Go Up Lyrics – Russ

Go Up Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
Still going strong, staying wild and driven.

[Verse 1]
Russ is in Istanbul, thinking about how far he’s come in life. He appreciates his struggles and wouldn’t swap lives with anyone, because those challenges shaped who he is. Even though he doesn’t have kids, he’s enjoying the finer things, like a luxury baby-blue Canali suit. He’s made a lot of money, but the dating scene almost overwhelmed him—still, he made it through. He’s with a woman who’s both attractive and has a good heart, and when he annoys her, he spoils her with gifts like a push-to-start car. He feels like the country he’s in has its priorities all mixed up, but he’s focused on rising above it all. He’s climbed so high that he now looks down at the rafters, meaning he’s way past the usual level and still aiming higher.

[Chorus]
He’s all about rising higher in life. No matter how high he already is, he wants to keep going up and reaching new levels of success and growth.

[Verse 2]
He knows life is a long ride, and that’s why he never gives up. He gave his mom the best life he could because she gave him life, so now they’re even in his eyes. He’s tired of letting fear get in his way and wants to stay focused on his inner light and purpose. He lives in a peaceful spot in North Georgia, not far from the city, where he’s making money and enjoying comfort. He goes to business meetings at nice steakhouses, showing how serious he is about growing his wealth. He questions if he’s in Atlanta or Cape Town—maybe hinting that his life feels global or surreal. He’s chasing goals while wearing stylish 1906 sneakers, feeling like Aladdin who makes his own dreams come true. He planned out his own path to success, and since his dad played Elton John when he was young, he jokes that he “took off like Rocketman.” He’s full of energy and confidence. His partner is into astrology, so she’s literally and emotionally starstruck by him. They enjoy cigars and whiskey while reminiscing, and he credits his ability to bounce back from setbacks as the reason behind his drive to succeed.

[Chorus]
He keeps repeating that he’s trying to rise even more. No matter what, he’s focused on leveling up.

[Outro]
Russ is reminding himself and others that he’s made for this life. He’s confident and sure of it. He says it again and again, like a mantra—he was built for this journey, for the success, for the pressure, for the highs and lows. It’s his way of saying he’s not just surviving, he’s thriving, because he was always meant to do this.