You're the One
Up Lyrics


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I gotta get through this shit (strait up)
Mama told me that there would be days like this (strait up)
You know it's easy to forget what my purpose is
(strait up)
Just when I feel like everything's cool
My drama starts to surface (strait up)
And all that drama it's hard to not let it blind you
You gotta put that fake shit behind you
Don't let your enemies remind of that time you fucked up
My boy would've told you to shut the fuck up
(strait up)
I see fools laughing and I wanna cry
I see fools living it up and I wanna die
Shit I feel like I got one foot in the grave already
I feel like Jesus is out to get me
Test me, and watch me fail
But I know it's not too late for me
He told me there's more out there than just hate for me
I see you on a painted road and I miss you
I see can't see you but I feel you, I feel your soul, you know this
No matter what I know you still have my back
Yeah, I know where you're at

I love everything, I lost everything
I want everything, I lose everything
I hate everything (strait up)
Yeah, I know where you're at

I can't find you, I can't see you, I can't find you
Why? back up shut up disappear
What? shut up wake up I'm over here what?

Yeah I woke up and I and cursed the day (strait up)
I woke up and I prayed for this pain in my chest to go away
Jesus he just laughed at me and said my life was a tragedy
And I was lost for all eternity
Say nigga' why you forsaken me?
Maybe you're breaking my heart (strait up)
If I could go back and start over again
And have one good friend
Shit I'd take that shit to the top (strait up)
And never stop (strait up)
Bring that shit back again yeah damn
Just one good friend
I've over here come back now and show me how
I don't care anymore
I can't, I can't take it, close to the edge
And I'm breaking down
Yeah you see me breaking down

Everyday another liar, here comes another thief
Prepare yourself for much more sorrow
Depend on much more grief





Wake up, get up, walk away! Why, why!

Overall Meaning

The song "You're The One" by Up is a raw and honest expression of the struggles and emotions a person goes through in life. The lyrics convey the frustration of feeling lost and disconnected, as well as the desire to find purpose and meaning amidst the chaos. The opening line "I gotta get through this shit (strait up)" sets the tone for the rest of the song, indicating that the singer is determined to face their problems head on despite feeling overwhelmed. The line "Mama told me that there would be days like this" acknowledges that difficult times are a natural part of life, but it also hints at a deeper sense of disappointment or disillusionment with the world. This feeling is further emphasized with the lines "I see fools laughing and I wanna cry, I see fools living it up and I wanna die," which suggest a sense of envy and despair at the seeming ease with which others are able to enjoy life.


Throughout the song, there are hints of a spiritual struggle as well, as the singer mentions Jesus and references being forsaken. The line "Jesus he just laughed at me and said my life was a tragedy" suggests a disconnect between the singer's faith and their experiences, and adds to the overall sense of despair and hopelessness. However, even amidst the darkness, there are glimmers of hope and connection. The line "No matter what I know you still have my back" speaks to the importance of having someone in your corner, and the final line "Wake up, get up, walk away!" suggests a determination to keep moving forward despite the obstacles.


Overall, "You're The One" is a complex and emotionally charged song that delves into themes of struggle, disillusionment, and hope. It is a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, we are not alone.


Line by Line Meaning

I gotta get through this shit (strait up)
I have to overcome the difficult situation I am currently in.


Mama told me that there would be days like this (strait up)
I was warned in advance that life would not always be easy.


You know it's easy to forget what my purpose is (strait up)
At times, I lose sight of my goals and direction in life.


Just when I feel like everything's cool My drama starts to surface (strait up)
Right when things seem to be going well, my personal issues resurface and cause problems.


And all that drama it's hard to not let it blind you You gotta put that fake shit behind you Don't let your enemies remind of that time you fucked up My boy would've told you to shut the fuck up (strait up)
It's challenging to stay focused and not let personal problems affect your judgment. It's necessary to disregard fake people and those who remind you of past mistakes, just like my friend would advise me to do.


I see fools laughing and I wanna cry I see fools living it up and I wanna die Shit I feel like I got one foot in the grave already I feel like Jesus is out to get me Test me, and watch me fail But I know it's not too late for me He told me there's more out there than just hate for me I see you on a painted road and I miss you I see can't see you but I feel you, I feel your soul, you know this No matter what I know you still have my back Yeah, I know where you're at
I am envious of others who appear to be enjoying life while I am struggling. I feel as though I am close to dying and that even Jesus is against me. However, I haven't reached a point where I cannot recover. Jesus assures me there is still some positivity in my future, and he reminds me of a missing loved one who is still supporting me, even from far away.


I love everything, I lost everything I want everything, I lose everything I hate everything (strait up)
I am going through a reframing period where I'm losing everything, including love, and possessions, and later feeling ungrateful about what I once had.


I can't find you, I can't see you, I can't find you Why? back up shut up disappear What? shut up wake up I'm over here what?
I am unable to locate someone who is essential to me, and I am desperate to do so. I want to be left alone one minute but close together again the next, which causes chaos in my mind.


Yeah, I woke up and I and cursed the day (strait up) I woke up and I prayed for this pain in my chest to go away Jesus he just laughed at me and said my life was a tragedy And I was lost for all eternity Say nigga' why you forsaken me? Maybe you're breaking my heart (strait up)
I began my day feeling angry and wished for my physical and emotional pain to disappear. Jesus didn't ease my agony, but instead mocked me and made me question everything. Is he intentionally hurting me, or am I feeling that way because my heart is broken?


If I could go back and start over again And have one good friend Shit I'd take that shit to the top (strait up) And never stop (strait up) Bring that shit back again yeah damn Just one good friend I've over here come back now and show me how I don't care anymore I can't, I can't take it, close to the edge And I'm breaking down Yeah you see me breaking down
I often ponder if things would have turned out differently if I had one friend I could rely on. In that case, I believe that the outcome would be positive and unstoppable. Someone who shows up and helps me get back on track during the times of crisis, so that I do not feel dejected or hopeless at all times.


Everyday another liar, here comes another thief Prepare yourself for much more sorrow Depend on much more grief
Every day there's someone breaking my trust, another wolf in a sheep's clothing. I should ready myself for more heartbreak and sadness, for that seems to be the only thing that remains constant.


Wake up, get up, walk away! Why, why!
I have reached a point where I need to move on and leave behind everything that's hindering my personal growth. For that reason, I am asking myself why I have been keeping up with these past events for so long.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JERRAD SHAIN, JOHN L. FAHNESTOCK, MICHAEL TRISTRAM DOLING

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