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.
Stressed
UPSAHL Lyrics
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I overthink like it's my job to lose my mind
So cliche, drown in my problems late at night
And no, I don't need your advice
Don't call me up late
Askin' for favors or tryin' to
Fix all your mistakes
'Cause I'm tired, I'm drained, I can't even see straight and I'm...
I'm stressed, tired like I'm already dead by now
No, you won't break me, whatever you say
Put on a face and pretend I'm okay
But I'm stressed, I don't have time for your mess right now
Stressed, yeah, yeah
Stressed, yeah, yeah
Lost control, not wakin' up to my alarms
Anymore, I maxed out all my credit cards
But I'm still fine, adrenaline's my only vice
Sometimes I cry to pass the time
Don't call me up late
Askin' for favors or tryin' to
Fix all your mistakes
'Cause I'm tired, I'm drained, I can't even see straight and I'm...
Stressed, a lot goin' on in my head right now
I'm stressed, tired like I'm already dead by now
No, you won't break me, whatever you say
Put on a face and pretend I'm okay
But I'm stressed, I don't have time for your mess right now
Stressed, yeah, yeah
Stressed, woah, woah
Oh, what a feeling
Feeling so low, yet so high
Oh, what a feeling
In love with the thrill of a fight
Stressed, a lot goin' on in my head right now
I'm stressed, tired like I'm already dead by now
No, you won't break me, whatever you say
Put on a face and pretend I'm okay
But I'm stressed, I don't have time for your mess right now
Stressed, woah, woah
Stressed, woah, woah
Stressed, woah, woah
Stressed, woah, woah
In UPSAHL's song Stressed, the artist expresses her inner turmoil and anxiety. The opening lines reveal her inability to sleep, an all-too-common experience for those who suffer from stress and anxiety. She then goes on to describe her tendency to overthink, which results in her feeling drained and overwhelmed. Despite her apparent struggles, she maintains her independence and does not want or need help from anyone else. The hook of the song repeats the word "stressed" over and over again, emphasizing the mental and emotional distress that the singer is experiencing.
As the song progresses, UPSAHL details the various ways in which stress has affected her life, from maxing out her credit cards to feeling like she has lost control. Despite it all, she refuses to be broken and maintains a faรงade of normalcy, putting on a brave face while struggling to cope with the weight of her problems. The final lines of the song suggest that, despite the difficulties she faces, there is a part of her that enjoys the thrill of the fight, suggesting that the stress has become an almost addictive part of her life.
Overall, Stressed is a song that speaks to the experience of many people who suffer from stress and anxiety. It captures the feeling of being overwhelmed and unable to cope, while also hinting at the internal strength and resilience that is required to survive such a difficult experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't sleep, stare at my phone until it dies
I have trouble sleeping and spend so much time on my phone that it eventually runs out of battery.
I overthink like it's my job to lose my mind
I frequently worry excessively to the point that I feel like I am losing my sanity.
So cliche, drown in my problems late at night
It's very typical of me to immerse myself in my issues, particularly at night when I have nothing else to concentrate on.
And no, I don't need your advice
I don't require any suggestions or recommendations from anyone else.
Don't call me up late Askin' for favors or tryin' to Fix all your mistakes
I don't want to be contacted late at night for assistance or to fix other people's errors in judgment.
'Cause I'm tired, I'm drained, I can't even see straight and I'm...
I am exhausted, depleted, and unable to focus as a result of my current condition.
Stressed, a lot goin' on in my head right now
I am experiencing a great deal of disturbance in my head at the moment, which is causing me to feel anxious.
I'm stressed, tired like I'm already dead by now
My weariness is so intense, it's as if I'm already lifeless.
No, you won't break me, whatever you say
I cannot be destroyed, regardless of what anyone might say or do.
Put on a face and pretend I'm okay
I have to feign being fine and mask my struggles.
But I'm stressed, I don't have time for your mess right now
I am feeling stressed and don't have the time or energy to deal with anyone else's problems.
Lost control, not wakin' up to my alarms Anymore, I maxed out all my credit cards
I have lost track of my life, no longer wake up to alarms, and have even spent all my money.
But I'm still fine, adrenaline's my only vice
Despite all of my issues, I maintain the appearance of being okay and rely solely on adrenaline to keep going.
Sometimes I cry to pass the time
On occasion, I cry just to occupy myself since I have nothing else to do.
Oh, what a feeling Feeling so low, yet so high
I am experiencing an odd combination of emotions, with very low lows and very high highs.
In love with the thrill of a fight
I am inexplicably fond of the adrenaline rush associated with battling my inner demons.
Stressed, woah, woah
I am stressed out and overwhelmed.
Writer(s): Peter Anthony Nappi, Leah Mason, Taylor Cameron Upsahl
Contributed by David L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fairysugvr9454
I can't sleep, stare at my phone until it dies
I overthink like it's my job to lose my mind
So cliche, drown in my problems late at night
And no, I don't need your advice
Don't call me up late
Askin' for favors or tryin' to
Fix all your mistakes
'Cause I'm tired, I'm drained, I can't even see straight and I'm...
Stressed, a lot goin' on in my head right now
I'm stressed, tired like I'm already dead by now
No, you won't break me, whatever you say
Put on a face and pretend I'm okay
But I'm stressed, I don't have time for your mess right now
Stressed, yeah, yeah
Stressed, yeah, yeah
Lost control, not wakin' up to my alarms
Anymore, I maxed out all my credit cards
But I'm still fine, adrenaline's my only vice
Sometimes I cry to pass the time
Don't call me up late
Askin' for favors or tryin' to
Fix all your mistakes
'Cause I'm tired, I'm drained, I can't even see straight and I'm...
Stressed, a lot goin' on in my head right now
I'm stressed, tired like I'm already dead by now
No, you won't break me, whatever you say
Put on a face and pretend I'm okay
But I'm stressed, I don't have time for your mess right now
Stressed, yeah, yeah
Stressed, woah, woah
Oh, what a feeling
Feeling so low, yet so high
Oh, what a feeling
In love with the thrill of a fight
Stressed, a lot goin' on in my head right now
I'm stressed, tired like I'm already dead by now
No, you won't break me, whatever you say
Put on a face and pretend I'm okay
But I'm stressed, I don't have time for your mess right now
Stressed, woah, woah
Stressed, woah, woah
Stressed, woah, woah
Stressed, woah, woah
@paulagomezlima7375
The fact that the instrumental part after the chorus makes you stressed is amazing, i love singers that play with sounds to make you feel the way they felt writing the song (there aren't a lot of 'em tho) so tysm for this piece of art
@starmiiee
FRR
@issamenu5en5e29
its genius
@alwithadot
pog
@aguywhocreatesmusic5215
That's actually the part where I chill the most for some reason lol
@nuttu2124
It's been a year and she is still underrated, what? All of her songs are amazing ;-;
@rokomedhat9221
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU I JUST CAN'T UNDERSTAND
@ash-sm5kq
This is like my first time hearing her and I agree like she sounds like an angel
@gerald3235
let the universe do its job, slowly but surely ;)
@nuttu2124
Ashley M you wonโt be able to stop hearing her songs for a long time!