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upstate
Emo
upstate was released on July 10, 2026 by Yung Kell as a part of the album close but no cigar - EP
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Release DateJuly 10, 2026
LabelYung Kell
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM114

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Yung Kell
Yung Kell
Vocals, Drums
Will Burger
Will Burger
Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Kellyn Reiner
Kellyn Reiner
Songwriter
Will Burger
Will Burger
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Holt Stairs
Holt Stairs
Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer
Kellyn Reiner
Kellyn Reiner
Co-Producer
Will Burger
Will Burger
Co-Producer

Lyrics

Working on myself that’s why I wear these double knees
I’ve got sneakers in my closet that were made in ’93
And unfortunately
They’re similar to me
They look good on the surface
But might crumble underneath
Every time I say that I’m from New York
They tell me how much they love the city
I tell them no actually the upstate made me
Anywhere I go I take it with me
I flew to colorado
Thats where I found my purpose
Sometimes when I feel hollow
I question if its worth it
I grew up in the forest
I grew up by an orchard
Get stoned and hit the Stewart’s
The winters had me tortured
Might spend the weekend in Saratoga
While everybody vacation in Sarasota
I’ll never forget summers at the fair grounds
Getting high and sneaking in hoping that we aired out
9 grams in the blunt that’s a dutch master
Mix it with the alcohol now we’re both plastered
But underneath the smile lies a struggle
I don’t know what’s ahead of me or what I will uncover
Working on myself that’s why I wear these double knees
I’ve got sneakers in my closet that were made in ’93
And unfortunately
They’re similar to me
They look good on the surface
But might crumble underneath
Every time I say that I’m from New York
They tell me how much they love the city
I tell them no actually the upstate made me
Anywhere I go I take it with me
Numb to every element like I put on a jacket
I smoke to get away from everything like it’s a habit
I put on a smile before I leave like an accessory
I think the smoke inside my lungs will surely be the death of me
Put on for my city
Take the history with me
I pick up in Albany
And I serve Schenectady
You’re against me
Or with me
I’m a shell I’m empty
I might live in Denver
But it’s 518 with me
Working on myself that’s why I wear these double knees
I’ve got sneakers in my closet that were made in ’93
And unfortunately
They’re similar to me
They look good on the surface
But might crumble underneath
Every time I say that I’m from New York
They tell me how much they love the city
I tell them no actually the upstate made me
Anywhere I go I take it with me
Written by: Kellyn Reiner, Will Burger
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