
Eeyyy :D
Kat C
Couldn't agree more
oneandonly_mads ☆🎧
It’s so good!!