Ups & Downs – English Lyrics

• By: KYLE
• Album: See You When I am Famous!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the story behind KYLE's inspiring song, "Ups & Downs," and learn how it reflects his personal journey through mental health challenges and the pursuit of happiness. Dive into the lyrics and uncover the message of resilience and positivity that makes this song so special, and maybe learn a thing or two about handling life's ups and downs.

[English]

How brave do I become when truly loved

My overwhelmin' fears are overcome

I might even hit the blunt

And I don't do that for anyone

No

Ooh

I think I'ma dance for the first time in a long time

Ooh

I might even laugh like I mean it

Come on, baby, say it like you mean it

You gonna be alright, baby

Alright

You know you're gonna be fine

You're gonna be alright, baby

Hey Kyle, how you doin'?

What is this dream you're persuin'

What are these feelings you mention

Are you from a different dimension? (are you)

My nigga, do you have dementia?

Why is you rappin' 'bout happy

Think about all the bad shit that happens (ya)

You know the inside, you feel crappy

Okay, yeah, how did you guess

(Skrrt) I am a wreck

I set a record for bein' upset

Truthfully, honestly, I am a mess

I am depressed

I am obsessed

With self-deprecating

And blamin' myself

Socially lyin'

Denyin' the help

I'm holdin' up

Like pants sit in a belt

But it ain't so bad (no, no)

Look what I be on

I'm on TV, mom

My nigga, I am a phenom

My chick is out o' this world

Yeah, badder than Zenon

When I need somebody to lean on

I put that Cudi CD on

In my spare time

Punchin' walls

Fuckin' up my hand

I know that shit sounds super cray

But if you had this life you'd understand

Everything's a lot o' up and down

But I ain't gonna let it get me down

No

(And downs)

(Damn, ay)

2016 hit me like a bag o' bricks (yup)

2017 switched up, like ooh it's lit (it's lit)

I nearly had a mental breakdown

And eight months later had a hit

I guess life is like box a chocolates, huh

You never know what you finna get

Ha ha, yeah

Think about this for your flip

There's always two sides o' the coin

Tell my man you gotta keep goin'

You blessed nigga, you ain't even know it

Sittin' there, lookin' all stoic

Mm, be stiff, you should be stoked

Mm, you can smile, even if you broke

Oh, you could be a button or a boat, true

Yeah

Trust me, believe me, I've been there too

Down on my luck, I was just like you

Singin' the same damn sad old song

(Yeah)

But you'll be fine

It'll all be fine

It's just in your mind

Lil' lil' lil' lil' boat lil' boat lil' boat

Yo yo, wassup buddy?

It's your conscience!

My, my conscience?

Yeah, you know, the voice in your head that tells you when you fuckin' up?

Like uh, Jiminy Cricket?

Chuhh, yes, like Jiminy Cricket, you Disney ass motherfucker

Now listen up, man, you gotta leave that negativity shit in the past

That shit is old, bro

How you supposed to grow up if you ain't even glowed up?

Uh, what, what the fuck are you talkin' about?

Don't trip dawg, follow me, I'll show you

You coming?

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
brave /breɪv/ B1	adjective - courageous; showing bravery
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something
fear /fɪər/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
overcome /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/ B2	verb - to succeed in dealing with or controlling something difficult
laugh /læf/ A1	verb - to make sounds and movements of the face that show amusement
dream /driːm/ A1	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep; also a cherished aspiration
dimension /dɪˈmɛnʃən/ B2	noun - a measurable extent of a kind, such as length, width, height, or a particular aspect of existence
dementia /ˈdɛmʃən/ C1	noun - a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life
depressed /dɪˈprɛst/ B2	adjective - feeling very sad and low in spirit
obsessed /əbˈsɛst/ C1	adjective - preoccupied with or constantly thinking about something
mess /mɛs/ A2	noun - a state of disorder or untidiness
record /ˈrɛkɔrd/ B1	noun - a documented account of something; a piece of music
blame /bleɪm/ B1	verb - to hold responsible for a fault or wrongdoing
wreck /rɛk/ B2	noun - the remains of something that has been badly damaged; a disaster
phenom /ˈfiːnəm/ C1	noun - a person who is exceptionally talented or impressive (short for phenomenon)
lean /liːn/ B1	verb - to incline or bend from a vertical position
punch /pʌntʃ/ B1	verb - to strike with a fist
breakdown /ˈbreɪkdaʊn/ B2	noun - a failure of a system or a mental collapse
conscience /ˈkɒnsɪəns/ C1	noun - an inner feeling or voice that guides moral behavior