The title of the song comes from her own personal mantra of “I’m thriving,” which she repeats to herself whenever she’s experiencing the exact opposite. Similar to “Lunatic,” this track is a reminder to own the person she is—including the messiest parts of herself—and make the best of even the worst situations. In regard to the album’s story, “Thriving” represents the point where UPSAHL is no longer consumed with her breakup as she begins her journey toward finding her own “Lady Jesus.”
Thriving
UPSAHL Lyrics
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Guess I blacked out at the bar
I'm just tryna leave then I see a ticket on my car
Damn this shit is going south
I just checked my bank account
Insufficient funds, what the fuck is that all about?
I'm barefoot, stumbling down the street
I'm thriving
Damn, this la-la-la-la-life is a bitch
Thriving
'Cause I da-da-da-da-don't give a shit
I feel like I'm dying, hysterically crying
Thriving like
La-la-la-la-la-la-la
My ex just left, it's coolio
Hydrated on Julio
Faking up a smile, yeah, I'm vibing
I haven't slept in weeks, ay
I'm living the dream, ay
Ask me how I'm doing, I'm just trying not to scream (wait)
I'm thriving
Damn, this la-la-la-la-life is a bitch
Thriving (I'm thriving)
'Cause I da-da-da-da-don't give a shit
I feel like I'm dying, hysterically crying
Thriving like
La-la-la-la-la-la-la
Thriving
Yeah, I'm la-la-la-la-loving the taste
Thriving
Take a la-la-la-la-look at my face (take a look at my face)
I feel like I'm dying, hysterically crying
Thriving like
La-la-la-la-la-la-la
My face is on the pavement
Got too wasted, but I'm like
(La-la-la, la-la-la-la)
Gotta get home, can't find my phone
It's a shitshow
But it's lit though (it's lit though)
yeah, I'm thriving
Damn, this la-la-la-la-life is a bitch
Thriving (thriving)
'Cause I da-da-da-da-don't give a shit
I feel like I'm dying, hysterically crying
Thriving like (yeah)
La-la-la-la-la-la-la (la-la-la-la-ah)
Thriving
Yeah, I'm la-la-la-la-loving the taste (I'm loving the taste)
Thriving
Take a la-la-la-la-look at my face (take a look at my face)
I feel like I'm dying, hysterically crying
Thriving like
La-la-la-la-la-la-la
In UPSAHL's song "Thriving," the lyrics paint a picture of a night out gone wrong and the aftermath of it. The singer starts by expressing confusion and disorientation, not knowing who they are or what happened at the bar. They discover a ticket on their car and realize their bank account has insufficient funds. This series of unfortunate events leads to a feeling of things going downhill.
Despite the difficulties, the singer is determined to forge ahead. They describe themselves as a "hottest mess" stumbling barefoot down the street. The repetition of the word "thriving" becomes an ironic mantra for the singer, as they claim to be unfazed by the challenges they face and refuse to let them bring them down. The singer continues to convey a nonchalant and carefree attitude, referring to their ex's departure and pretending to be happy, despite feeling overwhelmed and sleep-deprived. They express a desire to avoid screaming when asked how they are doing.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this defiant attitude towards life's hardships. The repetitive "la-la-la-la-la" serves as a symbol of resilience and determination. The singer claims to be thriving even in the midst of chaos, embracing the challenges and refusing to let them dictate their happiness. They describe themselves as loving the taste of thriving and ask others to take a look at their face, seemingly indicating that they wear their struggles as a badge of honor.
Overall, "Thriving" is a song that captures the paradoxical nature of life's challenges and the singer's determination to persevere and find a sense of joy despite the obstacles in their path.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't know who the fuck you are
I have no idea who you are
Guess I blacked out at the bar
I think I lost consciousness at the bar
I'm just tryna leave then I see a ticket on my car
I'm attempting to leave and suddenly notice a parking ticket on my car
Damn this shit is going south
This situation is getting worse
I just checked my bank account
I recently examined my bank account
Insufficient funds, what the fuck is that all about?
There isn't enough money, I don't understand why
I'm barefoot, stumbling down the street
I'm walking without shoes, struggling along the street
The hottest mess that you'll ever meet
I am the most chaotic and disorganized person you will ever encounter
Damn, this la-la-la-la-life is a bitch
Wow, this life is extremely challenging
'Cause I da-da-da-da-don't give a shit
Because I don't care at all
I feel like I'm dying, hysterically crying
I have a strong sensation of dying and uncontrollably weeping
Thriving like
Succeeding and prospering as
My ex just left, it's coolio
My former partner recently departed, but it's okay
Hydrated on Julio
Drinking alcoholic beverages, specifically Julio's drinks
Faking up a smile, yeah, I'm vibing
Forcing a smile, pretending to enjoy myself
I haven't slept in weeks, ay
I haven't had any sleep for several weeks
I'm living the dream, ay
I'm experiencing the ideal life, ay
Ask me how I'm doing, I'm just trying not to scream (wait)
Inquire about my well-being, I am merely attempting not to scream
Yeah, I'm la-la-la-la-loving the taste
Yes, I absolutely adore the flavor
Take a la-la-la-la-look at my face
Observe my face closely
My face is on the pavement
My face is pressed against the ground
Got too wasted, but I'm like
I became excessively intoxicated, but I don't really care
Gotta get home, can't find my phone
I need to go home, but I can't locate my phone
It's a shitshow
This is an absolute mess
But it's lit though (it's lit though)
However, it's still exciting and enjoyable
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jonny Shorr, Taylor Cameron Upsahl, Will Jay
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Don′t know who the fuck you are
Guess I blacked out at the bar
I'm just tryna leave
Then I see a ticket on my car
Damn, this shit is going south
I just checked my bank account
Insufficient funds
What the fuck is that all about?
I′m barefoot stumbling down the street
The hottest mess that you'll ever meet
I'm thriving, damn this (la-la-la-la, life is a bitch)
Thriving, ′cause I (da-da-da-da-don′t give a shit)
I feel like I'm dying, hysterically crying
Thriving, like (la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
My ex just left, it′s coolio
Hydrated, Don Julio
Faking up a smile, yeah, I'm vibing
I haven′t slept in weeks
Say I'm living the dream, yeah
Ask me how I′m doing
I'm just trying not to scream (ah, wait)
I'm thriving, damn this (la-la-la-la, life is a bitch)
Thriving, ′cause I (da-da-da-da-don′t give a shit)
I feel like I'm dying, hysterically crying
Thriving, like (la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
Thriving, damn I′m (la-la-la-la, loving the taste)
Thriving, take a (la-la-la-la, take a look at my face)
I feel like I'm dying, hysterically crying
Thriving, like (la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
My face is on the pavement, got too wasted
But I′m like (la-la-la-la-la-la, la)
Gotta get home, can't find my phone
It′s a shitshow, but it's lit though (it's lit though)
Yeah, I′m thriving, damn this (la-la-la-la, life is a bitch)
Thriving, ′cause I (da-da-da-da-don't give a shit)
I feel like I′m dying, hysterically crying
Thriving, like (la-la-la-la-la-la-la, yeah, la-la-la-la-la)
Thriving, damn I'm (la-la-la-la, I′m loving the taste)
Thriving, take a (la-la-la-la, look at my face)
I feel like I'm dying, hysterically crying
Thriving, like (la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
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Lyrics:
Don't know who the fuck you are
Guess I blacked out at the bar
I'm just tryna leave
Then I see a ticket on my car
Damn, this shit is going south
I just checked my bank account
Insufficient funds
What the fuck is that all about?
I'm barefoot stumbling down the street
The hottest mess that you'll ever meet
I'm thriving, damn this (la-la-la-la, life is a bitch)
Thriving, 'cause I (da-da-da-da-don't give a shit)
I feel like I'm dying, hysterically crying
Thriving, like (la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
My ex just left, it's coolio
Hydrated, Don Julio
Faking up a smile, yeah, I'm vibing
I haven't slept in weeks
Say I'm living the dream, yeah
Ask me how I'm doing
I'm just trying not to scream (ah, wait)
I'm thriving, damn this (la-la-la-la, life is a bitch)
Thriving, 'cause I (da-da-da-da-don't give a shit)
I feel like I'm dying, hysterically crying
Thriving, like (la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
Thriving, damn I'm (la-la-la-la, loving the taste)
Thriving, take a (la-la-la-la, take a look at my face)
I feel like I'm dying, hysterically crying
Thriving, like (la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
My face is on the pavement, got too wasted
But I'm like (la-la-la-la-la-la, la)
Gotta get home, can't find my phone
It's a shitshow, but it's lit though (it's lit though)
Yeah, I'm thriving, damn this (la-la-la-la, life is a bitch)
Thriving, 'cause I (da-da-da-da-don't give a shit)
I feel like I'm dying, hysterically crying
Thriving, like (la-la-la-la-la-la-la, yeah, la-la-la-la-la)
Thriving, damn I'm (la-la-la-la, I'm loving the taste)
Thriving, take a (la-la-la-la, look at my face)
I feel like I'm dying, hysterically crying
Thriving, like (la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
@thelactoseintolerantleft
this whole album especially thriving 😩>>> it’s literally gold.
@iro4201
Literally 79
@mitzimedina199
Love this one, this album is gonna be replaying this whole month for me
@frederikhvamhansen2504
Oh yeah same!
@javierm.p.7501
×2
@spinel345
I’m actually rlly going through some shit rn and my anxiety is so bad and I’m high-key doing so bad. This shit bout to hella help me cope. It’s all so good and I’ve been waiting for so long for this. UPSAHL is such a fucking inspiration and i have been listening for so long.
@reyesDLX
Ik I’m an Internet stranger but I really hope you find some help with that, I know how much anxiety can put you through and how drained you can get. I don’t know what happened but I wish you the best and remember that some things make life a little bit better and the rough patches will always smooth out at some point.
Stay strong and I hope you get through it 💕
@arsenias3122
I needed this just as much <3
@depressedcakke3877
This comment is too relatable
@emmanicolette7768
i’m OBSESSED with every song. this song particularly gives me ‘brutal’ vibes